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nativetexan 07-07-2010 03:26 PM
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Betty Ruth 07-07-2010 05:59 PM
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I have been trying to find a use for all the trimmings I have left over, as well as some fiberfill from some pillows. I heard or read that animal places could use them, but have not had any luck finding a place. At what point do you just bit the bullet and pitch them? I have a box full of collars and cuffs, lots of trimmings from squaring up block, etc. Help!
A piece of fabric suitable for quilts has to get very small before I pitch it. I make crumb blocks out of the odd size pieces and string quilts out of the strips. I just finished one string quilt and started another one today using used dryer sheets for the block base. I want to make a sunshine and shadows quilt by putting all the dark strips on one side of the block and all light strips on the other side but seem to have run out of light strips. Guess I'll have to cut some of the larger scraps into strips.

mom-6 07-07-2010 06:06 PM
As long as it's at least 1" in each dimension, it can be used in a crumb quilt.

Smaller than that is just trash in my book...

JustBonnie2 07-07-2010 09:30 PM
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Okay, I couldn't stand it any longer. Every time I read one of these comments, I keep thinking I should try one of those "crumb blocks." So tonight, I finally dug into my scrap drawer, sorted, and made a block. It was only supposed to be 5", but I was having SO MUCH FUN, it grew to 7"! This was a BLAST! You have to try it!

My first crumb block!
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AllyJo 07-08-2010 02:32 AM
Originally Posted by Rosyhf
I know some people create art with them. They are glued to a canvas and stuff added like button lace and etc...I just toss..I just save the strips and big pieces for my scrap quilts....
This is what my daughter and I do. We glue pieces down with a glue stick, then stitch over it.

I also like to make postage stamp quilts.

I never throw any fabric away. If it's too small to sew with, I just glue it down some where. :)

I'll take anyone's tiny pieces if they don't want them.

AllyJo 07-08-2010 02:37 AM
Originally Posted by Beachbound
Originally Posted by wraez
Oh my gosh, look what I just stumbled on moments ago.... great idea for fabric scraps

fabric tape!

Here is the tutorial
http://annekata.blogspot.com/2010/05...-tutorial.html
In the scrapbooking section at JoAnns you can buy Zyron a machine that makes stickers out of anything you can run thru it. There are a few sizes from 1 inch to 6 inches, you just feed the fabric thru a slot, turn a handle & you have a strip of fabric tape. Much easier than mod podge although I do love that too!!!

:-P :-P

AWESOME! I'm so doing this. I don't own a Zyron, but I guess I'll have to get one now.

AllyJo 07-08-2010 02:38 AM
Originally Posted by JustBonnie2
Okay, I couldn't stand it any longer. Every time I read one of these comments, I keep thinking I should try one of those "crumb blocks." So tonight, I finally dug into my scrap drawer, sorted, and made a block. It was only supposed to be 5", but I was having SO MUCH FUN, it grew to 7"! This was a BLAST! You have to try it!
I love your color choices. I see a Moda in there. :)

wraez 07-09-2010 04:30 PM
I did look for the Zyron tape / sticker maker but only found one size 1 1/2inches, at WalMart. Guess size is ok but bigger would be better, I"ll have to check Joanns or Michaels.

thanx for the tip

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

JACRN 07-13-2010 10:59 AM
T hat sounds like a real cute idea.

JACRN 07-13-2010 11:00 AM
T hat sounds like a real cute idea.


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