My new scrap sorting system
#12
Originally Posted by farscapegal
I don't precut my scraps because I don't know what I will want them for. If I cut them into 2.5 pieces I may need them as 3 in pieces. I just put them in bins by color and cut them when I need them into the size I will be using.
Sybil
Sybil
#13
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Location: Clay Springs AZ
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I cut up all my scraps into whatever size they fit into. I even have some at 1 1/2 inch.
Mostly I tried to get 5 inch squares and 2 1/2 strips, these are the most useable. Then I put them into small plastic baskets from the dollar store, sorted by color. I keep all my charms and fat quarters in these baskets and they fit on a small bookcase that I added shelves to.
It is easy to find what I need this way. The baskets are at Dollar Tree.
Mostly I tried to get 5 inch squares and 2 1/2 strips, these are the most useable. Then I put them into small plastic baskets from the dollar store, sorted by color. I keep all my charms and fat quarters in these baskets and they fit on a small bookcase that I added shelves to.
It is easy to find what I need this way. The baskets are at Dollar Tree.
#14
Originally Posted by Kellie G
Hey, check out this web site, I started this a couple of weeks ago and I am having a ball.....scraps are getting down to a manageable level...
scrap-therapy.com
scrap-therapy.com
#15
I have a great system: when I finish cutting a quilt, all the small peces go into a drawer then if I need something later.....I DIG! haha! Works every time!Yours sounds nice but only if you come over & do it! Too much like work & I've been retired for 10 years!!! :lol: haha!
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