Originally Posted by
quilt9226
String quilts (look at Bonnie Hunter's website) It is mindless sewing but I have music or the TV on and just sew. My sister and I make pillows for the local shelters (fondly referred to as Dog pillows) and put scraps and cuttings of batting in the pillows. Since we are part of a nonprofit that makes quilts, other members are now saving their scraps and batting for the pillows. I' sure that we have filled over 100 pillows and the stuffing does not go into the landfill.
I love this pet bed idea...even if it's just for my own pets. (Our local shelter only wants towels, not beds.) Last year, I even bought some kitty fabric for my future cat beds, but I haven't used it yet. I'm still thinking up a good design, as the scraps pile up.
Personally, I think scraps are good. I always go to my scrap basket before I raid my larger stash, or buy fabric. I feel so self-reliant and resourceful doing things this way. It always amazes me how far just one, little FQ can go. It's one of the main reasons that I started quilting to begin with.
But, if that's not your thing, then do give them to someone who will make good things with them. At the very least, take them to the local thrift store.
~ C