Thinning out the stash by making small household items
06-01-2023, 01:01 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by aashley333
1CharmShort, I use indoor/outdoor fabric for JR rugs. Colors stay sharp!
06-01-2023, 01:47 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
small items don't use much stash 
but the favorite not-quilt thing I've ever made is napkins. I made the first ones too small, plenty big to use, but felt like I was getting cheated. The last bunch I made I used the last of my special Aboriginal fabrics Rob brought me from his Australia/New Zealand trip, cut them 12" then two quarter folds and stitched. Love 'em.
I just fold in 1/3's and hand press from the dryer.
Pillow cases use up quite a bit of fabric and can also be donated to shelters etc. I use french seams on the inside so there is no raveling and make them about 6" longer than commercial ones, feels luxurious to me. The last bunch I made I added some hexie border trim.
but the favorite not-quilt thing I've ever made is napkins. I made the first ones too small, plenty big to use, but felt like I was getting cheated. The last bunch I made I used the last of my special Aboriginal fabrics Rob brought me from his Australia/New Zealand trip, cut them 12" then two quarter folds and stitched. Love 'em.I just fold in 1/3's and hand press from the dryer.
Pillow cases use up quite a bit of fabric and can also be donated to shelters etc. I use french seams on the inside so there is no raveling and make them about 6" longer than commercial ones, feels luxurious to me. The last bunch I made I added some hexie border trim.
