I can't throw anything I try to make new fabric out of all the tiny little scraps: for example sewing all the small stripes one inch wide together and using the "lasagne method" I'll get new fabric:

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And then I made some place mats out of this "new fabric":

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Or I use even smaller stripes like this: some are only 1cm wide!!

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And they give nice little bags:

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And if there are "crumbs" that I can't use I give them to the Kindergarten: they can sort for color or shape and glue them on paper to make some pictures out of them!!!

Has anyone used tiny scraps for dog beds and then tried to wash it? I wonder how long it would take to dry in the dryer.

I think it depends on what they will be used for. I make crumb blocks, so I tend to use at least 1 1/2 inches. But if someone was making a miniature quilt, they may have a different criteria. I say, bag them up, and the recipient can pick and choose what to keep and what to pass on...

I was wondering the same thing,but I think the shelters throw them away when they get dirty. Not positive though.

I don't use pieces smaller than 2 inches or strips smaller than 1.5 inches.

1000 I love what you did with all the scraps. Never waste.. Hugs to you,

1000scraps, what clever ideas! I never thought to sew scraps together but now I am going to try it! thanks for the ideas.

great, looks cute, and all those scraps are good in quilts that only need a few small pieces and I use them also in paper piecing ,, but you hae taken it to a new level. thanks for sharing.. never heard it callled Crumbs, creative .. thanks for sharing :o

Are the crumbs pieced on a foundation or are they sewn together?


Anita

I have a big tub full of scraps, they are great for applique' work. Tiny flowers, leaves, butterflies, little bears, rabbits etc.