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serenitybygrace 07-18-2011 03:59 PM

What is the most narrow strip of fabric do you keep/use. I know we use 1/4" seam, but can that be less on a strippy quilt?

mom-6 07-18-2011 04:02 PM

I usually throw it away if it is less than 1" wide. I suppose you could use 3/4" wide, but that would be really skinny, unless of course you do miniatures, in which case it might come in really handy.

VickyS 07-18-2011 04:05 PM

I've started collecting my smaller stuff for string quilts, and am using pretty much anything larger than 1/2" (since my 1/4" seams are very scant at times). Biggest consideration is what to do with it - pattern/shape.

Anything smaller becomes stuffing for pads for cats/dogs at our local animal shelter.

Lindsey 07-18-2011 04:10 PM

I give most of my smaller strips away. However if you are doing the farmers wife sampler you might consider using some of those. they call for some pretty small pieces.

Rose L 07-18-2011 04:13 PM

1.5 is as small as I would save. Same for scraps.

pocoellie 07-18-2011 04:22 PM

I don't throw any scraps away, regardless of size. If they're too small to sew, I make dog/cat beds out of them and donate to the local Humane Society.

blueangel 07-18-2011 04:24 PM

Two inches is the smallest I save.

Tartan 07-18-2011 04:27 PM

I don't usually keep anything under 1 inch. Some people use smaller pieces for miniatures sewn with 1/8 inch seam allowances. I don't do minis but I sometimes save long narrow strips to tie up brush from the garden for trash day.

cctx. 07-18-2011 04:57 PM

If it can be sewn down, then I keep it.

JeannieT 07-18-2011 05:07 PM

What - you guys throw scraps away? I keep anything 1x1 or larger......


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