Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • At what size is a scrap too small to keep? >
  • At what size is a scrap too small to keep?

  • At what size is a scrap too small to keep?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-15-2021, 02:22 PM
      #31  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2014
    Location: Central NM
    Posts: 1,587
    Default

    My minimum size is 2.5" square or strip.
    Julienm1 is offline  
    Old 07-15-2021, 05:07 PM
      #32  
    Super Member
     
    Quiltah Mama's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2018
    Location: Maine
    Posts: 1,270
    Default

    I'm on the I don't like scraps wagon. For many years I have cut 2.5" x7" strips from my scraps. I read a hint on here about 5" squares, so I do that now too. Otherwise, scraps are tossed onto a priority mailing box, and offered on here when full.
    I tried for years to like scraps, and make scrap quilts, but never really enjoyed it. I finally said I'm done trying to like something that brings me no joy, Life is to short.😁
    Quiltah Mama is offline  
    Old 07-18-2021, 07:45 AM
      #33  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
    Posts: 9,475
    Default

    I keep all of my scraps no matter the size and hope to either make a scrappy crazy quilt or strip quilt some day. I have recently seen on the internet some quilters are making crumb quilts and any size goes I guess.
    Jordan is offline  
    Old 07-20-2021, 09:07 AM
      #34  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2012
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 402
    Default

    I had a neighbor one time whose mother told her there was no scrap too small to keep. I was new to quilting, so I started keeping everything. Eventually I ended up with three very large tubs of scraps. I occasionally used items from there, but they kept adding up. Then I attended an Edyta Sitar trunk show. She showed a beautiful quilt and when asked if there was a pattern she hesitated and said that there was no pattern. She had simply taken a square of paper, drew some lines, and paper pieced the quilt. Light bulb time! I went home and did just that. It took a while to make 500 blocks (I only worked on it in my spare time as I made other quilts) but I used up my fabric scraps and made my own beautiful scrappy quilt. I put it on our bed to show my husband--he asked me to leave it right where it was. I love to see the different fabrics and remember all the quilts I've made.
    Grammahunt is offline  
    Old 07-20-2021, 09:12 AM
      #35  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 17,728
    Default

    Originally Posted by Grammahunt
    .........I used up my fabric scraps and made my own beautiful scrappy quilt. I put it on our bed to show my husband--he asked me to leave it right where it was. I love to see the different fabrics and remember all the quilts I've made.
    What a lovely story. The best part that your DH wanted it as a daily showpiece.
    Please do show us a photo of your gem!
    QuiltE is offline  
    Old 07-20-2021, 10:19 AM
      #36  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 3,334
    Default

    Yes, I've love to see a picture of your quilt as well, Grammahut. I love the idea of doing a PP scrap quilt. I'll keep this in mind.
    nanna-up-north is offline  

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter