What do you do with your scraps?
08-11-2011, 04:58 AM
#41
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When I have scraps, and I mean scraps, the scraps that you cut off the ends of yardage to even out (about 1" and smaller or the dog ears that you cut off) and bag them for a group I belong to that "Sews for Others". We use them to stuff " Drafters Dodgers " (keeps the cold out when placed in front of the outside doors to keep the cold out in the winter.
08-11-2011, 05:03 AM
#42
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Thanks for the ideas for using the itty bitty scraps.
For my 1"+ scraps, here's a crumb quilt I made: http://debzpicaday.blogspot.com/2011...07-of-365.html
For my 1"+ scraps, here's a crumb quilt I made: http://debzpicaday.blogspot.com/2011...07-of-365.html
08-11-2011, 06:05 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
DH uses the scraps and makes "new" fabric for me by paper piecing/ string quilting on adding machine paper. I got one small tub with scraps that he sews from. It is the only quilting he does. He is a wood worker but often around 9 pm he will come sit with me in my studio and do his paper piecing on adding machine paper.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-56940-1.htm
Here is the tute we got the idea from.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-56940-1.htm
Here is the tute we got the idea from.
08-11-2011, 06:10 AM
#47
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I hate to throw away fabric I put it in a bin cut up into square strips or whatever and use the smaller pieces for mile a min or crumb quilts. But I was getting so many little pieces I just can't keep everything any more so I donate the pieces to my daughter in law for her school children the use them for projects. I've even gave them larger pieces if they need it for a project (they were making jam and needed material for the lids to decorate them). I give fabric to my friends if they need it they come in my stash before going shopping...They give me fabric too...
mile a min crazy quilt -king size
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08-11-2011, 06:12 AM
#48
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Great ideas here for all kinds of scraps. I keep even the tiniest bit in a pillowcase for animal pillows. Right now I have two pillowcases full so can make some nice and large pillows. Keep the ideas coming.
08-11-2011, 06:12 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I have a tall plastic tote for my scraps and when it gets full, I find a scrap pattern and use some of it. My goal to empty the bin has failed miserably - it seems that the scraps multiply overnight. DH suggested to leave the light on so they don't do anything naughty. lol
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