I hadn't thought of pet beds! I have three cats who like to take over the dog's bed, so maybe I can gradually save up enough scraps to make a bed for one of the cats. I like the idea of keeping a pillowcase handy, because maybe when it's full, I can sew up the end to make the pet bed.
Thanks for all the suggestions! Ila |
Originally Posted by iadhikari
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I hadn't thought of pet beds! I have three cats who like to take over the dog's bed, so maybe I can gradually save up enough scraps to make a bed for one of the cats. I like the idea of keeping a pillowcase handy, because maybe when it's full, I can sew up the end to make the pet bed.
Thanks for all the suggestions! Ila I gave my last pet beds on Jun 24 and I have enough for 2 more already. Those scraps and thread bits really add up! |
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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Some people have had great success with putting the little snippits out for birds to make nests with. I have never had any luck with that, they don't seem to like my scraps or maybe it is my mode of offering.
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Fabric for birds is a no no. I make throw away pet beds for the shelter.
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Good to know, I have a pretty large batch of those type of scraps right now that I'm wondering what to do with. I'm now thinking about using some old fabric that I don't really care for and making a pet bed. My friend is trying to catch some stray kittens that have started coming around her yard. This would be perfect for her. Thanks!!!
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I put all of my smaller scraps in my "crumbs" bucket and then use these to make crumb blocks.
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Please don't put threads out where birds can get tangled in them. They get around their legs and can eventually cut their legs off!!
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Art teachers like them for collage work.
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Some ladies in my guild use them to stuff pin cushions, small homemade dolls or animal beds as already mentioned. I'm sure every quilter has this delima.
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Ditto on NOT giving fabric scraps to birds. They pick at the fabric while they're building their nests, causing it to fray, and the loose threads can easily get tangled around the birds' legs. This cuts off the circulation, and the leg will eventually die and fall off. I have seen this happen firsthand, with some nesting material I bought specifically for birds. I didn't realize it, but it had a few strands of thread-like material mixed in with the twigs and other nest-building materials. The thread got wrapped around one of my baby finch's legs, and it went unnoticed until it was too late to save its leg. I felt horrible, and I'm still upset with the supplier who sold me the nesting material. :(
Edit: Small birds, such as finches, have legs that are no bigger than toothpicks, so cutting the fabric into small pieces doesn't really help. A thread as short as 3/4" - 1" could get tangled around their legs. |
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