In trouble. Need ideas to help use these up! 2.5" strips
#81
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the first place i look for inspiration when it comes to scraps is http://quiltville.com/
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Start using them as "leaders and enders" by sewing the 1/4" seam allowance. Later, press and then join them to make long strips. In a recent quilt magazine, either American Patchwork or McCalls, there was a whole quilt made from 1" finished squares. There was a slightly shirred strip across the quilt which added some interest about every 10-12 rows. I don't think I would go the 1" finished route, however, 2" finished might work for me and make something smaller than a full-sized top. Also, the squares were offset one row to the next which would help w/bulk. In other words, one row would start w/a full square, the second w/half square.
Meanwhile, I find my mags and see which one shows this quilt as I know I have it marked.
Meanwhile, I find my mags and see which one shows this quilt as I know I have it marked.
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I don't have as many as you but I just finished a charity quilt and I used the 2.5 inch squares to make a border. It really came out great and I used up about 200 of them. It looks like you have a long way to go. Sometimes I don't use a pattern but do something simple like a "9" patch. Then put them into a quilt. Good luck.
#86
If I had all those strips I know exactly what I'd make -- I love this http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/10/...ven-quilt.html
#87
Bonnie Hunter with Quiltville has a lot of free patterns on her website, plus quite a few books (ask me how I know?) that you can use up a ton of those scraps!! Another thing, Judy Niemeyer has some patterns that call for 2 1/2 inch strips, like Weeping Willow quilt and Willow bedrunner, plus some of her other patterns. If it were me, I'd sort the scraps into light, medium and dark so they will be ready for use.
#89
Someone showed a quilt made of all strips of your size just sewn together in the strips. Alternated colors and it was really pretty. The girls who made it said it used lots of the strips.
Strip piecing is always good;you can do s much with it.
Good luck! Mariah
Strip piecing is always good;you can do s much with it.
Good luck! Mariah
#90
When im done with making a quilt, i cut scraps up jut like youve done. It sure makes it earier to make a quick quilt. However i stand the squares up in shoeboxes so they dont need to be ironed.
One of my favote pattern is the one mentioned by bradysquilt. Lots free patterns online, choose one that appeals to you.
i chain sew row after row. That allows me to be scrappy and yet not have matching squares next to each other. Don't forget, both sides could be scrappy quilts. That way you dont have to buy backs. How about squares one side and strips on other side. Or say cool colors one side, warm colors on opposite side.
Look forward o seeing what you do with them. Judi
One of my favote pattern is the one mentioned by bradysquilt. Lots free patterns online, choose one that appeals to you.
i chain sew row after row. That allows me to be scrappy and yet not have matching squares next to each other. Don't forget, both sides could be scrappy quilts. That way you dont have to buy backs. How about squares one side and strips on other side. Or say cool colors one side, warm colors on opposite side.
Look forward o seeing what you do with them. Judi
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