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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 7:16:34 PM
I'm getting into this sewing thing! I've made a few skirts, a really cute handbag, and I'm finally fixing up those shirts I had that I didn't really like the cut of. :)
Now that I'm ending up with "scraps" of fabric, I'm wondering what you all do with your scraps? I used to take scraps in to make crazy quilts, but I'm looking for something different. What are your favorite "little" projects that help you use up scraps and odds and ends?
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 8:14:08 PM
I just love all the ideas that are on here. If there was anyone who would know...it would be farmgirls!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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| mrsamy |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 7:56:56 PM
I'll post a couple pictures of my bloomin' rugs later this week. Promise.
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| JojoNH |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 5:27:25 PM
Here is a picture of an apron I just finished for my website. The fabric was "scrap pieces" left over from another project. So with a little imagination, I was able to create a wonderful half apron.
I just love creating things with the scraps!
Joanna #566
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| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 7:16:34 PM
Diane,
I will try to mail on Wednesday.
I'll send 3-5 wool beads, as long as I have that many. I hope that will be good!
Love, Mary
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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| textilelover |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 05:54:21 AM
Mary LD, I would love the instructions and leftover wool. I haven't forgotton about the onesies for Haiti. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| debbies journey |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 11:32:59 PM
Amy can you share a picture of your bloomin beautiful rug please?
Debbie |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 5:55:35 PM
Viola,
I LOVE the idea of making a vest-
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 03:46:12 AM
These are all such great ideas!! Thanks!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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| Bag Lady Diva |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 12:22:14 AM
I use my scraps to make backing for quilt tops. You end up with an awesome backing. It is like having two quilts in one. I love to make bags out of them. Each bag is unique. Have you thought of sewing your scraps into a large enough piece and cutting out a vest, or jacket. Think how awesome that would look with a white shirt, pair of jeans and boots. Just a thought.
Quilting in the Black Hills |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 5:52:48 PM
Diane,
That pincushion is SOOOOO easy. It's really almost like cheating to get such a great result with such ease.
I can send you the directions next week if you want.
My friend sent me the wool bead for the top. I have a few more left in other colors- red and pink, I think, if you would want some.
What would happen if I backed a rug in the double knit polyester my friend gave me? Skiddy?
I love to make rugs but it can take SO LONG!
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| textilelover |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:32:18 AM
Mary LD--Thank you for the pincushion compliment. I showed yours off to my Stitching Club at work and they were wowed! Amy--I'm interested in the rug idea too. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 05:55:58 AM
Mrs Amy,
I'm new to quilting/piecing. So you fold the 4X4 sqaures into triangles, then sew all the triangles together. Is that to make the rug thicker/ more dense? I really want to try this-
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| mrsamy |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 06:56:28 AM
I cut them into 4x4 squares, fold them into triangles, sew them onto a backing (canvas, denim, upholstery fabric, any large heavy scrap)and voila, a blooming beautiful throw rug. Or I cut them into strips and sew them into lasagna quilts. The littlest ones go in a bag that my kindergarten students use in the art area. (Teachers LOVE scraps and odds and ends!)
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 9:39:52 PM
Besides doing all of the above. I have made differnt yo-yo's, english paper peicing and barbiedoo and baby doll clothes.
Hugs,
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 5:38:59 PM
I have been cutting them into 2 1/2 by 5 inch strips to use for a strip quilt someday.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 5:32:37 PM
...and finally for the not good for much of anything size scraps... really small scraps.... put them in a low basket and set it out for the birds to use as nesting materials. They love it!
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:34:43 PM
Depending on how big they are, I tear them into thin enough strips to put into a rag rug project or I cut them into 2" squares for a quilt square :D
hugs
Jessie
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| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:29:58 PM
Amy,
I often use cookie cutters to trace shapes for my appliques. I have a LOT of cool shapes in my cookie cutter colection. You can applique on anything- skirts, bibs, blankets, kids' t- shirts, whatever. Sometimes quilt shops or sewing studios have applique classes.
By the way, hi Dianne! I know first hand that Dianne makes an awesome pincushion from time to time too- we were swap partners!
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| textilelover |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 11:20:48 AM
Amy, If I could I would applique everything! It's so easy and fun and creative. You could get some books from the library on applique and fabric scrapping. Applique is easiest with cotton fabrics and Heat and Bond (or a similar product for support). The instructions are right on the product. Basically, I iron one side of Heat and Bond to the WRONG side of the fabric, then trace a shape, cut it out and iron it on to the main project (tea cozy, bag, jacket, etc.). The tricky part is thinking ahead to the way I want the shape to face. Then I either hand stitch or machine stitch around the edge with a decorative stitch (usually in a contrasting color thread; blanket stitch is my favorite). I bet YouTube has a tutorial. Hope that helps. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:15:20 AM
Thanks for all the ideas! Can anyone explain a little more about applique to me? o you just cut the shapes and stitch them on? Do you only use it for tea towels? I love all the ideas, ladies. Thanks!!!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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| MaryLD |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:11:52 AM
I guess I'm not the first to post this- but I use mine for applique, potholders, and little projects like those Oragami kleenex holders for pocket tissues. I also use them for making handles on tote bags. I'm going to use some to make little pads for carrying heavy buckets- a pattern I found in a book. I thought they were silly but now I like the idea of padding bucket handles!
I keep my scraps in large ziplock bags.
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| Marcy |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:01:18 AM
I either make patch work quilts or pin cushions or I use them for applique. It all depends on how big or small they are.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 8:41:48 PM
Crazy patch them into pot holders,edging on towels, applique projects that is what I did with some of mine check out my blog,
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
