In trouble. Need ideas to help use these up! 2.5" strips
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If you want to make something dramatic try this: A Carlene Westberg pattern called Supernova. http://carlenewestbergdesigns.blogspot.com/
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That I know. I was looking to narrow the possibilities down a bit as I can spend literally hours and hours looking. So, when I see personal recommendations, it helps narrow down the options a bit.
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If you want to make something dramatic try this: A Carlene Westberg pattern called Supernova. http://carlenewestbergdesigns.blogspot.com/
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You could always get a neutral and make 6 1/2" scrappy nine patch blocks. It's amazing how many great quilts start out with small nine patch blocks. You also need to get a few of your quilt buddies together and issue a challenge to make a quilt using these blocks. Everyone could make one for themselves and your little group could make one to share with someone in your community. It would be a win for everyone. Scraps wouldn't be wasted, lots of warm hugs would be created and you'd have a lot of laughs and share some wisdom along with fabric and quilting ideas.
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I don't know if someone has already mentioned Liz Katsuro's website (http://jellyrollfabrics.com/). She has even written a free jelly roll pattern book. I found her one day on the internet.
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I don't know if anyone already suggested this bit I used up a ton of my scraps & strips by making a wreath. Just take one of those wire frame wreath forms that Michaels, JoAnn, Hobby Lobby sells. Cut your strips into 6 or 7 inch pieces. Then tie each piece onto the frame, using about 4 yards to finish each wreath. Just a single tie no need to be fancy As the fabric strips fill the frame the wreath gets nice & fluffy & quite pretty. Best of all you feel so good about using up your scraps.
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Here is a good pattern to use them up. Aliligirl here on the board made a real pretty one. Look hers up. here is a link to the pattern
http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com/ChicletsFree.pdf
http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com/ChicletsFree.pdf
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