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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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 Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 7:16:34 PM
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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 *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carrie
Canada
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:01:18 AM
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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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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:11:52 AM
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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!) |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 06:15:20 AM
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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
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 11:20:48 AM
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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 |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:29:58 PM
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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!) |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 4:34:43 PM
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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
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 5:38:59 PM
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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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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1884 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 9:39:52 PM
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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 |
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 06:56:28 AM
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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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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 05:55:58 AM
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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!) |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:32:18 AM
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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 |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 5:52:48 PM
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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!) |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 12:22:14 AM
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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.
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 5:55:35 PM
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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!) |
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 11:32:59 PM
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Amy can you share a picture of your bloomin beautiful rug please?
Debbie |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 05:54:21 AM
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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 |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 7:16:34 PM
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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!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 7:56:56 PM
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I'll post a couple pictures of my bloomin' rugs later this week. Promise.
Prayer costs nothing, but is worth the most. |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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