There are a number of quilters on this forum who love tiny scraps. Instead of a trash can, why not get a box from the post office. (I use the cube size.) Toss the seemingly unuseable stuff into the box. When it is full (happens quickly), stick a card telling who you are and then send it to one of the scrappers here. What an easy way to make someones day. I've done it 4 times since August, these ladies have become very good friends. Beats throwing things away.

LOL.. I do that all the time. I can't stand them or used to now I am sewing with a group of ladies that one LOVES scraps so weekly I bring them to her. she makes stuff and uses them>? Now I am learning to applique they are useful for that.

lots of quilters on this site loves the small scraps!

I'd love to pay you postage for your scraps - please PM me! Thanks

I just created a thread for others to post if they have scraps to send to others, you can pm (private message) to find out about shipping etc.

have fun

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-47644-1.htm

Dog and cat beds are very much appreciated by the animal shelters. I have a friend in my local guild that collects scraps from everyone for this very purpose. It's so freeing to be able to put a project that has gone terribly wrong into the "doggie bag." You know that the fabric will go to good use so it doesn't really feel like you're throwing something of value out with the garbage.

That is for sure ;):)

You can throw those scraps away. I know, because I do it and the world has not come to an end. If I can get a 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 inch sqare out of it, I cut it, put with the others I have cut, and throw the rest away.

lol I usually toss most of the time. Don't have time to pick and choose which to save

if you just keep a smal maling box near your cutting table you can toss in there people who applique will pay the postage and love the variety :) janice ( a reformed tosser ;)