great trick to use up your half square triangle cut offs as leaders and enders.

here I share a simple way to make some blocks and use up your half square triangle cut offs. I use these as leaders and enders to make a bonus project.

[@harryburkett7754]

The cutting table is amazing! Tilda dolls need a face!

[@lindafitzsimmons2526]

Just visited your site for the first time…what an inspiration! I also hate to waste the smallest piece of fabric and typically have a container full of tiny starters/enders by my machine. Now I’m thrilled to start making four patches…from micro size to whatever size that will fit my scraps. Your ideas are amazing 😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awww.... thank you!! I love all the pretty fabrics and they look so amazing when they are pieced together! Those little pieces turn into amazing squares, blocks, borders, runners, quilts, oh my! The wonderful colors!! Have fun!

[@pammeinzer6757]

Great idea. I love the 👧

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@Marty_Makes]

Wow! Beyond impressed with your improvising and cutting table! Great job!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lindamahoney9450]

Look at you with your new machine! Love it!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Linda!! I'm sew in love with this glorious machine!!

[@NancyMorse]

It’s always fun to see what you are working on. Your enthusiasm and creativity are inspiring.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks Nancy!

[@lynnebaldwin4305]

I always use leaders and enders Thank you for the great ideas Sincerely Your Friend Lynne

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awesome! I love the little bonus project from them!

[@marylynnlucas3918]

I just found you and I am so happy I did. I can't wait to go back and watch all your videos. I love working with my scrapes also. I made two quilts so far with scrape stripes.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello! Thank you for finding me! I'm happy that you are enjoying....I love sharing ideas, sewing, quilting, baking and bits of my life. I have made many quilts. I love giving to my family and friends. Thank you for your wonderful comment!

[@showmegalusa4521]

I have been doing this for quite awhile. The only difference is I sew the intended sew line first, then sew 1/2 inch from the intended stitching. I have gathered lots of tiny 1/2” triangles from sewing two at a time.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello! Thank you for sharing! I like how you think. No waste of fabric and the colorfulness is amazing when scraps are put together! I love it!!

[@carlalessard1985]

Great idea, I hate throwing scraps away too. I am now inspired to try. Thanks

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

thank you! scraps are just little bonus blocks to add interest to any project.

[@karin0963]

I'm a new subscriber. I smile when I see the joy you have with your new Juki. I'm fairly new to quilting. Thank you for the tips.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks for watching! I was new 12 years ago and have learned a lot from others here on KZbin. It is a passion, an obsession, & an addiction! I absolutely love to sew and quilt! Enjoy you new journey!

[@elissayost4657]

Congratulations on the new Juki. Also, love your viewpoint about sewing the side -- I always make hsts, but will now switch that up. I can't believe that no one has asked about that fabulous cutting board!!! I'm sure it could be used by so many people out there. Always nice to see that pretty, smiley face :)

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello & thank you for watching! I love making bonus blocks with the cut offs. yes, some viewers have asked about my cutting table. My husband designed it for me & had a friend who was a wood worker build it. I am soooo thankful to my husband! He use to watch me sit on the floor with my cutting mat & ruler to cut my fabrics. I did what I needed to do to get by but this table has been a game changer! I use it everyday! I have talked with him about marketing them because it would help so many people. He is looking into it but may take time. He has designed the top with wood that has an inlay groove that fits the 18x24 mat. There is a wood hinged top that holds a June Tailor slotted ruler that measures up to 12 inches with half inch slots as well. It perfectly aligns to the rotary mat to get precise cuts. Thanks for asking!

[@terryginter152]

I just "found" you this morning, and I am soooo glad I did! I have oodles of triangles and can't wait to put them together to make hourglasses. I also really appreciated the hint about putting them all through the machine the same way so they nest. Thank you!!! I have subscribed, and look forward to watching your other videos.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello and Welcome! I appreciate you watching! I'm just a regular girl just sharing a passion. I have much creativity and I love to share it with others. I'm hoping to get many more videos out that will be fun & full of ideas. stay tuned...

[@user-ol5he6fx4c]

First time viewer. How creative! Love your Tildas!!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@glynisreynolds446]

Wonderful to see you sewing on your new machine 🎉 and I love how you sew these tiny triangles together 🤩 I usually sew a second line of stitching to create half square triangles, but your way is going to create a slightly larger, more useful block 😃 Great idea 🤩 Love the idea of ‘character’ 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for sharing 👏👏🇬🇧

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for your wonderful comment! Yes, character! because we are all individual! (smiling)

[@ksharpe8137]

I’ve never saw any of your videos until today but I’m so glad YT recommended it. I enjoyed it and I admire your perseverance to keep doing what you love even though you are “single handed” as you say. You inspire me! I loved your ideas for the left overs. I too, have been saving these triangles for a while but never knew what to do with them. Thanks to you, now I do. And, I love your cutting table! That was so sweet of your husband to design that for you. ❤❤

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Yes, I love the cut offs! They are great bonus projects! I have made pillows, table runners and dolly quilts from them. Thank you!!

