What to do with left over binding pieces

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10-31-2011, 05:41 AM

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Jennoh2

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I have been making Christmas ornaments. http://quilting.about.com/od/holiday...ric-star_6.htm

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10-31-2011, 05:42 AM

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ka9sdn

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Sounds like most of us use them for scrappy quilts or iron them open for strip sewing--keep at it ladies. Who can afford todays fabric prices--use it all!

10-31-2011, 07:53 AM

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Nina Baker

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I wind mine on empty toilet paper rolls, and tape the end down. Neat, and no tangles to undo later. You can flatten the rolls to take up less space.

10-31-2011, 08:05 AM

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Jingle

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I save mine for scrappy quilts, I have a tub of them.

10-31-2011, 10:24 AM

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msquiltalot

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When you've collected quite a few make a 1600 quilt. The one made with 2 1/2" strips.

10-31-2011, 10:50 AM

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zzmom

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If they are big/long enough I have ironed them out flat and used them as part of a block/extension on the back of a quilt when I don't have enough fabric to finish a backing. It almost always adds an interesting and fun touch to the quilt.

10-31-2011, 11:19 AM

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IdahoSandy

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A string quilt. Do not forget to use a background fabric to sew these to, especially if the binding was cut on the bias.

10-31-2011, 11:38 AM

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born2bfree67

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i have several binding pieces that i keep in a canning jar. one day i will make a scrappy quilt and use all the different bindings for it.

10-31-2011, 02:03 PM

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indymta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SherriB

I have just been throwing mine into my scrap tote. But after reading what a lot of others do, I may start a bin with just left over binding. So many good ideas to use with it!!

Yes, thanks to all for some great ideas!