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03-24-2011, 01:00 PM

#31

reeskylr

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Originally Posted by San Diego Quilter

Wow - perfect for little round coffee mug rugs! What a great idea! I have some old industrial sized filters that have been sitting in my cupboard for years (pack rat that I am).....see, if I keep things long enough, I WILL use them (fact or fantasy depends on the day :) )

Linda

mug rugs! I never thought of that, great idea! Maybe someone should start a coffee filter swap. lol

03-24-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sgardner

I thought about cutting them into hexagons, and then crazy patching the same way. That way, you could sew them together into a whole quilt of whatever size you needed. Or, hexagon pineapples.

Now theres another excellent Idea.....

03-24-2011, 01:30 PM

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ann clare

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Clever. Thank you.

03-24-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by San Diego Quilter

Are industrial ones bigger? Available at Sam's Club? It seems to me the thinnest ones would be best if they are to be left in a quilt. Anybody with input about where the wimpiest ones are sold and brand names, please let us know. They are very similar to non-woven interfacing, and the circle shape is a big plus for some things.

03-24-2011, 02:23 PM

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I have used coffee filters as a base for sewing strips, but I first cut the filter into a square. Worked very well..... DUH! Never thought of leaving it in circle shape... :oops:

03-24-2011, 04:21 PM

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San Diego Quilter

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Yes - the industrial filters are about twice the size. Available at restaurant supply outlets (here, Smart & Final) and they are cheap! I can't wait to go home and try them out.

I'll post a pic of a scrappy round mug rug as soon as I get one finished. (This day job certainly gets in the way of my quilting.... :) )

03-24-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NannySandy

Coffee filters are also good to cover small bowls in the microwave, to prevent splatters.

That's a great idea

03-24-2011, 04:36 PM

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But it helps you pay for the fabric you love

03-24-2011, 05:20 PM

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DUH, never thought about ironing the things flat!! :oops: Mine are a little lumpy...

03-24-2011, 05:51 PM

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I have used coffee filters for years when I paint for drybrushing technique. There is no lint when you use a coffee filter! I don't drink coffee but keep filters around all the time. However had never thought of them for foundation piecing! Especially leaving in a circle! How cool!