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Sarah in Brooklyn 10-14-2012 09:00 AM

need suggestions for using 1" strips
 
I cut down some layer cake squares and have a pile of gorgeous 1" strips which are begging to be used for something. Any ideas? I was thinking of weaving them together but I'm not sure how to put that together so they won't fall apart. I'd love to hear your ideas.

jeank 10-14-2012 09:08 AM

Roman stripes

pattern here:

http://www.maryquilts.com/wp-content...tion-sheet.pdf

pictures

http://www.maryquilts.com/roman-stripes/

Sarah in Brooklyn 10-14-2012 09:10 AM

nice! i don't think i have enough for a quilt, but maybe a nice pillow cover!

Tashana 10-14-2012 10:49 AM

If you crochet or knit you can sew them together to form a string and make a little soap / potpourri basket or pot holder, or if you have a LOT of them you can make a nice project basket to keep all you fat quarters or fabrics for the current project.

QuiltE 10-14-2012 10:58 AM

One inch strips folded in half are the size you need for an inset flange.

Other possibility ... make mini quilts!

quiltsRfun 10-14-2012 01:20 PM

String blocks. Or maybe spider web.

carolaug 10-14-2012 01:22 PM

string blocks or a locker hook rug.

Ioftheneedle 10-14-2012 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltE (Post 5585026)
One inch strips folded in half are the size you need for an inset flange.

Other possibility ... make mini quilts!

QuiltE- Please explain what an inset flange is. I too have small scraps in my stash.

QuiltE 10-14-2012 02:07 PM

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hhmm? how to explain?

Fold the 1" in half, so now you have 1/2"
Lay that strip along the edge of fabric and baste in place in less than the 1/4" space.
Lay another strip of fabric on top and sew at 1/4".
OPen the fabric up and voila ... a nice 1/4" punch of colour.

Here's two examples where I used it.
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PJisChaos 10-14-2012 02:12 PM

Save them up for log cabin blocks. I use 1" and 1 1/2" strings for a curved effect in my log cabins.


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