[@bettyschmid6248]

I just came across this video. Yes, I subscribed! I’ve made nearly 20 jellyroll rugs so you can imagine how much triangles I have from joking all those strips together on the 45degree. You’ve just given me a great idea how to use those tiny scraps I saved. 😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

That is AWESOME!! Just think of all those lovely colors! Those cut offs make great pinwheels too. It just depends on how you want to sew them together. The ideas are endless!

[@kayewathen5683]

I save my cut offs; they are what I sew 4:13 when I am stressed or have too many unfinished projects. I just keep the triangles in a jug until sewn then I keep them in a drawer after squaring up. It’s very relaxing for me to sew without a purpose some days

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Yes! I understand. I like making the secondary projects from them! love the colors for pillows, table runners and dolly quilts!

[@connietosti9185]

I love all your ideas with cut offs. I also save all my cut offs and now I know what to do with them. Thank you!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks! They make awesome little bonus blocks!

[@barbarameehan113]

This is great. Thank you. I have to get my sewing mojo back. This is a good way to get back into my sewing room.💟

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching! We all need some inspiration! Much love to you!

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

I always sew the 2nd seam before trimming the triangles off saves sewing fiddley pieces

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello, I can understand that...No waste & they make awesome secondary projects!

[@nitescudelia8777]

I am a new subscriber and amazed of how inspired you are. I also like to work with small pieces. I made small quilts, framed them as gifts for my friends. I just wait to see your new projects. Best wishes from Bucharest 🤗

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! I will post when I get one done...I love scraps!

[@kmdamron1]

First time here, you’re amazing

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@denisec8914]

Thank you for the idea. I've saved almost all of my cut off triangles and hst's. That beats the heck out of just crumb squares. Love it.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks! I consider these little gems scrappy bonus blocks!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Great ideas. Cool cutting board. I bet lots of people would find it very helpful. Check out Bonnie Hunter, Quiltville, for another lover of scraps and leaders and enders. She identifies as a Scrapaholic.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! & i will definitely check out Bonnie Hunter! Yes, many have asked about my cutting table that my husband designed for me as I use to sit on the floor with my rotary mat & clear ruler....I guess he thought i might cut my toe off....lol! I'm missing enough parts! sorry, a little humor there! I have talked with him about marketing his idea though as it would be great help to many. I use it everyday!

[@helensoares2549]

Great idea

[@mayg.m.3767]

I use to keep my leftovers, but I didn’t know this way to sew those little triangles…it’s gorgeous! I enjoyed this video and you have a new subscriber… I’m looking forward to see all those projects you have to share. Thank you for sharing.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!! I appreciate your comment! I look forward to sharing more vide ideas...

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

You r terrific!! Thank you!!🤗

[@quiltmaker8461]

Thank you for the inspiration and the idea occasionally do this and I add on to my borders when I want some difference. Maybe in the metal maybe on the corners whatever works I’d like you to. I can’t throw away fabric I like to make the little wall hangings or placemats or anything. I did buy my granddaughters, baby dolls, little quilts, using those.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

That's a great idea! I have made some doll quilt from them too for my little nieces.

[@wandamarsh5861]

I hate wasting fabric, too! I save my cut off pieces and make half square triangles. I never thought to sew them a different way. What a great idea! Thank you so much! I have a quilt I am finishing now. I am thinking about using the extra half square triangles for the border.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for telling me! I think borders are an awesome idea!! I have done that on a past quilt too. I made my cut offs into pinwheel blocks then bordered them to the outside. Would love to see your ideas! you can share with [e-mail] if you would like :)

[@scottydog6539]

I see you are using your new Juki TL-2010. Lovely

[@veraweeks8534]

Great idea!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!!

[@annholland1495]

Great way to use all those cutoffs

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Glad you like them!!

[@christinewhitaker2957]

Omg your awesome! Just found you first time here. Love how you cut lovelove❤your cutting table it’s genius!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I'm delighted! My husband designed my cutting table & a woodworking friend built it. My husband thought of this idea because I use to sit on the floor with my cutting mat & ruler. I guess he was afraid I might cut my toe off...LOL! I did what I had to do but I'm very blessed to have him! He is wonderful!

