Originally Posted by jillnjo
Originally Posted by Maurene
I'm just curious how to organize the 2" strips. I guess you could keep in mind that all scraps could go into a Log Cabin in due course and deep them in separate bags of particular lengths and colours?
I decided to cut lots of my fabrics that I didn't like so well and some I doubted I'd ever use in a planned quilt. I sorted them by lights, mediums, and darks and put them in plastic tubs. I left them in whatever lengths they were as they were cut. I cut them 2", but jelly roll patterns are made with 2 1/2" strips, so that might have been a better choice. I just sat and picked up strips one at a time as I made each block. The hardest colors to use are the mediums because many do not have the contrast you need in the cabin quilt. I have plenty left for lots more projects! I feel guilty every time I look at those tubs and wish for MORE fabric! ;-)
I think your strips are just right. :thumbup: To me a LC quilt focuses on color/contrast rather than fabric design. I like the narrower strips because you see less of fabric design and more color/contrast. Oh what to do with the leftovers is always a dilema. I made a doll quilt this month from some of them :) :) :)