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04-15-2011, 02:26 PM

just_the_scraps_m'am

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is anyone using the selvages from their batiks?
also, what about the selvages cut from fabric that doesn't have the white & colored dots on it--useful or no?

04-15-2011, 02:27 PM

okiepastor

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My daughter is using mine to crochet rugs! So, if you need a home for them....

04-15-2011, 02:34 PM

just_the_scraps_m'am

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wow, i would like to see them! what is the minimum width strip she uses?

04-15-2011, 02:38 PM

just_the_scraps_m'am

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it got me wondering what happens to the other side w/o the white/dots on it--some of it has holes through it.....

when i cut selvages off, i cut BOTH sides off, not just the white/dot side

04-15-2011, 02:43 PM

okiepastor

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Will try to get her to take a pic and send it to me--she does not have the Net at home right now...
She uses 1/4" or wider. prefers 1/2" or so.
I roll them up in a ball using the "cut a slit and pull through" method so there are no knots in the ball. I have sent her eight balls so far, and have four here...about 1/4 the size of a basketball. she is making a BIG rug for her dining room.
a neighbor of mine just brought sheets to me so Jenn(DD) can make her a heart shaped crocheted rug for her kitchen and two for her bathrooms---

04-15-2011, 02:54 PM

just_the_scraps_m'am

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what a great way to use up odds & ends.....

you're welcome to the batik selvages if you want them, but i will most likely be cutting them for another 2 wks...
PM me your addy & i will be happy to send them along......

04-15-2011, 03:26 PM

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Someone on the site used them to make a "Mug rug" and I've actually seen a mini skirt made out of them in my sewing class

04-15-2011, 05:30 PM

katieranch

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This post is timely, I have been cutting off selvage and saving them, lately...didn't know what for but kind of remember someone talking about making rugs out of them...what a great idea.

04-15-2011, 05:38 PM

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I use selvedges even if they don't have the dots, though the ones with the dots are prettier I think. I like them because they don't unravel, so I will use the actual selvedge site for my QAYG blocks and I only have to sew down one side. I think I have a pic of this somewhere, I'll see if I can find it for ya. I say, save em and if nothing else you can use em to stuff a pillow with!!

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