Do you actually USE your scraps??
04-06-2010, 09:36 PM
#151
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 3,357
I was getting ready to just pitch my whole scrap basket last year when a thought came to me. Make a quilt from nothing but this basket. So I did and now all I need to do is the machine applique work & it will be ready to LA. I still have enough scraps to do a couple of others. Goodness I think those little suckers must multiply over night.
04-07-2010, 03:42 AM
#152
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 3,524
Originally Posted by Gramof6
I was getting ready to just pitch my whole scrap basket last year when a thought came to me. Make a quilt from nothing but this basket. So I did and now all I need to do is the machine applique work & it will be ready to LA. I still have enough scraps to do a couple of others. Goodness I think those little suckers must multiply over night.
04-07-2010, 04:00 AM
#153
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 3,877
Originally Posted by dunster
I use my scraps. I look at the larger pieces every time I start a quilt. I made this quilt all from scraps, front and back. Since I like log cabin quilts, I concentrate on saving strips.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/23612.page
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/23612.page
04-07-2010, 04:51 AM
#155
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New England
Posts: 1,653
I LOVE scraps!! I also buy scraps from other people, including my LQS, online, yard sales (I try to catch them in the ad section here, but I notice they get snatched up quick!! :)) etc…. I use them all the time. I usually end up cutting 2 inch squares out of them and I use them as ‘Leaders and Enders’ meaning I sew up two 2” squares after I sew a block for another project to keep from having thread tails, when I get a bunch of these I sew them into 9 patches, I don’t have enough for a big quilt yet, but I plan on making a quilt, table runner or even pot holders with these. I also use all my other scraps for various projects and swaps.
Cheers!
Rachel
Cheers!
Rachel
04-07-2010, 07:04 PM
#157
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 397
All my quilts are scrap quilts, but some are more so than others. My favorite quilt patterns are a couple that require no pattern, crumb quilts and string quilts. I like to make a sunlight and shadows block with strings (narrow strips).
04-08-2010, 02:33 AM
#158
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: United States Virgin Islands
Posts: 326
Originally Posted by SuzyM
If it is smaller than a fq then I don't keep it. I am just not into keeping small pieces of fabric around - that and I really don't have the room for it.
I would love to get your scraps.
04-08-2010, 03:08 AM
#159
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,524
I have this tub under my sewing table that small pieces go into. Periodically I go through and cut them into 2 inch pieces. Those go into another basket. I often use them as leaders when I am sewing. I make a quilt without even trying.
My gd loves my sewing room though especially the scrap bin!
My gd loves my sewing room though especially the scrap bin!
04-08-2010, 03:10 AM
#160
Google Goddess
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
Posts: 30,181
We love to see your quilt? Please post a picture for show and tell!
Originally Posted by Gramof6
I was getting ready to just pitch my whole scrap basket last year when a thought came to me. Make a quilt from nothing but this basket. So I did and now all I need to do is the machine applique work & it will be ready to LA. I still have enough scraps to do a couple of others. Goodness I think those little suckers must multiply over night.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
leatheflea
Pictures
8
08-25-2011 06:36 PM
