tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post4511994375169818311..comments2024-03-25T16:41:19.462-06:00Comments on MooseStash Quilting: When it's Time...Calicojoanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06796145323746252678noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-23053912853714528262017-02-10T13:03:08.178-07:002017-02-10T13:03:08.178-07:00I do my best to use as much of a fabric as possibl...I do my best to use as much of a fabric as possible. I use and use and use. When I do finally throw the smallest bits away, I do not feel guilty, I used to, but not anymore because I do not do this hobby to make myself miserable. It took a few years and a good stern self-talk. But now I am content I do my best to be frugal.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114664134945655974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-61734996593102162792017-02-05T21:37:47.354-07:002017-02-05T21:37:47.354-07:00Here is an idea for your tiny scraps, either donat...Here is an idea for your tiny scraps, either donate them to someone who does this, or you can do this your self. Make a simple "pillowcase style" kitty beds and use the small pieces of fabrics and batting to stuff them. They work really well to line wicker baskets for any kitty's you might have or, donate them to a shelter or rescue in your area. I love doing this. It helps me clear out my jars of tiny scraps and helps our furry companions out at the same time. A win win!<br />The reason I make these for kitties and not dogs as much is that a upset dog, (like in a shelter situation), will often destroy a stuffed bed, making a big mess/and or eating the small fabric pieces. So for dogs I make pads by layering four or five layers of fleece then stitching them together.<br />I really like your scrap quilt blocks, I need to do something like that with my bigger scraps!<br />Amanda Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112528423962356084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-23579063543494364812017-02-05T10:11:52.318-07:002017-02-05T10:11:52.318-07:00It feels so good to turn those scraps into somethi...It feels so good to turn those scraps into something beautiful, doesn't it? Great choice of pattern. Sometimes just dumping them out where they are visible helps us want to work with them. I know that is how it is with me. I try to sort or press them all at least once a year, if not more. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-60428393814931162102017-02-04T19:10:28.891-07:002017-02-04T19:10:28.891-07:00I can soooo relate! I look at every scrap as pote...I can soooo relate! I look at every scrap as potential.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-45701990889188277832017-02-04T18:55:37.027-07:002017-02-04T18:55:37.027-07:00Thank you for the link Joan. I love anything scrap...Thank you for the link Joan. I love anything scrappy so this is just right up my alley. I had rather sew with scraps than yardage. It is easier for me to handle and work with. This is definitely going on my to-do list.Joyce Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231762679528853851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-88406652687180026402017-02-04T15:38:49.887-07:002017-02-04T15:38:49.887-07:00I looked at the pattern - Urban Development - I li...I looked at the pattern - Urban Development - I like how more scraps were used for her sashing. I love your hand dyes. My first husband worked in a glass factory and he washed all his work clothing alone. He was concerned that the glass chards would get into our clothing and irritate our delicate skin (the children were very young in the beginning). Now I think his skin is more delicate than anyone's due to medication he takes. It looks horrible. I understand about white not doing well in a home. I grew up in a home with no air conditioning and dirt roads in the area. Mom's white summer curtains weren't white very long. Thanks for sharing your scrapping.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825257012315494167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-38296465255269010292017-02-04T15:04:54.743-07:002017-02-04T15:04:54.743-07:00Well, you could box up those scraps and gift them ...Well, you could box up those scraps and gift them to a crumb quilter :) That would NOT be me...I have enough scraps to deal with!!! I still have the selvedge edges from the first quilt I made 9 years ago! I know how difficult it is to throw away scraps, especially with the cost of fabric so high it almost feels like the scraps are worth their weight in gold!!!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-74320776338622501152017-02-04T11:33:17.928-07:002017-02-04T11:33:17.928-07:00Thanks for the link. That quilt is beautiful. I&...Thanks for the link. That quilt is beautiful. I'm a person that saves every scrap too!! Appliques take LOTS of scraps, lol.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-4854015614081930042017-02-04T08:34:31.542-07:002017-02-04T08:34:31.542-07:00great! in the fall my daughter's school asked ...great! in the fall my daughter's school asked for scraps of fabric and I emptied ALL my bins, it was a huge garbage bag stuffed that I couldn't tie it closed, but it felt good to get rid of it but sad to see it go, why do we do that with scraps? can't wait to see your finished quilt.beaquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854296867039522197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-24744540725140916842017-02-04T07:08:18.891-07:002017-02-04T07:08:18.891-07:00Our Guild collects our scraps and makes fabric bag...Our Guild collects our scraps and makes fabric bags and sends them to an animal shelter also. They make great beds for the poor animals.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526699458008860214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-22792663058945827212017-02-04T06:32:46.032-07:002017-02-04T06:32:46.032-07:00Those slivers or odd pieces----I save. Take a chu...Those slivers or odd pieces----I save. Take a chunk of fabric, make a big pillowcase type bag, fill it with those pieces, even tiny scraps of batting and sew it closed. Local animal shelters love them for animal pillows. <br />Siouxzq64@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000168955273941468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-40362747460024055462017-02-04T04:47:07.237-07:002017-02-04T04:47:07.237-07:00I am impressed. Love the look of your blocks. I do...I am impressed. Love the look of your blocks. I do hate the ironing part of this activity though!!<br />So how many blocks are you churning out?<br />Karen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465309380323203551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-13476279517253320552017-02-03T21:19:59.464-07:002017-02-03T21:19:59.464-07:00Super woman!! I don't have patience to sew two...Super woman!! I don't have patience to sew two inch pieces for very long. That's why my Bonnie hunter quilt is a pot holder. ROFLFunThreads Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014606025021142468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671331723830182656.post-9006497753882550832017-02-03T17:44:12.023-07:002017-02-03T17:44:12.023-07:00I feel your pain - scraps are my downfall as well!...I feel your pain - scraps are my downfall as well! Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426113785382986298noreply@blogger.com