Fabric selvage projects

Fabric selvages can be saved from the trash to be turned into treasured projects - learn how with these tips, tricks and tutorials for sewing with selvages.

The Crystal Lake Modern Quilt Guild is hosting three block lotteries this year, and the first one takes place in April. We chose the Selvage Spools block from this Riley Blake 2013 Block of the Month program. You can download and print the Riley Blake block directions here, but you'll probably want to keep reading to discover an easier way to make this block. The block is composed of four 6" spools to finish at 12" square (12.5" unfinished). The original pattern uses a template and partial…

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The finished selvage panel made with the NQ900 sewing machine from Brother.

Sewing projects to make with selvedge / selvage fabric ~ Threading My Way

There are lots of ideas out there for selvage quilts but I particularly like this one that Gail made and asked me to quilt for her. The grey and white frames give the illusion of spools and make the quilt three dimensional. I just can't stop looking at it, if I ever decide to make

In September I shared this quilt finish. For want of a name, it's my "Selvedges Quilt" that finished at 59" X 72". I designed the block. Sev...

Then I made this!!! How much fun was that? There is no end to what can be made with selvages. - free tutorial

Introduction Selvages are the tightly woven edges of fabric that prevent it from unraveling, and they’ve become a popular material among quilters for their unique look and durability. Quilters love using selvages to add a

Learn how to make selvage fabric and transform your sewing projects! Follow this easy-to-follow tutorial and make beautiful new fabric.