Little purse. "Waste not, want not" granny said. A sweet lady saved her selvedges for me. I made this for her....front and back.
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10173That is so cute! Did you embroider the wee birds? It's amazing what we do with the things many people discard! Thanks for sharing this with us. Avis
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3003Clever idea.
I have only ever kept them for tying things up,better than elastic bands which rot away.
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by awesome1
02 Jun 2018
I want to use them for book titles in a bookcase quilt. I will have to be selective. Thank you
25212Great bag!! I never thought of saving salvedges won't throw them away again. Love the embroidery designs!
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by awesome1
02 Jun 2018
Thank you. The birds were a freebie, but I don';t know if the site is allowed here.
2267Love the way you have matched the selvedges. I love them too and hate throwing them away. A very clever approach and a delightful embroidery design. Congratulations!
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by awesome1
31 May 2018
Lots of ideas for using them--don't throw away! They are so colorful and informative. Perfect for showing you are a ''sew er"
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526866757Excellent job, what a great way of using up pieces of fabric too. Love Chris
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145302Clever idea for a bag! Love the birds.
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by awesome1
31 May 2018
The birds are white w/lt blu over. Next time I will use 2 blu shades! Thx for comment.
14637318426Lovely little bags. Great way to use up scrappy's. Thank you for sharing and the idea. Happy Stitching :~)
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by awesome1
31 May 2018
My ultimate plan is large pocket on quilt tote--then a bookcase quilt. Thank you.
9792What a good use of those selvedges! It's a cute little purse and the birds are just perfect for it.
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33641Love the idea. Something different
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