Saving Scrap pieces....
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my question is .....how small do you save....4 x 4 ...smaller
what is reasonable....if there is such a thing in the quilt world....
is it reasonable to sort by color or size.....
what is reasonable....if there is such a thing in the quilt world....
is it reasonable to sort by color or size.....
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I don't save anything smaller than 2 inches. If it's a fabric I'm just wild about I will save any scraps that I can work with, even for a crazy patch or something.
But my basic rule I guess is 2 inches.
I don't sort by color but it may be a good idea.
But my basic rule I guess is 2 inches.
I don't sort by color but it may be a good idea.
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Depends of if you applique. If you do, you can always use smaller pieces for those blocks. At some point though, you have to draw your own personal line about what works, and what is just cluttering your space.
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Originally Posted by rusty quilter
Depends of if you applique. If you do, you can always use smaller pieces for those blocks. At some point though, you have to draw your own personal line about what works, and what is just cluttering your space.
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I have no rules for saving. That explains the 4 boxes and one huge tote full of scraps. That also explains why I sometimes lose my cat because she has snuggled into the tote and the lid has accidentally closed on her. (It's the first place I look now). :-)
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