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Old 06-21-2011, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by msariano
Hello, I'm a dressmaker too and, while I wouldn't put synthetics or blends into the recycling I'm wondering if I should throw the cotton scraps into recycling.? Just wondering what you all do with scraps which you're throwing out.
I love scaps fabric!!!! there are many here who wouold love to have them. :P
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:29 AM
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I stuff pillowcase size bags w/ the smallest of scraps & selvage strips, stitch shut & donate to local animal shelter - they use for beds in the cages & they can be thrown into their washer as needed. Anything an inch or so bigger will get sorted into different color groups in tubs for scrappy quilts for a local children's home.
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:53 AM
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You could sell them or give them to other quilters who make crumb quilts.
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:39 PM
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most of us use them , i know some people use them as stuffing to make beds for the animals at the shelters
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:49 PM
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i put them outside for the birds to use in their nests.
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Old 06-22-2011, 01:00 AM
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i don't really throw anything in the actual trash except slivers- frayed edges, tiny trims...if it is anything (usable-an 1" or more in any shape)
it goes into donation boxes.
i keep a couple baskets under the cutting table- and a stand close by with a drawer-
colorful little pieces-go in the drawer- for my granddaughter's to play in when they visit- other scraps go into the baskets- when the baskets are overflowing i check to see just what most of the scraps are- then look to see who it asking for scraps-
or they go to the public school art department- or the pre-school=
always groups of kids who need project materials.
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Old 08-22-2012, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bobbie1 View Post
You had great intentions but too funny tho thinking of all the scraps hanging from trees, etc. LOL!
yes bet that was a sight.we tried putting some out here and they never got used by our critters.
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Old 08-22-2012, 10:01 AM
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it was like a Wind T.P. party.....how funny to see
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