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    Old 02-11-2018, 04:12 PM
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    I have a laundry basket of scraps that I do not have the space to store. So, this afternoon, I thought I'd cut them into tumbler blocks to take on retreat in April. This is a stack of 300-400... barely put a dent in the basket.

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    Old 02-11-2018, 05:18 PM
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    You sure got a head start on your retreat project! I know what you mean about not making a dent. I think when you start cutting them, the rest seems to fluff up. Or reproduce!
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    Old 02-11-2018, 05:25 PM
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    going to be nice when you get done
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    Old 02-11-2018, 06:45 PM
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    Awesome! Think of the quilts still waiting in that basket. You whip them out so fast..no problem.
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    Old 02-11-2018, 08:31 PM
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    Wow -- that is a job. Just got the tumbler die and plan to use the up some scraps. A couple of months ago, I cut 200 3" HST's and 200 6" squares out of my scraps and the only thing that happened was I had to store more pieces -- sure didn't make a dent. I think scraps are like rabbits and they multiply if you ignore them.
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    That is fantastic! I really need to do something like that with a lot of my stash. It has gotten totally out of control and I keep wanting to buy more.
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    Old 02-12-2018, 03:26 AM
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    Now that’s what I call being prepared...I can’t wait until I can fit a retreat into my schedule, I hear they are a lot of fun. We look forward to seeing your progress in April...
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    A great start on a new project!
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    Old 02-12-2018, 04:52 AM
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    Thank goodness for die cutting machines....have fun with those perfect tumblers!
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    Wow.... and u cut them all using a he Baby Go!
    Smart idea on getting a head start!
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