Selvage Savers Savvy
#12
I'm not an SS (hee hee). I don't because A) I don't plan to use them for anything (although some of the uses in the gardening genre interest me) and B) I RARELY make long cuts - so my salveges are often too small to be of any use (long enough to tie tomato's though ... hmmmm), and C) I have enough work keeping track of my tools, my stash and my scraps ... yet another "container" of something would send me into a fit of some kind.
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ohio
Posts: 952
Okay, I have saved them and everyone in my groups and family know that I do that. I use them on Birthday presents, Christmas presents etc. They are pretty, easy to tie, and everyone knows who that present came from. Also, lots of time the DH needs "string" to tie things in the yard or the garage and always knows he can find that "string" in the "selvege (quilters salvege) basket".
#14
I save them because I love them... all the possibilities with their neat, finished edge and lineup of cool color spots! That being said, I haven't done anything with mine yet, but I hope to make some cute pincushions and Christmas ornaments with them. I just can't toss them anymore... now that I know what they can be used for!
#16
I only save long lengths of salvages. I figure one day maybe someone would be willing to make a 'donation' for them and I could use the money for the charitable quilts I help with.
Nan
Nan
#17
I've just started saving selvages for a project I would like to make...hope it's not impolite to ask, but if anyone has any that they would be willing to share it would make me ever so happy. (send me a pm ....I am definitely willing to pay postage) Thanks!
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#19
I'm not an SS (hee hee). I don't because A) I don't plan to use them for anything (although some of the uses in the gardening genre interest me) and B) I RARELY make long cuts - so my salveges are often too small to be of any use (long enough to tie tomato's though ... hmmmm), and C) I have enough work keeping track of my tools, my stash and my scraps ... yet another "container" of something would send me into a fit of some kind.
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: central indiana
Posts: 686
I just finished 24 needlebooks, 4 table thread holder bags with pincushion, and 12 bookmarks from some selvages given to me. I have a huge black garbage bag full. Love to make fabric from them and then use it for other things. I plan on a vest and matching bag next.
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