Christmas ornaments using selvedges -- need some ideas and pics

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11-17-2011, 09:18 PM

LeslieFrost

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Christmas ornaments using selvedges -- need some ideas and pics

My Guild is having a holiday dinner. One of the traditions is that each member brings an ornament and/or a 12.5 in. holiday block to trade.

I would like to make an ornament using some of the selvedges I have saved. Any ideas from anyone?

Thanks.

11-18-2011, 01:44 AM

AKDaffyodil

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Maybe a log cabin using the selvages? Or some kind of star? I'm sorry, that's all I can think of.

11-18-2011, 04:10 AM

dakotamaid

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Many selvages have those colored reference dots. How about using them as the lights on a Christmas tree. Drape the selvage like light strings. I think I saw one either on this board on on the web somewhere.

11-18-2011, 04:13 AM

Mary O

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Some one posted a chicken pin cushion using the selvedges so just add a hanging ribbon and you have a very nice ornament....I think that was a funky chicken posted......

11-18-2011, 05:21 AM

Donna H-M

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http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t168478.html

These are really nice, from yesterdays posts.

11-18-2011, 05:35 AM

hperttula123

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Donna H-M

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t168478.html

These are really nice, from yesterdays posts.

Those could make cute ornaments.

11-18-2011, 05:13 PM

LeslieFrost

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Good ideas! Thanks everyone! I'm still ready for more ideas!

11-18-2011, 05:38 PM

JanieW

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http://www.creativequiltkits.com/sel...t-designs.html

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85773063...m_campaign=api

11-18-2011, 06:22 PM

Lady Crafter

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Carol Doak has a paper pieced house ornament. You could use selvage dots for "lights" across the roof or "flowers" on the lawn. Scroll down to the bottom of the free patterns:

http://www.caroldoak.com/free-quilt-patterns.php