Originally Posted by
Chester the bunny
I try to keep other people from throwing their scraps in the garbage, I have even offered to trade them for yardage. Even the batting on outside edge of the quilt that is trimmed off can be used in projects. I inherited the don't throw anything useful away gene from my grandma. (much to my husband's chagrin)
Chester- it must be a bunny thing! I love scraps and my friends keep me well supplied, including pieces of batting which I use in little projects. I have that gene from my grandma too, and my hubby isn't the most helpful with it. BUT my family will agree that my scrappy, string, and crumb quilts are the BEST and meant to be used- so they can have another. I have loads of string and crumb blocks done and when the mood strikes I put one together for somebody, plenty of variety by having loads to choose from and a great color scheme to boot. Just wish I could have more time to clear out some of the strings and scraps so I'd have more tops.