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    Old 09-26-2011, 05:32 PM
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    I save mine, but oh, it will take me forever to have enough selvages to make anything! And to think y'all are throwing them away.

    Those selvage chickies are too cute.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 05:42 PM
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    no I toss them. Can only have so many things saved
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:03 PM
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    After reading this thread I can't decide. I started saving them once, then threw them away. Do you have to cut them larger than normal if you plan to save and use them???? I usually cut as close to the selvage as possible.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:05 PM
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    For what ??
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
    I toss mine in the garbage.
    Me too :-)
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
    I toss mine in the garbage.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:33 PM
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    I'd been saving them for ages, but finally gave them away. Soon afterwards, I saw a cushion cover made of selvages. Darn, that would have been perfect for my sewing stool. Oh, well, I have enough projects to work on for the rest of my life. My stool doesn't need to be covered by selvages. :(
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    Old 09-26-2011, 07:11 PM
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    No I don't save selvedges, but a few years ago a family from Florida stopped by my store, in the middle of BC, and wanted the strings that I have when cutting fat 1/4's, they were coming back in a couple of years and I said I would save them---long story--they haven't returned and I have a bag full of them.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 07:12 PM
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    Also, have you noticed that some companies are having wider selvedges just for the collectors. lol
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    Old 09-26-2011, 07:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by cmagee84
    After reading this thread I can't decide. I started saving them once, then threw them away. Do you have to cut them larger than normal if you plan to save and use them???? I usually cut as close to the selvage as possible.
    I love using them. I learned from experience that cutting them 1 1/4 inches works well for me. That doesn't cut too much off the fabric but still gives you a usable piece. Here is a pic of the sweatshirt jacket I made and I have all the blocks done for a quilt. Just haven't gotten it quilted yet as I plan to do it QAYG. Anyone who doesn't want them, I will be glad to pay your postage. Just PM me. :-)

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