Question for Retreaters

grammyp

11 years ago

If I were to bring 2 rag quilts (for the trail run prizes) do you think you could help me clip some seams?

beverly

Comments (14)

Robbi D.
11 years ago
I would help :-)

Robbi
littlehelen_gw
11 years ago
I think I have experience in seam ripping and could assist. But I have a question...why do you want to rip seams out of (i am assuming) completed quilts? Is this a mystery I'll learn about at the retreat? :-]
V.
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teresa_nc7
11 years ago
I'll need instruction ;o) but I'll be glad to clip some.
Do we need special scissors or other clippers?

Teresa
magothyrivergirl
11 years ago
What Teresa said! :)
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
11 years ago
Sure, Beverly. I'll help.....I'll probably be on the couch most of the time anyway. lol

SharonG/FL
rosajoe_gw
11 years ago
Valerie, you clip close to the seam to make the 'fringe' instead of putting on a binding. My family loves them.

YES BEVERLY!!! I'll even bring my very own spring scissors. I have made so many raggedies I consider myself a pro and will be very happy to show anyone. The more helping the better as it does get the thumbs sore, mine anyway.

Sharon from my experience with the lint we maybe sitting on the front porch lol!!!!
Rosa
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
11 years ago
As long as it isn't freezing cold, the porch will be ok. I don't have those special scissors but will bring my good shears.

SharonG/FL
grammyp
Original Author
11 years ago
My friends are the greatest. I can bring some spring loaded scissors. No special skills needed, just small clips every 1/4 inch or so along the seams so they "rag" when washed. If I make the last 2 rag quilts, I won't have to quilt and bind them. I can take them to the laundromat to wash and that will be it.

The Pine Tree quilts were a bit larger than I had planned and I won't have enough backing to do them the same. I went to the closest Hancocks today and they are out of the zig-zag fabric I used. Monday I will try to go to one a bit farther and see if they have any. If not I'll have to make do with what I have and they will just be different.

beverly
K8Orlando
11 years ago
I haven't done one of these quilts but would like to see it and would be happy to help!

Kate
Kristene Smith
11 years ago
I'm happy to help you too Beverly. It's a time consuming task but might be something to do as a break from sewing

Kristene
toolgranny
11 years ago
I'll help. If you post a pic of fabric, I'll help search here. We don't have a Hancock's but have a nice Beverlys.
wendyfaye
11 years ago
I've made several rag quilts and I have the spring loaded scissors and I would LOVE to help... but I can't come this year... ;_; boohooo
buteau3rd
11 years ago
I would love to help. Have scissors, and would enjoy seeing a rag quilt close up... never made one(yet) plus I enjoy group projects.
grammyp
Original Author
11 years ago
You ladies are the greatest. Faye, wish you could come and help. Perhaps next year?

beverly