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11-22-2013, 04:13 PM

stitchengramie

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Scrappy Nut

I think I am a nut. I just spent the last two weeks washing and ironing all my scrap fabric. Well it took awhile to do but at least I know what I have now. Now its time to sort them. Has anyone else done this? Now I need some patterns and ideas as to what to make from them.

11-22-2013, 04:18 PM

charsuewilson

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Check out quiltville.com. Bonnie Hunter has a number of suggestions on cutting, saving, and organizing scraps.

11-22-2013, 04:23 PM

LTeachergeorge

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Look on Bonnie Hunter's blog, Quiltville, for a bunch of free scrappy patterns. You will find them listed in the lower right hand side of her website. I've done 2 and they both turned out gorgeous!! Have fun!!

Linda in Missouri

11-22-2013, 04:24 PM

LTeachergeorge

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Apparently, Sue and I think along the same lines!!

Linda

11-22-2013, 04:32 PM

judi wess

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I don't think you are a nut, you are dedicated. You will now have a good idea of what is there for you to use.

11-22-2013, 05:59 PM

Pinkiris

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Sometimes we piece quilt tops, sometimes we quilt, and sometimes we just fondle our fabric in various ways. If you didn't hate doing it, then I'd say it was good for you!

11-22-2013, 06:15 PM

M.Elizabeth

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I agree with others who suggested looking at Bonnie Hunter's site. She uses many scraps!

11-22-2013, 06:18 PM

Lori S

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I have a similar ritual ... except I toss my scraps in to a big tub with lid with starch solution , shake till they are all saturated , then use my drying rack to dry .. then iron... yep its a bit of work but its part of my "process" . As I am ironing I start to sorting and evaluating the pieces. I like the nickel quilts books for great scrappy ideas. Sometimes if I am feeling really nutty I reduce the scale.

11-22-2013, 06:27 PM

Maggiemay

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I recently finished this scrappy. Scrappy squares & sashing too. It put somewhat of a dent in my scrap pile!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t234912.html

11-23-2013, 04:08 AM

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I have been doing the same thing, I have a couple more bags to go through I had at least six 30 gal bags ! I actually enjoyed ironing and seeing each piece of fabric. I too need Ideas on how to sort , I tend to become very overwhelmed lol. I was cutting as I went but soon gave up that quest .Check out the scrappy thread on this site tons of inspiration.

Last edited by raedar63; 11-23-2013 at 04:11 AM.