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02-28-2013, 06:59 PM

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pattypurple

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Check out Joan Ford's book Cut The Scraps. This is her website. http://hummingbird-highway.com/

02-28-2013, 07:42 PM

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Scrappy quilts, dog beds, mug rugs, and anything else I can think of.

02-28-2013, 07:53 PM

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Small scraps go for making crumb blocks, minis, applique pieces, etc.

02-28-2013, 07:58 PM

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I TRY to organize my scraps, but generally I just throw them in a drawer until it overflows then make a scrappy quilt or 2.

03-01-2013, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hheelleenn

I always gave my pieces away here on the board. But the last box, I got no takers. I thought maybe they were too small. about 1" up to about 4-5. Any takers? Free for postage.

I would be interested in your scraps if they are still available! I enjoy making crumb quits.

03-01-2013, 04:26 AM

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dorismary2001

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Scraps -I love them

I've posted pictures before of scrappy qults I've made. I love making something out of an odd assortment of bits that many folk throwaway. Here's a picture of one I've just finished using 2 inch squares.

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03-01-2013, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nygal

I have to confess I didn't use to save "scraps" from quilts I made. But now if it's a few inches and worth saving I do keep them in a drawer. Right now I am making this quilt. I am using scraps but they were still big pieces of fabric before I began. They were mostly left over from a civil war quilt and I threw in other fabrics as well.

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I love this quilt. Makes a beautiful scrappy!

03-01-2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dorismary2001

I love the consistent background

03-01-2013, 04:37 AM

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I cut my scraps when the pile on my cutting table falls over because it is so high. I do not let them pile up any more than that; just too much work to cut them all up. I cut them into 5" squares or 2 1/2 " strips and keep them in labeled clear plastic shoe boxes. Works for me!

03-01-2013, 05:17 AM

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I like the scrappy hearts idea. I am working on scrappy tulips using "crumbs". I am also making a crumb basket quilt for my sister in reds and greens ( her favorite colors) per request. I save anything at least 3/4" anything else goes for nests for the birds. What they don't use gets tilled into the garden.