Originally Posted by PurplePetal
(Post 5269515)
mary, thanks so much, wish i had seen the "how to cut up tut" (before) good lesson, now I have it.
****NOTE***: let me say that this is just one way to save web tutes. i know there are many other options available to save web items. |
Going through my scraps I found I had a lot of triangles. I put them in stacks of similar size and use them for beginners and enders. Then when I have a few odd minutes I trim them to the nearest size, ie. 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2" etc. There are so many designs you can make with hst's. If I have 4 of the same 2 fabrics/colors I make pinwheels. Then it doesn't take long to make a baby quilt because the pinwheels are already made. Just add sashing and/or borders.
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Such an ingenious thought!! I've collected old clothing from the goodwill on half-price saturday. Really took home some beautiful fabrics, clothing and such that I can't wear of course but even the mattress pads with stretched out elastic can be used as nice insides for a thick cozy quilt! :)
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purplepetal and my other st. louis area quilters there is a quilter looking to lighten her load of fabrics.:thumbup: hopefully there are some goood deals there.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/art/3098854097.html |
I too struggled with "what if I cut it up, then wanted a bigger size, so I comprimise... I save the back (largest piece) as a whole piece, and cut the rest up. Best of both worlds...
I LOVE having a goodwill outlet nearby. Ours charges 50 cents per item, but still a bargain when fabric is upwards of $7 a yard most places |
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