Originally Posted by
tezell0801
I love scrappy quilts! I am so jealous. I don't have scraps yet. I am making my first quilt now and have only sewn a few other things. One day I will have scraps! Can't wait. Anyone made a "scrappy" quilt using perfectly new fabric??? I do have some fabric, I have started building a small stash since I decided to try quilting. Just no scraps yet. I am not patient I want to do one now!
I buy my fabric specifically for scrappy quilts. I buy alot on sale - usually just 1 yd unless it is for borders or backs. I then cut 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2" strips, the left overs are stored by color and when I need larger pieces I have them - I forgot to say, when I am cutting my strips, when I even up the edges I cut 1 to 1 1/4" for my string box.
I LOVE everything Bonnie Hunter does and have done all her mysteries. My next Bonnie quilt will be Ocean Waves - lots of hst and I've got tons put away from trimmings.