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Old 12-03-2009, 05:42 PM
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What do you guys and gals do with leftovers from tops created? I have found that I have a real collection going of four patches, random triangles, long strips sewn together, etc - they're not really scraps, but I guess in a way they are...any ideas?
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Old 12-03-2009, 05:47 PM
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I like to make quilted bags, and find that pieced scraps can often be worked into a crazy quilt patch or somesuch to decorate the front of the bag. I use the bags for shopping or carrying books, or going to craft circles. I also sometimes can use those kinds of leftovers to make christmas tree ornaments, or some other small project.
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Old 12-03-2009, 06:41 PM
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Good question! Sometimes I work them into the backs of my quilts to spice it up a little. I am interested in knowing what others do with these pieces too!!!
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Old 12-03-2009, 06:47 PM
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Quiltville has a quilt called Crumbs, Crumbs, Crumbs. You should check it out. Here is the website for it.

http://quiltville.com/crumbs.shtml
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Old 12-03-2009, 07:04 PM
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At the moment, most of them are in rubbermaid tubs waiting to be used for.......
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Old 12-03-2009, 08:16 PM
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I would add more fabric strips pieces to them until they all reach approximately the same size, square them up and sew them together into a scrappy quilt. It would be cute to quilt them using different decorative stitches using different colored thread.
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Old 12-03-2009, 08:24 PM
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I use them in scrap quilts.....or pillows..I just try to work them into different things..I can't waste a thing!
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Old 12-03-2009, 09:46 PM
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make a child a quilt, child sized. Make lap quilts, make a table runner, drink coasters.
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Old 12-04-2009, 12:21 AM
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crumb quilts - such a good idea!
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Old 12-04-2009, 02:42 AM
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Save them for a scrap quilt.
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