Would you even bother?
11-17-2014, 06:15 AM
#72
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I would just fold that like folding if nothing was cut out.Cut into strips and cut squares and rectangles to a useable size and store for another project.There would very little to throw away.Check out Bonnie Hunter,she has so many ideas for using what you think you can't.
11-17-2014, 07:43 AM
#76
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Wow! Awesome quilt that you made!!
The leftover fabric....Sizzix has really nice dies for cutting squares. 2" die, 1.5" die, etc. I would use the dies to cut the scraps into squares. There are other shapes also, if you're in the mood for non-squares. Accuquilt also has some nice dies (their's are larger in scope than Sizzix and more expensive also).
Using the dies helps to keep the fabric on grain a little easier, IMO. I just cut the fabric up into chunks based on where the holes are, lay the chunks on the die, and off we go.
The leftover fabric....Sizzix has really nice dies for cutting squares. 2" die, 1.5" die, etc. I would use the dies to cut the scraps into squares. There are other shapes also, if you're in the mood for non-squares. Accuquilt also has some nice dies (their's are larger in scope than Sizzix and more expensive also).
Using the dies helps to keep the fabric on grain a little easier, IMO. I just cut the fabric up into chunks based on where the holes are, lay the chunks on the die, and off we go.
11-17-2014, 09:52 AM
#77
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Location: South of Chicago, IL
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usable scraps
I would think there might be enough to do paper pieced blocks if you do that kind of work or cut small squares or triangles from the larger of the scrap areas. I know it takes time to sew it all back together, but, I did a border with snowball cutoffs and it turned out quite nice. Yes. it took time to put it all together with over 120 pieces from those corner cut offs, but it worked well and has added another dimention on the quilt that I am in the process of making.
Obviously I fussy cut flowers out of this fabric and now I'm left with this...
and silly me, not wanting to waste fabric, I'm thinking I can cut it further and use it in a scrap quilt but hmmn, what a pain in the you know what. I don't think there is an easy way. What would you do? How would you attempt to cut it? Or seriously, would you even bother?
And I'll try to get a pic of one of the quilts that came from this mess if it will work...
and silly me, not wanting to waste fabric, I'm thinking I can cut it further and use it in a scrap quilt but hmmn, what a pain in the you know what. I don't think there is an easy way. What would you do? How would you attempt to cut it? Or seriously, would you even bother?
And I'll try to get a pic of one of the quilts that came from this mess if it will work...
11-17-2014, 11:44 AM
#78
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Your quilt is beautiful and I would try to cut as many pieces as I could out of what's left, 2.5" squares, larger if you can, but also using spray starch for bias edges. It's too pretty to just toss, when there are some usable areas left that could be used in a scrap quilt, strips or squares.
11-17-2014, 11:46 AM
#79
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Location: Salem, NY
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I would "bother", I'm mainly a crumb and string quilter--I LOVE scrappy and really appreciate the friends that give me their treasures. Find somebody that loves crumb/strings or donate to somebody that does animal beds. I do animal beds with everything I can't use.
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