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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:05 AM
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    This is really addictive! I started buying men's shirts to make some quilts. I calculated that I needed 20 and wound up with close to 100. I cut all mine into. 5 inch squares. I think cutting them all into a specific size is a great idea. I've made 5 tops so far (posted pictures here last month) . You are really going to have fun! Please post pics of your tops!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:06 AM
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    I am going to be doing this after Christmas to use up some of my scraps. You are a genius to put that in the dryer to mix them up!!! Thx for the idea!!!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:13 AM
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    I am so glad everyone seems to like the idea my scrappy quilt. I like the scrappies because they seem more forgiving if you are self taught like me.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:14 AM
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    The dryer idea come about when I really wanted to go to the bing hall and aske them to use the ball machine to mix them up LOL

    Originally Posted by GwynR
    I am going to be doing this after Christmas to use up some of my scraps. You are a genius to put that in the dryer to mix them up!!! Thx for the idea!!!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:16 AM
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    I can't wait to see the final product - or even your progress as you go!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:20 AM
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    I love scrappy and that looks like a great start.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:21 AM
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    You are quilting the way women traditionally did it... with fabrics salvaged from old clothes. For me it's very satisfying to continue a long tradition like that. Enjoy!
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:23 AM
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    I love scrap quilts as they remind me of the ones my grandmother made, she used to collect her scraps from other church members, and those who sewed. She made me several quilts for myself and my sons using scraps I gave her from sewing projects. Now when I view those quilts, I remember her and those things I had sewn, and wonder about the stories from the fabrics I know werent mine in the quilt.

    We will be interested to see your quilt in the future.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:25 AM
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    Well that certainly is a new use for a cooler!!! That pile really looks like fun just waiting for a needle and thread.
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    Old 11-07-2011, 06:28 AM
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    Can't wait to see the finished product!
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