Do you actually USE your scraps??
11-28-2010, 07:11 PM
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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.
11-28-2010, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I didn't use to use my scraps at all until I realized just how much yardage I was tossing away.
Everyone should learn how to do quilt math. It's really not all that hard if you use a calculator.
I'm always amazed that so many quilters don't do math. It's the way I think. I have to zip my lip at some of the questions here, since the answers are so simple to me. But if a quilter doesn't think in math, I could spend the rest of my life trying to explain.
11-28-2010, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Naiscoot
Yes, I use them to make lap quilts for the shut ins from our church. Now I am using them to make lap quilts for the womens shelter in my city. Great way to use them up and benefit others.
11-28-2010, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Everyone should learn how to do quilt math. It's really not all that hard if you use a calculator.
I'm always amazed that so many quilters don't do math. It's the way I think. I have to zip my lip at some of the questions here, since the answers are so simple to me. But if a quilter doesn't think in math, I could spend the rest of my life trying to explain.
11-28-2010, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ClydeneC
I use my scraps on almost every quilt. I love string quilts and appliq. My last 3 quilts were all made out of scraps and everyone loves them.
11-28-2010, 07:38 PM
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I have reached the end of today's posts on scrappy--all 13 pages. please don't post any more--I need to get off here.but I did not want to miss one single suggestion, etc.
I used to just throw scraps in a tub. too much mess when I finally decided to use them or they overflowed ! now, I cut scraps into what usable sizes I want to use and place in boxes marked for that size. takes a lot less room, you do your cutting after each couple of projects. I now cut off 1 1/2" STRIPS from almost every fabric I buy. this goes in the log-cabin or string box.
I gifted two boxes of cut scraps to quilting buddies & still have more than I will probably ever use. so fun to be able to do that.
leaders & enders--hurray !
I used to just throw scraps in a tub. too much mess when I finally decided to use them or they overflowed ! now, I cut scraps into what usable sizes I want to use and place in boxes marked for that size. takes a lot less room, you do your cutting after each couple of projects. I now cut off 1 1/2" STRIPS from almost every fabric I buy. this goes in the log-cabin or string box.
I gifted two boxes of cut scraps to quilting buddies & still have more than I will probably ever use. so fun to be able to do that.
leaders & enders--hurray !
11-28-2010, 07:45 PM
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I save the selvedges to make a quilt one day. All other scraps go to my daughter who is a Bonnie Hunter fan and cuts up every scrap into usable strips and squares then makes quilts with them.
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