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Old 08-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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I give mine to my friend or now my daughter who sews and now quilts so she can use the pieces in any of those area
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by jmabby
I only keep things that are even strips or squares, no scraps
Me too - and only then if I really like it. Otherwise it goes in the scrap basket, lined with a grocery bag... when it starts overflowing I tie it up and in the trash it goes!
Amen. Only so many scraps you can really ever use. I was driving myself crazy keeping all those little pieces.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:18 AM
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What you won't or can't use, someone on here can or there's a young, or new quilter, or group that can use them. PLEASE don't throw them out.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:30 AM
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That's the secret you give it away, and you feel so much better and your room is cleaner and you made someone else very happy. I have to do that as well every now and then.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MS quilter
What you won't or can't use, someone on here can or there's a young, or new quilter, or group that can use them. PLEASE don't throw them out.
I know... I've been thinking about that.... my last full bag is actually still sitting next to the garbage can wondering where it will end up...
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
I've given a few boxes to some quilters here on the QB, but mostly take to the thrift store. I sent a large box (about 15 yds)to someone a while back - stating up front "I have a smoker in the house" I got a nasty note back complaining about the smell. She didn't feel she should have had to wash the stuff. Well it was free and I paid for the shipping too. So I just give to the thift store.
I had the same reaction from someone who complained about cat hairs.
I've become very selective about whose requests I respond to.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by LindaDeeter
Originally Posted by carslo
I have done 4 PIF boxes :)
What is a PIF box??
Pass it forward
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by MS quilter
What you won't or can't use, someone on here can or there's a young, or new quilter, or group that can use them. PLEASE don't throw them out.
I know... I've been thinking about that.... my last full bag is actually still sitting next to the garbage can wondering where it will end up...
my house ?!?!?!?!

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Old 08-10-2011, 10:49 AM
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I cleared out all my "not going to use that, why did I buy that, I'll never use those scraps" by giving them to my friends' mother for her quilt group. Didn't hurt a bit and now I have empty space on shelves to start re-filling :)
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:08 AM
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I give them away to organizations that make charity quilts.
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