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10-27-2009, 07:32 AM

#11

Kellie G

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Hey, check out this web site, I started this a couple of weeks ago and I am having a ball.....scraps are getting down to a manageable level...

scrap-therapy.com

10-27-2009, 08:12 AM

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LucyInTheSky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by farscapegal

I don't precut my scraps because I don't know what I will want them for. If I cut them into 2.5 pieces I may need them as 3 in pieces. I just put them in bins by color and cut them when I need them into the size I will be using.

Sybil

That was my worry too. I have lettuce fabric from a BOM from 2.5 years ago that I've been saving "just in case"... but I haven't even thought of it until I'm actually looking at it. In 4 years (just calculated... been 4 years since I've been collecting), I have used the scrap bin once, and that was once it started to overflow, so I don't think I'm really a scrap person. So I'm not overly concerned about cutting them smaller then I need... I have fat quarters in case of scrap emergencies :!:

10-27-2009, 08:13 AM

#13

Rose Marie

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Location: Clay Springs AZ

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I cut up all my scraps into whatever size they fit into. I even have some at 1 1/2 inch.
Mostly I tried to get 5 inch squares and 2 1/2 strips, these are the most useable. Then I put them into small plastic baskets from the dollar store, sorted by color. I keep all my charms and fat quarters in these baskets and they fit on a small bookcase that I added shelves to.
It is easy to find what I need this way. The baskets are at Dollar Tree.

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10-27-2009, 08:15 AM

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LucyInTheSky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellie G

Hey, check out this web site, I started this a couple of weeks ago and I am having a ball.....scraps are getting down to a manageable level...

scrap-therapy.com

I'd love to play but there's not one in my area :( :(

10-27-2009, 09:57 AM

#15

sewin'sam

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I have a great system: when I finish cutting a quilt, all the small peces go into a drawer then if I need something later.....I DIG! haha! Works every time!Yours sounds nice but only if you come over & do it! Too much like work & I've been retired for 10 years!!! :lol: haha!

10-27-2009, 10:01 AM

#16

Janelle

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I'm impressed!! That's some of the best advice I've read. Thanks for the great ideas.
Janelle in Arkansas

10-27-2009, 10:12 AM

#17

Shemjo

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Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

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Have a mountain of scraps to sort! There is no better time than the present!

10-27-2009, 10:15 AM

#18

pvquilter

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Location: Minnesota

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We must be thinking on the same wave. I started doing that last week, and then Mnday made tqo log cabin scrap table toppers. Really turned out cute. Whan I get a camera I will post.

10-27-2009, 10:35 AM

#19

Ms Grace

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Great organization!

10-27-2009, 11:30 AM

#20

joeyoz

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Location: Oregon

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I have a 4 drawer cart with the see through plastic drawers. I have mine separated by:

1 1/2 square triangles
2. squares and rectangles
3. strips
4. large pieces.