How small are your scraps

Feb 24, 2010 3 Replies

I have finally entered the no scrap zone! My scrap basket was a huge laundry basket, the scraps were flowing out of the basket and I was tried of walking around the overflowing basket! I found some patterns that were very scrap friendly and have cut my scraps accordingly. Now when I prepare for a project, I don't throw my leftovers in the scrap basket, I cut them for large hexagons for a project, small hexagons for a grandmother's flower garden, and what is left from that gets cut into strips for a string quilt, all are in progress, and I am pleased to say I have been able to keep up!



Laura in Chesapeake VA - who is looking forward to going to the Mid- Atlantic Quilt Fest this week!


No way!!! You entered the no scrap zone? How does that feel? Everytime I start a scrap quilt, I end up with more scraps. The only way I've ever reduced it is to purge and give to friends! You are very organized! Sherry

LOL, Sherry...same here. Laura, I am green envious as my scrap bins are overflowing at the moment. Good for you! Donna

This is awesome! since we moved and i now have an accessible sewing room (instead of one everyone piles their junk into), I've been able to sort my scraps once a month. I don't pre cut, as you do, but i sort them into gallon zipper bags labeled with different colors or group sets (like patriotic or novelty or music, etc.), and occasionally, there will be a stray square or a small pieced unit that is extra, and i put that in a separate bag, too. i have a bag of misc left over binding pieces, a bag of strips and one shelf of bigger scraps separated by color/type. So, really...i have a no scrap zone for the most part. And I like it that way. :)

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