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Old 10-11-2012, 02:58 PM
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I had been saving selvedges for quite a while and had a big bag full. Last winter I sewed them together end to end, rolled them into balls and today started to crochet them into a mat. Nothing wasted! And yes, I still save the selvedges and any narrow strips.
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Old 10-11-2012, 02:59 PM
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What a great idea. How large do you plan to make it?
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very nice i have a friend doing one also neat idea!!!
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Was just about to give up saving them...great idea
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Old 10-11-2012, 03:16 PM
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That's a great use for them! Good idea!
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What a great idea
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Wow you really do use it all....awesome!
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Clever idea. Well done.
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LOVE IT ....... please post your progress
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What a great way to use up the selvages.
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