Hello everyone. Here is my first video in a new series on scraps. How to handle them and what to do with them. Always happy to hear what you do with scraps so please put your comments in the notes below. Links to the fabulous quilts show are in the links.
Forgive my boldness, but I LOVE YOU!! Ha. You have the best and most practical ideas. You’ve given me some good ideas on managing my scraps. I cut mine into 2 1/2” strips, 5” squares, 10” squares, and fat quarters, but I’m still overwhelmed by them. Thank you for the great ideas! After quilts YES please. 😃
Thank you for this because I just cannot throw away scraps, I feel like I'm sinning to throw away a perfectly good piece of fabric but im not experienced enough to look at a bunch of different prints and sizes and come up with a block. I'm very much a follow the pattern type of girl. So, thank you!! Please keep these scrap videos coming!!!
I pre cut into squares from 2.5in - 5 in all colours and place in plastic bins. When bin is full I start to assemble into a quilt. I am basically a charity quilt maker Every child , those in shelters, anyone and everyone needs to be as warm as possible,If I can help do that it's made my day. I back them with polar fleece for extra warmth. Some years I may get 300 quilts done and they go to different shelters along with pillow cases I am 80 this year and I have slowed down instead of 3 tops per day I may get 2 done. I make tops for 1 month then spend 2 weeks putting the backings on. I make easy patterns like 3 yard quilts Always looking for ideas
I am a volunteer adoption counselor at our local shelter. I use scraps (and some larger pieces) to make blocks I want to try, but I don’t want to commit to making 20 of them. I then put them with some sashing or borders and make cat and dog quilts. Cat quilts are usually less than 20”x20” and dog quilts are usually less than 40” x 40”. I give them to the pets as they are adopted. I’m quickly using up fabric I wouldn’t have been able to use before. My goal is colorful and fun. The new pet families love them. And I get to complete more quilts. More Information: I finished piecing my scraps for the tops/backs of about 40 cat and dog quilts using up my entire scrap pile. Whew! Took about 4 weeks. It’s taking me another 4 weeks to quilt them all. Some of them are quilted onto cat or dog fabric with batting. I’ve put several of the smaller ones on my long arm using a large backing to do several at once. I also started a small quilt group at the nursing home where I volunteer. There are about 8 ladies who join up once a month to help piece the cat and dog tops. I cut the fabric in advance, mostly using 6x6 squares. I have plenty of variety and include lots of colorful dog and cat prints. They pick out what to sew together and I sew along with another volunteer or a staff member. We spend about an hour to an hour and a half each time. The staff mentioned that this little activity has brought at least one lady out of her shell. There are lots of smiles around the group. I don’t try to edit their choices, since the new pet owners and the pets are just thrilled to get these little projects. Colorful is the key. We usually will take two sessions to finish the tops since there are several ladies picking and only two sewing, but they don’t seem to mind. They also asked me to bring a quilt of my own each time “for inspiration.” They have enjoyed seeing the ones I’ve brought so far.
That is so sweet. Just a thought : the cats and dogs who have not yet been adopted might like their own quilt too .. and take it with them when they leave .. a familiar smell to help them settle into their new homes. I love your idea and will suggest it to my sewing group .. thanks for the inspiration.
ingfig1 Unfortunately, I can’t quilt fast enough to make one for all the pets that come in before they are adopted. We are a very large shelter. However, we have other dedicated volunteers who crochet and knit quilts/blankets to send home with the pets. We don’t use them in the kennel/cage while the pet is here because we wash the bedding daily. We usually use towels for bedding in the kennels/cages because they can be washed and dried more consistently. You should see our washers and dryers. My son’s Ford Focus compact is about the same size. Having said that, I’m finding I’m much more inspired to make these smaller quilts because I can experiment so freely.
My quilting teacher puts the very tiny scraps in a Dollar Store pillowcase, sews up the end when full, and then donates it to the local dog shelter for a dog cushion.
I do one or two pillow sham/s with just about every quilt I make. Funny thing was that my grandson and his wife thought we'd only given them some money and a pillow for their wedding and didn't discover the quilt inside it for almost a year. So the takeaway from this is that if you do this, let your recipient know.
I took your advice and made a back, for a quilt, with my scraps. The 10 year old girl, that I made the quilt for, was so excited because now she has a reversible quilt! I never thought of it like that, but she loves it. And, it save me from spending more money on more fabric. Thank you for the ideas! I love your videos!!!!
Love all your scrap busting blocks. I have one more I like. I have heard it called the exploding block. Take a 5 inch block and cut a solid color 5 inch block and place right sides together and sew 1/4 inch all around the block. on the solid block draw a line diagonally both ways. With sharp scissors clip where the diagonal line meets in the middle of the solid block only. Then carefully cut from the middle up to each corner but DO NOT cut into seam. Fold back and press flat. I love this because you can grow the block to the size you want for finished block. Just add another square of fabric the same size of the one just finished and sew all around and cut again as before. I have sewn as many as 8 rows starting with 2 1/2 inch pieces, and growing from there. They do not have rounded points not sharp ones and can really look unique! Your tutorials have inspired me to not give up on MY MT Scrapmore! Thank-you!!!!
Robin Malek I trade fabric postcards online. We have women in almost every state and even overseas. I trade with Postcard Art Traders and Trading Fabric Postcards. Yahoo will not let you use an iPad to access the trade group sites. There are a lot of tutorials on how to make fabric postcards. I hope this information is helpful.
In keep all my scraps! I sort them into various categories, then when I have enough, I just randomly sew them together, incorporating almost every shape imaginable until I make a crazy piece of fabric large enough for a shopping bag. I line the pieced fabric with interfacing, and use the leftovers from quilt backs to make the linings. So far the reactions have been nothing but positive :)
When I finish a quilt as a gift, I place large scraps, binding leftovers, and the remaining spool of quilting thread in a large zip bag and give it to the recipient in case any repairs need to be made in the future. That frees up space in my sewing room. 😊
I'm miserly with my paper scraps and I too need an intervention. You just gave me ideas of how to make "blocks" with my paper scraps. And, I wish I was brave and patient enough to make some quilts. The ones you show are beautiful.
I use the "lumberyard" scrap management system. I add a 1/2" to every cut, but I call them 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 4x4, kindling (smaller that 2 1/2" strips), trusses (triangles). Makes it fun and I can create a lot of quilts from these pieces. I draw out the quilt pattern on grid paper and it works out pretty well. I find I give a lot more quilts to charity now that I have a system.
Kathy Stuart That is so funny. I LOVE it. Having been a craft woodworker for years, I found I could really relate to your comment. I don't have a system but I too make quilts for donation. It's a good feeling and once donated, it makes more room to restock for next fall.
I put scraps in a dollar store basket and these are for the grandkids to make stuff with. They know they can do whatever they want with them . Cut glue sew whatever. This keeps them from getting into my other fabrics and they love sewing and crafting with grandma.
