Jingle

I throw my scraps under 1-1/2" x 3 - 4" in the trash and not one pang of guilt!!!

JanieH

I don't consider that much waste at all. I did a test "cutting" rotary cutter vs AccuQuilt Go and found that when I sqared up the fat quarters and had to keep doing that, I had almost as much "waste", plus my cuts were not as good as with the AQ-Go. I love my AQ-Go!

P.S. I like the idea of putting the scraps in a pillowcase for pet beds that Gladmaker mentioned in her post (#8).

Maire

I use the too small scraps for pet beds for the animal shelter also, there is a great need, might be the only comfort for a shelter animal.

oldtisme

Grand daughter & I were using my GO! this evening & sorting out what left over scraps "pieces" to save or throw away (under 1" toss) after reading this post I just went & told her "New Rule, anything that is too small for scrap is now saved in a container for stuffing pillow cases for animal shelters" her response..."I'm up for that Gammy"!

cathyvv

Not waste! I recently started to use the thin pieces of fabric and selvages to tie my fabric up after it is washed, dried,measured and folded as flat as I can get it. (I have allergies and must wash my fabric or suffer the consequences!) I iron the washed fabric when I'm ready to use it.

I attach two address labels midway on the thin strips, one on each side of the strip, glue side to glue side, then write the yardage on one side of the label. When I'm auditioning a fabric for a quilt, I can just take it out, see if I like it and, by looking at the label, immediately know if I have enough for the quilt.

If I use part of the fabric, it's easy to record how much is left. I just cross out the old yardage length on the label and write the new yardage length on it, then tie up the remaining yardage and return it to stash.

I also use the thin strips to 'tie up' several fabrics for a kit. The label notes that it is a kit and the length of each piece of yardage. You can put multiple labels on the thin strips if you need to.

Secretly, I'm hoping this organization thing will help cure my habit of 'forgetting' to put away fabric that was rejected during the audition phase!

Teddybear Lady

I have used the skinny strips to tie up my tomato vines in the summer. Doesn't take many though. I think I'll check with our local animal shelter about making dog beds with the scraps I have left.

salemrabbits

a few possible pieces for a crumb quilt, many to tie up veggies, and then the pet bed.........all of the above. I have also tossed them in the yard for bird nests, but if the birds don't cooperate the lawn mower shouldn't either.

lcb14510

These scraps look very pretty in a large glass jar or wine bottle as a decoration in your sewing room. We first saw these in a quilt shop we visit.

localgirl1

OMG you could create lots of things
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if you don't want , Im interested in them. I could try making chennile.

mirish2

I love using the AQ-Go and or Studio for accurate cutting. I find pre-planning reduces the amount of waste. You can always layer scraps onto an AQ die--such as the 1 1/2 strip cutter and have lots of pieces for string piecing.