Fabric Waste
11-28-2010, 06:59 AM
#11
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I end up throwing larger pieces away than I'm really comfortable doing, but I know I'll never use them. Has me wondering if I could put them through the paper shredder to use for stuffing? Also wondering where I could donate them if I just have a separate waste bin for fabric, bag it up and give it away.
11-28-2010, 07:15 AM
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I have a drawer in my sewing room that I keep filling up with scraps that turn into string pieced pillows, or table runners. I even used some of the leftover jelly roll strips to add some ruffles to a jean skirt for my granddaughter.
I really like the idea of stuffing pillows with the odd bits though, never thought to save the "dog ears" trimmings before.
I really like the idea of stuffing pillows with the odd bits though, never thought to save the "dog ears" trimmings before.
11-28-2010, 08:08 AM
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Me Me Me, I will pay postage for Any scrap pkgs. of 100% cotten anyone could PM me if you want to de-stash, would love to help you out. too often I find myself buying new fabric to cut into small bits for my quilt tops
11-28-2010, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Colorful Quilter
Me Me Me, I will pay postage for Any scrap pkgs. of 100% cotten anyone could PM me if you want to de-stash, would love to help you out. too often I find myself buying new fabric to cut into small bits for my quilt tops
11-28-2010, 08:42 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by Holice
I save the smaller pieces and when I have some time to just do fun stuff, I make string quilt blocks to use in charity quilts. I'm developing a workshop at a local quilt store called The Frugel Quilter. This is a workshop in string quilting. One of the local long arm quilters saves me all the narrow pieces she trims off quilts for this project.
11-28-2010, 08:54 AM
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For myself I keep pieces 1 1/2 inch by 3 inch or squares 2x2inches. If I do not care of the fabric or know some one wants it I give it away. I am trying hard to keep abreast because I need a space that has some organization inorder for me to be creative and enjoy quilting.
Waste seems to depend alot on what size fabric you started with and the pattern you are using. I have way more waste from applique and fuzzy cutting then when I cut strips or squares.
Waste seems to depend alot on what size fabric you started with and the pattern you are using. I have way more waste from applique and fuzzy cutting then when I cut strips or squares.
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