My first lesson on what to do with my scraps. I'm a quilt teacher and yes, I collected all the scraps in the trash cans when my students left the classroom. I have so many scraps in three large storage tubs. Can't close the tops on two of them. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Can't wait to try them out. I like the idea of using the scraps either on the back or for the binding. ❤
Try calling the local animal shelter. Make a pillowcase with the scraps and donate as a bed for the animal. These little fur friends don’t care what it looks like. I made sure to include large med and small sizes and adjusted the weight of scraps inside by weight - these are an easy way to get rid of scraps and do fur friends a lovely bed to fluff in. I actually made an envelope pillow to cover the bed for easy washing and drying
Dog beds have to be chew-resistant. Dogs tear open a lot of different kinds of fabrics, and scraps of all sorts pose a choking hazard, or if swallowed can get trapped in the gut and kill them (happened to my son's dog).
I deal with my scraps: I have a friend that is into junk journals and I sent her 2 large ziplock bags of snippets. I put them into cool and warm, squished out all the air and mailed them to her. It felt good to be rid of all those tiny bits ( originally they were for mug mats) and the smile on her face when she received them. Every time she reaches for the bits ( she lives 1000 miles away) she remembers our time teaching together. Fun!!
When I have a larger piece I cut it into 5 1 1/2 inch strips and use 4 1 1/2 inch strips of a white on white fabric. I make 3 1/2 inch nine patch blocks usually I get 28 blocks from a set of strips. I put two aside for my queen size scrap quilt project and the rest I use for baby quilts for charity or gifts. Having a large box of pre made nine patch’s allows me to put a quilt together really fast. Then I have a box of strips, a box of crumbs and I cut fabric into 5 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch squares. I too sort for color when I have a project in mind and store according to size alone. I love pulling out a scrap box when I am watching someone’s child and letting them play in all the colors.
I used to belong to Post Card Pizzazz. It was a group, made up of quilters around the world. We made post cards by theme and were put together with another post card maker. It was so much fun, but after a year, it was time for me to move on. Don't know if they still do that or not. It was a Yahoo group. Check as there used to be several groups.
I am a scrap collector and adopter, and I have been known to pay for good scraps. I am thankful for those quilters who eschew scraps and immediately get rid of all their scraps after they finish a quilt. I don't really have a system for scraps, other than storing them in large, clear bags. If there are large enough pieces, I do cut 2 1/2 inch strips and 5-inch squares.
You are SO rite, those little buggers DO have babies when you're not looking! & I'm now unindated with them. But I began yesterday to begin dealing with them & found that it was a nice relaxing change from the big projects I've just finished. Thanks for all your advice on how to deal with this & all the blocks we can make.
An after quilt design video would be great! I try to do a back design with all of my quilts but then am challenged with a quilting pattern that showcases the front but doesn’t interfere with the reverse side design. Also talk about the challenge of taking it to a long arm quilter and having them center/ position the reverse side correctly. Learned my lesson of never having an outer border on the reverse side - too hard to align. Thank you for your fantastic videos - they are fun, fast, idea filled and balance creativity with practicality that a crafter needs so we don’t get overwhelmed!
Scrap central here. I much prefer the little ones than actual yardage! It’s crazy but it’s like discovering old friends. I keep my scraps in a dresser by color and like you I cut them into strips and squares. Squares go in a little bin. I’m a big fan of piecing on phone book paper and love building scrappy strips and strings. Thanks for another great video!
L Friedman : Ah, phone book paper ... I remember seeing that suggestion a long time ago, but forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. I assume you tear the paper off the back as in "paper piecing" before sewing your resulting "made" fabric together into blocks?
By the way, I use a hanging sweater rack for 1/2 to 1 yard pieces and a hanging shoe rack for fat quarters. Any fabric 2 yds or more is hung. Scraps are in marked bins on a storage shelf unit in the closet ... yes, blessed with a walk in closet for stash storage.
1. Don't Over-Buy! Hahahaha! I bought 6 yards of fabric, plus some FQs today -- NO PLAN! 2. After-Quilt -- what a terrific idea -- and your samples you showed are fabulous!
Scrappy blocks by just sewing together irregular pieces of fabric and then trimming them into blocks is so much more fun then cutting strips and blocks. When I get a big bunch of scraps sewn together, then I make a block. As the blocks build up, the scrap tote (yes tote) goes down but is never empty. Love my scraps.
If I can't get a reasonably long 2.5 in. strip from a scrap, I use my die cutter and cut tumblers, apple cores, drunkard's paths, mini-charms and bricks. A stack of those sits next to my machine in a small basket and becomes my leaders and enders. It also helps to have a collection of go-to patterns for those pieces and sizes.
Love it! Mount scrapmore! I have so much scraps that I’m beginning to make little things, like book marks, coin purses, card wallets, crayon roll ups for my grandkids, anything that uses very small amounts of fabric.
I have been sewing (clothes) since I was 11 years old and I kept scraps for years (dare I say decades?) and just couldn't part with them but didn't know what to do with them. Then, a couple of years ago, I found these UA-cam videos about scrap quilts. Wow! I have two boxes (photocopy paper size); one box is for pieces too small for any type of real blocks (anything from 1" X 1"). If the strip is at least 1 inch wide or more, it goes into that box. The other box is the home for pieces 2" or bigger. I love it when I have enough to get a project started. If I have some extra pieces sewn together but no room for that particular, in the box it goes for the next one. Yes, anything too small goes into a bag for cushion stuffing; I just delivered two to our local humane society. Thread goes into a tin and I look forward to stuffing those plastic Christmas balls to hand to sewing friends. No landfille waste! Happy sewing!
That’s a great idea, an after quilt. I found an old tomato box filled with 2 1/2” strips. I made a lot of American Girl doll dresses in the 90s, my friend and I would do craft shows and sell them. I must have cut the strips from the leftover fabric from the dresses. I was going to give them away but I decided I would use them. I went through that entire box. I got 83 10.5” squares from the strips which made one crib quilt and five 50x70” quilt tops. One of the tops is made from the scraps of the leftover pieces from the previous 4 tops that were too short to get a full square so I cleaned them up and just sewed them all together.
I give all my scraps to my Dad. He's 86 years old and loves to make string quilts. Best way to get rid of my scraps and his quilts are precious to all who receive them. I always feel like a piece of me and my Dad are in them.