[@luhare4779]

Love your ideas, Marnae. Thank you for the inspiration. Will be watching for your video about your “Tilda Girls”, they are adorable!

[@dianepeterson5439]

Great tips and love your new Juki. Love your inspirational videos also.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you Dianne! I've missed you & look forward to seeing you at stitch in September!

[@SouthernGIGI]

Love it all! ❤😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!!

[@lindalosier5989]

I liked & subscribed!! I save all my little scraps and triangles. Love your ideas. So happy your channel popped up today.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awwww....Thank you!!

[@saundraweed9738]

Very clever! Love your inspiration and ideas. Will definitely be looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-cc8on3li1b]

Brilliant. Inspirational.❤

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!! that means a lot to me!

[@sherrimilkie8834]

Great content and teaching !

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!!

[@sheliaburton541]

First time seeing you! Love your great ideas for leaders and enders. I will be doing these from now on. Thanks and looking forward to seeing more from you!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@sweetcake405]

I love scrappy, any pattern I look at I think how it would look scrappy, thank you for the great ideas, I'll do my cut offs this way , genius, thanks again

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you! I really love scrappy lol!

[@karenmoon3368]

Your ideas are amazing. I too cannot get rid of scraps. The tiny one I cut up into "confetti" and use them for stuffing for dog beds. Also I use 2 1/2 inch squares as leaders and enders and make postage stamp quilts. Thanks so much for the HST ideas. Enjoy your day!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@johanafebres1120]

God bless your talent ! You are Very impressive ! ❤

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you so much!!

[@shelonhenneman7970]

Omg!! I am soo freaking excited 😊

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I was as excited as you are! congratulations!!!

[@marshawallace7522]

I love your sweet Tilda girls. Great tips on leaders and enders!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching! There is an upcoming video on the Tilda's to be released soon

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I hadn't thought about using the cutoffs for quarter-square triangles before! I must give that a try!

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awesome!!

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I did it; from some very small pieces! What a hoot! Thanks again for the idea!

[@colleenmclean8065]

Thanks for the tips I would throw my scraps away. Now I can save them to make other stuff.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you for watching! Save those scrappys for pretty things! They look amazing and the ideas are endless!

[@Paper_and_Cloth]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

I checked out your channel & subscribed. I love making memory bears & learning new ideas!

[@darlanewton3749]

I really enjoyed your video very inspiring and I like your cheery voice

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you so much!!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Some great tips - thank you

[@saraharrell1768]

You are just so amazing. I have difficulty using 2 arms and hands.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Awww...Thank you! I just do what I do the best way that I can. I want to enjoy my passion of sewing. Its a creative outlet and makes me sew happy!

[@debbiekieffer8218]

Crumb quilts too.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

yes!! Love those! ❤️

[@michellebillingsley4704]

I have some HST that are tiny and I'm making the pinwheels. The finished size was 2.5" square. I love your hourglass quilt and i really love your little girl quilt blocks in the background..💞🪡🧵. My mother would have had a fit over them...🙂🙂💞💞

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I like to make pinwheels from cut offs too! I have an upcoming video on the Tilda girls on my design wall to be released soon. It is a free pattern! This will be a two part video because there is a hen house block that goes with the pattern. I have been working on getting the girls done first. It is gonna be an awesome quilt when finished!

[@michellebillingsley4704]

@@marnaescountryfarmhouse 💞💞

[@jacquelinespivey2413]

❤

[@maryann2692]

TALK ABOUT NO WASTE ❤❤❤❤ IT

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

waste not want not...lol! I am a bit frugal with pretty fabrics. I have learned to make do with what I have.

[@sshirleyks]

Im fascinated with uour cutting system. Do you have a video showing that in detail?

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks! my husband designed this for me. I could probably get another video up showing how it works

[@charlotteamodeo3031]

Sure would save on alot of wasted fabric and thread. Thanks

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Yes! I love to utilize all my fabric. Its too pretty to waste & I love putting all those prettys together!

[@maryfagan9592]

So enjoying your videos do you use the bobbin case with Magna bobbins and no spring in it saw this on juli junkies also have you used the left compensating foot for binding ....game changer 🏹✂️📍❤️

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!! Yes! and yes!! Love the magna bobbins! The compensating feet (left & right) were a must for me! Love this machine!!!

