How do you sort and store your scraps
05-08-2011, 06:06 PM
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I found I never used my scraps and they were getting all wrinkled and needed hours of pressing to be used. One day, I planned several projects and cut all 3 boxes of scraps into drunkard's path (templates) and preassigned squares, rectangles and strips. I now have a much SMALLER container for scraps. When it fills or if it has been a year, I cut all the scraps up. When I housesit for my sister and BIL, I take one of the boxes (with preplanned pattern) and a background fabric (if needed) and make the quilt top.
My system works for me, but it is by no means the only way or even the best way. It does work pretty well for someone who is a novelty addict. :lol:
Currently, I cut scraps into 4 inch Drunkard's Path, 2 7/8 squares (or triangles), 2.5 inch squares, 2 inch squares, 2 inch strips, 2.5 inch strips, 1.5 inch strips. I also cut novelties and brights into 5 inch hexagons and 3 inch squares for a future kid's quilt. I should add that I have a good sized box filled with 4-6 inch squares for applique, so no need to save anything for that (which used to be my excuse for not cutting into scraps!).
The quilt below resulted from this new system. Sits on my Mom and Dad's bed most of the time.
[IMG]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252.../147468413.jpg[/IMG]
My system works for me, but it is by no means the only way or even the best way. It does work pretty well for someone who is a novelty addict. :lol:
Currently, I cut scraps into 4 inch Drunkard's Path, 2 7/8 squares (or triangles), 2.5 inch squares, 2 inch squares, 2 inch strips, 2.5 inch strips, 1.5 inch strips. I also cut novelties and brights into 5 inch hexagons and 3 inch squares for a future kid's quilt. I should add that I have a good sized box filled with 4-6 inch squares for applique, so no need to save anything for that (which used to be my excuse for not cutting into scraps!).
The quilt below resulted from this new system. Sits on my Mom and Dad's bed most of the time.
[IMG]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252.../147468413.jpg[/IMG]
05-08-2011, 09:37 PM
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Unfortunately, mine are just thrown in totes..
Originally Posted by thrums
Now that it's spring the guilt is gone for the tiny strips I usually throw away. Now I put them out for the birds to make nests.
I have been trying to think of a logical way to sort and store my leftover fabric pieces after cutting. I tried a craftbox, but it was too limiting.
With 2 inches being my smallest width, I find that I have various shapes and lengths of scraps. How do you store your scraps?
I have been trying to think of a logical way to sort and store my leftover fabric pieces after cutting. I tried a craftbox, but it was too limiting.
With 2 inches being my smallest width, I find that I have various shapes and lengths of scraps. How do you store your scraps?
05-09-2011, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by WinSumLsSm
I have 9 totes of scraps sorted by color.
05-09-2011, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by WinSumLsSm
Ok here is how I used to do it as of 1 second ago...
I have 9 totes of scraps sorted by color....
I am now going to take those totes and cut into strips and squares... I should be done... oh about Christmas time
I have 9 totes of scraps sorted by color....
I am now going to take those totes and cut into strips and squares... I should be done... oh about Christmas time
05-09-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I found I never used my scraps and they were getting all wrinkled and needed hours of pressing to be used. One day, I planned several projects and cut all 3 boxes of scraps into drunkard's path (templates) and preassigned squares, rectangles and strips. I now have a much SMALLER container for scraps. When it fills or if it has been a year, I cut all the scraps up. When I housesit for my sister and BIL, I take one of the boxes (with preplanned pattern) and a background fabric (if needed) and make the quilt top.
My system works for me, but it is by no means the only way or even the best way. It does work pretty well for someone who is a novelty addict. :lol:
Currently, I cut scraps into 4 inch Drunkard's Path, 2 7/8 squares (or triangles), 2.5 inch squares, 2 inch squares, 2 inch strips, 2.5 inch strips, 1.5 inch strips. I also cut novelties and brights into 5 inch hexagons and 3 inch squares for a future kid's quilt. I should add that I have a good sized box filled with 4-6 inch squares for applique, so no need to save anything for that (which used to be my excuse for not cutting into scraps!).
The quilt below resulted from this new system. Sits on my Mom and Dad's bed most of the time.
[IMG]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252.../147468413.jpg[/IMG]
My system works for me, but it is by no means the only way or even the best way. It does work pretty well for someone who is a novelty addict. :lol:
Currently, I cut scraps into 4 inch Drunkard's Path, 2 7/8 squares (or triangles), 2.5 inch squares, 2 inch squares, 2 inch strips, 2.5 inch strips, 1.5 inch strips. I also cut novelties and brights into 5 inch hexagons and 3 inch squares for a future kid's quilt. I should add that I have a good sized box filled with 4-6 inch squares for applique, so no need to save anything for that (which used to be my excuse for not cutting into scraps!).
The quilt below resulted from this new system. Sits on my Mom and Dad's bed most of the time.
[IMG]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252.../147468413.jpg[/IMG]
Thanks!
05-09-2011, 11:07 AM
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Hang a Walmart bag on the closet door and add until it is full, then add bag to tote. I keep thinking about organization, but have trouble finding the time. I'll be moving all my quilting stuff to my new shed sometime in the next few months, so that is when I will have to do something with my stash and my scraps.
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