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| Scrappy strings Baby Quilt |
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| Scrappy Strings ready to sew |
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| Adding string scraps to batting |
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| Scrappy String Mug Rugs |
--Ann
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Monday, 29 October 2012
String Piecing Mug Rugs
I am a scrap fabric hoarder saver and this past week I took out my string fabric scraps. Strips of fabric that are larger than 3/4" and smaller than 2" are perfect for string quilts. I used some of my scraps up last year in this quilt that was made with a blocks from my online quilting friends:
But I still have quite a few left and thought I'd use them for some craft sale projects. First thing I did was separate the strips by colour
And on a piece of batting that was about 7"x9", I started sewing strips down, quilting as I went. The first strip goes on right side up and then the next strip right sides down on top of the first strip, lining up the edges. Sew a 1/4" seam and press open. Repeat on both sides of the first strip until the batting is covered.
Trim square - I trimmed mine to 6.5"x8.5". Add backing fabric and bind as you would a normal quilt. Or if you're adventuresome, try turning your backing fabric to the front as binding.
And there I have some mug rugs (snack mats) that used up some of my scraps and hopefully will be great sellers at the craft sale I'm in on Saturday!
--Ann
Linking up with:
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--Ann
Linking up with:
Quiltsy WIP Wednesday #34
Needle and Thread Network WIP Wednesday #63
Freshly Pieced WIP Wednesday
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Hope they sell well for you Ann - they are very cute and a GREAT way to use those strings!
ReplyDeleteThanks Raewyn! I didn't sell any last year - spent a lot of time explaining what exactly a mug rug was! LOL! If they don't sell, they'll make great Christmas stocking stuffers for my own family! (Shhh! Don't tell!)
DeleteI love all string things! Good luck at your craft sale.
ReplyDeleteI just love those brown ones - it's proof that brown is very unterrated
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can do with strips and strings. They look delightful.
ReplyDeleteAnn ~ I love the mug rugs, especially the autumn colors! Good luck with the Sale!
ReplyDeleteThey are great Ann and I was actually thinking of doing the same thing ,great to see how they look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great (and fast) idea, I will have to disseminate (aka steal ;-)) it.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll have lots of success at your sale!
I hope you are successful at the craft sale. String quilts are my favorite!
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