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    Old 04-26-2011, 02:58 PM
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    I love this idea but I'm trying to understand the concept.
    So you fold the squares in half -- leave the raw edges? And then you start in the center and attach by sewing down across the middle of the square. Do I have that right?
    I have tons of 2" squares and now you've got me thinking. Another project to start!
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    Old 04-26-2011, 04:06 PM
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    when fabric is 15.00 a yard you're going to wish you saved every last piece of fabric you have LOL!!! :P so save it all...
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    Old 04-26-2011, 04:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by Deborahlees
    Oh how I know about clutter.....my current box of scrapes is overflowing...and it is time to sort, throw or START ANOTHER BOX (heaven forbid)
    I will just throw this out there-I recently posted that we are starting a sewing club at my school, and if you are really needing to de-stash, I have a group of at least 45 girls that will put anything and everything to good use.....I promise.....
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    Old 04-26-2011, 04:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by Joanie2
    I love this idea but I'm trying to understand the concept.
    So you fold the squares in half -- leave the raw edges? And then you start in the center and attach by sewing down across the middle of the square. Do I have that right?
    I have tons of 2" squares and now you've got me thinking. Another project to start!
    Not sure if you were referring to my post, but if so that is right. Makes nice rugs and also tank top covers.
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    Old 04-26-2011, 04:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by Janie Q
    I save two and a half inch strips- the rest I give away. If its an odd shape or short piece I will never use it so its best to find it a new home! Scraps can really pile up!
    Janie, if you really want to organize, please let me know. We are starting a new sewing club at my school (of which I am the principal) and I am going to teach 40 girls how to quilt. If you need to de-stash, we are the place.......
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    Old 04-26-2011, 05:12 PM
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    only actually toss out strings/threads, frayed little bits...

    Just as an FYI - did you know that some art quilters take those strings, threads, tiny little snippets and after sprinkling heavily on one piece of (I think it is called...) Solvy. (Washable stabilizer) Then you top that with another piece of the stabilizer, and do some heavy free motion quilting with a variety of threads, wash the Washable stabilizer away and voila you have a really, really, really scrappy piece of "fabric" that can be added to whatever you choose. I haven't tried it yet, but it is on my list. First I have to find the pattern book that I have that I read this in, and I can't even do a search as I can't remember what that technique is called. PS - I save all my scraps as I do art, mini, scrappy, applique. Just haven't found my nitch yet. Then again, variety is the spice of life!
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    Old 04-26-2011, 05:18 PM
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    I am saving 1 1/2 inch squares for my some day postage stamp quilt.
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    Old 04-26-2011, 05:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
    I'll use scraps as small as 3/4". I'm using them in a crumb quilt.
    Hello never heard of a crumb quilt where can I see one? Thanks
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    Old 04-26-2011, 06:48 PM
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    janquiltz-----that is what i do except when sewn and solvy wash off i put it on a upside down bowl to dry then when dry i put stiffener on the outside let dry and then i put some on the inside and let dry.the stiffener drys clear. if the solvy isn't as big as i want then i just overlap the pieces till i have what i want.
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    Old 04-26-2011, 07:44 PM
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    Good infor. I was wondering the same thing. Thanks. :)
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