Originally Posted by 1234Irene
Originally Posted by alikat110
I would make 5" charms then work from there with remaining scraps
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I, too, use Bonnie Hunter's directions for cutting scraps.
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Loved the Bonnie Hunter link. I sort my scraps into very small 2" or less by color in labeled shoeboxes, strips of all colors and widths and lengths in a larger clear box; 2" to fat quarter size by color, folded to see edges in larger "under the bed" sized clear boxes; pre-pieced leftovers in their own box. I don't have a lot compared to many of you, but this works for me.
I also leave all of them uncut- that way I can do what I want to do when I decide to use them. |
Excellent resource and that is how I have done my scraps for years.
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some good ideas here!
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Originally Posted by katier825
What would you like to make? Have you browsed thru Quiltville? It's very inspiring. Here's the link:
http://quiltville.com/ |
I also like Bonnie Hunter's scrap saver ideas. One that I particularly like is piecing your backs. Use 10 1/2" squares and so they finish 10" making the math of how many do I need to sew together for this back much easier. Nice way to use bigger pieces of fabric and not having to go buy another 6 yards or so for a back. Might be alot of seams if you are going to hand quilt, but shouldn't matter for machine quilting or tying.
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I also loved the Bonnie Hunter link. I love the scrappy look but have not done anything with my scraps. Bonnie makes it look doable. Now something else to add to my 'to do' list.
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Saturday I start a one week cruise with her, do you think her organization skills will rub off on me? Probably not, but what fun I anticipate...
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I don't have enough of a stash to sort everything by color, but I do sort my scraps by light and dark, since so many scrap quilts depend on value. I don't cut them until I'm using them for a project.
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