Hi! I am currently using up all scraps. So this was very timely for me. The last five quilts I take the time to log cabin up all the scraps from the currently finished top... so while my art work is at the long arm lady’s house, I make as many blocks as my scraps from that quilt will allow and bag them up. I just made 20 pot holders. I pass them out to neighbors, young wives and mothers, and even my kids!! Everyone is happy for a cheerful new something for their kitchen!! You have inspired me with your after quilt idea. ❤️
I love all your helpful tips and advice! Thanks for making another great video! I would love to see an after quilt video! I find you videos condensed with lots of information and having to replay... can we slow it down a bit? I've benefited greatly from all you ideas ... thank you! Anna from Manitoba
Oh how I needed this right now! Mt Scrapmore is a great description. I have a 9 cube bookshelf system that holds all of my big scraps - anything less than 1/2 yard or random fat quarter. Then I have plastic shoeboxes for scraps that I've cut into 2.5", 3", 5", 6" squares and 2.5" strips. Finally, I also have a large tote bag of strings and small pieces for string quilts. This bag is also my grandkids favorite "toy" when they visit. They dump all the fabric in the family room floor and make "snow" angels and bury each other. 🤷♀️😆
Wish you were here to un scrap my stash, I have small and large plastic containers of scraps For which I have good intentions to use to make a scrap quilt but nothing ever gets done as I just add more scraps. I think your video is inspiring me to take an hour a week and sort my stash and start throwing away a bag a week of never to be used scraps. Thank you for this video. How many containers I am to embarrassed to count them. LOL 😂
Check with your library for quilters groups. They may be thrilled to have your left over leftovers. Church resales as well. I hunt there for more. ))))
My daughter and I made Star quilts with flippy corners. My daughter saved all of the the trimmed corners and sewed them into tiny little HST blocks. She then turned them into tiny 4 patches with the colors to the center and white to the outside. We called them little gems and she plans to use them for corner stones some day.
I bought the "Scrap therapy" book. In it she said about cutting your scraps into certain sizes. I have done that since. Just finished my first scrap quilt from the book.
I have spent over two years trying to use up scraps. Not all of these scraps are mine. Because I am known for making very small blocks, large trash bags full of scraps have been given to me. Right now, I am sewing coins strips for a crazy quilt (which I will be adding leftover blocks to). I also have a scrap string quilt top made that is a long double bed size. Plus, there are many UFOs in my sewing room.
We also do that here ! I keep a bag near my sewing machine and I collect all the threads and shreds which make soft pillows for the dogs and cats at the SPCA (shelter). Scraps of batting go into stuffed toys (also made from fabric scraps) to raise funds for the SPCA.
Dog beds have to be chew-resistant. Dogs tear open a lot of different kinds of fabrics, and scraps of all sorts pose a choking hazard, or if swallowed can get trapped in the gut and kill them (happened to my son's dog).
I inherited a bag of strips from a destash site on FB. I have made fabric covered boxes and I store strips from 1", 1½", 2", 2½" and 3" in these boxes. I also cut 5" and 10" squares out of some of the pieces. I am making several botm quilts right now and am only using my stash. This gives me great satisfaction. I have a Creative Crids template for making scrap quilts too so once a month I cut some odd shapes up put in a box for a scrap quilt. I am vowing in this lockdown not to buy any more fabric. 🤞
I turn my scraps into 21/2 inches and 5 inches squares most of the time and with longer pieces I make 21/2 inches strips. Recently I started using the leftover pieces “from my scraps” and I sew them together until I get a good square, let’s say from 5 inches to 10 inches if I can and put them aside for a future project; this way I hardly throw any fabric away whatsoever. Thank you very much for your videos they are really inspiring. Roseline, Québec, Canada
Love your videso! Once again I am inspired to run downstairs to my sewing room and cut up my scraps! Love your ideas and will get to work on this ASAP! I too have incorporated the leftovers into the backing of my quilts. When I give the quilt to the intended recipient it always surprises them to see the detailing on the backing.
I have made both my husband's man cave and my sewing room a crumb pieced window covering. I had left over blackout material from making curtains for our daughter some years ago. I pieced them, sewed them onto the blackout material, sewed on velcro and put sticky velcro onto the metal window frame, and viola...oh and I also made a curtain to hang in the doorway to my sewing room.
I cut 2 1/2 inch strips and organize them by color: ROYGBP, white(ish), grey, black, brown. I put spare jelly roll strips in those piles as well. I use them a lot, and sorting by color works for me. Smaller and odd shapes I put in bins by color. I make improv pieces with a color theme and keep those wip in the bins with the scraps of that color. I keep everything that is at least 1 x 1 inch.
One way I cope with scraps is to be on every scrap group on FB ... I get such inspiration and wonderful ideas for patterns and projects .... I just ran out of my neutral backgrounds AND my black and white scraps on three projects I got the idea from quilts I saw on my FB groups.
Would love to see you do one of the Little House blocks as shown in the Shipshewana quilt Festival. Just an example. Loved that quilt! Not sure I would do a whole quilt but it's a great way to use scraps.
I agree with all the other posts, please do an after quilt tutorial. Although, I must admit that by the time i finish piecing the top, all I want to do is finish the rest as soon as possible, in the easiest way possible. So I don’t know if I will have the patience to do more piecing for the back, although I love the look of a pieced back. Also, postcard tutorial, please. Also love the ideas for cutting the scraps into often used pieces. Our quilt store has someone who collects scraps to make dog beds for the local animal shelter. I collect all the scraps when I cut or trim, then bring in the bag to the store. I just did a major purge of my stash when I moved into a new space, so also donated larger scraps of fabric and blocks I couldn’t stand to look at anymore. Helped to reduce the stash, but I still have a very large bin full of scraps waiting to be cut down and organized. Oh well! Will get to it at some point.
I admit I often am too tried of the fabric to make an Afterquilt...and it's sits as a UFO until I get can my energy up again. And any commissioned quilts I also use a one piece back on.
Remember junk journallers love small pieces of scrap fabric - so there is always someone willing to take small to tiny pieces. Love these practical solutions thank you.
I love scraps and the creativity that comes from using them. It took me awhile to find “my” system. I kept trying to use other people’s systems but as a scrap quilter I don’t create the same way that a standard quilter might. I try to stay disciplined and trim my scraps after each project so my to be processed scrap bin isn’t too overflowing.
I have an Accuquilt Go machine so I cut my scraps into shapes and make charity quilts from the blocks. I've made 6 quilts so far from the tumbler shape. The smaller scraps I put in a bag marked "small quilt scraps" and take to the Good Will drop off. They recycle it into insulation and rugs and several other usable products.
Your scrap management and ironing techniques are very helpful for me. I never finger pressed before listening to you. I am a fairly new quilter. I want to learn more about scrap management as well as learning time management too in order to get projects completed!
First time I've heard the term "after quilts". I've just called them two sided quilts. My Granny and I teamed up once to make a scrappy quilt her side was very scrappy and my side was tie dyed . I used it as my spread in college you could tell what kind of mood I was I my which side was on top.
This video was a game changer for me since I took over my mother's stash which consisted of many scrap pieces. I cut the smaller, odd shaped pieces into 2.5" strips and 5 and 10 inch squares. Since then I made a scrappy log cabin quilt (which I love). I also had a HST pattern that used charm packs that I wanted to try first so I could have a practice quilt for my FMQ. I pulled all of my pieces from my 5" squares from my scraps and made a beautiful throw that helped me work out my FMQ for the one I was making for my son. It is a favorite now. Then I started making bowl cozies and have utilized many of my 10" squares. So THANK YOU for this great video.
Yes!! I neeeeed to see an AfterQuilt Video! Right now I’ve no process for my scraps but after seeing this, I think I’m gonna try to implement some of what you suggested. Thank you!
