How much leftover fabric do you have?

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07-25-2013, 07:53 AM

#31

leaha

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does PFD fabric on bolts count as stash? does backing fabric count as stash?

07-25-2013, 11:06 AM

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AlaskaAlice

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I saved scraps from all the projects I made for my family and started making them into quilts to get them used up....they seem to multiply instead of diminish .. I have gotten rid of large bags of small scraps..and now I read about scrap painting so I have little scraps sorted in colors in zip bags and will try doing that one of these days

Seems like a picture of life.. God takes are little scrapes and turns them into some beautiful things..kinda interesting how it all works. if we turn things over to Him!

07-25-2013, 11:26 AM

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justflyingin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltingsupport

I don't keep everything either. If there isn't enough space on the fabric to do anything applique wise, or if the fabric is less than 1/2" it gets tossed.

Too funny! So glad you clarified when it is that you don't save it!

07-25-2013, 11:28 AM

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justflyingin

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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Quick guestimation is about 5 cubic yards.

I thought I had a lot!

Wow.

07-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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justflyingin

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Originally Posted by Geri B

Just bought 5 register tape rolls at a garage sale. Where are these pics archived so I can get some ideas. Thanks

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07-25-2013, 12:24 PM

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trolleystation

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Have not been to the fabric store in 18 months and haven't made a dent in the fabric I have.

07-25-2013, 02:55 PM

#37

yolande

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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I only have leftover scraps. I never buy fabric until I'm ready to start the quilt. I just don't want to end up with a huge stash of fabric. Too much clutter makes me jittery.

I wish I were like you. I could open my own store!

07-25-2013, 03:05 PM

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CoventryUK

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Originally Posted by Geri B

Just bought 5 register tape rolls at a garage sale. Where are these pics archived so I can get some ideas. Thanks

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...er-t56940.html Lots of ideas here!!!

07-25-2013, 03:12 PM

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CoventryUK

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http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ts-t56856.htmlk checkthese out.....fabulous!!!

07-26-2013, 06:06 AM

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roadrunr

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Right now, I don't buy much large pieces of fabrics, except for neutrals and fabrics that I can use as sashings for my scrappy quilts. I ma trying to use up the fabric that has been given to me, but no matter how many scrappy quilts I make, my pile of scraps never seems to get any smaller!