Quilts using scraps and letovers
11-09-2007, 04:13 PM
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Sandra
I heard about that as well. I was told that during the depression , that women would use the newspaper,Sew different pieces onto it, to create a block, and that was a scrappy quilt. I don't know if it's a fact, but that was what I was told.
I heard about that as well. I was told that during the depression , that women would use the newspaper,Sew different pieces onto it, to create a block, and that was a scrappy quilt. I don't know if it's a fact, but that was what I was told.
12-10-2007, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NewsletterBot
Can anyone give me suggestions about making quilts using scraps and letovers?.
Thanks,
Bernadette
This is the place I need to post my recent photos, but so far I have not seen how to do it WITH A MESSAGE. I can do the messasge, but not attach photos so far. Yes, I have read the directions, but still do not understand.
My quilt top will definitely be from scraps and leftovers and that limits me pretty much; however, I think I have a neat theme and enough to finish what I started.
GramMER
Thanks,
Bernadette
This is the place I need to post my recent photos, but so far I have not seen how to do it WITH A MESSAGE. I can do the messasge, but not attach photos so far. Yes, I have read the directions, but still do not understand.
My quilt top will definitely be from scraps and leftovers and that limits me pretty much; however, I think I have a neat theme and enough to finish what I started.
GramMER
12-11-2007, 01:33 AM
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Well, I did post the photos of my scrappy quilt top, but who knows where?
I got it all together and forgot where I put it. :lol: :lol:
Anyone want to meet a green horn computer illiterate? :?: :mrgreen:
That's me :!:
GramMER
I got it all together and forgot where I put it. :lol: :lol:
Anyone want to meet a green horn computer illiterate? :?: :mrgreen:
That's me :!:
GramMER
12-11-2007, 01:58 AM
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Hang-in there Grammer, I'm not real good with, or on, computers either. I'm not a high-teck person at all, Just think maybe someone's viewing a beautiful piece of work some where and wondering how to get that pattern!
12-23-2007, 10:36 PM
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You can make beautiful quilts from foundation paper pieced blocks. I made one so far, and no lie, I used scraps SMALLER than the fingernail on my pinky!! There are tons of log cabin patterns which use scrap strips as narrow as 1/2" (I use about 1/8" seam allowance). My two favorite paper piecing books are by Linda Causee: 365 Foundation Quilt Blocks (Sterling) and 101 Log Cabin Blocks (American School of Needlework).
I save ALL scraps, too. I hang two clear plastic bags - one for scraps still large enough to paper piece with, and the other for the tiniest slivers. When I get enough slivers, I use them for stuffing small handmade cat toys or pillows for their beds.
Di
I save ALL scraps, too. I hang two clear plastic bags - one for scraps still large enough to paper piece with, and the other for the tiniest slivers. When I get enough slivers, I use them for stuffing small handmade cat toys or pillows for their beds.
Di
Foundation Paper Pieced Wall Hanging entitled "August"
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