there are definitly different (types) of scrappy quilts- some people simply can not (deal) with going totally scrappy- them make what is called (Controlled Scrappy) where they meticulously sort their fabrics and decide on a color scheme- then there are people who actually toss a bunch of scraps into a paper sack- sit down and their machine- reach into the bag pull out a piece- then a second- sew the two together- grab another----these are often done on foundations- and you just keep adding fabrics as they come out of the bag until your block is the size you want- then you might choose a (predominant) color from the over all & decide to use that for sashings- or borders---often these types are put together with black or white- or some other solid- some people sort their fabrics into lights, mediums and darks- then start creating blocks.
there are literally hundreds of scrap quilt books and patterns- string quilts- or log cabins are a good way to make your first scrappy- to see what appeals to you- a log cabin (generally) has lights on 2 sides & darks on the other 2 sides; string quilts can be done by just putting all of your 1"-2" strips into a bag- and sewing them onto a foundation as they come out of the bag- with no rhyme or reason- you really wont know what (kind) of scrappy quilter you might be-until you try making one---if you find you simply can not-will not put 2 random prints/textures/colors together---but find yourself sorting according to color/theme- you are probably a (controlled scrappy) type of gal- if you can (throw caution to the wind) and go for it- you are more of a (traditional- use it up) scrappy quilter-