Very timely video for me. Just finished 2 quilts, my first projects and am surrounded by scraps. I wish I had known about an after quilt. I had a hard time finding a piece of fabric for the back. Your quilt backs are gorgeous. PLEASE do a tutorial. PS. It was your stash buster quilt tutorial that gave me the courage to get started ❤
With my scraps that are given to me I cut them up into different size of squares and put each size into a plastic shoe box. My tiniest squares is 2×2. The rest I just sew together to make a crazy quilt. I like your idea of how to use the scraps on here. You are so nice and have very good sewing skills
I appreciate the advice about dont overbuy. Yup, good advice I could have done with 6 months ago. What you don’t mention is how the people selling fabrics always advise you to buy a bit extra just in case. As beginner I’ve ended up with so much extra because when I said to the lady I was a beginner so I’m not sure, she said I needed half a yard extra “just in case”. Fortunately I’m making masks with all these bits!!
Closet Core Patterns has a free floor pouf pattern. The idea is you can fill that pouf with all your scraps. I’ve made one out of denim scraps (old jeans) and I love it. Next I plan to make a big dog bed so I can fill that up too. I do a lot of garment sewing as well as quilting so the scraps are plentiful around here….
im pretty new to sewing and quilting, and i made some potholders out of scraps. im also a long time knitter and crocheter so i had leftover yarn dating to projects from 25 years ago. i made a scrap yarn blanket for myself and now with some volunteers we are transforming the yarn and fabric into blankets and pillows for the foster centre we volunteer at. kids love colourful pillows and blankets!
I use my bit scraps and place them in a pillowcase (made from upholstery fabric) then I sew the pillowcase closed and make an envelope pillowcase and donate this to the animal shelter. The envelope pillowcase can be washed and dried easier than a pillow filled with scraps so I get rid of unwanted (the upholstery fabric was also bits donated to me) items by putting them to good use!
Great video! When I make a quilt the left over material, if I’m lucky to get some, is made into a pillowcase or a pillow, a cosmetic bag of some sort, a tote bag and a small card that has all the samples of fabric in the quilt. The strip you take off to square up the fabric gets saved and then I crochet a stash bucket or bowl or ball. I almost have more fun playing with the leftovers than sewing the quilt. I also cut up 5” squares and 2 1/2” strips. Scrappy quilts are also my favourite cause I get to relive all the items I’ve sewed with the materials. Yup I’ve found my niche and still learning. Loved to see your video of afterquilts
I do many of the same things you do. I cut my scraps into 2 1/2 inch strips, 2 1/2 inch squares and 5 inch squares. I store them in plastic bins sorted by light and dark, bright and muted colours. I make a few scrap quilts for my guild's outreach program every year.
I make scrap rolls using adding paper as a base. You have to find the non-heat sensative kind. When I get a couple rolls I use a solid color to put in strips between and make a quilt. Extras go on the back.
I too use the fabric for quilt backs, but love the pillowcase/cushion cover idea too. I am fairly new to quilting so don't have much of a stash, yet! I use the Bonnie Hunter scrap system and try to keep up with it. I've found small, not tiny, pieces will be accepted with open arms by Childrens nurseries and infant schools to do collages with. Tiny, tiny pieces will be made into a dog bed. One of the commenters makes the 'bag' ready and once it's full sews up the seam - love it. Not only is fabric expensive, but we need to keep landfill down. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
I made an orphan,scrap quilt by cutting my orphan blocks into random pieces and adding scrap strips,triangles etc to them .then cut down to a size and joined them up.So satisfying,and I cleared a shelf of odd sized orphans.
I sort by planned projects or by color for scraps. I only keep pieces 2" or larger. I typically cut into 2.5" strips, 5" squares or 10" squares (yes, I over buy). These are set aside until I need them. I use shoe box size plastic storage containers. I would love to see an after-quilt project.
This video spoke to me in every segment. I always buy more just in case I make a mistake. No, no, no, not anymore. I like the idea of having scrap block patterns at hand. It seems like I spend more time searching the internet for blocks I might like while my scrap pile does not decrease! And the backing idea is priceless, because you are right, I am so sick of the fabric I don't want to see it again, lol. Can't wait to watch the other videos.
Adding machine tape makes pretty borders inside the binding... or as binding itself. ))) Yes you really DO have to press each seam, so the multi strip - both ends method works reallly well. Thanks for that great tip.
Hello everyone. Here is my first video in a new series on scraps. How to handle them and what to do with them. Always happy to hear what you do with scraps so please put your comments in the notes below. Links to the fabulous quilts show are in the links.
I love it! Let's get scrappy!
Just Get it Done Quilts yes, make an after quilt video
Just Get it Done Quilts Yes! I would love to see a video on “after quilts.” That would be fantastic! Thank you.
Forgive my boldness, but I LOVE YOU!! Ha. You have the best and most practical ideas. You’ve given me some good ideas on managing my scraps. I cut mine into 2 1/2” strips, 5” squares, 10” squares, and fat quarters, but I’m still overwhelmed by them. Thank you for the great ideas! After quilts YES please. 😃
Thank you for this because I just cannot throw away scraps, I feel like I'm sinning to throw away a perfectly good piece of fabric but im not experienced enough to look at a bunch of different prints and sizes and come up with a block. I'm very much a follow the pattern type of girl. So, thank you!! Please keep these scrap videos coming!!!
I pre cut into squares from 2.5in - 5 in all colours and place in plastic bins. When bin is full I start to assemble into a quilt. I am basically a charity quilt maker Every child , those in shelters, anyone and everyone needs to be as warm as possible,If I can help do that it's made my day. I back them with polar fleece for extra warmth. Some years I may get 300 quilts done and they go to different shelters along with pillow cases I am 80 this year and I have slowed down instead of 3 tops per day I may get 2 done. I make tops for 1 month then spend 2 weeks putting the backings on. I make easy patterns like 3 yard quilts Always looking for ideas
I am a volunteer adoption counselor at our local shelter. I use scraps (and some larger pieces) to make blocks I want to try, but I don’t want to commit to making 20 of them. I then put them with some sashing or borders and make cat and dog quilts. Cat quilts are usually less than 20”x20” and dog quilts are usually less than 40” x 40”. I give them to the pets as they are adopted. I’m quickly using up fabric I wouldn’t have been able to use before. My goal is colorful and fun. The new pet families love them. And I get to complete more quilts.
More Information: I finished piecing my scraps for the tops/backs of about 40 cat and dog quilts using up my entire scrap pile. Whew! Took about 4 weeks. It’s taking me another 4 weeks to quilt them all. Some of them are quilted onto cat or dog fabric with batting. I’ve put several of the smaller ones on my long arm using a large backing to do several at once.
I also started a small quilt group at the nursing home where I volunteer. There are about 8 ladies who join up once a month to help piece the cat and dog tops. I cut the fabric in advance, mostly using 6x6 squares. I have plenty of variety and include lots of colorful dog and cat prints. They pick out what to sew together and I sew along with another volunteer or a staff member. We spend about an hour to an hour and a half each time. The staff mentioned that this little activity has brought at least one lady out of her shell. There are lots of smiles around the group. I don’t try to edit their choices, since the new pet owners and the pets are just thrilled to get these little projects. Colorful is the key. We usually will take two sessions to finish the tops since there are several ladies picking and only two sewing, but they don’t seem to mind.
