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Old 02-18-2011, 01:44 PM
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I am writing a class description for "string type" patchwork.
Students will be using bits and pieces of fabric saved from ends of binding and from a long arm quilter who saves the trimmings for me.
Rather than call this material "strings" can anyone think of a more catchy name.
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:50 PM
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Skinny strips?
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:51 PM
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You said it......."Bits and Pieces" (It was a song back in the 60's for those of my vintage!
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:51 PM
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section, segment, oddments, leavings, surplus,by-product, spare
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by emmah
You said it......."Bits and Pieces" (It was a song back in the 60's for those of my vintage!
Dave Clark 5, right????? :D:D
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Strips,shreds, strands? Strand piecing? Fragement? Sliver? Striate? :lol:
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Originally Posted by emmah
You said it......."Bits and Pieces" (It was a song back in the 60's for those of my vintage!
Like this one and yes I remember!
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Old 02-18-2011, 02:26 PM
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"Silly String", remember the commercials,, I think it's a cute name.
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