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Old 01-11-2019, 03:45 AM
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Here's one of my favorites - out of The Big Book of Scrap Quilts:[ATTACH=CONFIG]606571[/ATTACH]
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Old 01-11-2019, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Irishrose2 View Post
I have a scrappy Arkansas Crossroads in the works as my leaders/enders right now. Dozens of 2 1/2" squares and a background fabric.
Arkansas Crossroads is one of my favorites too. Here is a great tutorial. http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html

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Old 01-11-2019, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe View Post
I have seen those and they are awesome, im trying to avoid buying any interfacing or anything just working with what I have on hand.
Do you or a friend use dryer sheets? Instead of throwing those away, use them as the foundation for string quilts. Use the ones that are no longer scented or usable for softening. Also, a person can use phone book pages but, of course, that probably needs to be removed. I suppose the paper might "wash out" in time but I would think it best to remove.
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Old 01-11-2019, 05:21 AM
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Sometimes I just want to sew, sew - so I just sew squares together. To gussy it up, I may then attach appliqué pieces to the top. Very relaxing and don't have to think much.
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Old 01-11-2019, 05:24 AM
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Trailmix uses 1.5" & 2" & 2.5" and I think 3.5"block if I remember correctly. It is a free pattern on Allpeople Quilt. Here is a link to the pattern: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-...ilts/trail-mix
Show pictures when you have decided on a pattern and what you did with your scraps....we can all use ideas
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Old 01-11-2019, 05:28 AM
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Here is a great block for scraps - with free instructions

http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/06/2...rappy-project/
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Old 01-11-2019, 05:29 AM
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Another pattern for small and bigger blocks is Barn Dance. It is a free pattern - the pdf is at the bottom of the page. Here is the link: https://justquiltin.wordpress.com/ab...arn-dance-qal/
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Old 01-11-2019, 06:37 AM
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I love Arkansas Crossroads! I make it with leftover binding. Since I only cut my binding at 2 1/4” my blocks are a little smaller usually the pieces are 2 1/2”. You’ll find many patterns to choose from.
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Old 01-11-2019, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by illinois View Post
Do you or a friend use dryer sheets? Instead of throwing those away, use them as the foundation for string quilts. Use the ones that are no longer scented or usable for softening. Also, a person can use phone book pages but, of course, that probably needs to be removed. I suppose the paper might "wash out" in time but I would think it best to remove.
That's a good idea, time to start saving those
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Old 01-11-2019, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jmoore View Post
Arkansas Crossroads is one of my favorites too. Here is a great tutorial. http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html

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Arkansas crossroads looks fun, so many great idea!
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