Fingers crossed, this will work. The wind is blowing and the power has already been out once, so I have my fingers crossed that it will stay on until I finish this. I have a flashlight next to me, in case it doesn't.
I asked for scrap storage tips and scrap projects, and I have lots of pictures. Just to make everybody feel better about their scrap storage, I'll go first.
All together, stuffed into a storage bag. No sorting as to size or colour. I have started working on it. I keep a bag next to my cutting table, and last week, 2 of those bags went to a Kindergarten teacher, I know, for art projects. She likes them because they are already cut up small.
Now to those more organized.
Anita has a very tidy sewing area with drawers for her scraps right beside her.
She cuts them into sizes she uses and stores them by size.
This is Diane Hart's scrap storage.
Joanne Ritchie has a system. The first 2 pictures are all sorted by width, 1,1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2 in, 3 categories for each - squares, lights and darks. Any piece larger is stored in boxes for 3, 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2 and 6 inch small mixed value ‘chunks’, one box per category. She also saves any full WOF less than 1/4 yard in a separate box, and 2 1/4 in. binding leftovers in another.
MaryAnn stores her scraps in clear plastic containers of uniform sizes.
Nicole, who creates so many beautiful scrap quilts, has a great system.
Diane has two scrap quits on the go.
Judy Case made a tablerunner from a scrap that was too pretty to throw away.
I make pouches from mine.
MaryAnn made the backing for a wall hanging.
And, of course, Nicole has three beautiful quilts.
Are we all inspired to use up our scraps? Thank you to everyone who gave us a peek into their sewing room. I know I am always inspired when I start playing with my scraps.
Kate
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