what to do with very small scraps?

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10-07-2013, 08:59 PM

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KathyPhillips

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That sounds like a 64-patch quilt to me!

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Originally Posted by omacookie

Work a 16 patch, that's 8 rows across and 8 rows down. Then sash it so it looks like a frame. Make another and join them together. It will eventually be a quilt top or a doll quilt. Hugs

10-08-2013, 12:50 AM

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Patricia14

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Beautiful Ideas! I LOVE the scrappy Irish Chain! Just thinking about doing one with my little 'crumb'!
thank you!
Patricia

10-08-2013, 01:22 AM

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dorismary2001

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Originally Posted by cajunowl

Hello! I went "shopping" today at several rummage sales. I found a bag of scraps that I can use for a ribbon quilt. There was also a small bag of 2" squares, already cut. What are your suggestions to do with the very small squares? Thanks for any suggestions!

I cut all my odd shaped leftovers into 2" squares and love using them. Here are pictures of some of my resulting quilts.
Often all that's needed is just one fabric to blend all the fabrics together.

Doris in the UK

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10-08-2013, 04:13 AM

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MOpalka

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dog beds

Anyone making the dog beds, I was wondering if you have a picture? I work with a all breed dog rescue and this would be a great idea for our volunteers!

thanks
Peg

10-08-2013, 08:55 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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I'm not sure, but I think they would work in a water color

10-08-2013, 05:45 PM

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chris_quilts

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Dorismary;

Your quilts are gorgeous. Thanks for showing them off to us.

Chris

10-09-2013, 05:45 PM

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raedar63

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Love the quilts posted here , thanks all for sharing .

10-09-2013, 05:50 PM

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Boston1954

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If you have enough of several colors, you could do a trip around the world. I have done a few of them and they are fun.

10-10-2013, 05:15 PM

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VickiM

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Dorismary...love your quilts. I do alot of scrap quilts using 2" or 2 1/2" squares, they are made up doing them as leaders & enders, then just put a quilt together making it up as I go along. I also make pet beds using smaller scraps of fabric, batting, fleece, yarn...I just use a pillowcase, & before stuffing it I sew 1" around & leave an opening to stuff it; it lays nicely & seems to stuff nicer & not bunch...then sew it closed & finish the 1" around look to finish the whole thing. Our humane center loves to receive them. You can just throw them in the washer & dryer. And none of the stuff goes in the landfills!