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gale 02-25-2014 02:03 PM

How big are 'fabric crumbs'?
 
I am starting to save these to give away but I'm not sure how small is too small.

ManiacQuilter2 02-25-2014 02:11 PM

Remember to subtract 1/2" for seam allowance. I probably wouldn't use anything smaller than 1.5" To me, it is just another type of crazy quilting. Good Luck ! No rules either !!

QuilterMomma 02-25-2014 02:13 PM

Anything smaller than 3/4" is no good. It all depends on how small you want to work with. My limit is the smallest.

tessagin 02-25-2014 02:20 PM

You can barely use that for a bonnet tie.

Originally Posted by QuilterMomma (Post 6596165)
Anything smaller than 3/4" is no good. It all depends on how small you want to work with. My limit is the smallest.


luvTooQuilt 02-25-2014 02:22 PM

smallest ill ever use is 1/2in HST...

PaperPrincess 02-25-2014 02:49 PM

How are they going to be used? A lot of folks use the tiny scraps to stuff pet beds. In this case, there's probably no 'too small'. If they are going to be used in blocks, like a crumb quilt, then 3/4" would leave you with 1/4" useable.

gale 02-25-2014 02:59 PM

I have no clue how they'll be used. I was about to throw away a bunch of small scraps after using a sizzix die and thought maybe people wanted them. That's why I want to know what to save. I don't want anyone paying postage for something that they can't end up using.

Maybe it would just be easier to toss it all. ;)

adnil458 02-25-2014 03:14 PM

and some use anything cut off in pet beds for rescue

meg-2 02-25-2014 04:36 PM

Never thought about pet beds for rescue nice idea.

Painiacs 02-25-2014 10:09 PM

I save ALL scraps!! I get old pillowcases stuff one- takes quite some time! When full as i want, i stitch close. use other case for cover. i hate to waste!!!!!


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