Quilting Green: What do I do with the "odd" bits?
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#31
12-08-2024Quote:
Those cuff pockets may be a cute idea, but how many of those do you need? How many will you actually use? Even if you give them away, there is a limit. Originally Posted by sewnclog
I love the cuff idea. The pockets absolutely would make a great wall hanging for extra sewing items. Show us what you come up with - you know us - we LOVE pictures.
I do as Bonnie does. Cut the cuffs off and cut away any seams. Then you have a usable strip for your scrap quilt.
#33
KwiltyKahy , 10-22-2017 03:08 PM
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This works well.Originally Posted by cranberry
if you don't want to sew them up into something: we gather all the various scraps and snippets into old pillowcases. When the case is full, sew it shut and donate it to the animal shelter to use as a bed. We even throw thread bits and all trimmings into the pillow case. I also put in holey socks and anything else soft.
#34
JoyjoyMarie , 10-24-2017 04:33 AM
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I have saved the pockets for a pocket quilt. My grandkids are past the stage where I would give it to them, but to put a little treasure in each pocket, and donate it to the appropriate cause would be wonderful. Or make a shirt quilt with just a few of the pockets here and there in it is another idea. I always clip the buttons for my "button box," but have no great ideas for the cuffs, unless you want to collect small squares for a postage stamp quilt.
