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Susan Lenz at Art In Stitches finished this art quilt Birch in Snow after she had grown discouraged with it and put it away in a box for seven years. It’s now hanging in Vista Studios Gallery 80808 for all to enjoy. Go HERE to read her entire post.
Image credit: Art In Stitches
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If you’re an avid sewer, you’re likely familiar with the conundrum of what to do with those minuscule remnants of fabric that accumulate after every project. While larger scraps can find new life in patchwork or smaller projects, the truly tiny bits often pose a challenge. Should you discard them, repurpose them as stuffing, or perhaps find a more creative solution?
Check out the full article and tutorial here.
To embark on this fabric-reviving adventure, all you need is some iron-on or fusible interfacing. Whether you call it iron-on interfacing or fusible interfacing, they’re essentially the same thing. Plus, the interfacing can be of any weight and size, making it an excellent choice for utilizing even the smallest leftover pieces.
Thanks so very much for sharing this piece. It truly means the world to me … especially for a forgotten “ugly duckling” that turned into something better than I originally planned.
Susan
Susan, Thanks so much for sharing the story behind your quilt. Very inspirational, as there seems to be a time and place for every quilt we make. Cheers, Scarlett