Sooooooo much waste.... need ideas (with pics)
09-20-2010, 05:41 PM
#82
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I always hold my breath in the hope that I have purchased enough fabric using the pattern requirements in case I mess up the cutting or the measuring somehow. I would much rather have LOTS leftover, then not enough. I just take all of the extra and put it with the rest of my scrap extras.
I love that Candy Dots quilt.
--Brenda
I love that Candy Dots quilt.
--Brenda
09-20-2010, 05:51 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by sarahbelle
I am making a 'Candy Dots' quilt that I bought from KQ. I really like the fabric and how it is turning out. I knew that it was going to be lap size and I was ok with that..... what I am not ok with is how much waste their was with this pattern.
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips.
In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip).
Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste?
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips.
In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip).
Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste?
09-20-2010, 06:34 PM
#84
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Location: Windham, Maine
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The reason there was so much left over is because these folks are in the business of selling fabric. If you want to make something they have published, and they tell you what you will need - you will buy it. Or you can figure out for yourself what you want to make and/or figure out how much you REALLY need. I LOVE graph paper!
That said: there is always a way to use the scraps. I do hope you enjoy the journey.
That said: there is always a way to use the scraps. I do hope you enjoy the journey.
09-20-2010, 08:53 PM
#88
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Originally Posted by sarahbelle
I am making a 'Candy Dots' quilt that I bought from KQ. I really like the fabric and how it is turning out. I knew that it was going to be lap size and I was ok with that..... what I am not ok with is how much waste their was with this pattern.
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips.
In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip).
Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste?
The pattern called for 2 Bali Pop packs (those aren't cheep).... but when i got done putting it together I had 28 10 1/2" sets of 3 strips sewn together, 8 strips not used and some 10" (and less) cuts from other strips.
In my book, this much waste is unacceptable. I have enough strips to make 7 (yes 7) more rows, but nothing to make the boxes (cause they are made from near solids, and there aren't any more). I can't supplement and make more boxes because of how random everything is. Also, because of the way it is put together, I can't add to the ends (the rows that start with strips start with a smaller length of strip).
Any ideas on how to use these extra strips so they dont go to waste?
09-21-2010, 01:34 AM
#90
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Location: Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
You could use the extra strips for binding. I love scrappy bindings for scrap quilts, it looks great. You can see my scrappy binding in this quilt.
Sharon W.
Sharon W.
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