Ideas for using long, thin scraps of fabric
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Today, in the spirit of sustainable sewing and crafting, I show you some ideas for using up those long, thin scraps of liberty fabric. Ideas such as make yarn and crochet with them. Or use them to decorate embroidery hoops. There is a link below to a free crochet coaster pattern (in US terms, for UK change sc to dc) although this isn't the one I used but similar.
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I love how calming your videos are
My dear Emma. When I am down and out I watch or re-watch your videos. This one is just beautiful. The flower pot....who would of thought of that but you!! Love your videos!!
oh thank you so much Vicky, I hope you are ok, take good care of yourself
Another Incredible Clever Video with lovely music! Such wonderful ideas. I was taught how to make "rag rugs" using your Coaster method as a child. No Scrap Left Behind!
Oh yes, making a rug is a great idea! Thank you for watching
❤❤❤❤❤❤ the coaster ….. that’s going to be my next project ! I was in a fabric shop recently and asked the owner what she did with all her long strips, and she had a big bin behind the counter… She offered me a big plastic bag of them which I enthusiastically took so all your ideas will help me use them up… I had plaited some of them together and made a ball of plaited ribbon to use on gifts❤
Oh fabulous! And a great idea to plait them!🌸
Such beautiful and creative ideas! You never disappoint!
Thank you so much Gail! That honestly means a lot to me 🤗
Loved all the lovely ideas.....thank you .......
Thank you Loraine
You’ve created some brilliant ideas here.
Aww thank you Marion 🤗
It blows my mind how you come up with these brilliant ideas!
Thank you so much Sharon, that’s so kind of you
I simply LOVE everything in this Emma. Especially love the fabric yarn coaster. A beautiful tutorial put together with lots of ideas and inspiration ~ thank you again for another lovely video lovely lady xx
Aww thanks so so much Natalie. It was fun to put this video together. Have a great week
My grandma taught me how to crochet potholders and coasters! I still have a few of them left that she made. It’s been 20 years since she passed. This remind me to make them for my kids when they move out. Start a family tradition she started.
Oh yes that’s a wonderful family tradition. Thank you for watching
Such cute ideas! Thanks for posting!
Thank you Brenda! And thank you for the lovely videos you make on your channel! I love your sunflower quilt, I wish I had time to make it too but I’ve watched lots of the videos, very inspiring
I absolutely love all your ideas! I had no clue! I especially appreciate these string uses for their environmental value. Thanks for sharing them!
What a fun idea to use fabric scraps. Love your ideas. Many thanks for sharing. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx
Thank you Mariana, I’m so glad you liked it x x
Everything you do is always so lovely!
Aww thank you! I’m so happy you like the projects
Emma you are amazing and I really enjoy your videos.
Aww thank you so much Anita! That’s very kind 🤗
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox You are humble and talented, and I am pretty sure that you don't realize how wonderful it is for us to watch you quietly working, making everything look so easy. I wish you were my neighbor but I am in NC USA. Thank you for all you do.
@@anitajackson8622 I wish we were neighbours too! I’d love to have sewing friends living nearby. I’m so happy to connect with you here and share the joy of sewing, thank you for such lovely words 🤗
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Lovely video with some great ideas. The flower pot would make a pretty card for a friend. 😘
Oh yes that’s a great idea, thank you Linda
I loved all of your ideas for using scraps. I really needed a calming and relaxing video today so your video really was a life saver!! I think I will go back and watch several of your previous ones that I have already watched before - they always bring me joy. So thank you so much for “saving the day”!! Hugs and blessings to you each day………………….
