I don't know about you but my scraps got completely out of control. I was just keeping every little scrap from nothing to huge. Here's the proof of my dusty screwed up uncared for obsession for scraps.
So I cleared off the cutting table, turned on the iron and started cutting. I cut every (well almost) every use-able piece of fabric. Resulting in this organised containers of scraps in a pre-determined size.
5x5" squares 5" strips
2x2" squares 2" strips
3x3" squares 3" Strips
and so on you get the idea. Now when I am cutting fabric, instead of throwing them into bin after bin I a know cutting them and filing them away afterwards.
I really think this idea is going to work for me and I am excited to find that next great scrap quilt project.
Take care Toni
I found you over at the New Quilt Blog Linky Party! I love your method of storing fabric. I'm just not sure where to start. I've been trying to use it up but it seems to multiply instead of diminishing! Hope you check out my blog. Feel free to follow me! So fun! I look forward to checking out your blog and learning new methods!
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DeleteHi Rosemary, thanks for your comment. I know what you mean about fabric multiplying, I feel much happier now that they are stored and as a bonus visually appealing as well. I'll go and check out your blog now. Toni
ReplyDeleteWell I love your organizing ability. Reminds me to do mine!!! I found you by way of the Linky Blog. Is there a way to Follow you by Google or do I sign up by email? You are more than welcome to stop on over and visit me---after the fabric is done!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, thanks for your kind comments. You should be able to follow me by google, I must make sure I add the icons. Have a great day Toni
DeleteI think it's a quite lovely idea! Will you do mine? ;P
ReplyDeleteI would gladly wrap yours lol
DeleteAnd, you've got a new follower thanks to the linky party :) I'm a new blogger too!
DeleteGreat organizing ideas but I think my stash is hopeless, kinda like Legos - multiplying in the dark! Found you via the linky party.
ReplyDeleteHi Patrica, I did also seem hopeless with mine as well it was a real mess. But I finally got there, it did take a few weeks though, alot of wrapping in from of the tele. Have a great day Toni
DeleteHi Toni, I found your blog through Marcia's new blogger linky party. I tried to join the site, but I'm getting an error message and to please check back later. I will, I promise :) Nice system for organizing your scraps!
ReplyDeleteHi Kati, thanks for leaving a message. I hope my blog will become very friendly. thanks toni
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea and I plan on trying it myself because I am out of control too. I will be following you.
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