when is a scrap too small to save?
07-12-2012, 10:03 AM
#52
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I have to force myself to throw anything away - but started not long ago to sew strips and triangles together as i'm working...then i have "large" scrappy squares instead of a bunch of tiglins..
07-12-2012, 10:14 AM
#53
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Location: Dallas, Texas
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I save scraps down to 1/4 inch by 3 inch long. Use the strips to make a fabric bowl with the clothesline cord.
Scraps of squares are no smaller than 1 inch. I have different boxes for 1 inch, 2 inch, and stripes.
Scraps of squares are no smaller than 1 inch. I have different boxes for 1 inch, 2 inch, and stripes.
07-12-2012, 01:08 PM
#54
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ROTFLMFHO!! erstan, you must be a Cajun at heart with that comment. I love it. And I'm about in the same position -- but only thing is, I can't handle scrappy very well. I try to organize them. So my space gets more and more filled with those plastic bags, shoe boxes, old lunch kits, popcorn cans, etc. with the scraps. Maybe one day...
07-12-2012, 04:00 PM
#56
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I save everything. 
The strips go in a bin. Large pieces are cut into usable squares and rectangles. small pieces go in a bag as i have a Bonnie Hunter crumb quilt in the works at all times(use them as leaders and enders). snipped threads and small small snips and pieces go in a bag to stuff dog and cat beds for the local shelter.
The strips go in a bin. Large pieces are cut into usable squares and rectangles. small pieces go in a bag as i have a Bonnie Hunter crumb quilt in the works at all times(use them as leaders and enders). snipped threads and small small snips and pieces go in a bag to stuff dog and cat beds for the local shelter.
07-12-2012, 04:11 PM
#57
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Anything that looks too small I now save for a lady who makes dog beds for the RSPCA. Now I don't feel guilty about it. I do cut kids fabrics into squares 2.5" - 6.5". I have these in separate zip lock bags. Also have 1.5" - 2.5" strips. Anywhere from 3" upwards. I still find it hard to part with but I just think of the dogs and maybe cats who will have a warm bed.
07-12-2012, 07:00 PM
#58
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Don't toss any scraps-I use all the ones not good for quilts to stuff pet beds that are donated to the animal shelters, they are badly needed & when too dirtly the shelter can dispose of them. It is a good feeling that nothing, even tiny scraps are wasted & someone or some needy animal is benefitted.
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