I decided to make a traditional Log Cabin quilt ...started out with the 2-1/2" red chimney and then..........because I had 2-1/2" in my mind, I proceeded to cut 2-1/2" strips....lots of them!! Took the pattern to work to drool over at lunchtime and that's when I noticed the strips were to be 1-1/2" wide! So back to the cutting mat! Threw all the 1" left overs in a bag.....so mad at myself throughout all the re-cutting! NOW.....what could I do with the 1" strips if anything at all? I Googled for 1" strips and nothing comes up for ideas.
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Stitch them together "jelly roll quilt style"... making into a fabulous piece of fabric... make a tote or makeup zip bag... even a pillow .. if you do embroidery, Machine or hand... or cross stitch.. make something like a phrase or picture.. square off and sash with your nice new fabric..I don't worry about seams or crossing.. just treat the whole piece as FABRIC...
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Google String quilts!
there are some cute things out there!Happy Quilting!Comment
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You could use the strips and make one of the lattice quilts. They would be great for the 5 inch squaresKaren
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Thank you for your ideas.......I was concerned about after sewing two together ...all that would be left to show is only 1/2".......lots of sewing ...but could turn out to be a great new piece! I suppose it is no different than those who make things with the selvedge edges, huh?Comment
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jomama1951...oh, sweetie! There's lots you can do with 1" strips and they can be used in many ways. When it comes to fabric (even if it's a scrap) you keep it for the future projects! And yes, even selvedge edges have been used in string quilt blocks. This is a project I made for my neighbor...if it's scrappy, I personally love it!
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how abouta three dudes block.....fence and rail....just because a pattern says a certain size doesn't mean you have to stay that size.... i personally would have went ahead and used the original ones you cut, then it makes it yours and it is not wrong, just different.:icon_wave::icon_woohoo:Kellie:icon_hi:Comment
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-- gift wrapping instead of ribbon
-- perfect for rag dolls
-- fabric rag door wreath
-- hawaiian skirt
-- party garland
-- photo back drop
-- rug weaving
-- friendship bracelets
well just to name a few things
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Same here, I would not have cut down the strips. I have made 2 log cabin quilts and both I used a 2 1/2" center square and 2 1/2" strips/logs. I wound up with 14 1/2" blocks. I think they look nice.Originally posted by kelliedi View Post
Another good use for 1 inch strips is accent flange. Does a nice frame look to blocks or fussy cuts.VonnieComment
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Quilt-as-you-go potholders. Love them and love making them. (Thanks, sewbizzy!)
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Sew it all together and make a big chunk of scrappy fabric out of it, then cut squares and make a tote!Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.
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I think they would make a fabulous piece.... We can't wait to see what you do with the little strips..Originally posted by jomala1951 View Post
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If you ever have that problem again, just make the log cabin with 2 1/2 inch strips. I made one like that from flannel and it made a large quilt quickly. I think I used a 3 inch center square. Sounds like you did great with it. You could make a small log cabin quilt with your leftovers. Or maybe some doll quilts.Comment
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So many great ideas here!Comment
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Bonnie Hunter has serveral free patterns with strings. This one is in my to-do list: Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Diamond Strings!Comment
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