Hello everyone! Have you noticed the new quilt-making trend on social media lately? I’m talking about the Selvage Quilt, a specific type of scrap quilt made exclusively from fabric selvages or what my 8th grade Home Economics teacher might refer to as "trash."
A selvage is the tightly woven edge of fabric as it comes off the bolt. It keeps the cloth from raveling, it serves as a manufacturer's label, listing the company, name of the fabric line, designer, and year of production.
How did Barb guess which one was my favorite? Good friends just know!
These particular selvages came from reproductions of traditional fabrics spanning 1800-1900, also known as "Civil War Repros."
Who but Barb would have this fabric in her stash? It features Civil War battles and makes a perfect backing!
A big thanks to all who contributed selvages and to Barb, of course, for her inspired use of them. I'm thrilled to have been included as a recipiant in this string of friendship quilts. I adore mine!
love the idea of making a small coin quilt using selvedges~!~
ReplyDeleteand i'm not surprised that Barb used those particular selvedges as she seems to have a fondness for the historical.
wonderful little quilt~!!!!~
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libbyQ
Thanks for sharing this little quilt. Barb did a very good job with the quilting. It's perfect for the scrappy selvedges.
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ReplyDeleteI love the setting of this little one with the cannons -
Hope spring is on it's way to you soon!
xo
The little cannons are just the right touch - what a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteWonderful little quilt!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this grabs my heart and takes my breath away. What a charmer!!! I love it, I love it, I love it!!!
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