That’s such a lovely thing to say Pam, thank you. Wishing you a lovely day
Hi Emma , it's Lynn here on my Hubby's phone , mines playing up 😏, Woo what lovely things you make 🤗, your videos are so relaxing I was dropping off there 😆😂😂😂, nearly forgot to like and comment 😆😂😂, I don't tend to get too many scraps , but when I do I do a , what I call , crazy patchwork , you know like all over the place 😊, I'm just doing one now , out of Kaffe Fassett fabric , then I'll cover a note book with it 😊, after all the well known fabrics are so expensive we can't waste them can we ?, and the note books do look lovely if I say so myself 😂😂🤣, Take care x
Hi Lynn, crazy patchwork is so fun! Great idea to cover a notebook, I must give it a go. Thanks so so much for watching!
Very cute little projects. Thanks for the idea. I would sew my strips of fabric together instead of knitting them for the yarn. I would keep on crocheting around to make a rug instead of coasters. I’m going to give it a try at least. Ha! Thanks for a cute video.
Oh that’s a great way to do it! Have fun Anne and thanks so much for watching 🤗
Such beautiful ways to use them. Very nice video. 👌🏼😊
Thank you so much 😊
Nice work! Really like the little flower.
Thank you ever so much Sharon!
It is truly lovely.
Thank you ever so much, I appreciate you watching
I luv how organized you are and the colors you choose are comforting and loving 🪄💖
Thank you so much!
Brilliant ideas. Thanks Emma xx
Thanks so much Ann 🌸
Lovely! Great ideas ❤ loved the hoop and pot especially!
Thank you Cinzia, I’m so glad you liked it 🌸
Me too-! Fun idea with hoop and embroidery!
I love your ideas! I am currently making several of your patterns as a sewing kit for epp. Needle Book is done, I am working on the basket to hold it all. Scissors case, sewing case and pincushion to go yet. I don't have Liberty here in the US. You can order it but the price is prohibitive for me. I am getting much the same look as yours by useing what we call calico here. Those are tiny all over flower prints.
To the gals in NC, I am an Army brat, both parents served WWII. My husband is a career veteran. Thank you ladies for your service. I am in WA state.
I love Calico fabrics! They are so sweet. I love anything with tiny florals. I totally understand about the cost of liberty, I didn’t have any until a few years ago. I buy the smallest pieces I can and I often buy scrap packs which can be more cost effective. I even had lovely friends who gave me their scraps which was so kind. Thanks so much for watching
Emma, Thankyou for sharing your inspirational talent 😊 your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch, they aren't just great tutorials, they are so calming and relaxing. All your ideas are lovely and you are too. xxx💖
Oh that’s so kind Jackie! Thank you 🤗
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As usual Emma your tips are so good and different. Thanks for making these for us so much.
Thank you so much Jill, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🤗
Emma what lovely ideas to try. There’s never any waste really is there. I need to be more thoughtful. Will enjoy making these 🤩😍
Thanks so much Zena, it feels so good to use every little piece! Have a great week
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox you have a lovely week too 😻
Great scrap buster ideas 💜
I am so so glad you think so, thank you Annette 😊
Such cute projects for the extra fabric straps, fun stuff to do
The wrapped hoop is great! Thanks for the idea.
So glad you like it, thank you for watching Kathy 🤗
I always look forward to your videos. You are so talented! Great ideas on thin strips!!!
Thank you! What a lovely thing to say 🤗
Me too🥰😂
Oh lovely Emma, this video was so gorgeous. I was absolutely mesmerized!! You are utterly adorable and so talented. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. Take care sweetheart. Rachel xxxxx
That’s such a lovely thing to say Rachel! Thank you so so much 🤗
A beautiful way to be sustainable! Your ideas are beautifully amazing! Keep up the good work Emma.
oh thank you Deborah!
Fab ideas thank you for this
Thank you so much for watching Victoria 🤗
You’ve given some great ideas 💜 Thank you Emma
This was helpful and gives me ideas for the long scraps ( instead of throwing away- not me!). i enjoyed the Piano Music, too! I never learned crochet but I’ll figure another way- Thank you Emma, for your help!
So glad you liked it Sandra, thanks for watching
Me encantas tus vídeos,y unas ideas muy practicas
Muchisimas gracias 🤗
Lovely Emma. Thank you for sharing your work and ideas.
