collecting selvage edges?

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02-22-2011, 04:46 AM

#31

karenpatrick

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I don't but my god-daughter is making a quilt from selvages. I say more power to ya, gal.

02-22-2011, 04:48 AM

#32

karenpatrick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clem55

What is the width that is needed? I could save these for someone, but need an idea of how to cut.

Me too. Just tell me what you need.

02-22-2011, 05:34 AM

#33

pieces

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No, never save the selvedges I cut off.

02-22-2011, 05:43 AM

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Aurora

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I save mine. I have a couple of projects I want to use them to make.

02-22-2011, 05:55 AM

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HisPatchwork

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I save them...lol...I ought to get them out and make something for show and tell tonight. I will post a pic if I do.
I cut mine 1" wide.

02-22-2011, 05:59 AM

#36

Marilyn Grubbs

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I collect selvage edges from fleece blankets. Braid 3 pieces together, and make a rug or small bath mat by sewing by hand the edges, circles, oblong. Neat to step out of shower and can be used in dog crate and smaller ones for coasters. Also use the squares cut from corners of fleece tie blankets and serge them together for a throw blanket. Give to Battered women's shelter.

02-22-2011, 06:00 AM

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raedar63

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I am currently saving to make a project, even bought a box from here the other day.

02-22-2011, 06:02 AM

#38

abc123retired

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Originally Posted by Cyn

I've seen people post on here that they make entire quilts with them. I say God Bless Them!

Thread manufacturers are cheering...

02-22-2011, 06:06 AM

#39

Zephyr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpy90650

i am curious in just how many people do save these, and make quilts out of them.....what got me thinking is i was just cutting selvage off 8 yards of material to be used for the back of a quilt i am making (yes i left the cutting table to come here and post!!!)...so how about it, do save these or not.......gina

I have made a number of quilts out of selvage edges, some for charity, some for myself. I'll try and attach a photo of one. Wish I could have had it quilted. Well, I couldn't get the picture of the quilt to come up but here's the selvage pillow.

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