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If you wanted free scraps for postage what is the smallest size you would want. I just want to know what others think are usable. Thanks

Annaquilts

For me 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 but I also use 2 x 3 1/2 but that is about the smallest for me. I think some people do crumb blocks and use even smaller. Also skinny strips like 1 1/2 inch are very usable.

Bree123

I agree with Anna. I personally don't usually go smaller than 2.5" square (mini charm). Smaller than that is usable, but a hassle to try to keep track of/store/sort through so unless I had immediate plans for something smaller, I wouldn't want it.

In addition to string/crumb quilts, applique often uses lots of tiny pieces. I'm working on the Calico Garden pattern right now & the blocks themselves are 3" square with tiny appliques inside each square. I'm hoping I can find a pack of 1950's mini charms to add to the diversity of fabrics in my quilt, but I suppose if I were able to get scraps from someone with LQS quality 50's repro fabrics, I'd take them as small as 1" square.

Jeanne S

Smallest square would be 2 1/2" but for strings at least 8" long I use them as narrow as 1".

raedar63

I use anything down to 1.5 inch square .

ManiacQuilter2

I don't use anything less than 1.5". Anything less goes in to making pet beds.

Sewnoma

I make foundation-pieced crazy quilts, so I can use virtually any size or shape piece! As long as some fabric will show once I put in my seams, I can use it; and if it's a batik I will sometimes just topstitch it down and leave the raw edges exposed so I can REALLY use tiny pieces there. Some people do a lot of applique with itty bitty pieces too. So I think it will really vary from person to person.

Nanax4

I sew all the tiny pieces together, cut that into 5" squares, and then use the squares on a white background to make a scrappy quilt. As long as some fabric shows after the seam, I'm good. It's a peaceful, calming thing to work on in times of stress or when I'm not feeling well.

mike'sgirl

If I were to pay postage for someone else's scraps, I would want them to be at least 6 inches square or more. I have plenty of my own little scraps. ��

Monale

I'm one of those who can barely throw any fabric away... Definitely not if it is big enough for a seam allowance! And I've now started collecting even smaller pieces, especially from any fabric with gold printing. I use gold thread to zig-zag them onto batting scraps and made a mug rag out of it!