if you’re reading this, you’re either thinking “what on earth is a selvedge”” or “finally! an idea for how to use up all those selvedges I’ve been hoarding!” If you’re in the former group, a selvedge (also known as selvage) is the finished strip that you sometimes get along the edge of a bolt or piece of fabric. For many quilting cotton fabrics, these have become decorative in recent years with the brand or name of the fabric printed on them. We usually cut them away before we start a new project, but now you can save them from the…
Author: Susan Standen
Susan Standen
Susan is a blogger and quilt designer who loves a craft mix of mostly quilting and crochet. She charts her progress mixing fabrics and colour in patterns that she likes to design herself on her blog and Instagram feed. Pop on over to see more of her work for a dose of inspiration, and some serious fabric-stash envy. Find her on Instagram @canadianabroad