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02-04-2012, 01:26 PM

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Plumtree

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I put mine in a laundry basket and use what ever I pull out, otherwise I would put to much thought into it.
Happy Quilting
Tammy

02-04-2012, 03:30 PM

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luvTooQuilt

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all the above are great ideas..

02-04-2012, 04:06 PM

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Dina

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Someone on the list, I have forgotten who, unfortunately, guided me into making this one from strips. Not all of these were 21/2 to start with, but most were. I was very happy with the results. This was a guild challenge...to create a charity quilt from fabric scraps in bags.

Dina

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02-04-2012, 06:36 PM

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KnitnutBZ

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Thanks everyone for all the ideas and pictures. I am a very visual person so the pictures really help. Thanks again. Barb

02-04-2012, 06:37 PM

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KnitnutBZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Plumtree

I put mine in a laundry basket and use what ever I pull out, otherwise I would put to much thought into it.
Happy Quilting
Tammy

Totally agree with this one as I KNOW I put too much thought into quilting.

02-04-2012, 07:05 PM

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hperttula123

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log cabins would be easy to do. I like how they look scrappy. Everyone has their own way of doing them.

Have fun with it.

02-04-2012, 08:20 PM

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jillaine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crafterrn1

I love Edyta's patterns and have the book. I am cutting scraps to make a few. Luann
http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/

Oh dear, i've just been introduced to and already addicted to yet another wonderful company. And here I am, fasting from new fabric purchases! Dang!

02-05-2012, 08:44 AM

#18

misscarol

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When I first started making scrap/stash quilts, I started with a string quilt. I put the strips in a box and pulled them out one at a time. I HAD to use the one pulled unless it was the exact one I just sewed on. The best advise is not to over think the process.

02-05-2012, 12:21 PM

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pacquilter

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I made a strip quilt recently and found it didn't work to totally color coordinate, but one thing that does help is alternating lights and darks so that they compliment each other. I cut squares of prewashed muslin and sewed my strips to them diagonally, trimming off the excess. It turned out really nice and made a nice dent in my stash!