The S Word In Patchwork - Yes, Scraps!
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2025
- Those pesky scraps are getting out of control! In this video we tackle the chaos of my out-of-control scrap stash with a couple of projects. You know that it's not going to even make a small dent in them don't you?? Oh well, let's give it a try. Whether you're a seasoned quilter, or a beginner discover a couple of projects that might help you to get organised to start your own scrap busting project.
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I literally have small cabinets of drawers under my cutting table (2 folding tables side by side) which is quite large. Each drawer has a different color of scraps. Name the color and there's a drawer for it. I'm 73 and have been sewing and quilting for many, many years, plus an Etsy business, and the scraps have grown exponentially. My stash is enormous as well. I just wish I was super woman and could bust through a lot of it. When I die some lucky individual will have come upon quite a treasure of fabrics. They could open their own shop. hahaha
Wow, that sounds incredibly organised. You know, you could always come and sort mine for me if you like 😉. Any idea how many quilts you have made in all this time? Thank you for your lovely comment xx
Unfortunately I tend to use most scraps to create random strips for the quilt backing, then use these strips to extend the backing fabric to make it wide and/or long enough. Love your granny squares but wouldn’t like to cut off the ‘corners’ to create a square 😳 I’m wondering if it’s possible to create the same thing with strips of squares 🤔🤔 or will it drive me crazy 🤪 Another great idea 👍 So many quilts, so little time 😢 👏👏🇬🇧
This a great scrap quilt and I love the finished one you showed!
This is now on my list of scrap quilts to make😃
Oooh great, is it a long list???? 🤭. How long until it makes it to the top? What's first on the list? I need ideas xx
@@tenminutequilter I'm following Lessons Learnt and Sherri has introduced several new scrap blocks in January. Check out her videos!
@ Oh thanks for that, will have a look xx
I just finished a log cabin quilt today from my green scraps. I do LOVE a scrap quilt too! It’s amazing how little difference it seems to have made in my scrap bin, but I will continue on with blue next!
Ha, that made me laugh - it never seems to get any less does it?? What's the plan with the blue?? Are you keeping the green log cabin or is it moving on??
@@tenminutequilter That’s the question right? What to do with the quilts! These will probably go to the Project Linus group for young adults. I keep my scraps in clear bins by color and just pile them in. I went through and cut them a couple years ago following Lori Holt’s way - 1.5 inch, 2.5 inch, 3.5 inch and 5 inches. I found that I later regretted cutting them up because I wanted a bigger piece of the scrap. So now I only cut them as I use them. Fun video. I have too many charm packs (if that’s possible) so I think I will cut them up and do your pattern!
@@caitlinmatthews1401 Now that's interesting, that you regret cutting them up like that. I am forever starting a project and then realising I don't quite have enough fabric. Now Charm Packs - that's another addiction!!
Very pretty block.
Thank you, it is very effective isn't it?
Emma you are an influencer !! I now find myself chopping up 2.5 inch scraps with a view to making those lovely blocks - watch this space xx
Only to those that are easily influenced!! I'm watching.....
I usually cut up my leftovers into strips and sort by color. I do like making pineapple blocks with the strips keeping each block in a colorway. Thanks for sharing
That sounds very organised - can you teach me?? Pineapple blocks sounds good, I like the sound of that. Thank you for your comment xx
This block in its simplicity is one of my favorites, yet I’ve never made a quilt out of it. Maybe making a quilt out of these block will help reduce my scrap collection this year!
Go for it Cindy, have a go. They are really simple, a little wasteful when you trim them, but a great looking quilt. Thank you for your comment x
I love scrap quilts and make a lot of them. I don't precut my scraps and I don't sort them by color. Mostly they're in a basket and the smaller bits (nothing under ~1 inch) are in their own box. Mostly I make a variation of a scrappy vortex or crumb quilt. I do look at my scraps and I might think, this quilt needs more red, and cut a few strips of red from the stash. I might say, no pinks in this quilt, or no muddy colors, or whatever strikes my fancy of the moment.
Sometimes I say never say never but I've never made a monochromatic scrappy quilt and don't think I will.