Love the ideas..especially the flower pot. Awesome idea
Thanks so much Carolyn
Love these ideas for using up scraps, I thought the crochet coaster was brilliant. Thank you for sharing your ideas.x
Thanks so so much Irene!
Loved these ideas, definitely want to do a hoop picture! Thank you.
I’m so happy you liked it! Have fun making one 😊
While I was watching this video I was sewing a little project I saw in another video this morning. Now I want to make what's in this video!
Thank you for watching! I like sewing along to UA-cam videos too 😊
Thank you. Lovely ideas and inspiring as always. Love your work!
Thank you ever so much Maggie
I love your little hexagon hoop! WOW, I can’t imagine making 1/4” hexagons😱❣️
Thank you Linda! Are are fiddly but also fun 😊
Oh I can. I love tiny, miniature things. Love love it.
Good to see you. You've got some really clever ideas for your scraps. Thanks for sharing
thank you so much Chris
I also love 💕 everything you have shown us. Great 😊 ideas and everything so beautifully made. Love all your work. I always look forward to seeing your videos
Aww thank you Josie! That means a lot 🌸
So many nice ideas. I enjoyed this video. Thanks for this one Emma.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching
I enjoy all your videos they are so peaceful and fun to watch
That makes me so happy Dina, thank you
Wow! Emma such creative handiwork🤗🤩
This is a lovely project. I used fabric yarn to knit a tote. I tied the strips together and used the knots as part of the design. I didn’t fold the fabric in half. The frayed edges also added to the finished product.
Oh yes definitely, the frayed edges are part of the look for sure. Sounds lovely 😊
You're such a clever young lady Emma !
I really find it difficult to throw those Liberty scraps away. Tilda fabric too.
Thank you for sharing 💖 😊
Thank you Carol. I’m the same, can’t throw anything away. I love Tilda too! Have a great week
Amazingly beautiful! Thank you Emma!
You have giving me so much inspiration.🙏🏻🧵🪡❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Maritza, that’s so kind
How clever and so pretty Emma, those things you made are a brilliant way to use scraps. Thank you for posting this vlog and sharing your ideas.
Aww thanks so much for such kind words!
These ideas are wonderful!! Like a numpty I covered the wrong circle of my embroidery hoop hahahaahaa it came off fine though and started again! Don't know where my brain is lately. Thank you for your lovely videos. I've been finding it hard to sleep for a while and I watch your videos to inspire me for the next day. They really calm and focus me ❤❤ thank you xxx
Oh thank you! So glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing 🌸
Another great tutorial
All such wonderful ideas. I've started making my fabric yarn this afternoon 💜
Wonderful! Have fun!
What lovely ideas for these long scraps. I love the idea of wrapping the hoops and your little flower basket is just beautiful. Thank you for all these wonderful ideas. As always I love watching everything Emma. 🪡🧵x
Honestly, that really means so much. Every time I make a video I feel nervous in case people don’t like it, so thank you so much for the positive words and encouragement. Have a great week
I wish I was lucky enough to have some Liberty fabric! I love all your projects - so quick & easy to do in no time at all. Thank You for sharing.💜
Thanks so much Grace. I hope you can get some Liberty one day, but in the meantime you can do all of this with any fabric too. Thanks for watching and have a great week
Some really lovely ideas, it's given me some ideas on how to display some stump work embroidery I did years ago ,what a great video !
Im so glad it was helpful
I love ❤️ your creative ideas for using your scraps!!! Everything you shared with us are so adorable!! Thank you, Emma for sharing with us.❤️🥰😍
Aww thanks so so much Cathy!
I love your flower pot idea. Great video
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it 😊
I love all these great ideas. So glad I found you videos❤️
Aww thank you! That means a lot
Very good idea
Great ideas and love your hexi flower in the pot x
Thank you Tracy, so glad you liked it 😊
Beautiful inspirational video, thanks Emma. Julie Tasmania Australia.❤️
Thanks so so much Julie
SOOOO clever thank you
Gorgeous Emma! Love your podcasts
Aww thanks so much Cindy
I loved theses ideas, thank you for the great video !
