Old 06-23-2020, 07:00 PM
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retrogirl02
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Default Selvages----do you use them and if so, How?

I've been keeping my selvages for the past decade or so because it used to really upset me to throw away fabric of any kind. I tend to cut the last inch or so of the fabric on the labeled side and much closer to the second side. I use the second side for tying things but the labeled side is pretty to me and perfect for some projects.

I keep the regular labeled ones sorted by color in a clear hanging shoe organizer and the special ones (30s all together, Modern designers Aneela Hoey & Heather Ross) sorted by color clear plastic bins.

So far, I've done mostly small projects like the pinkeeps/needle cases and pincushion below. I've made some selvage squares but have not made a whole top yet. I have friends who have made string quilts with them.

The old thread and tutorial can be found here: Selvage Squares Tutorial

What do you use them for?
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