As you saw in my clean up post, I had a big pile of scraps to deal with. Normally, when I finish a quilt, I try to cut all the leftovers (anything under 1/4 yard that is) into smaller squares and tuck them away in my scrap bins for scrap quilts.
Sadly, I’d neglected that on the last 10 quilts or so so I had quite a pile to do. After getting the room organized, I set to it and in a couple hours, I had everything cut and put away. And I thought I’d share a couple other things I do with my leftovers.
Once the quilts come off the quilting machine, we have to trim off the extra backing. There’s usually a fair bit left and I like to cut it into strips for binding.
When I have a little more time, I’ll sew the strips together, iron them, measure them and tuck them away in this binding bin.
…ready for any quilt they might happen to match!
And here’s a new thing for me. You may recall that I have bolts of solid fabric in several neutral colours. I keep these on hand for background fabric in my quilts. But that means I get quite a pile of scraps from them too.
So I decided to cut the smaller pieces into 2.5″ squares.
They are now bagged up by colour and ready to go whenever I need small squares.
It’s fun to get organized!
Wandering Cat Studio 
It does feel good to get things organized, doesn’t it? I should get started on that….
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I am fairly good about cutting my scraps as I go, but sometimes I just stuff them out of sight! You have been busy with all kinds of goodness. Can’t wait to see how you repaint the cat statue!
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It does feel good to being organized and I liked seeing what you do with all of your scraps. Great job!
Blessings,
Betsy
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Best to be organized, to complete the mounds of things that you do!
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Your sewing room/quilting studio is getting so organized. Such a great idea with the cutoff fabrics. Future you will really be happy with your effort.
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Good for you getting all organized, it makes sewing life much easier for you!
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It’s always good to organize and remember just what you have! lol
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It makes a huge difference when you have a pile of neat scraps to work with. I never have a lot of scraps since I work mainly with pre-cuts anymore but when I do I have to neaten them up before I stash them.
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