making some scrappy blocks

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01-07-2011, 01:57 PM

#51

Marysewfun

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Thank you, Quilting Addict, for mentioning the Quiltville. I had not come across that yet - but have now - that is great!
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01-07-2011, 03:06 PM

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CarrieAnne

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very nice!

01-07-2011, 06:13 PM

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wildyard

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The polyester fabric that is used to attach bed ruffles is a perfect backing for these scrappy squares. I have tons of it from taking apart bed ruffles for the fabric. I have been wondering what to do with it, and now I know!!!

01-07-2011, 06:16 PM

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Quilter Day-by-Day

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If you use dryer sheets for block foundation does it stay together or come apart after a few washings? Does anybody know? If you use batting for the foundation wouldn't you want it bigger for the sashing and then would'nt it be a QAYG block and put backing on?

01-07-2011, 06:53 PM

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ilovetosew

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I like this block! I made a scrappy block like that, and then trimmed them all to be the same size. It worked out great. I separated them with sashing in a beige tone on tone and the blocks really stand out. I love my quilt!
Janie

01-07-2011, 06:57 PM

#56

ProudGranny5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wildyard

Sounds like me wildyard...I saved all mine too. In a tub just waiting to be used!
Thanks so much for the tute & your blocks are so very pretty. I love the idea of putting a sashing around each block. This is a definate "bookmark".
Thanks for sharing :)

01-07-2011, 07:17 PM

#57

irma tapia

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Very nice, I have so many scraps and scraps of batting so I guess I should make a scrapy quilt next! Thanks for sharing.

01-07-2011, 07:51 PM

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judee0624

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:-) Ahhh, I didn't think to use batting scraps. Good idea!
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01-08-2011, 01:19 AM

#59

chrisqlt

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I can imagine that kids would love looking over these scrappy fabrics and discovering different motifs...like an I Spy quilt.

I had a friend that made colorwash quilts but she would love to sneak in a tiny object that blended but could be discovered if someone took the time to look closely. Fun!

We all have scraps, thanks for posting this!