They also asked me to bring a quilt of my own each time “for inspiration.” They have enjoyed seeing the ones I’ve brought so far.
That is so sweet. Just a thought : the cats and dogs who have not yet been adopted might like their own quilt too .. and take it with them when they leave .. a familiar smell to help them settle into their new homes. I love your idea and will suggest it to my sewing group .. thanks for the inspiration.
ingfig1 Unfortunately, I can’t quilt fast enough to make one for all the pets that come in before they are adopted. We are a very large shelter. However, we have other dedicated volunteers who crochet and knit quilts/blankets to send home with the pets. We don’t use them in the kennel/cage while the pet is here because we wash the bedding daily. We usually use towels for bedding in the kennels/cages because they can be washed and dried more consistently. You should see our washers and dryers. My son’s Ford Focus compact is about the same size. Having said that, I’m finding I’m much more inspired to make these smaller quilts because I can experiment so freely.
My quilting teacher puts the very tiny scraps in a Dollar Store pillowcase, sews up the end when full, and then donates it to the local dog shelter for a dog cushion.
I do one or two pillow sham/s with just about every quilt I make. Funny thing was that my grandson and his wife thought we'd only given them some money and a pillow for their wedding and didn't discover the quilt inside it for almost a year. So the takeaway from this is that if you do this, let your recipient know.
“Don’t overbuy!” I need that tattooed on my forehead!
Tattoo it to your wallet!
hello from kuwait 🇰🇼 , me too 🤭😆
Colleen Nicholls hahaha
Make a wallet from your scraps! Then you'll remember as you pay. Of course by that time the fabric has already been cut for you... Oh well, next time!
Preach sister.....lol....but there’s too many beautiful colours I always come home with extra
I took your advice and made a back, for a quilt, with my scraps. The 10 year old girl, that I made the quilt for, was so excited because now she has a reversible quilt! I never thought of it like that, but she loves it. And, it save me from spending more money on more fabric. Thank you for the ideas! I love your videos!!!!
Please do a video for an after quilt.
I agree. Pauline
Yes! So interested!
Please, please do an 'After Quilt' ! Amy
Yes please do an after quilt thank you
Hi, please do after quilt video!
Love all your scrap busting blocks. I have one more I like. I have heard it called the exploding block. Take a 5 inch block and cut a solid color 5 inch block and place right sides together and sew 1/4 inch all around the block. on the solid block draw a line diagonally both ways. With sharp scissors clip where the diagonal line meets in the middle of the solid block only. Then carefully cut from the middle up to each corner but DO NOT cut into seam. Fold back and press flat. I love this because you can grow the block to the size you want for finished block. Just add another square of fabric the same size of the one just finished and sew all around and cut again as before. I have sewn as many as 8 rows starting with 2 1/2 inch pieces, and growing from there. They do not have rounded points not sharp ones and can really look unique! Your tutorials have inspired me to not give up on MY MT Scrapmore! Thank-you!!!!
Postcards? Yes please! Improv? Backing? Yes please! Love this one!
Robin Malek I trade fabric postcards online. We have women in almost every state and even overseas. I trade with Postcard Art Traders and Trading Fabric Postcards. Yahoo will not let you use an iPad to access the trade group sites.
There are a lot of tutorials on how to make fabric postcards. I hope this information is helpful.
Yes please!!
What is fabric postcards?
Love to make quilted postcards. Easy and quick. And people love them.
In keep all my scraps! I sort them into various categories, then when I have enough, I just randomly sew them together, incorporating almost every shape imaginable until I make a crazy piece of fabric large enough for a shopping bag. I line the pieced fabric with interfacing, and use the leftovers from quilt backs to make the linings. So far the reactions have been nothing but positive :)
I like making crazy pieces of fabric, too!
Awesome idea! Thanks!!
Why are pieces lined, please? Maybe light weight or different fabric?
@@celinevukson8754 interfacing protects the edges of the seams in the blocks.
When I finish a quilt as a gift, I place large scraps, binding leftovers, and the remaining spool of quilting thread in a large zip bag and give it to the recipient in case any repairs need to be made in the future. That frees up space in my sewing room. 😊
That's an amazing idea.. most of the ppl I know would throw it away. Hmm great idea I'll have to try it anyways lol
What a great idea! Thank you. 😀
Wish I had done this for my son when his dog decided to chew holes in his new quilt.
Such a thoughtful and clever idea. Mind blown! Lol
Blissful Acres, my son asked me to fix the chewed blanket. Guess I keep the fixings for when I need them! 😂
I'm miserly with my paper scraps and I too need an intervention. You just gave me ideas of how to make "blocks" with my paper scraps. And, I wish I was brave and patient enough to make some quilts. The ones you show are beautiful.
I use the "lumberyard" scrap management system. I add a 1/2" to every cut, but I call them 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 4x4, kindling (smaller that 2 1/2" strips), trusses (triangles). Makes it fun and I can create a lot of quilts from these pieces. I draw out the quilt pattern on grid paper and it works out pretty well. I find I give a lot more quilts to charity now that I have a system.
You must have a builder in you life somewhere. ;) My husband is a mechanic by trade but can build or fix anything!
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Kathy Stuart That is so funny. I LOVE it. Having been a craft woodworker for years, I found I could really relate to your comment. I don't have a system but I too make quilts for donation. It's a good feeling and once donated, it makes more room to restock for next fall.
I need a video
Each scrap is cut 2.5 x 2.5, 2.5 x 4.5, etc?
I put scraps in a dollar store basket and these are for the grandkids to make stuff with. They know they can do whatever they want with them . Cut glue sew whatever. This keeps them from getting into my other fabrics and they love sewing and crafting with grandma.
I would love videos about every scrap technique mentioned in this video. I have SO many scraps and would love the after-quilt video especially.
I love the idea of making a pillow case to match the quilt! I will be doing that in the future
I do that all the time! I always seem to have way too much material at the end of my quilt! Lol
I started making scrappy pillowcases and the kids just love'em.
My first lesson on what to do with my scraps. I'm a quilt teacher and yes, I collected all the scraps in the trash cans when my students left the classroom. I have so many scraps in three large storage tubs. Can't close the tops on two of them. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Can't wait to try them out. I like the idea of using the scraps either on the back or for the binding. ❤
I pick scraps from bins when I go to quilt retreats. Most people cant believe I even want them.
Try calling the local animal shelter. Make a pillowcase with the scraps and donate as a bed for the animal. These little fur friends don’t care what it looks like. I made sure to include large med and small sizes and adjusted the weight of scraps inside by weight - these are an easy way to get rid of scraps and do fur friends a lovely bed to fluff in. I actually made an envelope pillow to cover the bed for easy washing and drying
You crack me up, Karen, I love your videos. 🥰💗🥰👍. Take care and God Bless, Chris-Raleigh NC
We have a cloth bag set up for scraps as we do our charity quilts. When full we close it up and donate it to our local spca as a cat or dog bed.
