I bought one of those 800 strip auctions on ebay...
I thought it would great to get a bunch of strips to use.

800?! Maybe I'm a little crazy? I hope they look good!

So, post your ideas for using these up please.

I did find a great coin pattern and kisses and hugs pattern on the Moda site.

I also got some amazing yardage from a local store Fabrictown, while I'm on a business trip... WOW, I'm ready to try that OBW! I'll post a pic of the prints when I can...

How about a brick pattern? Like staggered. Bonus-no matching seams.

Sounds like you are ready for some serious fun.

How kool anxcious to see pics of strips

Chinese coin pattern would be fun.

Braided quilt!

Right now I am using strips to stitch and flip on a large piece of batting to use as the quilted fabric for another purse. I can cut it out vertical, horizontal, or diagonal.

Wow, 800? How fun!!!!!!!!!!

I'll post pictures as soon as they arrive (within a few days I'm sure). Thanks for the ideas!

Go for the Chinese Coins or the Bricks pattern. Each would show off all the
fabrics.

search this board for the super quick jelly roll quilt topic.

I don't know how to post the links but I have 2 bookmarked. #1 super fast jelly roll quilt and #2 Rabbit's jelly roll quilt. Both easy patterns and pretty fast.

I don't know how to post the links but I have 2 bookmarked. #1 super fast jelly roll quilt and #2 Rabbit's jelly roll quilt. Both easy patterns and pretty fast.

I made tote bags at Christmas time out of strips they were batiks but any pretty coordinating prints would work.

Oh nice! I grabbed them into my bookmarks too! I'm off to do more searching... thanks for all of the great ideas everyone!

How fun!!! I can't wait to see what you make :)

Wow, what a HUGE disappointment. They came yesterday and reeked of smoke. I sent the seller a note asking for a refund. Now I have to return them. Who does that? I won't even take them out of the package - I'm thinking of leaving them on the porch until I send them back.

They are tiny strips so I can't even wash them without ruining them!

How about a chinese coin quilt? Can also do mug rugs, bags, place mats, etc. :)

So sorry they are smokey-
Possible fixes--first , put them into a large tote , put a big bowl of vinegar in with them, and leave for at LEAST four days..other possibility is scatter charcoal (WITHOUT the fire starter stuff on it)in the bottom of the tote, place a piece of muslin or something else that is thin that you can wash on top, then put the pieces on top of that and leave for a week or two...
You can also lay them out on the porch and spray with Febreze or the cheaper one the $$ store has.....
I have used all of these tricks when I have gotten fabric at a yard sale, get it home and THEN discover it stinks!
someone said cat litter works, but lots of that has perfume that makes me SICK!

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, there are 800 little strips and the hassle to separate each one to de-stink them is not worth it. Better to return them or toss them.

Did she offer you a refund? If not PM me I would be interested depending on the price. I will wash them up , I think they would do well for a ticker QAYG quilt.