quiltingshorttimer

I often feel like you do, Bear. But I do save scraps that are 2.5" and larger in bags by the machine--good leader/enders and maybe some day I'll have time to run them through the Accuquilt. I do save strings--have finished 3 string quilts in the last year.

feline fanatic

I draw the line at 1" x 1 1\2". If I started saving snippits smaller than that I would make myself crazy! I don't know why I am so frugal about it but I am. I know I can use something that small in an offset log cabin block.

Jane Quilter

I save fat qtrs, chunks (about 10" flats), 5" squares, 2 1/2" squares, 2 -2.5" strips, and strings 3/4" or wider. I once made a beautiful crumb quilt out of fabric I cut for a king size winding ways that was a disaster . It is a beauty, but I don't save crumbs. And I dont have any yardage except muslin. My backings and bindings are even made out of these pieces. They are organized because they are my only source of fabric.

cashs_mom

^^^^^ This is me.

1screech

There are lots of people who love scraps and would be glad to take them off your hands rather than the scraps going to the landfil.

1screech

I save every snipit. The ones that are two little to use, I save them for a lady that makes dog quilts for the humane society. None of my scraps go to the landfil. I use anything bigger than 1" wide.