Scrap those scrap mounds
#121
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Since I am just beginning quilting and have been basically clothing sewing I definitely have a lot of scraps. I just recently sorted all by color and the smaller pieces I have been cutting into 2.5 inch squares and storing them by color. I really like HST. I'm working on my first quilt for one of my granddaughters. I'm loving it. Trying to convince husband that I need new machine but he's not buying into my theory.
#122
Well, garage is getting cleaned up and still I have way to many tubs of scraps. Daughter is going to help me and we are going to have a cutting party and put them in cloth bins with labels so we know what size we have in each one.
#124
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mabank, Texas
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Love your suggestion of pre cutting your scraps. I am going to be a "copy cat" and pre cut mine for future use. Wish I could join the fun but I will be unable to do so this year due to limited quilting time.
#125
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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I NEVER cut my scraps into strips and small squares. Every time I tried that method, I needed larger pieces or yardage. I do save extra 2 inch or 2 1/2 inch strips, half square triangles, and small squares-- I use them often. For years I have made mostly scrappy quilts and I still have an over supply of scraps, but I love the scrappy look. I don't usually post pictures, but may get my DD to post a few later. I enjoy seeing all the beautiful quilts.
#126
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So I've got a couple of scrappy projects going. One of them is founda/paper piecnonto some MSQC triangles my sister picked up at a second hand store. The other is justrandomlypiecing scraps til ihave a 10 inch square. I'm incorporating some little muslin blocks I crayon colored a few years ago and never used.
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#128
Bonnie Hunter does the pre cut your scrap method. If it works for her, why not do it. Keeps them organized as she says.
Lydia, that is a great start.
I was doing some more cleaning and sorting last night. I found lots of orphan blocks. I may end up with one of "those" quilts soon.
Lydia, that is a great start.
I was doing some more cleaning and sorting last night. I found lots of orphan blocks. I may end up with one of "those" quilts soon.
#130
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Thanks for sharing all the finished and WIP projects! Just got a big bag of scraps from a friend today. She has been cutting bigger scraps into usable squares and rectangles...I received the leftovers. I'm sorting now.
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