What a great idea 😁
Dog beds have to be chew-resistant. Dogs tear open a lot of different kinds of fabrics, and scraps of all sorts pose a choking hazard, or if swallowed can get trapped in the gut and kill them (happened to my son's dog).
I make the bag the shape and size of a throw pillow with a quilt panel on the front.
Nice idea
I deal with my scraps: I have a friend that is into junk journals and I sent her 2 large ziplock bags of snippets. I put them into cool and warm, squished out all the air and mailed them to her. It felt good to be rid of all those tiny bits ( originally they were for mug mats) and the smile on her face when she received them. Every time she reaches for the bits ( she lives 1000 miles away) she remembers our time teaching together. Fun!!
Great ideas! Cutting scraps to standard sizes is brilliant. Please make a video about after quilts.
Love the scrappy side to use up remnants
When I have a larger piece I cut it into 5 1 1/2 inch strips and use 4 1 1/2 inch strips of a white on white fabric. I make 3 1/2 inch nine patch blocks usually I get 28 blocks from a set of strips. I put two aside for my queen size scrap quilt project and the rest I use for baby quilts for charity or gifts. Having a large box of pre made nine patch’s allows me to put a quilt together really fast.
Then I have a box of strips, a box of crumbs and I cut fabric into 5 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch squares. I too sort for color when I have a project in mind and store according to size alone.
I love pulling out a scrap box when I am watching someone’s child and letting them play in all the colors.
Postcard????? Would love a video on that!! Love your video and I'm not even quilting!
I used to belong to Post Card Pizzazz. It was a group, made up of quilters around the world. We made post cards by theme and were put together with another post card maker. It was so much fun, but after a year, it was time for me to move on. Don't know if they still do that or not. It was a Yahoo group. Check as there used to be several groups.
@@cornerstone403 Thank you! I will! Such a small inviting project! So busy anymore with no time to play in the sewing room!
Carol Schedler yes, me, too
I am a scrap collector and adopter, and I have been known to pay for good scraps. I am thankful for those quilters who eschew scraps and immediately get rid of all their scraps after they finish a quilt. I don't really have a system for scraps, other than storing them in large, clear bags. If there are large enough pieces, I do cut 2 1/2 inch strips and 5-inch squares.
I cut scraps into long strips, and make coil baskets. UA-cam tutorials showed me how to make them.
You are SO rite, those little buggers DO have babies when you're not looking! & I'm now unindated with them. But I began yesterday to begin dealing with them & found that it was a nice relaxing change from the big projects I've just finished. Thanks for all your advice on how to deal with this & all the blocks we can make.
An after quilt design video would be great! I try to do a back design with all of my quilts but then am challenged with a quilting pattern that showcases the front but doesn’t interfere with the reverse side design. Also talk about the challenge of taking it to a long arm quilter and having them center/ position the reverse side correctly. Learned my lesson of never having an outer border on the reverse side - too hard to align. Thank you for your fantastic videos - they are fun, fast, idea filled and balance creativity with practicality that a crafter needs so we don’t get overwhelmed!
Scrap central here. I much prefer the little ones than actual yardage! It’s crazy but it’s like discovering old friends. I keep my scraps in a dresser by color and like you I cut them into strips and squares. Squares go in a little bin. I’m a big fan of piecing on phone book paper and love building scrappy strips and strings. Thanks for another great video!
L Friedman : Ah, phone book paper ... I remember seeing that suggestion a long time ago, but forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder. I assume you tear the paper off the back as in "paper piecing" before sewing your resulting "made" fabric together into blocks?
By the way, I use a hanging sweater rack for 1/2 to 1 yard pieces and a hanging shoe rack for fat quarters. Any fabric 2 yds or more is hung. Scraps are in marked bins on a storage shelf unit in the closet ... yes, blessed with a walk in closet for stash storage.
1. Don't Over-Buy! Hahahaha! I bought 6 yards of fabric, plus some FQs today -- NO PLAN! 2. After-Quilt -- what a terrific idea -- and your samples you showed are fabulous!
Hello ! In the past I have made scrap blankets for family and even sold one ,I enjoy doing this it's like a stress relief from a long day 😀
Scrappy blocks by just sewing together irregular pieces of fabric and then trimming them into blocks is so much more fun then cutting strips and blocks. When I get a big bunch of scraps sewn together, then I make a block. As the blocks build up, the scrap tote (yes tote) goes down but is never empty. Love my scraps.
The bucket is never empty
i love making scrap quilts they are my favorites. Sorry to disagree with anyone about scraps you can never have to many of them.
If I can't get a reasonably long 2.5 in. strip from a scrap, I use my die cutter and cut tumblers, apple cores, drunkard's paths, mini-charms and bricks. A stack of those sits next to my machine in a small basket and becomes my leaders and enders. It also helps to have a collection of go-to patterns for those pieces and sizes.
Love it! Mount scrapmore! I have so much scraps that I’m beginning to make little things, like book marks, coin purses, card wallets, crayon roll ups for my grandkids, anything that uses very small amounts of fabric.
I don't quilt, I only do a small amount of hand sewing from time to time. I am absolutely loving your channel. :)
Hello, yes,yes I am interested in how to make an after quilt. I think that's what you call it. Can't wait. Awesome idea.
I have been sewing (clothes) since I was 11 years old and I kept scraps for years (dare I say decades?) and just couldn't part with them but didn't know what to do with them. Then, a couple of years ago, I found these UA-cam videos about scrap quilts. Wow! I have two boxes (photocopy paper size); one box is for pieces too small for any type of real blocks (anything from 1" X 1"). If the strip is at least 1 inch wide or more, it goes into that box. The other box is the home for pieces 2" or bigger. I love it when I have enough to get a project started. If I have some extra pieces sewn together but no room for that particular, in the box it goes for the next one. Yes, anything too small goes into a bag for cushion stuffing; I just delivered two to our local humane society. Thread goes into a tin and I look forward to stuffing those plastic Christmas balls to hand to sewing friends. No landfille waste! Happy sewing!
I don't see it as scraps, I see it as future potential projects. 😁
Oh and yes please on the after quilt video! MOooore!!!
That’s a great idea, an after quilt. I found an old tomato box filled with 2 1/2” strips. I made a lot of American Girl doll dresses in the 90s, my friend and I would do craft shows and sell them. I must have cut the strips from the leftover fabric from the dresses. I was going to give them away but I decided I would use them. I went through that entire box. I got 83 10.5” squares from the strips which made one crib quilt and five 50x70” quilt tops. One of the tops is made from the scraps of the leftover pieces from the previous 4 tops that were too short to get a full square so I cleaned them up and just sewed them all together.
I give all my scraps to my Dad. He's 86 years old and loves to make string quilts. Best way to get rid of my scraps and his quilts are precious to all who receive them. I always feel like a piece of me and my Dad are in them.
What a lovely way to use up scraps. You are so fortunate to be able to do this.
Yes to AFTER QUILT VIDEO .... love your ideas ... I do cut 2.5 jellys out of left overs ... divided into light, mediums and darks....
