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09-28-2011, 12:12 PM

#21

QultingaddictUK

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I don't pre- cut all of my scraps but I do have 2 boxes, one for suitable D9P blocks and the other is for 3" wide strips for borders on a till roll, which I found on this forum.

09-28-2011, 01:36 PM

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Grandma Mary

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Originally Posted by paulswalia

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Originally Posted by Grandma Mary

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

Bonnie Hunter's system
http://quiltville.com/scrapusersystem.shtml

Wow, she has quite a lot of scraps and her work is beautiful! My scraps would only fill one or two of her drawers since I am just getting started. It looks like I need to think this through. Maybe I should just cut strips as wide as possible and go from there. Thanks for the link.

don't put it off too long - scraps start to build up pretty fast. (I hear they multiply if left in the dark). I also use the Bonnie Hunter system. If under a yard, I cut FQs first, then if anything remains I cut what I can using this priority system: First a 5 x wof strip , second a 2.5xwof strip. If I can't get WOF then I cut 2.5 squares, 3.0 squares and 3.5 squares. I figure the WOF strips can become borders or sashing (the 5.0 can be cut into 2.5 later if I need it) or the 5 x wof can become charms or the 2.5 strip can become more 2.5 squares. I am eagerly awaiting the moment when I make a whole quilt and didn't have to cut anything!!! Another suggestion is to look at your collection of patterns you want to make in this lifetime and see what size pieces they require.

Great feedback! You sound like you have planned ahead. I just want to get my scraps into some kind of organization. I hate looking at the bag overflowing with pieces and threads.

09-28-2011, 01:53 PM

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The Ivory Thimble

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This is a great quilt to knock out all those odd shaped squares and strips!
http://patchworkpie.blogspot.com/200...ute-quilt.html

09-28-2011, 01:58 PM

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Kristin in ME

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Originally Posted by PurplePassion

I don't cut up my scraps. Because I never know what I am going to use them for in the future.

Same here.

Also, if you're thinking that you'd like to make a scrap quilt at some point, it might be helpful to just sort them into lights and darks. Many scrap quilts rely on value, rather than color, for their design- this will also make storage easier!

09-28-2011, 02:01 PM

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crafty_linda_b

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I don't cut mine up either..I love to do hand applique so never know exactly what size I will need for the pieces...crafty_linda_b

09-28-2011, 02:05 PM

#26

cmrenno

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I recomend picking out a pattern that you like first then cut that size square or strip. And the Quiltville.com site is a wealth of information. Lastly, don't worry about not having enough scraps, they do multiply when you aren't looking. Plus if your friends find out that you save scraps you will be kept well supplied!

09-28-2011, 03:59 PM

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Sandee

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I don't cut up any of my scraps ahead of time. I never know what size I might want /need for my next scrappy.

09-28-2011, 04:16 PM

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BMP

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I dont cut them until I need one....I just sort by color family.

09-28-2011, 04:19 PM

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Rose_P

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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I would leave them whatever size they are and just sort by color until I picked a pattern and knew what sizes to cut them in.

If you want you can look thru the scrappy patterns at www.quiltville.com and see if there are any you'd like to start saving and cutting scraps for now.

Ditto! Can't go wrong with this approach.