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Old 02-22-2011, 12:04 PM
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do i see strings in there?
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Old 02-22-2011, 12:19 PM
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I save all my scraps over 1". Some I cut into squares and others are for p/p. I can do anyones BOM without cutting into my stash. I really do like the looks of most scrappy quilts.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:51 PM
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Make tiny appilques- Use Wonder Under or Steam 2 small animal shapes, stars,flowers, etc. Iron onto background fabric and do machine zigzag or buttonhole stitch.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:55 PM
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Thanks for all the great suggestions! Now that I know WHAT I can do with my scraps, I just need to find time time to actually DO it. :thumbup: I am now very excited about all the possibilities.
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Spider-web scrappy quilts are really interesting and these would be perfect.
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I love the fabrics in the squares. They all scream happy and if I was stuck somewhere sick, I would welcome something happy to cheer me up. I think you have found the right idea.
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Old 02-23-2011, 05:59 AM
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Wow! Great website! I'm already planning my scrap quilt using one of Bonnie's designs. Thanks for post the link!
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Try a crumb quilt............Check out Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville...............Lots of good info there.
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The best tip ever for scraps is to go to Bonnie Hunter's site, what she does with scraps is amazing :thumbup:

This is the link to her site just in case you haven't got it bookmarked: http://quiltville.com/index.html
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If worse comes to worse, you can donate them to a school for their art department. Art is always the first thing to be cut in a school budget and every little bit helps. The art teachers in my children's school used to love me!
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I make mini quilts, anywhere from 2 1/2" to 4" on up. Then from them, Dollquilts, pot holders, pin cushions.and I even put them in picture frames and set on bed side table and hang on the wall. They are fun little gifts ,too.
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Old 02-24-2011, 05:56 AM
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Found another cute pattern that could be done 'scrappy': http://helenhowestextiles.co.uk/kits...igertiger.html
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