Afterquilt video? Yes, please!!!
Yes, please! I would like an after-quilt video! Love, love, love!
Hi! I am currently using up all scraps. So this was very timely for me. The last five quilts I take the time to log cabin up all the scraps from the currently finished top... so while my art work is at the long arm lady’s house, I make as many blocks as my scraps from that quilt will allow and bag them up. I just made 20 pot holders. I pass them out to neighbors, young wives and mothers, and even my kids!! Everyone is happy for a cheerful new something for their kitchen!! You have inspired me with your after quilt idea. ❤️
I love all your helpful tips and advice! Thanks for making another great video!
I would love to see an after quilt video! I find you videos condensed with lots of information and having to replay... can we slow it down a bit? I've benefited greatly from all you ideas ... thank you!
Anna from Manitoba
Anna Sipinski, you can slow the video down, there is a button on the bottom right of the screen for that.
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Thank you...yes one can... ! 😀
Oh how I needed this right now! Mt Scrapmore is a great description. I have a 9 cube bookshelf system that holds all of my big scraps - anything less than 1/2 yard or random fat quarter. Then I have plastic shoeboxes for scraps that I've cut into 2.5", 3", 5", 6" squares and 2.5" strips. Finally, I also have a large tote bag of strings and small pieces for string quilts. This bag is also my grandkids favorite "toy" when they visit. They dump all the fabric in the family room floor and make "snow" angels and bury each other. 🤷♀️😆
Wish you were here to un scrap my stash, I have small and large plastic containers of scraps For which I have good intentions to use to make a scrap quilt but nothing ever gets done as I just add more scraps. I think your video is inspiring me to take an hour a week and sort my stash and start throwing away a bag a week of never to be used scraps. Thank you for this video. How many containers I am to embarrassed to count them. LOL 😂
Check with your library for quilters groups. They may be thrilled to have your left over leftovers. Church resales as well. I hunt there for more. ))))
My daughter and I made Star quilts with flippy corners. My daughter saved all of the the trimmed corners and sewed them into tiny little HST blocks. She then turned them into tiny 4 patches with the colors to the center and white to the outside. We called them little gems and she plans to use them for corner stones some day.
I bought the "Scrap therapy" book. In it she said about cutting your scraps into certain sizes. I have done that since. Just finished my first scrap quilt from the book.
Me, too! After about a year of cutting my scraps in the recommended sizes, I’ve made two bed size scrape quilts and still have lots more.
I have spent over two years trying to use up scraps. Not all of these scraps are mine. Because I am known for making very small blocks, large trash bags full of scraps have been given to me. Right now, I am sewing coins strips for a crazy quilt (which I will be adding leftover blocks to). I also have a scrap string quilt top made that is a long double bed size. Plus, there are many UFOs in my sewing room.
After quilt video would be great! In our area, scraps can be donated for making stuffing for dog beds at the local animal rescue.
That's awesome!!!!
We also do that here ! I keep a bag near my sewing machine and I collect all the threads and shreds which make soft pillows for the dogs and cats at the SPCA (shelter). Scraps of batting go into stuffed toys (also made from fabric scraps) to raise funds for the SPCA.
Dog beds have to be chew-resistant. Dogs tear open a lot of different kinds of fabrics, and scraps of all sorts pose a choking hazard, or if swallowed can get trapped in the gut and kill them (happened to my son's dog).
I inherited a bag of strips from a destash site on FB. I have made fabric covered boxes and I store strips from 1", 1½", 2", 2½" and 3" in these boxes. I also cut 5" and 10" squares out of some of the pieces. I am making several botm quilts right now and am only using my stash. This gives me great satisfaction. I have a Creative Crids template for making scrap quilts too so once a month I cut some odd shapes up put in a box for a scrap quilt. I am vowing in this lockdown not to buy any more fabric. 🤞
I love all your ideas for using scraps and left over fabric. thank you for taking the time to show us. :))
I turn my scraps into 21/2 inches and 5 inches squares most of the time and with longer pieces I make 21/2 inches strips. Recently I started using the leftover pieces “from my scraps” and I sew them together until I get a good square, let’s say from 5 inches to 10 inches if I can and put them aside for a future project; this way I hardly throw any fabric away whatsoever. Thank you very much for your videos they are really inspiring.
Roseline, Québec, Canada
I would love to see a video on after quilt backings. Thank you for your wonderful videos, love watching them.
Hi...I love you so much. It warms my heart that there is someone else out there that loves small scraps. Great tips thanks so much.
Love your videso! Once again I am inspired to run downstairs to my sewing room and cut up my scraps! Love your ideas and will get to work on this ASAP! I too have incorporated the leftovers into the backing of my quilts. When I give the quilt to the intended recipient it always surprises them to see the detailing on the backing.
Yes I would like an after quilt tutorial. Thank you for your videos. Roseline, Québec
I usually Sen all my off cuts and smaller scraps to local day care centres and kindergartens and pre schools. They love them.
I also send empty thread spools, my local quilt shop collects them for schools .
I have made both my husband's man cave and my sewing room a crumb pieced window covering. I had left over blackout material from making curtains for our daughter some years ago. I pieced them, sewed them onto the blackout material, sewed on velcro and put sticky velcro onto the metal window frame, and viola...oh and I also made a curtain to hang in the doorway to my sewing room.
I cut 2 1/2 inch strips and organize them by color: ROYGBP, white(ish), grey, black, brown. I put spare jelly roll strips in those piles as well. I use them a lot, and sorting by color works for me. Smaller and odd shapes I put in bins by color. I make improv pieces with a color theme and keep those wip in the bins with the scraps of that color. I keep everything that is at least 1 x 1 inch.
One way I cope with scraps is to be on every scrap group on FB ... I get such inspiration and wonderful ideas for patterns and projects .... I just ran out of my neutral backgrounds AND my black and white scraps on three projects I got the idea from quilts I saw on my FB groups.
Would love to see you do one of the Little House blocks as shown in the Shipshewana quilt Festival. Just an example. Loved that quilt! Not sure I would do a whole quilt but it's a great way to use scraps.
Yes! A little house tutorial and tell us what the one size for 7K+ pieces was so I can start gathering.
I’d love to see a tutorial on the little scrap houses quilt, and also I’d like to know what sizes to start collecting for that ..
The scraps make awersome animal quilts.......and beautiful pillows....for pets, children or a local shelter.
I agree with all the other posts, please do an after quilt tutorial. Although, I must admit that by the time i finish piecing the top, all I want to do is finish the rest as soon as possible, in the easiest way possible. So I don’t know if I will have the patience to do more piecing for the back, although I love the look of a pieced back. Also, postcard tutorial, please. Also love the ideas for cutting the scraps into often used pieces. Our quilt store has someone who collects scraps to make dog beds for the local animal shelter. I collect all the scraps when I cut or trim, then bring in the bag to the store. I just did a major purge of my stash when I moved into a new space, so also donated larger scraps of fabric and blocks I couldn’t stand to look at anymore. Helped to reduce the stash, but I still have a very large bin full of scraps waiting to be cut down and organized. Oh well! Will get to it at some point.
