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I have a lot of scrap fabrics just sitting in containers. I feel like I am hoarding them because I don't want to cut them up! I keep thinking I will use them for something like bags, etc. argghhh! I am thinking of taking the plunge and cutting them into 5" squares. I keep telling myself, be brave, be brave...
am I irrational or do others have this attachment to their scraps?
I'm kind of like that
Don't want to cut them up until I have to
What if I cut them up and decide I want to do something other than however I cut them up?
My thought process exactly. But a lady in my guild gave us a presentation on how she cuts her scraps, and it inspired me. I decided to go ahead and start cutting and it is a good feeling to get some of that mess organized.Originally Posted by DresiArnaz
Yes this or if I end up not using them I spend all that time cutting them. I could have spend that time quilting.
Anna Quilts
I'm like that a bit. I still keep a few back, but have been cutting my scraps into usable sizes-for me-using Bonnie Hunter's method. Her site is: www.quiltville.com.
Be a blessing to others, as you may entertain angels unaware!
Only once did I cut my scraps to a specific size before I picked my scrap pattern. I learned the hard way to pick my scrap pattern first then cut.
I'm with you, Lori! Unless you have a project in mind, cutting may be wasteful. What if you decide you need 3" blocks, and you just cut all your 6" scraps into 5" squares?
However, if the choice is between cutting and tossing into the recycle bin, I suggest you sort scraps by the size square(s) you can cut with the least waste.
I just added a post "squares that play well together" in tutorials.
Last edited by quilting cat; 11-01-2015 at 10:04 PM. Reason: new post reference
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Yes this. I keep scraps and then cut them to the size I need.
Anna Quilts
I had an entire large tote full of scrap pieces and orphan blocks....way too many and no coherent thought process concerning them....decided to do something with them.....the orphan blocks put all together in a pile for use in scrappy utility quilts, nothing organized, just sew them together adding strips if necessary....makes for a wild quilt top, but the kids and grandkids love em....started on the larger pieces of scraps first (anything under 1/2 yard) and cut 10" squares, then worked my way down, 8"-6"-5", then 2.5" and 1.5" strips.....anything left was tossed as too small for me to use....I think it took me several days, but I had a huge pile of squares in various sizes and lots of strips....lots to work with and I felt so much better....will never let my scraps get out of hand again!
I love our differences! third of a yard is the biggest pieces I ever buyThe idea of 1/2 yard being scraps blows my mind.
back on subject, I use a form of Bonnie's scrap saver system too, just not the larger sizes, down to 1 1/2" square.
Lovely to want to sew and already have common sizes precut for me.
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