wishfulthinking

I have quite a few practice samples that I've made over the years. They're pretty rough and not presentable on their own. I'm using some of them to cushion between china plates or to wrap delicate items I have stored away. Any ideas for other ways to use them? I'm about to make some baby bibbs and wonder if I could use them inside the bibb instead of the flannel my tutorial calls for.

PaperPrincess

Bibbs are a good use. Place mats, small totes, hot pads, cut into squares and join using the sashing QAYG method to join into a utility or pet quilt.
Also, if you are still practicing, you can just put another top layer on the sandwich and quilt it again.

Tartan

Pot holders, pincushions, if they are big enough the square baskets.

tessagin

All kinds of uses as stated above. You could even turn it into a sampler for the sofa.

ManiacQuilter2

What a great ideal!! THANKS

wishfulthinking

Thanks everyone! PaperPrincess, I never thought of just putting another piece of fabric on top & continuing to use it for practice. Duh!

liking quilting

We've had some extreme cold lately. Our dog runs through the grove & thick brush chasing rabbits & pheasants. Found one of her lost winter coats with the belly strap ripped off. The next morning I grabbed a rectangle sample I used for fmq practice and quickly sewed it on and just pinned it on. (tonight she came back in with no coat again!)

Kwiltr

Make a cover for your sewing machine or a tote bag.

sandy l

Maybe she loaned it to someone that didn't have one

Dollyo

I use mine when I make binding. I spray the binding liberally w/starch. I cover my ironing board w/one of my practice pieces to catch the extra starch.