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Old 01-31-2020, 04:22 AM
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Quossum
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I've been quilting for a while and have managed to accumulate a lot of stash, but for me, dealing with those smaller pieces leftover has been the biggest challenge!

For larger pieces, I use the folding method described in this video, though I use the 8 1/2" ruler.

Smaller pieces get cut into my "scrap system," more or less based on the Bonnie Hunter method.

I progress through a scrap piece using these sizes:

"Nickles" (5" squares).
4 1/2" strips (I use these for scrappy backs)
2 1/2" strips
2" strips
1 1/2" strips

Uneven ones or smaller pieces go into my string collection.

I love scrappy quilts and have tons of sized piece of fabric from fat quarters up to 1-2 yard pieces. I tend to buy a little extra when buying for a specific project (just in case!), not to mention grabbing whatever catches my eye! It does make it easy to "shop the stash" for certain projects, but yeah, it can get out of hand very easily!
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