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06-27-2011, 09:15 AM

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caspharm

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All the ideas look great.

06-27-2011, 09:20 AM

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Karen Duncan

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I keep a box with leftover binding and when I do a scrap quilt, I have scrap binding, too. It's a great way to use up the leftovers...

06-27-2011, 09:25 AM

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MommaDorian

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You all have given me such great ideas. How do I decide? lol

06-27-2011, 09:29 AM

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njgrl4evr

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They are perfect for scrappy jelly roll quilts.

06-27-2011, 12:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltE

Save it ... you'll have a use! Scrappy bindings can really set off some projects to the utmost! :)

Agree. I roll them up by color, save them and they are ready for a future creation either piecing or binding.

06-27-2011, 12:46 PM

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madamekelly

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Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I overestimated how much binding I needed for the quilt I finished yesterday. Are there any good ideas for what to do with the leftover 2 1/2" strips?

I just cut all binding at 2.5 inches and use leftovers for service quilts.

06-27-2011, 12:54 PM

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brushandthimble

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I save all left over binding strips; here is One of two jars I use to store them in.

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06-27-2011, 03:31 PM

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MommaDorian

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brushandthimble

I save all left over binding strips; here is One of two jars I use to store them in.

This is a nice decorating idea too.

Thanks for sharing a picture.

06-27-2011, 04:05 PM

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Katts 14

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Save and make a scrap binding cuts your work in half.

06-27-2011, 04:39 PM

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overdew

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I have been practicing free motion feathers on squares with padding for potholders/hotmats. I bind the edges with extra binding strips. When in cutting mode, I always make extra. Hey, I can't throw anything away.