Harrisonburg Border Strips - Seminole Piecing

Found out here en.m.wikipedia... more information on what Seminole piecing is.
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[@juliec2393]

Excellent tutorial, especially the tip about sewing with the Seminole strip on the bottom to avoid stretching.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Thanks Julie - I had been thinking on this the last few weeks. I had some time today so played around with the idea. This video was filmed, edited, rended and posted all following todays daily chat. Pretty amazed with myself! hehe Now to sleep. ZzZzZzZz

[@juliec2393]

@@kendalltaylor5636 Here's hoping you had a pleasant snooze after this burst of creativity.

[@Silverserri]

Fabulous idea! I knew there had to be an easier way to do this kind of a border. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

You are so welcome!

[@ginnyandersen8527]

Great demo, Kendall! When I saw this border on the quilt, my mind immediately went to Seminole. It is definitely quicker.

[@margaretraykestenbaum2471]

Great thinking Kendall, always looking for a shortcut that doesn't short change a project, thank you.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Very welcome!

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Howdy! Love Seminole patchwork! Great video🎉

[@lorirowsey62]

Thank you for sharing the link on my quilt post in the group. This is exactly what I was looking for!❤

[@kendalltaylor5636]

More than welcome. Folks were asking at the time so I quickly put this together.

[@franpatzcraig6713]

You could also cut a white square in half diagonally and sew a cut edge to each end to avoid wasting most of a Seminole strip. I think a 6-7" square would be more than enough.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

I recorded the video very quickly and have never done this type of piecing before. I have now figured out a 4" strip of just the background sewn on is all I need on the end. Thank you for your advice. :-)

[@kimrutter7066]

Great video. Thanks, Kendall. I may have to have a t-shirt printed: "In whatever condition finished is for you." It's a classic!

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Go for it! Make sure to share when you do! hehe

[@rosewoodcreate]

After you make your strip, if you cut the white block down the center and rotate the ends, this will help make the ends work better. I hope this makes sense.

[@Mags224]

Just sew all of your strips together, press and them cut to the width required. Then sew them together.

[@MelissaStitches]

excellent job working that border out Kendall. Thanks for sharing.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Thanks for watching!

[@PatSloan]

great job!

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@suebean3873]

I just tried making this one tonight and what I found is that the quarter inch is too scant to sew it in properly. My answer to this is to make the two white or light backgrounds just an extra half inch wider than the middle coloured strip. In other words, for example, cut the two white background strips to 2.50” each and the middle strip, the regular 2” width. The tip that you gave to iron the back of it all in one direction was very good. I had not thought of that and I had a hard time with mine, so I will try your method, but I will do my two background strips just a bit wider than the middle coloured one. You’ll see that you have a better quarter inch to sew onto. Otherwise, it’s just a bit too scant of a quarter inch. Also, you mentioned at the end about the strip being on the stretchy side, the bias, and that it would stretch perhaps, so I will add two little wee 1 inch border on either side of this seminole border. I think that will help it not stretch as much…

[@annwilliams2075]

I love Seminole patchwork and just wish there were more tutorials on it. I do have a couple of books on the technique and have made up some samples but it is always nice to see it demonstrated. 😊😊😊

[@kendalltaylor5636]

I had never done it before - It looked easy enough so I put this together! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annwilliams2075]

@@kendalltaylor5636 I love quilt patterns or blocks that look complicated but are comparatively easy to put together. I am considering using Seminole patchwork strips to make a jacket. Or perhaps a waistcoat. So, like you, experimenting with different designs. Looking forward to seeing finished quilt. 😊😊😊

[@sewnsew4fun]

I love this! I'm so glad I haven't started the borders yet! Thank you for another great tutorial! What would we do without you?!!!

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Have fun!

[@franwuertz5704]

Kendall, I don't know how I missed this tutorial last week. Thank you so much. The border was not turning out well and it put a road block on the progress. I'll see if I have enough fabric left and might redo them.... OR time to spend with the ripper.

[@kathipolz4532]

You are brilliant 🎉!!!!

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Thank you! 😃

[@joydicksonquilts]

Love this better than all the square in a square block. Thanks for the idea 🎉

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Happy to help!

[@cherylcurlee3279]

Great idea, thanks for sharing

[@kendalltaylor5636]

You are so welcome!

[@kathymclaughlin4407]

Thank you !! This is very helpful.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elainegavelek2488]

Thank you. Great idea.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

You are welcome!

[@beckyscheller9358]

Great tip🥰

[@kendalltaylor5636]

Thanks for watching!

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Great job explaining! I was wondering if that method would be possible/faster/easier. You answered my question perfectly.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

You're welcome!

[@dorrisdale6269]

Yes, there is a little bit of waste this way, but I believe it is actually less waste than the pattern directions.

[@kendalltaylor5636]

I think you are right.