Here's a terrific idea! Take a good look at this sewing machine cover made with selvages. 
Did you ask yourself this question when you read that Annie used to live in New Caledonia? All you Aussies know, of course, but I decided to gather a few photos for the rest of us.
New Caledonia is northeast of Australia. It sure looks nice!
We haven't looked at any quilter's neighborhoods lately. If you'd like to share a photo of your neighborhood, that would be great. How else can you visit with quilters all over the world? Bring your own tea. :)
I'm gearing up a new website for quilters and I need some photos of one-patch quilts. Of course one-patch can be squares, triangles, trapezoids, shells, rectangles etc. So if you have a one-patch quilt and you are okay with me showing it on my new website, email a photo to me at: karengriska@optonline.net. Include your name and the name of your quilt. I'll be asking for other types of quilts soon too.
"Misses Stitches," a fabric artist in Northern California just made her first selvage project, a coiled basket. She knew there must be some good reason she was saving those selvages. And she has enough rope to make countless more baskets. To read more, visit her blog at: http://www.missesstitches.blogspot.com/. 
You have to see this! Above, see Step One. So far, so good.
Step Two: Add the little squares, WOW!
Step Three: Add more little squares. This quilt amazes me!
This is the Liberty Jack Quilt by Janey Forgan. The Union Jack design is done in Liberty of London fabrics. Thank you to Dorothy in Oz for the link to this photo on flickr. The photo is from imagingermonkey. I like this quilt. I bet it feels nice, too. (See yesterday's post: Target billboard)
This giant flower reminds me of the big pieced flowers that Ruth McDowell is so well known for.
Birds and other animals were a very popular theme, after floral motifs. Now I'm thinking of putting together a needlepoint project to keep on hand for the summer. I'm inspired.
Thank you for all your comments about the quilt challenge ideas! The two big winners were: "If You Were a Quilt, What Would You Look Like?" and "Quilts With Words." I really appreciate all your help. I'll be telling you all about my plans soon!Please let me know whether you'd like the selvage pack or the charm pack, and your mailing address.
These "traditional" sea horses are found in most of the world, except in the far northern and southern regions. And it's true, the Dads give birth to the babies.
You can view huge numbers of fish underwater, through very thick glass, which is how you want to view big sharks like this!
Which of the following quilt challenge ideas do you think would be the most fun?
Leave a comment telling which idea(s) you like best, or none of the above.
On Friday I'll pick 2 winners at random who will receive a charm pack or a package of selvages, whichever you prefer. Just a little thank you for your help.
11:38PM - Winners were just chosen. Thanks so much.
Sylvia Reguero from Málaga, Spain made this handsome little selvage bag. Very clever how she bound it with bias binding, like a quilt. The green binding contrasts nicely with all the red selvages. Very pretty, Sylvia!
Visit Sylvia's blog, especially if you are also interested in cooking: http://sylviareguero.blogspot.com/.
These two little selvage quilts were made by May Britt of Norway. Aren't they creative? I especially like her stems and use of buttons. Also notice her use of fabrics with words incorporated in them, and words sewn into the backgrounds too. The quilt above has ribbon with little blue flowers, and the quilt below has a row of lace (touching the stem). Take a close look at the quilting on the flower below; isn't that clever?
Steffi from Germany is getting her Selvage Stars quilt ready for quilting. Isn't this incredible? You need a lot of selvages to make each star a different color! She must have a huge selvage stash, (or did have, I should say). Fantastic job, Steffi!
Janelle from Ellenbrook, WA, Australia made this fantastic selvage bag. She decided to use selvages on one side only. The fabric she found for the other side is perfect! I like the pink polka dots on the selvage side. Nice!
Easter is a big day for me. I didn't "get it" until I was 33 years old. Okay, I wasn't really trying most of that time either. Now it all makes sense.
Pam Hansen did a terrific job designing these sewing items featuring selvages. 
This dress was made of porcelain by Li Xiaofeng. I like it. I know it's April Fool's Day, but this really is a porcelain dress.
George Washington is caught riding backwards in this 1937 photo in Life magazine.
Jette Huneck is a quilter in Denmark. She's been quilting for 8 years, but these are her first selvage projects. I like how she featured black and white with just a light touch of color, even in the yoyo flowers. After making the tote, she made pot-holders with the left-overs. Great idea. Very nice, Jette!
You've seen Akiko's selvage whale; the pattern is in Sew News. 
