Scrap cutting
 

I have been cutting down scraps off and on for two weeks and no sewing. Pictured is one of my trash bags as I cut down the scraps from the last three years. I have stripped, squared, rectangled and tumblered - the last two terms are made up quilter words. Will post more pics of my cut-downs when finished with the last two boxes.

That is going to be my winter project my basket has overflowed big time!!!

Even your throwaways are pretty together. ;-)

It's so difficult to resist starting to sew some of those scraps after (or as) they are being cut. I've been using DIL's AccuQuilt cutter for the last two weeks. Strips, squares, and triangles of all different sizes! It will be nice when they are all cut up, won't it?

Linda in Missouri

Way to go. I need to do the same. I think it will make it easier to use up those beautiful scraps.

OMG - I did not even realize that those weren't real words until you mentioned it - LOL - Makes perfect sense to me.

hahahaha... I love your "made up quilter words". Good luck with your "scrapies". I love making scrapes but I don't like organising my scraps. I always have good intentions of sorting my scraps as I go, but it never seems to last long. :(

After a stormy week organizing scraps a few years back, I try to trim the scraps as I go. While I should do more, I have a container for 2.5" squares right by my sewing machine.

I keep a wash basin from a trip to a hospital on my cutting table for scraps. When it overflows I spend an hour or so cutting them into usable pieces and store them in plastic bins with lids. Much easier...

I cut my scraps after each project to keep on top of them, just finished a scrappy top with my 2.5" squares and strips. going to border it today. they do make pretty scrappy quilts.

Planning to do the same. Either the scraps het organized or find new homes!

Would really like to see a picture of your quilt or do you have my problem and not able to post a picture. I want to do the same but not sure how to put them together. My scraps runneth over and I need to begin thinking of something to do with them or send them to a new home.

I think most of us who quilt are faced with this project. We just keep putting it off. Good job.

Good for you. Your diligence will pay off.

What is the smallest size you trim too? The gold peice on the right and the pink under it look like they could be big enough for small squares or rectangles. I'm not judging...just asking a newbie dumb question.

Smallest is 2" X 3.5" rectangle. If the scrap is long enough (5"+) I will keep to use in string quilts or clothesline baskets being picky then on colors. Occasionally I go off on a tangent and cut a few 2" squares. That'

Thank you AUQuilter just curious of the sizes people cut scraps too. After I reread that it could have been taken as snarkie and I truly didn't mean it to be.

I certainly didn't take it as snarky. I know there are quilters who cut postage stamp size- not sure where that size goes down to though. I once cut over 100 1" squares(no doubles) and after seeing them on cutting table for about a week, I scooped them up and took them to a guild meeting free table. I really like making bricks size quilts for charity, 3.5" X 6.5" as they go quickly and that size shows off bigger prints. You will find your comfort size someday!

I cut a lot of my scraps into 2.5 inch lengths to make scrappy jelly roll quilts and skinnier lengths for string blocks. Most of my quilts are for charity and they all come out prettier than I imagined.

Good for you. I keep putting scraps in bags to deal with later, but I'm beginning to think it's a futile project.

Stuff those throw aways into an old pillowcase and sew shut for a dog bed.... donate these to you local animal shelter or a rescue organization. They will very much appreciate them !!

Can't wait to see what you make. I've got many scrappies in the works. I hate to throw away fabric....

Here are some pics of my last few scrap cutting sessions. 2" strips, 2.5" strips, 3.5" strips, bricks, 5" squares, 2.5" squares and 2" X 3.5" rect and the last bag of scraps before cleaning up. I have decided to take a rest from the "quilt size projects" other than the charity quilts. Have several to put binding on and thanks to the QB, I have learned how to machine attach the binding. Yeah! I will work on the smaller things like totes, wall hangings and table runners but needed leaders/enders for this break. On my design wall is a scrappy brick (3.5" X 6.5" rect) just offset pattern - nothing fancy as it will be a utility quilt. I have uncovered a few more scraps (just a small tote) and they will be in the next round of cutting. But for now, some quick and fun projects.

Forgot to add picture of the scrappy block that I make with 2"X 3.5" rectangles. Can be sashed or not! Although mine is scrappy, I have seen it in Civil War- gorgeous!