Those tied rolled up remnant bundles
#31
This is a nice memory for me as well. Mom rolled all the scraps in a bundle with the smaller pieces in the center and tied with a piece of selvedge. She stored them in a basket that sat on the base of the treadle machine. My sisters and I would rummage through the baskets, choosing fabrics to make barbie clothes and doll blankets. Such a happy memory!
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For the longest time there was a big box full of grandmas scraps in the cellar that I use to go through when little. When I went to college I think mom really cleaned house because that box and a lot of my personal thins ( roller skates, dolls etc) disappeared
#37
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Yes, my Mom also did this, and as I began sewing garments I did also. We kept them in case a garment needed mending. Later on when we were sewing with all the double knits, I passed the bundles on to another lady who quilted at that time, She made and gave me a tied quilt with all the scraps, which I still have. This all brings back great memories.
#39
We saved them and sent them to my paternal grandmother, who made wonderful patchwork quilts. It was fun finding our dress. blouse or skirt fabric in a quilt top. I still have a couple of these, old, worn, loved quilts and I am over 80 years old! What a great memory jogger these are.
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