I have started using up my scraps, it is great fun!!!!

I want to do a scrappy PP quilt using a block called "Cracker", so I am going to go thru all of my stash cutting what I need, then what is left over I will cut into either a 10" or 11" sqs to do a couple of Karla Anderson "stack and whacks". But I will still have leftovers that I will have to store back away. Sigh, it's a problem. And that's not even doing anything with my several FQ collections, or the 80 FQs I got a couple of weeks ago from Keepsake Quilting end of summer sale.

I'm confused.... I've always considered my leftover pieces of fabric as my stash. I have plastic shoeboxes with scraps (less than 1/4 yard) stored by color but anything 1/2 yard or more I considered my stash. I have a medium stash with lots of 2 yard pieces .... a few larger cuts. I try to use up my scraps for applique or PP baby quilts. They are even a good choice for some larger quilts. I usually plan quilts around what I have and then buy coordinating fabrics to finish up. But I buy enough that I'll have some to add to my stash and scraps.

My stash has pretty much stayed the same size over the years..... works for me...... huge closets full of fabric would overwhelm me. What if the fabric I want to use is 1 yard short of what I need? I just couldn't do it that way.

I have 3 twin sized quilts in various stages (none finished). They are all up to the blocks are made and ready to sew together. These are my projects for the summer. I have not bought any fabric for them except a couple of mystery boxes from Craftsy of 50 fat quarters for $58.00 each. I couldn't resist and I was not disappointed. I will use the fat quarters for donation quilts for Linus. My stash is getting smaller by the minute. This also gets 3 projects off my bucket list.
Sue

LOL I know exactly what you mean! Today I found out that I have are two 50 gallon totes worth of left over fabric.

I don't keep everything either. If there isn't enough space on the fabric to do anything applique wise, or if the fabric is less than 1/2" it gets tossed.

It's been awhile since I've organized everything. I'm gonna have to get on that soon. My quilting table is getting ran over with new designs and fabric. Not to mention that my thread stash is starting to take a life of it's own.

I've been so caught up in making quilting blocks, designs, and wall hangings lately that organizing has been left to the back burner.

School for the kiddos starts in 3 weeks and will give me a lot more time to get it done. I just hold the stash survives that long to let me sort it out. :P

I don't have a stash because I buy what I need for each new project but I do have scarps left. So far I have been cutting them into 2.5 inch squares. By color, I think I have a picture from when I started. Now it encompasses 2 boxes, 13 X 13, very stuffed!!. I try to cut them when I finish the quilt so it does not get too overwhelming. What will I do with them? I'm thinking of the type of quilt where it starts in one corner with white and gradually finshes in the opposite corner in black. We'll see!
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Been letting my little niece play with the 1-1/2" strips. She measures where the 1/4" seam should be then sews. Bought some small thimbles so she could see which fit the best. We just initial hers so they don't get mixed but I gave her a tote for her sewing notions. If she wants to cut multiples, I supervise her closely when using the smallest rotary cutter. I make her put on an oven mitt to protect her opposite hand. I had a small hoop she takes home to practice embroidery and stitches. She's proficient on the computer. Youtube and Jenny Doan are her favorites.

I have more than I like to admit. I am always afraid of cutting wrong (which I rarely do) so I usually buy more than what is needed for the patterns.

I agree with you Marti. I have more projects that I will be able to complete in my lifetime.

I save every little piece worth having or pass it along. I also get scraps from some one else or buy it up. New fabric is just too pricey. Fortunately I do like scrappy quilts.