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You’ll create ruffles by cutting a strip that is the width you want using the guidelines above, and anywhere from 1½ to 2 times the length of the perimeter of your quilt to create the border. The more you gather the strip, the thicker and more lush the ruffle will be. You can apply the ruffled border before or after quilting, depending on the look you want and your skill level. Make sure to share a picture with us if you try this technique!A fully-folded border, where you’ll cut a strip that is twice the size of your desired finished width plus seam allowance, then fold in in half and press before gathering. A hemmed border, which would be cut to the desired width (plus a seam allowance) + ½” for the hem. You’ll need to hem this border before ruffling it. A finished edge border, created with a rolled hem or serged finish, which can be cut to the desired width plus seam allowance.
Happy quilting,
Samantha
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Just read your response about adding a Ruffles to a quilt. I know how to make & generally attach a ruffle. But unless you use the fully folded technique, I don’t understand how you end up with a finished edge where you’ve attached the ruffle to the quilt sandwich. Can you please clarify that? Thank you.
Hello Connie, you can satin stitch all the edges prior to adding the ruffled ribbon.
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How do you trim a diagonal quilt please?
If you mean a quilt where the blocks are set on point, a diagonal set? If so, trim so that there is a 1/4″ seam allowance on all setting and corner triangles.
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Ido not understand how you add the ruffle and then bind the quilt a video showing this would be awesome!
Dear Jane,
Thank you for your patience, here is the experts response:
Hi,
If you are adding a ruffle to the edge of a baby quilt it is often done in place of a binding.
Cheers,
Ashley
National Quilters Circle
How do I make the material gather for a ruffle?
Hi Peggy. Thanks for contacting us. We are happy to assist. In order to make gathers here are the basic steps.
1. Set your stitch length to 5.0 – 6.0(a long stitch length is needed)
2. Stitch two parallel lines within the seam allowance (one close to the seam line and the second between that first line and the cut edge of the fabric) Note: leave long thread “tails” at the beginning and end of each of these lines.
3. At one end of the parallel lines – pull the thread tails to one side of the fabric. Gently tug on the thread to draw up a loop from the other side. Repeat for both lines. Tie these tails into a knot.
4. Proceed to the other end of the stitched lines. Gently grasp both top threads and gather fabric along the stitching lines. You will need to work the gathers along these lines and distribute them evenly across this space.
5. Pin gathered section to the area you want to stitch them. Reset your sewing machine for the proper stitch length. Carefully stitch the ruffle in place working from pin to pin. Remember to remove pins as you stitch.
I hope this helps you to create wonderful ruffles and gathers.
Colleen
National Quilters Circle