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quiltlady1941 01-13-2016 08:56 AM

scrap flannel fabric.. what to do?
 
What would you do with scraps of flannel fabric, most of it is baby prints, do I just sew pieces of them together and make a scrappy quilt... do you think this would look ok, there are so many different prints and colors and some don't look like the colors would go together...

in a scrappy quilt does color matter?

Tartan 01-13-2016 09:12 AM

Do you have enough to make a rag quilt? The rag would separate the different colours.

PaperPrincess 01-13-2016 09:39 AM

If you sash the blocks using one fabric, it ties everything together.

quiltlady1941 01-13-2016 09:46 AM

Oh I never thought of a rag quilt, Thanks

lynnie 01-13-2016 09:53 AM

annaquilts collects premie quilts. you can make them as small as 15" sq. look under donations at the bottom of the main page. I've sent her several, I have some waiting to go to her. It's a great cause. sometimes, sadly, this is the only reminder of the precious babies.

Annaquilts 01-13-2016 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by quiltlady1941 (Post 7432713)

in a scrappy quilt does color matter?

You can make a controlled scrappy. Sort through and put the colors together that kind of go. Use one color to anchor the whole quilt or add white flannel like for sashing. It sounds like a fun project. Be sure to post a picture when you are done.

Barbara Kantola 01-13-2016 01:06 PM

Another thing you can do with flannel scraps, is make burp rags, if you have a need for those or know someone who does. I use leftover flannel scraps and batting scraps to make burp rags. Several of them will make a nice gift for someone who has just had a baby.

ManiacQuilter2 01-13-2016 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by lynnie (Post 7432766)
annaquilts collects premie quilts. you can make them as small as 15" sq. look under donations at the bottom of the main page. I've sent her several, I have some waiting to go to her. It's a great cause. sometimes, sadly, this is the only reminder of the precious babies.

What a terrific idea Lynnie.

PaperPrincess 01-13-2016 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by lynnie (Post 7432766)
annaquilts collects premie quilts. you can make them as small as 15" sq. look under donations at the bottom of the main page. I've sent her several, I have some waiting to go to her. It's a great cause. sometimes, sadly, this is the only reminder of the precious babies.

Thanks for this info. Sometimes I just have time for something small. Looks like her post has rolled off the view. Here's a link:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/request...s-t251900.html

cathyvv 01-13-2016 03:15 PM

make a coin quilt. colors don't have to match, and a sash in between each column of 'coins' makes it work. Babies will love it. They don't have our 'rules' about what goes together!


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