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Bonnie P 09-06-2011 08:12 AM

I pass mine on to my Amish friends to use on their small projects.

decky 09-06-2011 08:12 AM

I save mine and use it for making sandwiches for fmq or for small wallhangings, table runners. If I need large pieces I just zigzag some together.

EmilieLaFave 09-06-2011 09:25 AM

Yes, I keep the larger scraps. You can put them together to
make pot holders as gifts.

Quiltbeagle 09-06-2011 09:40 AM

I used leftovers for padding in iPod cases, mini-quilts and Christmas decorations and keep them all in one of those clear plastic bags that you use a vacuum to suck the air out of. Really cuts down on the bulk.

Pieces2 09-06-2011 09:48 AM

I only save the large pieces cut off the bottom of a quilt. As long as its large enough to do something with. The strips cut off the top and sides I toss, too small to do anything with and only clutters up my sewing room.

Mona Lisa 2011 09-06-2011 09:54 AM

I butt mine together and zig zag them. They are GREAT for making practice sandwiches..............

WMUTeach 09-06-2011 10:14 AM

Quick answer is yes, and I do manage to use them. The biggest challenge is when I have multiple scraps that are different kinds, brand, content. That makes it hard to use the tape or to simply zig-zag them together.

babyboomerquilter 09-06-2011 10:17 AM

I keep all of mine, I try to use every scrap. I also zig zag them together for future use.

MargeD 09-06-2011 10:31 AM

I keep the scraps in a plastic tub, large and small. Sometimes the pieces are the perfect size for table runners, placemats, and even baby quilts. I will piece them together with a large zig-zag stitch, after cutting a straight line with a used rotary cutter, which is used only for cutting backing and I have used blades that were perhaps too dull to cut fabric, but they will cut the batting. You can always use the small pieces for doll quilts, pot holders, etc.

joy 09-06-2011 10:50 AM

I use mine for covering coathangers (padding) before I sew on the knitted strip....


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