I was sorting a box of scrap batik strips yesterday. I pulled out a pile of narrow strips, less than 3/4" wide and a pile of 1" to 1 1/4" wide pieces.
There were a bunch of 1/2" wide strips in the left pile so I pulled them out and consider them too narrow to sew. They should go in the dog bed stuffing bag but for now they are in a little plastic bag.
I started making some mug rug tops while watching TV last night. They are approximately 8" x 10". Some of the sewn strips are only 1/8" wide.
I ended up making four of them and then wondered what they would look like with a strip or two inserted across the strips. I just laid some strips on them to see how it would look.
I think maybe I like them just like this.
I'm still working on Hunter Star blocks too, little by little.
Amazing what we save and what we can come up with for their use. I have a big batch to make more crumb/crazy blocks out of again. They just keep muliplying. Chris
Hi Wanda, I see a quilt in your strips, possibly a table runner or a wall hanging. You really know how to make the most of color. marniehaines@comcast.net
Your mug rugs look great. It was a great way to use up all those batiks. I will be making my first mug rugs in a few weeks. Is 8" x 10" the normal size? I'd love to know as I get through the designing stage. Happy sewing! Andrea
Amazing what we save and what we can come up with for their use. I have a big batch to make more crumb/crazy blocks out of again. They just keep muliplying. Chris
ReplyDeleteI like those mug mats just as they are, too. No crosscuts needed.
ReplyDeleteIt will be good to use up all those narrow strips you have accumulated.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I like the strips as they are.
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,
ReplyDeleteI see a quilt in your strips, possibly a table runner or a wall hanging. You really know how to make the most of color.
marniehaines@comcast.net
Your mug rugs look great. It was a great way to use up all those batiks. I will be making my first mug rugs in a few weeks. Is 8" x 10" the normal size? I'd love to know as I get through the designing stage. Happy sewing! Andrea
ReplyDeletelots of scraps there, I have a hoard of 1 metre pieces of batik must use it as do love batiks, just seem to keep adding to my collection!
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