earthwalker

I think you are only "defeated" when you can no longer get in the room they are stored in. Sounds like you are well on your way to getting the scrap population under control. Can't wait to see pics of your creations! Happy Scrapping!

Needles in SW OR

So nice to see young people 'making something out of nothing."

Just think of how much more fun you have in that stash.

Donation is a good thing.

Keep looking....and sewing.

sewhappy57

Charismah, If you love scrappy, have you checked out Bonnie Hunter at
Quiltville.com I get so inspired looking at all the scrappy quilts she does.

quilt-n-frenz

:mrgreen: You are not alone my dear.I look at my scraps when feeling blue and I feel as though I just went shopping and spent a million bucks and here all long it was free and I didnt spend a dime.I dont throw anything out that can be used to make something else to be used.Smile and enjoy your scraps.Quilt n frenz :D

charismah

I actually keep everything except salvage.
My BFF swear I lived through the depression because I am infamous for saving things because I know I will use it. I am getting better at getting rid of some things now but other things like fabric I can't part with. I grew up poor so we used every bit of everything and we never wasted food....lol.

those little one inch peices are good for applique and paper peicing..plus I Just saw a tutorial on those scrappy flowers I am going to try them out..cause I am just sure I will love it! :D

charismah

That Blog is actually saved in my favorites...has been for quite some time! :D

I do go there when i need ideas!

But I have so many scrappy quilts swirling in my head and sewing room right now that I am just trying to stay focused!

omak

I told you <g> you let them get to the air ... and, that is just the way it happens!
As far as donating them ... I am a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Ephrata, Washington ... I can help you find veterans to donate the quilt/quilt tops to ... I can find you Project Linus, I have a visiting nurse who will personally deliver quilts to hospitalized veterans in nursing homes ...
I also know of a welcome basket program for new babies born to military families ...
Let me know where your heart is, and I can find you the destination <g>.

charismah

Thanks Omak..as soon as I get them quilted..I will call you. Well actually I have someone from Project linus come..but I think I will have a few more. Hey if you want some unfinshed quilt tops for someone to quilt I have a few of those....I have a queen I bought from someone it is really pretty scalloped edges and what not--I got really inexpensive and thought I could quilt it one day to donate..so let me know and I will give you some finished tops/unquilted tops if you want them. :-)

omak

I will take them in a heartbeat! <g>
If they are too big for the hospitals/nursing homes, I can use them for fund raisers for the Post for our projects for veterans, children and youth, and the community.
<wave>
I will be at the Post with the Girl Scout Day Camp from 8:00 through 4: on Saturday 11-14 ... or we will get together some other time.
Thank you in advance!

betlinsmom

Not to worry, make yourself a warm cup of tea to go, drive yourself to your fave LQS and buy 15 yds of the prettiest fabric you see. Take a 2 day vacation in your sewing romm and call us in the morning!!! This is a sure fire way to deal with scraps!!!!! teehee