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    Old 01-24-2017, 04:25 PM
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    When I make them, I use the extras to sash, make small blocks bigger and for pieced borders.
    Sorry I can't post a photo, I just can't get the thing to work.
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    Old 01-24-2017, 06:47 PM
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    like this idea and next t-shirt quilt I'll make up some for grandboys when they paint (which all 3 love).

    I've used for stuffing dog beds--pretty heavy though. also rags in the shop. And I haven't done this, but have seen t-shirt strips used on a canvas backing to make a throw rug.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 03:12 AM
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    I have made a few Tshirt quilts and make them qayg. On some of them l have used the back of the shirt as the backing of the block. It saves on waste and buying more material.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 03:32 AM
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    I put them in the rag bin.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 05:40 AM
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    Last night at guild meeting a lady had done a t-shirt quilt and used all the leftovers in a piano key border and it was really nice.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 06:03 AM
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    I used some to stuff a homemade taylor's ham and sausage. I didn't want the expense of "real" filling.

    I'm using one right now as a damp press cloth to attach fusible interfacing. I hate to use good fabric for that.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 06:46 AM
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    I like the idea of using the plain parts for backing. Tshirting is so soft and cuddly.
    I also save the backs and use them to make kids shorts for pjs bottoms. Keep 'em here for the grandkids. You can also use the backs and sleeves and make more tshirts for the little ones. Free fabric.
    I've also toyed with the idea to make tied comforters for donation to homeless shelters.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 10:02 AM
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    I sewed the larger pieces together and made dog blanket-quilts for our animal shelter. I used the quilts for practice on my longarm and then donated them to the shelter. The smaller scraps I put in the rag bag for dusting and when hubby needs rags for his shop.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 10:12 AM
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    Contact a woodworker. My father is one and he had me cut the fabric into 2" strips and he loves them. he uses the pieces to apply oil or wax or whatever to his pieces while turning them on the lathe. There is probably a woodworking club near you, search the web for one. If you're lucky, the recipient may say thank you with a gift they made.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 10:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Eva Knight
    Do the QAUG method and use the backs for the linning. Very little waste that way.
    That is what I am doing for my GD Sarah, for her graduation this June. Much easier than the others I have made.
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