I opened it up and read it cover to cover. I've been saving selvages for eons - it just speaks to the scrap quilter in me. I've even made a couple of small selvage projects. But now I am energized and really want to get started sewing with selvages in earnest!
Where to start? I think this valance would look really cute above the fabric section in my shop, never mind that there's no window there.
Or I could whip up a couple of these adorable pincushions in no time flat.
I'm so happy for Riel. This book is wonderful - colorful, inspiring, entertaining (if you read it, don't skip the Afterword!) - and I have been loving her selvage quilts for years now. For that matter, I also loved her novel, The Town That Drowned, which I also preordered when it was first released. Such talent and creativity - I think I may have a "girl crush"!
3 comments:
I feel a new project coming on....
I have made a few selvage quilts. Very fun, but I have to warn you that selvages, like scraps, breed in your sewing room when you leave the room. Don't say I did not warn you... It is a slippery slope!
I have a friend who made a selvage quilt. They are very heavy, but, lovely. I used cheater selvage fabric to cover my sewing chair. A friend made me a tiny stocking with selvages. It hangs by my computer, year round. Have fun making the selvage valance. Who needs a window???
Erin, You are just the best. Thank you for buying the book and thank you for this wonderful post!!!! Have fun with your selvages. I am sure you will create something wonderful. :-)
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