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    Old 04-22-2015, 06:29 AM
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    I press them, cut then cut into "frames" for 4 1/2" I spy blocks. Then sew into Linus quilts.
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    Old 04-22-2015, 06:30 AM
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    I press them flat- cut 2 4 1/2", pieces and 2 8" pieces and match them up with 4 !/
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    Old 04-22-2015, 06:56 AM
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    I throw them in the garbage. I saved all my scraps for years, and then realized that I very seldom used them. I would much rather save whatever storage room I have for yardage.
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    Old 04-22-2015, 07:12 AM
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    mike'sgirl, that quilt is called Film at Five or ...

    https://weddingdressblue.wordpress.c...at-five-quilt/
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    Old 04-22-2015, 07:39 AM
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    I use them in string quilts or for a fun scrappy look on kid's charity quilts
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    Old 04-22-2015, 07:41 AM
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    I'm w/Mitch's Gram. I wrap them together and tie for later use. I love scrap quilts and like using scraps on the binding as well.
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    Old 04-22-2015, 09:17 AM
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    If you don't want it, donate it to your local charity quilt group, I am sure they can find a use for it...
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    Old 04-22-2015, 09:39 AM
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    I use those pieces to bind scrappy quilts and also to make the scrappy quilts with.
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    Old 04-22-2015, 11:37 AM
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    I think using the strips of binding randomly for children's quilts makes the quilt festive, so when I have leftover strips, i save them for that purpose.
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    Old 04-22-2015, 11:44 AM
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    Before I started making all mine 2 1/2 inches, I would press them flat and cut them into 2" squares. I have a set of scrappy 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/2" ready to go next time I just want to sew something.
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