I've been quilting/sewing for many years...and I've accumulated a TON of scraps. What is it about not being able to throw these fabric nuggets away???
I have created several quilt projects using my scrap stash, such as:
But now, the scraps are taking over my sewing space. Time to put them to good use!
Here's several idea I've found for getting my stash under control:
I may use all of these ideas....maybe a color at a time???
I'd love to hear your ideas for busting your scraps~
5 comments:
Gorgeous ideas! I've pinned a lot of these myself. My scrapbusting quilts often end up being my favorite ones. :) Have fun!
Actually I love making log cabin prints - more the courthouse-type blocks. They go together sooooo fast and then I turn each block back and forth when sewing together, so that you don't have any matching up of strips. Sort of like the last picture - no sashing. I use 1-2 inch wide strips for these blocks. I made 4 quilts at the beginning of the year, which put a healthy dent in my scraps and my kids all have a wonderful beach quilt. Now mind you, I cringed while doing this at first, because the blocks don't look great on their own at first, but once they are all sewn together and backing and binding on - we love them!!
I love scrappy quilts even though I find they do take more time. But I can't throw away any scraps! Those make free quilts! I really need to get busy on my scraps they are mounding up!
Good luck with yours and I'll be watching to see what you make!
So many wonderful ideas. I hope you find one to start right away. One color a month isn't so much to try.
Wish I had your wonderful scraps. Your wonky stars are the greatest, especially the yellow. So many choices of using them. I am in RSC15 and do Project Linus quilts, so I love the bright colors.
Paula B Quilts
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