Monday, March 10, 2025

cutting scraps

One of my monthly goals for the 5 quilt project is to spend one day a month cutting scraps. My pile of scraps has grown, and I need to reclaim the fabric and space. I decided to take it with me to my Friday quilt group and play with the scraps with social, fun, company. I also thought it would be easier than hauling my sewing machine. Nope, the scraps were just as heavy as my machine. I took a 10 in square template and a 5 x 14 inch template. I took all the littler ones as well - 4 1/2, 3 1/2, 2 1/2 x 14, 2, and 1 1/2. Many of my scraps are gifted to me, each one is a surprise. 


Sometimes, I didn't cut charm squares and left them the whole length. The same with the 3 1/2 inch. If a 2 1/2 inch strip was less than 10, I cut squares. I gave away a hunk of floral and a piece of vintage. And I threw away a few - gasp. The bag was almost empty when I left.
What I brought home weighed 2 pounds and 13 ounces = 8 1/2 yards of useable scrappy fabric. The hard part is putting it away in the proper containers...sigh
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8 comments:

  1. Gretchen WeaverMarch 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM

    This was a good project to work on at a sew- day. Sometimes putting away is more work than the cutting but you will be so thankful they're cut when you need them. Happy stitching!

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  2. Pat at Bell Creek QuiltsMarch 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    Time cutting scraps into 'useable pieces' is a good thing! I often put it off myself. :)

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  3. MelvaMarch 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM

    Look at you, all ready to go. Good luck sorting. It seems like a mindless thing to do while binging a good show. Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party.

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  4. Joy from Days Filled With JoyMarch 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM

    Great job catching up! I try to cut my fabrics as I go but I get behind too... it's such a good feeling to get them all cut up into usable sizes! xx

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  5. NannMarch 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM

    Good idea to have that as a specific project for your group gathering -- had you done it at home you'd have been distracted by this, that, and the other thing. Now you've got stacks of scraps ready to go!

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  6. KateMarch 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    That's such a big job and not always fun. Congrats on all the progress with the scraps.

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  7. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterMarch 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM

    Wow that's a lot of cutting! What a great day for you--so much got done. I have no doubt you will continue to power through those scraps and get them all organized soon. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/03/12/wednesday-wait-loss-423

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  8. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsMarch 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM

    That's a lot of cutting, Maggie, but now you are ready to organize and sew!

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