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Old 09-19-2011, 07:26 AM
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Thank you for all your great suggestions.
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When I am trying a new bag or purse pattern, especially one that has some complexities to it I use muslin for a practice one. The finished test bag gets used for travel, for toiletries, mobile phone/ iPad cords, jewelry, etc.
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:18 AM
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I cut them into squares for the foundation of string blocks. For the strings I cut leftover fabrics from projects into 2 1/2" strips. This way I use up leftover pieces of muslin and leftover from projects.
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Sorry, double posting. I must be a little more patient when I press the Send button and it doesn't Send immediately.
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Originally Posted by valleyquiltermo
Originally Posted by RenaB
I use them to add batting to back of small projects so that the batting does not get in the machine. Then, I use the birthing method to put the backing on.
Ok something else new to me, Birthing Method???
Thanks :) :?:
AKA Pillowcase method. You lay the batting, backing & top down, sew almost all the way around, leaving about an 18" space. Then turn it. Often these quilts are then tied.


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Old 09-19-2011, 08:23 AM
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I use them in my scrappy quilts when I need a light fabric.
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by May in Jersey
I cut them into squares for the foundation of string blocks. For the strings I cut leftover fabrics from projects into 2 1/2" strips. This way I use up leftover pieces of muslin and leftover from projects.
ditto for me..when I have left overs, I have a set size I use for string blocks. Sure saves me time when I need to just sit and do some mindless sewing! I have all my strings and the precut muslin ready to go in a container.
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I use it for string piecing foundation.
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Old 09-19-2011, 09:56 AM
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Here's an easy potholder idea you could use muslin on. You could replace the leaves with any design you like.
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If they are good quality muslin, I use them constantly in piecing. I buy Moda minibolts.
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