Exquisite.
Aww thanks so much Hattie 🤗🌸
Beautiful! Lots of fun ideas! Thank you! 🌸
Aww thank you Cindy!
Great ideas 😊
Some lovely ideas, especially the crocheted coaster. In the summer you can also use them to tie in your plants, fabric strips are ideal for this as they soft but strong so don’t damage the plants.
Oh that’s a great idea Julie! I’m going to be growing lots of flowers this year that will need tying up so I will definitely do this, thank you!
Adorable!!!!!
Super ideas…thanks so much 👏🥰
Thank you for watching
What great ideas. You are very creative. 😍
Thank you so much Irene
I love this video! Just beautiful ideas! 💜💜
Thank you!! 😊
Such a gentle and inspiring video Emma, thank-you! These are wonderful ideas for using up scraps, really loved the crochet coaster. Thanks so much. 🙂🌻
So glad you liked it Maria. Thank you so much
Beautiful, Emma x
Thank you 😊
I loved this idea! ❤ I just found your channel and I’ve enjoyed watching all your videos. You have a very calming, tranquil voice that relaxes me as I’m stitching along with you. I am nearly finished with my first EPP quilt top and I can’t wait to have it finished. ❤
thanks so much for watching my videos, I am so happy you enjoyed them
Loved these ideas!
Glad you like them!
Hi. Hello. Howdy. From Texas. Adorable. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Connie, thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much for this video, Emma! Just what I needed. So very calming and now I know what to do with my strips❤️
So glad you enjoyed it and found it useful, thank you for watching
I love the fabric coasters definitely will be making some of them. Thank you Emma you are an inspiration 💕💐👏😊
Aww thanks so much Wendy, I’m so glad you will be making some coasters, have a great week
My mother used to crochet floor rugs out of fabric strips. Would love to see how you make the drawstring fabric bags!
A rug is a great idea! I have a video showing the little bags, it’s in the playlist for using scrap fabrics 😊
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You can make lots of mini hexies for EPP projects 🥰. All those Liberty fabrics 😊
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
Cute coasters
Thank you Katy
BEAUTIFUL 😍
Thank you so much
New ideas very nice ideas...👌😍😍😍😍 thanks 😊
Aww thanks so much for watching 😊
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Another super tutorial Emma, with brilliant ideas - as ever. Am currently doing an EPP project with tiny hexies. You were the inspiration!
Will send a pic when completed.
Hi Margaret, thank you for watching. I would love to see your project when you are done, I will look forward to it. Have a great week
love the idea. so sew pretty
Thank you Kelly
Great ideas
Thank you Shirley
Just found you...lovely projects ...great inspiration
Thank you so so much for watching Giselle 😊
I know we're not seeing it in this video but I would be over-the-moon grateful of you could share where you got your super cute school house sewing box. It is absolutely adorable!!
Hi Susan, I did another video all about the sewing boxes, it's up on my channel. thanks so much
When you have little chunks of fabric from working the strips, get a pint or even half pint glass jar, toss the chunks in and when it's full you can quilt a decorative cover for the lid and you have a nice pin cushion
great idea, thank you
Enjoyed your ideas... UA-cam Waynesville NC USA 🇺🇸 Veteran 💜
I lived in Waynesville from '94-'99 Lisa and I am a veteran too. I miss Waynesville.
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Thanks so so much Lisa
oh Miss Emma... I completely git distracted in the beginning when I saw all that yardage of Liberty fabric. I just playing it back. it's so hard to get your hands on it here in the states. Where I live anyway.
Hi Kelly, I wish that yardage was my stash! It’s for kits for my shop. Have you ever seen Morris Textiles? A lovely shop with an online shop in the states that sells lots of Liberty. I will leave a link. morristextiles.com
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