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I decided to cut up all the scraps that I keep in a basket . I cut them into 2 1/2" strips, 2" strips and pieces for crazy quilts. I have decided to make the 2 1/2" strips into Twin Sisters quilts. Well I have been sewing the strips together and when I counted them I enough to make at least 8 lap size quilts. This not counting the 2" strips or the crazy quilts pieces which I should be able to get at least 4 or 5 quilts out of these pieces. I remember tell my daughter in law that the was at least five quilts in that basket, little did I know. I plan to give all these quilts to Project Linus next year. So my advice to all you new quilters don't throw anything a way. There is a quilt for every scrap.

You go girl!! Liberating isn't it! I did this same thing last week, very therapuetic indeed. After I cut everything into 5" or 2.5" strips, I found a post about making chenille from uglies, too late! Amie )

Can I print this about not throwing out scraps and hang it on the fridge for my husband? He has a fit that I have a box of scraps to start with. He HATES to store anything. Goofy man!

WOW! Bland you have some quilts to make now! You inspire me. Great post!

Bland, what a great idea !!!...I sew for missionaries and other charities. I hate to throw away fabric also...so now I am going to cut up those scraps and make some ~Twin Sisters~ thank God I have the book....Thank you again for sharing another great idea...

Dont you wish hubby would do all the cutting? We would have more time to sew!

Showing my ignorance again, What is a Twin Sisters quilt> Never heard of it, Please enlighten me,..........

.....Kay

Hi Kay, I believe it's in the Still Stripping book, using 5" charms, I think. Amie

The Twin Sisters quilt is in the Quilts Through the Seasons book - and is made of mostly 2 1/2" strips! Easy and really beautiful. Hope you'll try one, Kay!

ooops! I have so many El books, I got mixed up. REALLY mixed up-SORRY! Amie