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01-03-2011, 06:21 PM

#131

meant2be

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I would trash most of them. However, I saw a clear Christmas tree ball ornament where the person took the hanger out and stuffed in some pretty colored tiny scraps and replaced the hanger. Makes a nice little momentum at Christmas for someone who quilts.

01-03-2011, 06:21 PM

#132

tuesy

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IMHO I would consider them trash...

01-03-2011, 06:25 PM

#133

Kas

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Crumbs. But I save tons of those little things and have never made anything with them. You could start a new trend. All those little pieces sewn together make a bigger piece for a crazy log cabin or something.

01-03-2011, 06:28 PM

#134

quiltjoey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryKatherine

I have a trunk full and in between inspiration for a new quilt, I play. Those pieces are certainly big enough for applique.
Mary

Your quilts are lovely. I like landscape quilts and I agree you would be amazed at what small scraps that can be used...

01-03-2011, 06:33 PM

#135

Riversong

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CoriAmD

pieces like that go into fabric bags I sew up. When the bag is full, I sew it shut and donate it to the Humane Society for animal beds. That way, I don't feel like it was "wasted"

I think everyone should do that! Bless you! They make nice pet beds. I love to see "trash" put to a good use. I know those animals appreciate them

01-03-2011, 07:25 PM

#136

Maride

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Check out her quilts and you may think that those are perfectly usable pieces of fabric.

http://www.susancarlson.com/Quilts/Quilts.html

01-03-2011, 07:27 PM

#137

Lee Benedict

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I've been stuffing them in an empty round coke bottles for Christmas decorations next year.

01-03-2011, 07:29 PM

#138

Lee Benedict

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I've been stuffing them in an empty round coke bottles for Christmas decorations next year.

01-03-2011, 07:30 PM

#139

LindaMRB

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those are absolutely incredible...

01-03-2011, 07:41 PM

#140

cosyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katybob

This thread reminds me of the old story about a family packing up a deceased loved one's home and finding a box of string labeled "string too short to save"!

True story: I found a can full of--and labeled--Bent and Rusty Nails in my dad's garage after he passed away.