Do you save your selvages?

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09-27-2011, 06:34 AM

#111

CoventryUK

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I love selvedges!! will pay postage/or trade!!! Please pm me! Ahttp://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153430-1.htmnyone in UK willing to send me some??? :roll: Tried to post link to my cushion I made from selvedges!!

Made with selvedges!!

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09-27-2011, 06:36 AM

#112

Becka

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I save them. Probably won't use them myself, but when I get a decent amount, I will PIF to someone who will put them to good use :)

09-27-2011, 06:46 AM

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gramajo

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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmagee84

After reading this thread I can't decide. I started saving them once, then threw them away. Do you have to cut them larger than normal if you plan to save and use them???? I usually cut as close to the selvage as possible.

I love using them. I learned from experience that cutting them 1 1/4 inches works well for me. That doesn't cut too much off the fabric but still gives you a usable piece. Here is a pic of the sweatshirt jacket I made and I have all the blocks done for a quilt. Just haven't gotten it quilted yet as I plan to do it QAYG. Anyone who doesn't want them, I will be glad to pay your postage. Just PM me. :-)

I love your jacket.

09-27-2011, 06:48 AM

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Sadiemae

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What is the minimum length of selvages that you save?

09-27-2011, 06:50 AM

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Kutnso

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Love it---looks a Spider Web quilt I made from scraps.
Congrats, Kutnso

09-27-2011, 06:52 AM

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clsurz

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Yes and I have quilters who give them to me as well.

You can use those in all types of projects. I've seen entire dresses made with them, as well as gift items, wall art, and yes entire quilts.

09-27-2011, 06:54 AM

#117

clsurz

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Don't toss them in the garbage send them to me. I'll gladly pay you postage and envelope for it. You can PM me if you want to send them to me and I'll give you my address.

09-27-2011, 06:56 AM

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sharin'Sharon

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Just as a couple others mentioned, I save the selvage until I'm assured I have enough fabric for what I'm sewing in case I need to try to find more; and then I put them in with those too small scraps/clippings to stuff small throw pillows. I don't cut off a 2" selvage either. Already have too much stuff I think I need to save!!

09-27-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sadiemae

What is the minimum length of selvages that you save?

1/2" upwards!!!!!! Look at the corners of my cushion!!!

09-27-2011, 06:57 AM

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clsurz

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Originally Posted by Lori S

I save enough quilting "byproducts " please do not encourage me to save more STUFF! Between the scraps, crumbs, magazines, batting morsels, bits of fusibles .... I just can't handle another bin of STUFF!

YES YOU CAN!

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