I've made some potholders I like a lot with the bitty scraps. I make two little scrappy pieced squares, about 8 inches more or less, and machine quilt each with batting leftovers and random backing, then join the two with binding.
I love that - a wild basket of bits to dip into. Your potholders sound like fun as well though. Thank you for your great comment xx
Potato Chip Blocks are quick and easy!!!
OK, I had to google that one - tbh that's a new one for me. I like the look of that, it looks very easy! Thank you so much for that xxx
I do love scrap Quilts as well. I saw a tutorial yesterday from the quilting compound. It is a wonderful scrap quilt.
There is just something comforting about them isn't there? Is that on UA-cam? I'll have a look. Take care x
I had the same thing with my green scraps. I couldn’t close the lid on it. I went through and cut them into strips and squares, but it was a lot of work. I haven’t tackled the other colours yet. But I don’t make a lot of green quilts. It’s a mystery where all that fabric came from.
It is a mystery isn't it? I'm not a blue person, like you with your greens. And you are right, organising them does take a lot of work sometimes - time I would rather spend sewing! Thanks for the comment xx
I love my scraps!! Sometimes they are like free fabric! 😊
I clean and organize my sewing room every january. For the last 3yrs i have tried a different scrap system each year. They all go well for a couple months, then i fall off and they just sit in their bins. 🤦 this year instead of a size or shape system, i am just sorting them by color. I have a booth at our local farmers market in the summer and do a few fall/winter craft fairs. So if the scrap is large enough to cut a small bag or wallet from, i am doing that. Then whats left goes in its color bin. I am planning on making scrappy crumb fabric tote bags this year, but keeping them in color ways to be more appealing to my customers. Hopefully this will help me use more of my scraps!
Well, it sounds like you have a plan for them - to start with anyway. Good luck xxx
I have bins, mostly by colour. Then there are the bins of just scraps.
I love that - then there just bins!! How small does it have to be to go into the Just Scrap bin?
I Love scrap quilts! Here @UA-cam & in the USA I follow Lori Holt & Bonnie Hunter--2 excellent Scrap Queens. I use Bonnie's "Leader & Ender" method to sew 2 projects at once. Being a retired teacher, I repurposed standing plastic drawer units for scrap management sorted by color rather than size. I tried the pre-cutting method but found I am just too lazy for that!! I constantly challenge myself to look 1st in the scraps before I cut into larger pieces. Very much enjoyed finding your channel today! Looking forward to your progress in 2025.
I know Bonnie Hunter, but Lori Holt was a new one for me. Nice to have you with us, take care xxx
I don’t precut my scraps into tiny pieces, because I prefer bigger blocks.
A few people have said that as well - they have cut them up and then regretted it. My 2 1/2" squares are just left overs really. Thank you for your comment xx
Another great youtuber for scrap quilts is Lori Dickman.
Oh thank you for that, I have just looked - lots to go at there. xxxx
Yes I love keeping scraps. But it can be a bit overwhelming. I have spent so much time cutting scraps that now have a guilty feeling that I should be using them up. It started with making 4 patches out of my children novelty fabric. 200 plus 4 patches. Then what? I saw the potato chip videos. So I cut up my neutrals from mask and cap making. Then I had 200 plus bigger blocks but kind of dull. So I potato chipped more kid fabric. To make another round. Augh the stress of matching the four patches. I can't do completely random. The tops will all go to charity for kids. I have 3 tops finished. But it is really not fun sewing them anymore. I have so many other things I would rather do. Including more scraps.... I definitely need a plan. After this I think i will leave things in bigger pieces and make bigger pieced blocks for charity. I get the cutting down and having a ready to sew project, but it has created a self-imposed pressure only I can solve. Lol
It is a bit much sometimes isn't it? They weigh on me so much sometimes, and then I have to remind myself that I am lucky that I have so much fabric - I think some people would love to have this problem. Someone else has pointed out the potato chip blocks as well - that's a new one for me. We do put ourselves under pressure don't we? Someone will love your quilts though. But yes, it is about being kind to yourself and enjoying what you are doing and I know I forget that sometimes. xxx