I admit I often am too tried of the fabric to make an Afterquilt...and it's sits as a UFO until I get can my energy up again. And any commissioned quilts I also use a one piece back on.
Remember junk journallers love small pieces of scrap fabric - so there is always someone willing to take small to tiny pieces. Love these practical solutions thank you.
I love scraps and the creativity that comes from using them. It took me awhile to find “my” system. I kept trying to use other people’s systems but as a scrap quilter I don’t create the same way that a standard quilter might. I try to stay disciplined and trim my scraps after each project so my to be processed scrap bin isn’t too overflowing.
I have an Accuquilt Go machine so I cut my scraps into shapes and make charity quilts from the blocks. I've made 6 quilts so far from the tumbler shape. The smaller scraps I put in a bag marked "small quilt scraps" and take to the Good Will drop off. They recycle it into insulation and rugs and several other usable products.
Your scrap management and ironing techniques are very helpful for me. I never finger pressed before listening to you. I am a fairly new quilter. I want to learn more about scrap management as well as learning time management too in order to get projects completed!
First time I've heard the term "after quilts". I've just called them two sided quilts. My Granny and I teamed up once to make a scrappy quilt her side was very scrappy and my side was tie dyed . I used it as my spread in college you could tell what kind of mood I was I my which side was on top.
This video was a game changer for me since I took over my mother's stash which consisted of many scrap pieces. I cut the smaller, odd shaped pieces into 2.5" strips and 5 and 10 inch squares. Since then I made a scrappy log cabin quilt (which I love). I also had a HST pattern that used charm packs that I wanted to try first so I could have a practice quilt for my FMQ. I pulled all of my pieces from my 5" squares from my scraps and made a beautiful throw that helped me work out my FMQ for the one I was making for my son. It is a favorite now. Then I started making bowl cozies and have utilized many of my 10" squares. So THANK YOU for this great video.
I woild LOOOVE an Afterquilt video!!🤗😊
Yes!! I neeeeed to see an AfterQuilt Video! Right now I’ve no process for my scraps but after seeing this, I think I’m gonna try to implement some of what you suggested. Thank you!
I love this. Tutorial. You are a real scrap lady. Very enjoyable. Thank you. Lou
Thanks for this video, as always: An inspiration! And pleeeeease make this video on the after quilt for us! Regards from Germany ❤️
An after quilt video sounds awesome!
Very timely video for me. Just finished 2 quilts, my first projects and am surrounded by scraps. I wish I had known about an after quilt. I had a hard time finding a piece of fabric for the back. Your quilt backs are gorgeous. PLEASE do a tutorial. PS. It was your stash buster quilt tutorial that gave me the courage to get started ❤
Scraps make me happy ♡
The posibilities are endless:)
Great Video, The ideas are genius and are well thought out. Thank you, hope to see an after quilt.
With my scraps that are given to me I cut them up into different size of squares and put each size into a plastic shoe box. My tiniest squares is 2×2. The rest I just sew together to make a crazy quilt. I like your idea of how to use the scraps on here. You are so nice and have very good sewing skills
I appreciate the advice about dont overbuy. Yup, good advice I could have done with 6 months ago. What you don’t mention is how the people selling fabrics always advise you to buy a bit extra just in case. As beginner I’ve ended up with so much extra because when I said to the lady I was a beginner so I’m not sure, she said I needed half a yard extra “just in case”. Fortunately I’m making masks with all these bits!!
Closet Core Patterns has a free floor pouf pattern. The idea is you can fill that pouf with all your scraps. I’ve made one out of denim scraps (old jeans) and I love it. Next I plan to make a big dog bed so I can fill that up too. I do a lot of garment sewing as well as quilting so the scraps are plentiful around here….
Please do an afterquilt. You do such lovely work.
im pretty new to sewing and quilting, and i made some potholders out of scraps. im also a long time knitter and crocheter so i had leftover yarn dating to projects from 25 years ago. i made a scrap yarn blanket for myself and now with some volunteers we are transforming the yarn and fabric into blankets and pillows for the foster centre we volunteer at. kids love colourful pillows and blankets!
I'd love to see a video for an "After Quilt"! Please!
I use my bit scraps and place them in a pillowcase (made from upholstery fabric) then I sew the pillowcase closed and make an envelope pillowcase and donate this to the animal shelter. The envelope pillowcase can be washed and dried easier than a pillow filled with scraps so I get rid of unwanted (the upholstery fabric was also bits donated to me) items by putting them to good use!
Great video! When I make a quilt the left over material, if I’m lucky to get some, is made into a pillowcase or a pillow, a cosmetic bag of some sort, a tote bag and a small card that has all the samples of fabric in the quilt. The strip you take off to square up the fabric gets saved and then I crochet a stash bucket or bowl or ball. I almost have more fun playing with the leftovers than sewing the quilt. I also cut up 5” squares and 2 1/2” strips. Scrappy quilts are also my favourite cause I get to relive all the items I’ve sewed with the materials. Yup I’ve found my niche and still learning. Loved to see your video of afterquilts
I do many of the same things you do. I cut my scraps into 2 1/2 inch strips, 2 1/2 inch squares and 5 inch squares. I store them in plastic bins sorted by light and dark, bright and muted colours. I make a few scrap quilts for my guild's outreach program every year.
I make scrap rolls using adding paper as a base. You have to find the non-heat sensative kind. When I get a couple rolls I use a solid color to put in strips between and make a quilt. Extras go on the back.
I too use the fabric for quilt backs, but love the pillowcase/cushion cover idea too. I am fairly new to quilting so don't have much of a stash, yet! I use the Bonnie Hunter scrap system and try to keep up with it. I've found small, not tiny, pieces will be accepted with open arms by Childrens nurseries and infant schools to do collages with. Tiny, tiny pieces will be made into a dog bed. One of the commenters makes the 'bag' ready and once it's full sews up the seam - love it. Not only is fabric expensive, but we need to keep landfill down. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Great video. I agree with the others-please do a video on the after quilt.
I made an orphan,scrap quilt by cutting my orphan blocks into random pieces and adding scrap strips,triangles etc to them .then cut down to a size and joined them up.So satisfying,and I cleared a shelf of odd sized orphans.
I sort by planned projects or by color for scraps. I only keep pieces 2" or larger. I typically cut into 2.5" strips, 5" squares or 10" squares (yes, I over buy). These are set aside until I need them. I use shoe box size plastic storage containers. I would love to see an after-quilt project.
This video spoke to me in every segment. I always buy more just in case I make a mistake. No, no, no, not anymore. I like the idea of having scrap block patterns at hand. It seems like I spend more time searching the internet for blocks I might like while my scrap pile does not decrease! And the backing idea is priceless, because you are right, I am so sick of the fabric I don't want to see it again, lol. Can't wait to watch the other videos.
I would love to see a video on how to make an after quilt! Thanks. Love your videos!!
Adding machine tape makes pretty borders inside the binding... or as binding itself. ))) Yes you really DO have to press each seam, so the multi strip - both ends method works reallly well. Thanks for that great tip.