Scraps, where do I begin to organize
#1
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I have a large amount of scraps in cardboard boxes and one big old trunk filled with them. Most of them are older 50s and 60s pieces. I decided that I needed to organize them. Started yesterday and emptied a box on the bed. OMG! It was overwhelming, so many types and colors, so I just cleaned off the bed and put them in a tote. Any suggestions? I would like to clean and press them, sort them, etc.
Scrap box number one
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Another reason I gave up
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#3
Lots of help/suggestions here -and your helpers look so ready to get started!
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#4
Oh no, you have tooo much help LOL, i would begin by fabric type, then by size, put the bigger pieces seperately by colors,then i would cut the scraps into squares and strips.
Love your avatar, he looks just like My cat MUggy.
Love your avatar, he looks just like My cat MUggy.
#9
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Location: Wisconsin
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lol - I spent the whole day Saturday doing that! Finished 2 drawers and one box! Still have boxes to do [groan].
I do have the address for an American servicewoman in Afghanistan that has a quilting group going at a local orphanage -- she does take donations!
I do have the address for an American servicewoman in Afghanistan that has a quilting group going at a local orphanage -- she does take donations!
#10
I love the reason why you gave up!
I have two of those reasons too. They are more fun than sorting.
Don't sort, put them in a bag and start making a crumb quilt out of it. Before you know, all of it is gone and another wonderful project has been made. :-P
I have two of those reasons too. They are more fun than sorting.
Don't sort, put them in a bag and start making a crumb quilt out of it. Before you know, all of it is gone and another wonderful project has been made. :-P
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