
My scrap basket is overflowing again. I was looking for a piece of red scrap fabric yesterday and as I searched, the scraps just kept coming out like one of those handkerchiefs from a clown’s sleeve! I was beginning to think I had a magic basket with no bottom.
I knew it was time to get in there and tame this thing.

I started a sorting system.

First I set aside larger pieces and long strings. I can cut these later or use the strings for any string pieced projects.

Then I cut smaller pieces into 2 inch or 2 1/2 inch pieces. Lots of my pieces were only a little bigger than this so it seemed like a good size. I’m thinking I may have enough to make some sort of checkerboard quilt blocks.

And last, these are the pieces that were too small to do anything else with but I couldn’t stand to part with them. These bits are great for kids craft projects and that type of thing.
Since I started saving all my scraps, I’ve discovered endless possibilities and the beauty of whole quilts made from the leftovers of other projects. It can be fun and challenging to try and use up these leftovers.
Just don’t wait until they’re taking over your sewing room like I did!