mermaid

A few days ago, Homespun posted a free offer of her saved selvages. I have been a recipient in the past and I commented about how nice the 'trims' were...also added that I have made 2 quilts from them, and several small projects (they make the cutest little zipped bags). Anyhow, I was posting from iPad and for some reason could not post photos. I'm attempting to do so from my computer this morning....because!! !!, we all like to see pictures. OH! a smidgeon of pink pigs shows on edge of image...thats flannel backing of "flying pink pigs" -

Quiltwoman44

Oh those are cute! Nothing like using up everything!!

MaryKa

My big sister and her guild made each a salvage quilt. It was interesting. All the salvages were saved in a paper bag and they would go thru them at the guild meetings and exchange them. The entire quilt was made of salvages. One person made a star quilt--don't remember the name. My sister made a train out of her strips. Wish I had that pattern but she's gone now and my BIL does not know who took it.

greaterexp

To think about all that fabric going to waste if we toss our selvedges! Your quilts are great!

thimblebug6000

Nice use of selvages! I also like the blue sashings on the first one, really pulls everything together.

Maire

I love sewing with the selvages, I've made tote bags, a quilt, tissue holders, pincushions with scrap bag attached. So fun!