http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/ DIY for Environmentalists: Crafting, Making, Project How-to's, and more! Mon, 21 May 2012 21:21:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/comment-page-1/#comment-125579 Paulette Gulakowski Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:45:42 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/#comment-125579 I have 6 quilts that I have been using as bedspreads over the years. I bought them at Sears and the like. I was wondering if I could use them as batting and backing for quilt tops I've made. It would basically be reversible. That way, I would have the quilts I loved enough to buy but now want to replace with my own. Does anyone have any experience with this? or recommendations? Thanks. I have 6 quilts that I have been using as bedspreads over the years. I bought them at Sears and the like. I was wondering if I could use them as batting and backing for quilt tops I’ve made. It would basically be reversible. That way, I would have the quilts I loved enough to buy but now want to replace with my own. Does anyone have any experience with this? or recommendations? Thanks.

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/comment-page-1/#comment-5203 Consumer Choices Alone Won’t Craft A Green World, So What Do We Do? : Crafting a Green World Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:20:53 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/#comment-5203 [...] part of the reduce-reuse-recycle waste hierarchy, and would also encompass stashbusting and “use what you have” type projects that decrease or postpone additional consumption.   Nicely for us, this is [...] [...] part of the reduce-reuse-recycle waste hierarchy, and would also encompass stashbusting and “use what you have” type projects that decrease or postpone additional consumption.   Nicely for us, this is [...]

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/comment-page-1/#comment-4084 Are The Amish Extreme Green Quilters? : Crafting a Green World Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:10:47 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/#comment-4084 [...] Top 5 Quilting Ideas for “Use What You Have” Month [...] [...] Top 5 Quilting Ideas for “Use What You Have” Month [...]

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 Top 5 Ways Your Fabric Stash Can Save The Earth : Crafting a Green World Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:05:42 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/04/03/top-5-quilting-ideas-for-use-what-you-have-month/#comment-1041 [...] buy a whole piece of furniture for an occasional use? In the spirit of Use What You Have Month, stack your fabric stash to create a guest bed when company comes to visit. If you have a guest who [...] [...] buy a whole piece of furniture for an occasional use? In the spirit of Use What You Have Month, stack your fabric stash to create a guest bed when company comes to visit. If you have a guest who [...]

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