What is your definition of a "scrap" of fabric?
09-23-2010, 10:45 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by kclausing
Less than fat quarter, but at least 3/4".
I have a basket full of schnibbles, 1/2" or less. NOt sure if anyone here uses anything that small, else I will use as filling for something.
Wonder if I can matt it into felting? You know where they wash wool until it matts into a felt type layer, I have seen other fibers used with the wool.
I have a basket full of schnibbles, 1/2" or less. NOt sure if anyone here uses anything that small, else I will use as filling for something.
Wonder if I can matt it into felting? You know where they wash wool until it matts into a felt type layer, I have seen other fibers used with the wool.
I heard about felting also, DH wanted to use the blender and water to mix them all up. I vetoed that idea pretty quick.
09-23-2010, 12:28 PM
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Uh-oh. I guess my definition is the pictures I have posted on my scrap post. LOL. Seriously though, I send people 1-3" on request and larger. Scraps is anything left over from a project, what I gather up from the quilt retreats (the waste) and fabric I have no idea why I bought in the first place. This is a fun post.
09-23-2010, 12:30 PM
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if i cut a fabric for a project what ever does not go into the project is a scrap from that project. if it is larger than a fat quarter it is folded and put away. if it is smaller than a fat quarter it depends on it...strips go with strips, little squares, triangles in one basket, odd ball usable pieces go in the applique tote. skinny strips go in the rug hooking basket.
09-23-2010, 12:49 PM
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Listening to you talk, I think I need another storage system for my "scraps" (for me anything less than a FQ - I like scrappy quilts so I can put to use just about anything). Right now I just toss them all together, but it would probably be beneficial to have some sense of order to it all... I have those open, stacking baskets next to my sewing cabinet/area that I just toss cut pieces into, then I rummage if/when I need something for another project. Not too efficient I guess...
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