Slashing the Scrap Stash
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| bin stuffed with 2.5 inch strips April 2021 |
When I finish a project, I try to cut the fabric remnants into useable scrap sizes. Typically, I cut: 2.5 inch strips (sometimes binding or backing scraps), 3.5 inch squares, 5 inch squares, 6.5 inch squares, 8.5 inch squares, and 10 inch squares. The two bins that get filled first are usually the 2.5 inch strips and the 5 inch squares.
Last Monday, I noticed the 2.5 inch strip bin was stuffed, so I sorted the strips into piles according to the length. The short strips were cut into 2.5 inch squares for four patch blocks.
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| scrap strips prepped for making Boxed Square blocks |
The medium length strips were cut into two lengths (6.5 inch and 2.5 inch) to make Boxed Square blocks. The longer (WOF) strips were sorted by color and left in the bin.
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| the purged 2.5 inch scrap bin |
Looking forward to seeing your sewing! That's a lot of scraps...so nice that there is very little waste.
ReplyDeleteOrganizing is an important part of creating and you are excellent at it.
ReplyDeleteGood job organizing these. Boxed Stars is a great block for strips. I've made a couple using jelly rolls. Can't wait to see what your blocks become!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post. I just keep all 2.5" strips in a box and it doesn't work very well for me. I always think that if I cut into them then the next time need a longer piece. I will try your method and I think it will work for me too.
ReplyDeleteI really admire those folks that can make good use of their scraps. I just keep piling mine up and thinking about using them. One day.........
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly well organized with your scraps, cutting into 2.5 wide strips is a very sensible idea. And keeping them neatly in a container instead of just all hiddildy piggilidy seems to be the secret.
ReplyDeleteYou really do make very little waste. I appreciate it. We should all try to help the EARTH!
ReplyDeleteKeeping on top of the scraps is very important, I've discovered!
ReplyDeleteI try to use my scraps but often I don’t have the right sizes. I’ve kept strips that are 1.5, 2, and 2.5. And I keep the same size squares. I find if I have the right size I don’t have the right color. I may need to quit using lots of colors in my quilting! Nah, never happen.
ReplyDeleteNow that is organized and that is probably one of the reasons you are so prolific with your quilts. I have barely knitted at all since I've been here. I miss it but sometimes life happens doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Oh, I wish I would be so forward thinking! I don't have scraps like that at all! Nice job on organizing!!!!
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