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    Old 05-10-2011, 07:24 PM
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    You can always turn those smaller strips in to a piece of fabric. THEN cut them into blocks for a raw edge quilt. When you are sewing them to make a piece of fabric, remember to join them right sides together. (or not)
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    Old 05-10-2011, 07:44 PM
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    One lady at my quilt group collects every single teeny tiny scrap and uses them to stuff dog beds. We all keep a bag of scraps and give them to her every month or so. She says the local animal shelter is always looking for donations of pet beds. Hope this helps!
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    Old 05-10-2011, 08:23 PM
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    You could use them as sashing around larger squares. If the larger squares are dark, then sash them with lighter strips & vise versa. When I make my denim quilts, I always sew next to the seam of every block I put together. Just makes everything lay better & holds the seams together to one side. Then I use fleece for the backing & tie them. I also use the scraps of the fleece to make the ties. Just cut strips about 1/4 inch & stretch them. They will curl & makes good strong ties that match the backing. They are heavy quilts, but everyone loves them & I have sold several.
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    Old 05-11-2011, 09:42 AM
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    Thanks for the idea's ladies!
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    Old 05-11-2011, 01:46 PM
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    Lots of good ideas here. You could make a log cabin block with strips that narrow, too. I use my serger when sewing denim. Before I had one, I used the overcast stitch on my regular machine. Keeps the seam more compressed and less likely to fray and rip.
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    Old 05-11-2011, 03:00 PM
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    Old 05-11-2011, 03:25 PM
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    I use my denim to make rag quilts where the seams are on top and clipped so they fray. You can layer with flannel for a soft cozy back. No batting or quilting required.
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