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Forum: Pictures
08-07-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

I have to admit that I've done the...

I have to admit that I've done the same--intermingled planned, colorful pretty quilts along with the scrappy. I, like you, only want to do so many before I actually work with fabrics and designs that...
Forum: Pictures
08-07-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

Yes, I am new to machine quilting--at least FMQ. ...

Yes, I am new to machine quilting--at least FMQ. I'm finding it a lot easier than stitch in the ditch, though, which is what i did previously.

A regular machine? Well, that depends on the...
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

Yes, and I have a lot again. I have a whole box...

Yes, and I have a lot again. I have a whole box (about 2.5' tall and 18" square) of just 2.5" strips. I made about 5 or 6 of those jelly roll strip style scrappy quilts and used up a lot of them...
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

Yes I did. I sewed the number of strips together...

Yes I did. I sewed the number of strips together and then trimmed into the correct lengths so I had squares. Since it is scrappy, it doesn't matter--when one strips ends, you start another one. ...
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

Yes, I have a lot of scraps because I make a ton...

Yes, I have a lot of scraps because I make a ton of charity quilts to give away. The ends of the backings get cut into squares and strips. This alone creates a lot. Some people give me small...
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

Well, yes, it isn't like I'm down to "no scraps"....

Well, yes, it isn't like I'm down to "no scraps". Sigh. All that happens is that I start making new bags of them--til I get them all cut up and then I'll have another 120 liter (30 gallon) trash...
Forum: Pictures
08-05-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 18,611
Posted By justflyingin

3 scrappy quilts, same design, different color schemes

In January, 2011, I began my quest to control scraps. I had bags of them sitting around--a lot of the bags were full of leftover backing trimmings, cotton clothing, etc. I was sick of it, so I spent...
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