tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post2809231301204046013..comments2024-03-28T16:38:52.867-05:00Comments on Exuberant Color : Creating scraps...........Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-31158593977187381582017-04-27T15:09:19.410-05:002017-04-27T15:09:19.410-05:00I have trouble getting rid of even the ties pieces...I have trouble getting rid of even the ties pieces. At least I can pass some on to our 'quilting angels' who sew quilts and donate them.<br />I save even 1/8" and 1/4" strips, lol. I just used some this morning to tie up some kits I made.<br />Love that block!HollyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161858859864895000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-9449176256778872392017-04-24T21:42:04.411-05:002017-04-24T21:42:04.411-05:00I'm all about scrap quilts. They hold so much...I'm all about scrap quilts. They hold so much more interest to me and draw me in to look at all the fabrics. I'd be bored to tears using only a few fabrics. And I always tell myself that those scraps cost just as much as yardage! I save everything, using the tiniest strands to tie up fabric gifts - such as fat quarters, etc. Anything that absolutely I can find no use for goes to donation for pet beds. No fabric goes into the trash in my studio. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626219983082188994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-33434997454662012262017-04-24T08:01:28.597-05:002017-04-24T08:01:28.597-05:00I draw the line at scraps less than 1". I ha...I draw the line at scraps less than 1". I have bins and bins of scraps. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-31981584012137050772017-04-24T00:51:38.541-05:002017-04-24T00:51:38.541-05:00we all seem to love our scraps more than our stash...we all seem to love our scraps more than our stash! Like you I save mine such fun making random scrap blocks time I made some more as I am unable to quilt till my walking foot is repairedmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-87950982389197223692017-04-23T19:11:10.115-05:002017-04-23T19:11:10.115-05:00I try to salvage almost any scrap. If it is batik...I try to salvage almost any scrap. If it is batik and even a slender strip, I can use it as an inclusion in weaving (but don't send any - I have lots already.) Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-10461470505020749002017-04-23T15:29:03.827-05:002017-04-23T15:29:03.827-05:00I have gone to one large scrap bin to multiple scr...I have gone to one large scrap bin to multiple scrap bins. My project for this summer is to work on one of the scrap bins. I bet I can make multiple scrap quilts from that one bin. I am going to try to use only scraps and NOT cut into fabric. I may just make different kinds of blocks and see where it goes but using scraps is the focus.Sewing Up A Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702395570055483788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-9058028849301389902017-04-23T15:19:08.088-05:002017-04-23T15:19:08.088-05:00Scraps are so hard to throw out. The minute you d...Scraps are so hard to throw out. The minute you do, you find a use for it. I like to save all my scraps because sometimes, if you are doing applique, for instance, you can find a use for something really small that is just the right colour that will give the piece zing! <br />I thought I had stopped making quilts; I was just making stuffies but along came this dog stuffie that didn't work out as a stuffie - he was too big... but he makes a wonderful figure in a wall art piece or for a baby quilt. So that's what he is doing now - a big scrap that I didn't have to recut because the shape was already there and I'm just starting the embroidery of the piece before I quilt it. <br />I guess I accidentally began another quilt... and somewhere in my big bag of scraps are some tiny pieces that this quilt will not be able to live without! I'm sure of it...TEMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115853985109364384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-74155720715442654342017-04-23T14:39:29.092-05:002017-04-23T14:39:29.092-05:00I adore scraps. They have so many possibilities an...I adore scraps. They have so many possibilities and combinations. It is impossible to be matchy-matchy with scraps and that is good to try different combos.Linda Swanekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291121742617818637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-81398656523290838982017-04-23T13:57:42.455-05:002017-04-23T13:57:42.455-05:00This star might be my favorite! I love the pop of ...This star might be my favorite! I love the pop of yellow. :)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737861287612090859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-43054087989504330682017-04-23T13:56:35.567-05:002017-04-23T13:56:35.567-05:00Organizing scraps is a never-ending process but so...Organizing scraps is a never-ending process but so rewarding for the quilts it makes possible. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763395622211185863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-25418235619532006752017-04-23T12:42:24.832-05:002017-04-23T12:42:24.832-05:00You recently inspired me on organizing my scraps. ...You recently inspired me on organizing my scraps. I went through all my batik scraps and cut them into 2.5 inch strips, squares of various sizes, and strips for strip quilting. It's all bagged by what the piece is. <br /><br />I have enough batik strips to do a strip quilt! Probably two!<br /><br />And now I cut and sort my scraps as I work through my projects. <br /><br />Great sense of satisfaction to see my scrap bin all organized and ready to use!<br /><br />AnneAgile Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460628030332884043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-53299032002718466512017-04-23T12:35:55.513-05:002017-04-23T12:35:55.513-05:00I am with you...consequently...........
I am with you...consequently...........<br />O'Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350950712546652314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-84528988795106368822017-04-23T12:16:10.018-05:002017-04-23T12:16:10.018-05:00I save all small scraps, apart from really tiny tr...I save all small scraps, apart from really tiny trimmings. Then occasionally sort them, cut into sizes, and have them in containers neatly. Your last block, my favourite of them all.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-87693076924466189582017-04-23T12:05:54.776-05:002017-04-23T12:05:54.776-05:00I love scrap quilts and save them too but it's...I love scrap quilts and save them too but it's getting out of hand. I've been letting go of more and more and not trying to feel guilt about it.Barbara Sindlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864004276255587051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-14102654982738697252017-04-23T11:18:45.370-05:002017-04-23T11:18:45.370-05:00I am completely with you on the scrap production -...I am completely with you on the scrap production - those little bits are worth a LOT! Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-71997205905580023292017-04-23T08:02:44.188-05:002017-04-23T08:02:44.188-05:00Missed yesterday's post because we were visiti...Missed yesterday's post because we were visiting friends in Elkhorn, WI.. Aren't we lucky to be the recipients of the Easter ham bones? I have one as well, and since we just used the last container of pea soup from the freezer, I will be making another batch soon. Your soup looks soooooo yummy, especially with all that ham still on the bone and all those beans! Enjoy it and happy cutting.Sylvia Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428198364925279742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-61094472988691872542017-04-23T08:01:36.990-05:002017-04-23T08:01:36.990-05:00I'm totally in your camp when it comes to scra...I'm totally in your camp when it comes to scraps, Wanda - I like to use up every little bit.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-75419835733252898462017-04-23T07:41:40.314-05:002017-04-23T07:41:40.314-05:00So true but I love scraps too. They are the main ...So true but I love scraps too. They are the main stay of my quilting.Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-3276226956628603542017-04-23T07:40:51.255-05:002017-04-23T07:40:51.255-05:00I really love this block you're making. I als...I really love this block you're making. I also save my scraps like you do.Hedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358296439526670399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-68253658747231842822017-04-23T06:19:15.093-05:002017-04-23T06:19:15.093-05:00I try and throw away anything that's less than...I try and throw away anything that's less than 1 inch wide. I know that if I end up sewing anything too small I just won't have enough time to sew with my stash! I do find it hard if the fabric is a favourite! EShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686427998376770549noreply@blogger.com