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    Old 10-22-2011, 05:13 AM
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    the around the world looks wonderful! use white to sash a lot of squares. i love white and scrappy look. or you could use them for centers as in this black/white quilt, but that won't use up many. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-146955-1.htm
    or try sorting them into different values and pixelate a photo to reproduce the photo as a quilt.
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    Old 10-22-2011, 05:33 AM
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    There's some absolutely beautiful patterns using scraps made into HSTs or QSTs.

    Take a look at Quiltville and I'm sure you'll find LOTS and LOTS of ideas, so you never have to make the same pattern twice. And soon you;ll be saying, gosh darn, I need more squares!

    Here's a hotlink for you ...
    http://www.quiltville.com/
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    Old 10-22-2011, 05:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by lfletcher
    I would use the disappearing nine patch pattern (D9P).
    I think this is what I'd do also. If the squares were put in color families, it turns out so pretty!
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    Old 10-22-2011, 05:36 AM
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    Usually not a fan of scrappy at all, but do love the squares and the HST's that have the narrow white stripping in between.
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    Old 10-22-2011, 05:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by muddlingabout
    Usually not a fan of scrappy at all, but do love the squares and the HST's that have the narrow white stripping in between.
    Could you give a link to a picture?

    All of you have such good ideas. I'll check out quiltville again. I've been there before, and even done some of hers.

    I'm not "into pinwheels" but half square triangles definitely add to possibilities.

    Bargellos or using shades is an interesting idea. I've having the kids sort the colors today, but I kind of sent them out to paint the house. :) (no kidding)...
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    I've always wanted to do a Broken Dishes quilt with scraps...
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    Old 10-22-2011, 06:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
    You could do an irish chain/double or triple irish chain with scraps. Keep the blocks at 4" and just modify the pattern you use. it would look awesome.
    Maybe a tonal Irish Chain with 4" squares? I thought that would make the 9 patches too big and not be pleasant to look at... Guess I can try...
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    Originally Posted by running1
    I've always wanted to do a Broken Dishes quilt with scraps...
    What does that look like?
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    Old 10-22-2011, 06:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by justflyingin
    Bargellos or using shades is an interesting idea. I've having the kids sort the colors today, but I kind of sent them out to paint the house. :) (no kidding)...
    Let the kids paint the house ... and you sort the fabric!
    More FUN petting those pieces, than getting paint splatters all over yourself! :)
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    Old 10-22-2011, 06:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    Originally Posted by justflyingin
    Bargellos or using shades is an interesting idea. I've having the kids sort the colors today, but I kind of sent them out to paint the house. :) (no kidding)...
    Let the kids paint the house ... and you sort the fabric!
    More FUN petting those pieces, than getting paint splatters all over yourself! :)
    For sure!
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