Originally Posted by PJL
Originally Posted by QM
I forgot to say that I have a FQ drawer, a bin for larger scraps, a mini bin each for squares of 2.5", 3.5, 4, 4.5 5.5 and 6" precuts and one labeled long skinny (scraps).
The FQ drawer needs major refolding at the moment.
Do you keep only squares? How about rectangles?
So let's say you have a 7" leftover piece. Do you trim that to a 6" square, or into two 3.5" squares? How do you decide? This is something I struggle with obviously.
I cut mine into the largest square. Most of mine are 5" or smaller. I can always cut them smaller if I need them for a specific project. The smallest squares I ahve a 1" but I find I don't use them very much. I have more 2 to 3-1/2 inch squares thatn any other size even after making a queen size quilt with all the scraps.
I store mine in baggies by size and in darks and lights (if there enough to warrant separating them.) The baggies are in a plastic bin labelled SCRAPS. It took a long time to get them cut. I started out just putting them, uncut, into a plastic bin. Now I cut them during or right after I finish a project.
I also have a bin of strips left from making bindings.
It sure is fun hearing how everyone organizes their stash.