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You could use the extra strips for binding. I love scrappy bindings for scrap quilts, it looks great. You can see my scrappy binding in this quilt.
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I always hold my breath in the hope that I have purchased enough fabric using the pattern requirements in case I mess up the cutting or the measuring somehow. I would much rather have LOTS leftover, then not enough. I just take all of the extra and put it with the rest of my scrap extras.
I love that Candy Dots quilt. --Brenda |
Originally Posted by sarahbelle
I am making a 'Candy Dots' quilt that I bought from KQ. I really like the fabric and how it is turning out. I knew that it was going to be lap size and I was ok with that..... what I am not ok with is how much waste their was with this pattern.
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips. In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip). Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste? |
The reason there was so much left over is because these folks are in the business of selling fabric. If you want to make something they have published, and they tell you what you will need - you will buy it. Or you can figure out for yourself what you want to make and/or figure out how much you REALLY need. I LOVE graph paper!
That said: there is always a way to use the scraps. I do hope you enjoy the journey. |
pretty quilt, I would save the scraps for your next swap.
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Waste??? Not in my sewing room. Leftover make scrappy quilts.
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Leftovers feed creativity as this topic displays. You go girl...
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Originally Posted by sarahbelle
I am making a 'Candy Dots' quilt that I bought from KQ. I really like the fabric and how it is turning out. I knew that it was going to be lap size and I was ok with that..... what I am not ok with is how much waste their was with this pattern.
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips. In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip). Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste? |
I love your quilt and the fabric, you could make place mats pot holders sewing machine cover, the colors would complament any room. God bless.
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
You could use the extra strips for binding. I love scrappy bindings for scrap quilts, it looks great. You can see my scrappy binding in this quilt.
Sharon W. |
I am using all my strips leftover from projects to make potholders. Or, you could sew them all together until you get the required 27" for a pillowcase, then add a compimentary border. It would be beautiful with those fabrics.
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Your quilt is beautiful. I have that pattern saved to try sometime. From the looks of you scraps, you might be able to make a log cabin quilt. Just an idea.
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I have made many things from scraps. I sew together pieces of batting and then sew on scrap strip of fabric and bind and make baby bibs. I have even found a purse pattern made with small scraps. But I just took a class with Bonnie Hunter in Hershey, PA this summer and I am now making "Crumb" quilts with my scraps. Any size, any shape. Let me see if I can post a picture.
If this works, it is photo of the lettering I did along with some of the blocks. I guess the other photos are in the other computer. I do have to take photos of the quilts completed. |
Sarabelle: I think your idea of using the left overs in a border is great. Unless the quilt is for someone really using it for a lap quilt, bigger is usually better.
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How about a pillow to go with the quilt.
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You have nice colors, I'd probably use them for applique flowers, maybe the magic vine. If you bought this as a kit, that is really a shame it was so over the top fabric wise.
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Your quilting assistant looks like my Schmooey.
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I am dealing with the same problem with a quilt as you go quilt. It called for one yard to a yard and a half of fabrics and then didn't tell me how much batting I needed. Plus the backing amounts were more than needed. Believe me I have lots left over. My friend is making the same quilt and using fat quarters and has plenty left over at that. None of the fabrics did I need a yard.
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Originally Posted by tobylehnj
I have made many things from scraps. I sew together pieces of batting and then sew on scrap strip of fabric and bind and make baby bibs. I have even found a purse pattern made with small scraps. But I just took a class with Bonnie Hunter in Hershey, PA this summer and I am now making "Crumb" quilts with my scraps. Any size, any shape. Let me see if I can post a picture.
If this works, it is photo of the lettering I did along with some of the blocks. I guess the other photos are in the other computer. I do have to take photos of the quilts completed. |
I love the idea of putting one's quilting scraps in a bag and labeling said bag with sizes, etc. I have cut varying sizes of blocks and strips and put them in baggies...I also have leftover flannes from a Turning Twenty quilt waiting for me to play with and turn into a doll's quilt for my GD for a Christmas gift. Lots of terrific ideas in this thread!
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i'm working on the omigosh quilt... if you don't want them, i'll take them...
i had no idea how many 1" strips were going to be in this thing! |
we met today, a bunch of us quilters, and one of the ladies is doing "crumb" blocks.. after she sewed all her little pieces together..she used a 5" sq ruler and went to town on them..they look so much cuter, cut on different angles,even the ones sewed into strips..i should of taken pictures!
she is the resident scrap lady..! so there is really no waste! |
First of all, I love your quilt inspector! And LOVE the quilt! Is there enough left over to make a piano-key border?
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Originally Posted by sarahbelle
I am making a 'Candy Dots' quilt that I bought from KQ. I really like the fabric and how it is turning out. I knew that it was going to be lap size and I was ok with that..... what I am not ok with is how much waste their was with this pattern.
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips. In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip). Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste? |
Use them for the boarder by sewing then into say 2 by 5" strips. Love them as boarders. Can make any width of strip and length.
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Your quilt turned out very pretty. Save for another project or make the quilt bigger.
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oh yummie I see a vest or jacket or bag or a very pretty tablerunner with some fall leafs appliqued on it... I'd have no problem I never have to many scraps or leftovers what ever you call them...as ling as I can get a 1.5 in sq out of them....
You will get a lot od subjestions here so we will be lookig to see what you did with them... Happy sewing and your quilt is turning out very nice. ConnieF |
Love the quilt, colors and pattern. Oh, and also your inspector. Maybe it's because he looks just like mine.
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