How good are you at THROWING AWAY????

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08-10-2011, 01:41 PM

#131

wildyard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SharBear

I'm a thrower - all scraps either go in a bag for ladies that make scrappy quilts for children or to the Ways and Means table at my guild.

Ah but this is not throwing away, this is passing it on and very admirable!! :D

08-10-2011, 01:44 PM

#132

babyboomerquilter

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I keep most sraps if they are 2 - 3 inches at least.They come in handy when appliquing

08-10-2011, 01:52 PM

#133

Rosie the "Ripper"

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I put them in ziplock bags and then take the bags to our quilt retreat each year. They always have a "free to take" table. It makes someone very happy and in turn makes me happy.

08-10-2011, 02:20 PM

#134

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Shandon, Ohio

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I keep the strips there is a lady in our group who sews the smallest strips together and makes bibs to go over sea to help the children.

08-10-2011, 02:27 PM

#135

patdesign

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My mom was a pack rat, and her daughter has a touch of the same disease.LOL:)

08-10-2011, 02:54 PM

#136

lowjane

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Last year everyone I knew got a lapquilt out of my left overs. I always make strips out of the leftovers so they were waiting to be made into something! I also braided a few small rugs. SO there was not much to throw away and no guilt and a lot of happy friends!

08-10-2011, 03:16 PM

#137

justme CA

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Location: Pleasant Hill CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

I got really brave this year and got rid of lots of stuff. That's not like me at all but I just couldn't stand the disaster in my sewing room.
I kept only what I love and I'm a lot happier. I don't miss one thing I gave away!

Good for you. I try to live by that standard in clothing as well as fabrics. I donate everything possible and give away scraps when I can. After too many accumulate I take them to quilt guild or a fabric arts group and give them away to others who want them. Fabrics bought a long time ago lose their allure and the colors are outdated like shag carpeting.

08-10-2011, 03:37 PM

#138

lowjane

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Join Date: Jun 2011

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My only fear is that I will have to top last years gifts.. In our community plastic bags are a no no so I am making bags for my friend to take to market- and they are all lined. Hope that I don't run out of ideas!