[@lindaanderson9222]

Hi I just came across your channel and I really enjoy it except I think you do need a mic your volume is very low have a great day

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello & thank you for watching! Yes! you are absolutely right. I just got some new wireless mics. I realize i'm just talking sometimes and it sounds like I'm mumbling.... I appreciate your input because it helps to make better videos

[@DawnAtCusterCottage]

I love your cutting system. Is that something you designed? I know that you and your husband come up with lovely designs and ideas for your sewing area. That system would be handy for me. I tend to veer off at the end of a cut.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello, Yes, my husband designed my cutting table & a wood working friend built it. We have discussed marketing it....I have had many comments on it. Have you tried Quilters Select rulers? I have a few of them & they are very helpful to me as well. They have a coating on the underside that prevents slipping. Also try hand weights to put on the end of your ruler when cutting. they help as an extra hand. I learned that trick from Jordan Fabrics on KZbin. I hope this little suggestion helps...

[@DawnAtCusterCottage]

@@marnaescountryfarmhouse Thank you! I have a cutting system and several rulers. It is not a ruler issue, it is my cutting hand that I veer off with. Lol. I enjoy your videos. I am also a Tilda fan.

[@deloresrast8543]

I have a new Juki too. Are you using glide thread to piece with?

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello Delores, Congratulations on your new Juki too!! Yes, I use glide thread that I bought from Juki junkies along with some pre-wound bobbins. I love the big thread spool! It will last a very long time. I am so happy that I got the Juki!

[@pollyrees826]

I always have people laugh at me because I use these also

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thanks for your comment! Yes, People laugh at me too! but we have the last laugh when they see the beauties we make! Waste not, want not....

[@cindypeace4166]

Is it possible to buy cutting stations like yours?

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello and thank you for watching! My husband designed this for me & I have many out there that have asked me that question. He didn't think that anyone would be interested but I think he is changing his mind. We are talking about trying to build a few of them. I think this would be very helpful to many people out there! This cutting station is amazing for me as I use to set on the floor to cut my fabric. Thank you for asking! Please e-mail us at [e-mail] We can discuss from there.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Tiffany's quilting life, she made a quilt with them.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello there...I watch Tiffany's Quilting life although her videos are quite lengthy. I like her because she is real without all the theatrics. We have something in common! I hate to waste fabric. Its just too pretty....

[@likesewlikethat841]

You and your work are amazing and inspiring🙏🏽💙🙏🏽💐🫶🏽

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

You are amazing Marnae.❤ I always learn so much from you. Thank you for this video.🎬🎥📽️ I feel the same way you do about the scrap's.👍✂️📏📍⭐🗑️⭐✏️📐🧵🪡 ( My Mom was raised during the Depression year's. They made do, with little to nothing, everyday. They saved everything, string, paper, old hand me downs. She taught me to "Waste not, & Want not". I don't know how many times I was delighted to find myself very pleased, about repurposing something, I had saved) I took a beginner sewing class this spring into summer. My sewing machine is a bit frustrating at times for me, so I plan to buy a better one soon. Thanks to you, l'm not discouraged that my 1/4" seam's aren't perfect yet. You've helped me be determined to just keep sewing no matter what. Using leaders, & enders is a smart idea. But Marnae, you took saving scraps to another level. Not only do you reuse the scrap's as leaders, & enders (so the feed dog's won't chew up the fabrics) but you also, repurpose the scrap's into useful projects, I LOVE IT. BRILLIANT 😮 I think with not just throwing away all those scraps from sewing, we are saving the space it uses up, with the amount of trash put in land fills, & dumps. Chain sewing also saves on the amount of thread we waste too. As a beginner I see me developing great habits from "Kindred Spirits" from the like's - of wonderful people, like you partner.😂🤠 Luv ya fellow sewer, Jenny from Maine 🦞🦭🐻⛵🦌

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello Jenny! The more we chat, the more I just want to hang out with you! We are like kindred souls lol... I love all the pretty colors that scraps make! I have a friend who comes & sews with me weekly. She has always made clothes from patterns but now I have taught her to quilt. We have sew much fun! We made quilts together last year and I had made bonus pillows from the scrap cut offs from our quilts. They were very pretty! I love the old fashioned saying of "mend & make do, use it up, wear it out or go with out" ....something like that....I hate to waste too! especially about the landfills. Too much is just wasted... Someday...maybe when I get rich....ha! We could have a place where we could do a retreat where all of my subscriber sewing friends could come and we could sew together! Much love! I do enjoy chatting with you!!

[@francespiquemal8813]

Hi Marnae, I am delighted to see you enjoying the new Juki. Is the Tilda pattern in the background supposed to represent a pregnant woman? It looks like it to me which is still good.

[@marnaescountryfarmhouse]

Hello and Thank you for watching! The Tilda pattern on my design wall will be released soon. It is a free pattern & it is called hen house. There will be a part two video on the hen house as I am creating the girls first. Their dresses look to be blowing in the wind...LOL! I just love them with the chickens and they remind me of a prairie girl or Pippie Longstocking!