How cute is this! These are so easy to make. I use them for pin cushions, coasters and as blocks for runners. They would make great pot holders, in pillows, a bunch together for a baby blanket.. the possibilities are endless. Gather up your scraps. Any long bits, cut into strips. I like to have 1 inch and 1.5 inch strips to make these. I keep bins for both sizes and when cutting fabric for other projects any trimmings or cut offs I tidy up to these sizes so they are always ready to go. 1 inch strips only have so many uses, the 1.5 inch strips can be used for much more. They are all worth saving, the trick is making sure they are useable as you go.. by cutting them into nice strips instead of just tossing them in a random scrap bin means its easier to use them and a higher chance you will use them. For the 1 inch strip blocks, start with a 1.5 inch square. For 1.5 inch strips, start with a 2 inch block. I am using 1.5 inch centre block and 1 inch strips for this tutorial.Grab a strip from your pile, line it up on the square and sew down the side using a 1/4 inch seem. Sew only to the bottom of the square. Cut the strip at the bottom flush with the square.Press open with your fingers.Grab another strip and sew down these two pieces.Trim and press open. Keep going round and round the square with strips until you like the size. Give yourself a pat on the back for using up scraps!
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