Scrappy Nut
 

I think I am a nut. I just spent the last two weeks washing and ironing all my scrap fabric. Well it took awhile to do but at least I know what I have now. Now its time to sort them. Has anyone else done this? Now I need some patterns and ideas as to what to make from them.

Check out quiltville.com. Bonnie Hunter has a number of suggestions on cutting, saving, and organizing scraps.

Look on Bonnie Hunter's blog, Quiltville, for a bunch of free scrappy patterns. You will find them listed in the lower right hand side of her website. I've done 2 and they both turned out gorgeous!! Have fun!!

Linda in Missouri

Apparently, Sue and I think along the same lines!!

Linda

I don't think you are a nut, you are dedicated. You will now have a good idea of what is there for you to use.

I agree with others who suggested looking at Bonnie Hunter's site. She uses many scraps!

I have a similar ritual ... except I toss my scraps in to a big tub with lid with starch solution , shake till they are all saturated , then use my drying rack to dry .. then iron... yep its a bit of work but its part of my "process" . As I am ironing I start to sorting and evaluating the pieces. I like the nickel quilts books for great scrappy ideas. Sometimes if I am feeling really nutty I reduce the scale.

I recently finished this scrappy. Scrappy squares & sashing too. It put somewhat of a dent in my scrap pile!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t234912.html

I have been doing the same thing, I have a couple more bags to go through I had at least six 30 gal bags ! I actually enjoyed ironing and seeing each piece of fabric. I too need Ideas on how to sort , I tend to become very overwhelmed lol. I was cutting as I went but soon gave up that quest .Check out the scrappy thread on this site tons of inspiration.