Use Those Fabric Scraps Craftalong --Long Live Scraps!

I really like that pattern!. It does look like a fun way to use up strips. I’m looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.

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I did a vertical strip design for the back of a quilt a couple years ago, just three colors, but it would be great for scraps.

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Wow!! That’s a really neat back!! I agree that that design would look good with scraps!

If that was the back, what did the front look like?

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Thanks!

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:star_struck: That looks like a ton of work! It came out really well!! I love that you made a double sided quilt!

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All scraps here! Blue cotton leftover from making rainbow baby quilts, white flannel from a torn bottom sheet, a small linen scrap, and spare elastic from some name badges that were getting thrown out when I was in college. (20+ years later & it’s still in decent shape!)


Post here: Juliet flag mask

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That’s something that’s been puzzling me for years: why does some elastic start to break down within a year or two, but you can find a package with unmistakably 1960s labelling that is still perfectly sound? It’s a question for our best scientific minds (once they have a bit more free time.)

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@Lynx - I’d like to try making these pots. How did you make the coils stay together?

Hot glue!

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Awesome! Thanks for the quick answer!

It is just crappy quality, there are many different possible formulations for the elastic, some more long lasting than others. Race to the bottom and all that.

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It probably has something to do with latex allergies from using real rubber. I checked my vintage elastics and they appear to have a higher content of natural rubber while the newer ones have more synthetic rubber. Synthetic rubber doesn’t seem to do as well with being stretched.

Interesting observation and question!

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I’ve dug into my larger fabric scraps to start making face masks. I’m still waiting on my elastic from Hobby Lobby, but, they’re otherwise done. I like this pattern for myself and my family (it comes in 4 sizes, has a filter pocket, plus, I can use some pretty small pieces for this kind), but our hospitals want a different style. Probably going to make a few more of these for friends, too, then start on the hospital ones.

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Those masks look great. The cheery fabrics make this situation a whole lot less depressing.

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Now that I’m teaching at home for the long haul, I have been digging into the scraps. My daughter is now scrunchie wealthy. :slight_smile:

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I’ve had this craftalong on “tracking” for awhile as a reminder to get back to it. Now I have lots to read through! Before I scroll back up I’m going to drop my latest scrappy project here - using fabric and embroidery floss bits. :blue_heart:

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Finally found a use for those large scraps…actual yardage in some cases…that have been sitting around forever. Rather “old-maidish” and old-fashioned prints. I’ve just never found a good use for them…but I still have them!

Surgical masks! there are so many patterns out there, and advice, and material suggestions. But in many cases it just comes down to basic protection for health workers and “something is better than nothing”. We’ve had several calls from local health centers for masks. This is the link I am working from right now. I’m going to run out of elastic, so I’ll probably switch to ties.

How to sew masks

Here’s the first batch. I’m getting faster. I have added a floral wire nose piece and changed the spacing of the pleats a bit.

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There are several people here who are making these as well as the more fitted masks. I followed a tutorial by @tendstowardschaos that look like the ones you are making as well…those prints will be welcomed…the are still very lovely!

I am using a boatload of red, white and blue prints to try to get some more for men…not sure how many would want to wear cute little owls… :smiley:

I think it is a great use of fabric…

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There’s a new Lettuce Craft Challenge that might be right up you Fabric Scrappers alley…

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A quick, scrappy project to quell toddler bickering over the one set of Owlette wings we have…

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