Sooo many t-shirt scraps!

Old 01-03-2014, 06:13 AM
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Default Sooo many t-shirt scraps!

I have a bin full of the leftovers of t-shirts after having cut out the logos for t-shirt quilts. There are neck ribbings, sleeves, backs, and front bottoms. The only things I've done so far is make wipes for our eyeglasses and dusting cloths. But the bin is FULL! Any ideas of what I can do with this nice fabric. TIA for your input.
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Old 01-03-2014, 06:37 AM
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Stuffing for dog bedding!
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Old 01-03-2014, 06:41 AM
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I agree with alikat110, sew it up in an old pillowcase or blanket and donate it.
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or you could make quilt blocks and donate the quilt to an autistic child they love the weight of a heavy quilt. That is what I did with the scraps from my T-shirt quilt.
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i send them to the farm or friends garage for rags.....
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Old 01-03-2014, 06:58 PM
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cut into strips and crochet rugs with a jumbo hook.
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Make small knit hats and mittens for local hospitals for children and preemies. You can find patterns on line
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Old 01-04-2014, 06:22 AM
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I saw a mat for the bathroom done by cutting the shirts into pieces and hooked into rug canvas with a latch hook. I have also seen the shirt cut into strips and crocheted into mats and pot holders.
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I plan to donate my left over t-shirt scraps the county dog shelter. I think they have someone there that makes dog pull toys that they share with the residents and sell at adoption events.
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I donate t-shirt scraps for animal beds! Place the scraps in a 'pillowcase' type bag BUT stitch sections off so that the t-shirt fabric is separated. That way all of the heavy fabric won't go together into one 'glob' in the washer and dryer.

Make your case, stitch down the center perpendicular to the opening, add some scraps, stitch horizontally to opening, add some scraps, stitch horizontally, etc. EASY!

Don't make them too heavy that it takes too long to dry.

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