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Before Carol Duvall left HGTV she had a guest one day who needed some bias strips and demonstrated a trick her quilting-mother had taught her.
She took a length of fabric (will work from 1/2 to full yard) and turned it on point. If memory serves correctly, she brought the bottom point up to the top and folded in the side points. I cannot remember if she left it as a diamond or folded once more to make a triangle. The cutting was done on the side opposite the folds, I think. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I used the technique several times, but after the last (horrible) 18 months I cannot remember it. Between canning I played with paper models, trying to figure it out and even goggled it. Searched HGTV and drew a blank there too. Do you think a frontal lobotomy would help restore my memory? LOL I already know how to do the tube for continous bias binding. That is not what I am looking for. If someone can explain the step(s) I am missing for this other technique, I would be very grateful. Meg  Proud Coastie Mom http://www.myquiltblog.com/ohiorose53/ http://www.serialquilters.com/ohiorose53 I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend, til death, you're right to say it. Voltaire |
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Meg, this sounds intriguing!! was it continuous (like with a tube?)
I'm looking for it!! Hopefully I will!  Gerda A day hemmed in prayer seldom unravels. Keep looking UP! When it seems there is no way out, there is always a way up! |
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No, Gerda, no tube. It was just a flat piece of fabric that was folded, no stitching.
Meg Proud Coastie Mom http://www.myquiltblog.com/ohiorose53/ http://www.serialquilters.com/ohiorose53 I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend, til death, you're right to say it. Voltaire |
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I remember seeing that segment but for the life of me I can't remember how she layed it out, sorry Meg.
I will be watching for the right formula too. Have a blessed day from cool weather in Bama. Happy Quilting! Bama Deb ~ Sweet Home AL I have always been interested in people who make me laugh!!! You can never have a dull moment with these people. And if you happen to have "one of those moments" then it's okay, they just laugh with you. DEB'S JANE STICKLE CREATIONS http://blockcentral.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6971052502/m/1521022733 http://blockcentral.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6641009932/m/4671059932 http://www.serialquilters.com/deb1quilts/ http://www.myquiltblog.com/Debo/ Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, Do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 |
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The search engine gods have been kind and looked down me today!
 I found it! Here is the link! Even with the arthritis, I am jumping for joy!!!!!! http://www.patemeadows.com/bias%20strips.htm I think in the demonstartion I saw, the woman brought the bottom right point up to the other point (the top left corner) so she had a square instead of a trapezoid when she began cutting. Meg Proud Coastie Mom http://www.myquiltblog.com/ohiorose53/ http://www.serialquilters.com/ohiorose53 I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend, til death, you're right to say it. Voltaire |
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Meg
Thanks, I added that site to my desktop! I sure hope that your arthritis leaves you alone for a while. I know mine has been giving me fits with this season change! Much better today though. Happy Quilting! Bama Deb ~ Sweet Home AL I have always been interested in people who make me laugh!!! You can never have a dull moment with these people. And if you happen to have "one of those moments" then it's okay, they just laugh with you. DEB'S JANE STICKLE CREATIONS http://blockcentral.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6971052502/m/1521022733 http://blockcentral.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6641009932/m/4671059932 http://www.serialquilters.com/deb1quilts/ http://www.myquiltblog.com/Debo/ Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, Do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 |
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That's pretty cool Meg, thanks! I added to my book marks too.
Dorian |
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