Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I think there is a difference between a "scrap" quilt and a "scrappy" quilt.
To me, a "scrap" quilt is literally made from leftovers -
I agree with this. I also wonder then, does a scrap quilt have to be random? While I intend to someday deal with my scraps and make scrap (rather than scrappy) quilts, I can't see myself ever placing pieces of fabric randomly.
To me, scrappy means using a variety of reds where red is called for in the pattern, and so on for each color. My stash is composed mostly of F8, FQ and 1/2 yds., so this is the way I approach all of my quilts. If I wanted to do a quilt with a single fabric representing a color, I'd have to buy the fabric specially for that quilt.