Scraps, out of hand
04-05-2016, 12:58 PM
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I made 10 scrappy quilts last years and just made more scraps. I used up about 10 or more 1-2 yd. pieces and donated them all. I made my Great Granddaughter a crib size or a bit larger.
For weeks I cut the rest into 7-5-1/2-5-4-1/2-4 -3/12 and 3" squares. Tons of 2-1/2" strips and 2" and under strips. The off falls are for piano key borders. On top of that I have rements, lots and a bunch of large yardage pieces. If I live to be 3-4 hundred years old and can still sew I may use up most of it.
For weeks I cut the rest into 7-5-1/2-5-4-1/2-4 -3/12 and 3" squares. Tons of 2-1/2" strips and 2" and under strips. The off falls are for piano key borders. On top of that I have rements, lots and a bunch of large yardage pieces. If I live to be 3-4 hundred years old and can still sew I may use up most of it.
04-05-2016, 01:01 PM
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I few years ago, I sorted my scraps by like fabric. Boys, girls, country, woodies, flowers, patriotic, Christmas, animals, fall, baby and more. I did make a few scrap quilts from these but yesterday I last week I decided to cut my scraps in sizes somewhat like Bonnie Hunter's method. I got some out and pressed and cutting took 6 hours. Now I combine all my scraps in bags and I have 5 large garbage bags to do. I will increase the different sizes I will cut. I never knew I had so much scraps. We pay for those also. I just don't make quilts and some of things I make I sell at craft sales. I have enough scraps to make quilts forever. What a job! I let it go Too Long!
Well, just send those lovely scraps to me!!
Scrap quilts are my favorite
04-05-2016, 05:36 PM
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With a full time job, I only get into my sewing room for a short time each day. I have been cutting fabric since the beginning of January; here it is April. My husband walks by and sees me in the mess of scraps, pressing, cutting, and shakes his head!...I haven't sewed this entire 2016. This is crazy! CRAZY! I have one large shopping bag full of various types of fabric bags that I am donating. Not even a dent. Like everyone, I didn't know I had this much fabric.
04-05-2016, 10:28 PM
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I'd say you had quite a few 2.5" strips! 19 tops is no small feat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
04-07-2016, 04:49 AM
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Deedum, thanks for posting about the video. Makes a great leader ender project! I am cutting down my scraps this week because I have a guild class on Saturday with Pat Sloan and we are to bring scraps. Lots she said- laundry baskets are welcome. So I am taking cut pieces, random pieces and pieces to share. I have even started saving the thin strips from quilts and making clothesline baskets.
I am making this scrappy. Love this video on scraps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mERO...KAFjw&index=12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mERO...KAFjw&index=12
Last edited by AUQuilter; 04-07-2016 at 04:53 AM.
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