Our 7th Mystery Quilt Train Ride -- Whoo Hoo

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12-30-2014, 06:09 AM

#2331

Emma S

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Whitepine: Milestone? Some of us call it the slippery slope. Beware all Quilters who enter here.

12-30-2014, 09:07 AM

#2332

Kassaundra

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I do quite a bit of PP so don't cut my scraps, never know when that funky angle is going to be perfect. lol

Anyone getting antsy waiting for the new MT can come over to the wall hanging swap, just one wall hanging, easy peasy and will help to pass the time. lol

12-30-2014, 12:09 PM

#2333

sew diva

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I try to cut all my small scraps into squares starting at 1.5" up to 8.5" Also strips in those widths. I also try to fussy cut fabrics that call for that type of cutting using the pieces in between to make small squares. I put them up according to color schemes. My biggest problem is that all too often I forget those boxes and head to the quilt store and buy more fabric rather then trying to use what I already have. I love fabric so any excuse to buy more is good. LOL.

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Originally Posted by Emma S

Mom-6: I never cut my scraps up until I acquired several books that designed some very nice quilts around precuts. Can't say I cut all my scraps, but when the mood strikes, I do cut the scraps that lend themselves to various widths of strips and squares.

12-30-2014, 01:49 PM

#2334

SunlitenSmiles

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I plan to cut scraps as soon as I use up all the crumbs

12-30-2014, 06:24 PM

#2335

coopah

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Whitepine: Milestone? Some of us call it the slippery slope. Beware all Quilters who enter here.

You're so funny, Emma, but your comment is right on! Happy New Year's, everyone!

12-31-2014, 05:57 AM

#2336

Aurora

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When cutting for a quilt, I always cut extra strips (just in case I cannot count when cutting squares). When the top is finished, I cut some of the extra strips into squares, some I leave in strips for future Jelly Roll quilts or to cut into 1" strips for Locker Hooking projects. The extra squares are sometimes used for blocks for guild swaps or for charity blocks.

12-31-2014, 06:26 AM

#2337

SunlitenSmiles

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Ten and one half Days ............... oil the machine, new needle, new blade in cutter, rulers ready..

assorted drinks and yummy treats, so must be time to press everything in the sorted scrappy bin

Yes, I am ready !

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12-31-2014, 08:56 AM

#2338

whitepine

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Originally Posted by Emma S

Whitepine: Milestone? Some of us call it the slippery slope. Beware all Quilters who enter here.

LOL. I understand. And there is no end to it, and it seems like it is even worse on-line. Don't you wish we could photograph our work and have it show up as well as they do for fabric ads. Still laughing.

12-31-2014, 02:30 PM

#2339

dotcomdtcm

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Mystery Train quilts were a nice part of a challenging 2014 for me. Things are looking up for 2015. Happy New Year!!

12-31-2014, 05:16 PM

#2340

mrsmacka

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Don't want to hijack this subject but fabric in Australia can range anywhere from $10 - $30 /metre depending on where you get it. Even on ebay (here) usually is from $5/FQ. Homespun is about $10