What size scraps do you save?
#32
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I save alot of scraps for doll clothing that I make for the DGD's 18" dolls. Love to just sew them together and then make an outfit (mostly alike colors, once in a while I get a wild hair and mix it up !LOL) ..they turn out so cute. I usually don't save anything smaller than 1" for the clothing, the rest goes in a bin for stuffing different items as well as a dog bed for my Avatar or the other dogs in the family when I make them.
#33
If it is smaller than a fat quarter, I cut it into 5" squares, or 2 1/2" squares. If it is a narrow strip, but WOF, a 2 1/2" strip. Anything smaller I put in a pillowcase and save for a gal in our guild who makes animal shelter beds.
I get too overwhelmed if I have a lot of unorganized scraps.
I get too overwhelmed if I have a lot of unorganized scraps.
#34
Unfortunately I keep almost everything. I do a lot of applique so when I have a 1" sq of a beautiful yellow, I always think daisy center, etc. Consequently, I have a LOT of scraps and I just can't bring myself to dispose of them. I am in the process of reorganizing my scraps. I did sort by color, but that is very time consuming, I am going to a system of light, medium, dark and stripes/plaids. I don't precut anything.
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#36
Wow! Thanks for more ideas--as if I didn't have enough on my bucket list!! I have been working on a controlled scrappy asian top, and because I like the fabrics so much, actually sorted thru the garbage can and pulled out anything 1 1/2 inches or larger. Thinking about just holding on/adding to until I have enough for a couple of throw pillow tops.
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I am new to the site and notice that many abbreviations are used. Is there a dictionary or someone that can tell me what all of these mean? Re: DH and HST. Of course there are many more, which I can't remember right now.
#39
After reading this I went and made 7 dog toys...My small scraps were over flowing..I just filled one garage bag full....I think I just may donate it to the local guild...my sewing room looks a bit better...I either need to get my butt moving and get some scrappy quilts or toys and reorganise or get rid of more. I am really not liking the mess of it all.
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