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10-21-2013, 05:13 AM

#31

Skittl1321

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I saw the trunk show for "Sunday Morning Quilts" and it was fabulous.

The neatest thing was the quilts were all made from actual scraps- they didn't buy fabric or cut into stash for them. (Except one: apparently she made the quilt, didn't love the colors and then only had like 4 days to make it again, so she had to cut into some of her stash to get enough scraps in the new colorway.)

10-21-2013, 09:58 AM

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QultingaddictUK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Annaquilts

There is a tute on this board using adding machine paper to sew small scraps on 3 x 1/2 inches. Those strips can be sewn together and used as fabric.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...er-t56940.html

That is one of the best tips I have ever seen, I use them as a border using up some of the leftover fabrics from the quilt.

I have given up buying books on scrappy quilts as there are so many lovely ones online, Bonnie Hunters and Maryquilts to name just two.

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10-21-2013, 03:36 PM

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charsuewilson

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Go to the library and page through the books in the quilting section. You may very well find something there.

10-21-2013, 05:58 PM

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patchsamkim

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There are many scrap quilt books available. I have mine packed away at this time-getting my house ready to sell. Kim Diehl quilts come to mind. She has several books out.

10-22-2013, 12:24 AM

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JustAbitCrazy

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Originally Posted by Lori S

I am a fan of using the Nickel Quilt books for scraps. There are three in the series. I have them all and continue to use them. Sometimes I reduce or enlarge the scale , to suit my scraps.

Ditto what Lori S said. I have lots of scrap quilts books, but these are my favorites!

10-22-2013, 03:19 AM

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Nilla

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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy

Ditto what Lori S said. I have lots of scrap quilts books, but these are my favorites!

Wow, I just looked at Pat Speth's website and her quilts are great! I'll probably end up ordering her books. Her ideas look simple yet stunning. Thanks!