It might seem tedious, but here's what I did with mine, which were just about as slender: http://runninghen.blogspot.com/2014/11/three-dimensional-art-quilts.html There's a way to use everything, LOL
I normally do not trim either. But my latest project Simple Gifts had such odd shaped blocks it was a must. I chuckled when I saw your thumbnail photo because in my post I also put a picture of my trimmings and scraps. LOL. See http://dianeloves2quilt.blogspot.com/2015/02/simple-gifts-trim-tweak-time.html
I think if you are truly hard core, I think you sandwich the bits between pieces of wash away stabilizer and create more fabric to be trimmed. Of course, that borders on insanity, but i have seen it done.
It might seem tedious, but here's what I did with mine, which were just about as slender: http://runninghen.blogspot.com/2014/11/three-dimensional-art-quilts.html
ReplyDeleteThere's a way to use everything, LOL
I normally do not trim either. But my latest project Simple Gifts had such odd shaped blocks it was a must. I chuckled when I saw your thumbnail photo because in my post I also put a picture of my trimmings and scraps. LOL. See http://dianeloves2quilt.blogspot.com/2015/02/simple-gifts-trim-tweak-time.html
ReplyDeletei hate trimming too, but i have been trying..aka still not doing it but thinking about it..lol
ReplyDeleteI think if you are truly hard core, I think you sandwich the bits between pieces of wash away stabilizer and create more fabric to be trimmed. Of course, that borders on insanity, but i have seen it done.
ReplyDeleteI ONLY trim blocks on patterns that are specifically designed with that "fudge factor" and need to be trimmed down.
ReplyDeleteKate's comment is cracking me up!
ReplyDeletePam, I only sometimes trim, based on mood and on how wonky my sewing was. LOL