🧵 SCRAPS - HOW I PROCESS MINE THROUGH MY SEWING SPACE AND INTO MY PROJECTS

How do you keep your scrap fabric under control? They are produced with every project and can easily overwhelm your sewing space. The secret to controlling scraps is to have a process to deal with them, get them into projects and off to a good home. And by popular demand I am showing you my process for dealing with scraps.
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[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's a bit challenging getting a video live while on vacation but it's finally done. I hope this provides you with some strategies to get your scraps working for you. Home on Monday. Enjoy.

[@jessi4959]

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[@helenpeddycord2241]

You’re just amazing Karen💕🧵

[@victoriakaye234]

Karen, thank for another masterpiece! Your videos are so full of wisdom and inspiration! ✨️ I do have one question. What is it about your cube timer that you like over using a cell phone timer? Have you done a video on the specific application of your cube timer as a tool? You are very purposeful in your choices, so I'm thinking there must be more to it. Safe travels. 😊

[@juanitamartinez5910]

Again, inspection. Thank you Karen

[@vickirobinson7918]

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[@CommonSenseTX123]

I don't quilt very often but my GOD woman your organization is absolutely next freaking level! I aspire to have my scraps even 10% as thoughtfully organized as yours. Sincerely, thanks for this video. It was like scratching and flossing all those hard to reach OCD crevices of my brain that looovvveeessss extreme organizing. Absolutely fabulous.

[@wendywilson1736]

I'm glad that I'm Not the only one who makes hexies without knowing what they're going to be!!

[@catherinesmith7068]

If I don't have enough to make a back quilt, I have started making bag or pillow case similar to the quilt to store the quilt in; cuts down on the amount of scraps placed in my scrap pile. I have followed your advice and deal with these before next project, saves a lot of time. Thank you for all your advice and tips.

[@sandysmith8567]

What a wonderful idea!

[@CassandraMiles]

Wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@rebeccakahler2081]

I bought an old library card catalog. I organize fat quarter and smaller by color. When I'm ready to start cutting I pull out the drawer and take to cutting table. I absolutely love this method. No more digging thru endless drawers and containers. And the best part is it's beautiful enough to sit in my living room. It's a recycled piece of furniture with history.

[@christinebravomom5711]

I love this!!

[@rosaliepingree4198]

Excellent! You are so organized and you use as much fabric and batting as you can! Pittsburgh, PA USA

[@docwms3563]

After watching your strategies for managing “Mt Scrapmore” plus the realization of the huge impact on landfills, etc I decided this year was going to be “zero” waste. I usually trim the selvages first about 1” wide and bag those. Then as I sew I save every little thread, tiny trim, and scrap for future stuffing. I take my leftover fabric and essentially sort from largest to smallest. Yardage to FQs. Then 2-1/2” squares and 2-1/2 x 5” pieces. Then hexie sized pieces, then strips that are under 2-1/2”. All goes in a ziplock bag. I use them to save storage space. I have enough fabric scraps for several lap-sized throws. 🤦🏻‍♀️. I’m Landfill-free zoned. This year and from now on!

[@deborahlawing2728]

I sometimes bury my cotton tiny bits in the garden. They are 100% recyclable and my earthworms love the extra " food".

[@ninaplastinina4390]

I have been doing the same for about two years already, it does work! The only difference is that I give selvages and very narrow strips to my friends who have vegetable gardens to tie veggies to poles when they get overgrown)

[@seasidestitches615]

That’s awesome! I love your commitment, and you will make such a difference. I try to do the same but not nearly as organised. You’ve inspired me to try harder. Thanks, Susan x

[@juliegarrett8389]

All my tiny little bits go into the bin under the sewing table. It's lined with a yard of fleece sewn into a bag. When it's about 3/4 full I pull it out and sew it closed, for an instant dog or cat bed. That includes offcuts of batting from trimming - I don't make a lot of stuffed things so I don't keep them separate.

[@angieallen4884]

I watched this initially when it came out a year ago but did not implement the ideas as I was still gathering stash and scraps and wasn't sure how I wanted to process my left overs. I have watched other quilter's ideas and some are similar and some are different, but now that I have been working on actually using my scraps,I found really large pieces in my scrap bin and I knew I didn't want to use them for the strip quilt blocks I was making. I feel this method makes the most sense to how I work as I mosly work with layer cakes and jelly rolls. I took notes in my Commonplace Book to refer back to. Thanks, as always, for such excellent content.

[@pamelabirch7081]

Yes! I would love to watch you make another afterquilt! I made one after watching your last afterquilt video and it was one of the most fun I have ever made. I loved it so much I made it into a separate quilt instead of using it for the back.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

I followed your advice last year and sorted all my scraps , it took quite a long time but the difference it has made I can't quite express, I now process at the end of each quilt and it makes me so happy , I have even made a scrap quilt from fabric that had been hidden away for years , thank you Karen for your wisdom .

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love your handle 🤗🤗🤗

[@janeduggan651]

Thank you for these words of wisdom and encouragement to inspire us, as quilters, not to be overwhelmed by the scraps we create as we execute those heirloom quilts, wallhangings, and useful items in our sewing spaces. I enjoy your presentation, content, and logical approach of tasks that often get put off to the side while I pursue the next squirrel…thanks again for taking time to create this particular video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re very welcome 🤗

[@omisfavorites1054]

This video was great, full of useful and interesting approaches to scrap management. You are amazing! I’ve watched each of your videos at least once. I can’t thank you enough!

[@sandysmith8567]

I like to keep a few small pieces of each fabric to send along with the quilt. I've repaired so many antique tops and quilts and was so happy when this was done.

[@suebean3873]

Great great tips. What good ideas. I’m not that organized but hope to use some of these. Thank you. Great teacher!

[@Marlahanna]

I can’t imagine how much time and energy went into sorting and storage solutions. Thanks for the tips.

[@LibertyBooksAZ]

Did I see you wrapping the quilt binding onto a piece of pool noodle?? That's a tip I must've missed!

[@Cassandra-..-]

Psychic Karen strikes again! Ready to clean up after finishing a big, time sensitive quilt, I’m just at the point of sorting and deciding what to do with the aftermath.😵‍💫

[@cj6337]

Love the tips for organizing while making and upon finishing a quilt. Thank you. I was also curious I noticed in this video an item you were wrapping your binding around. Can you share what this item it. Thank you Karen

[@connieking9873]

I just 2 hours ago finished a week of washing ironing folding and trimming 2🎉 boxes of material I bought at our church yard sale. I decided on 10 and 5 inch squares then 2.5 and 5 inch strips for all of the cuts. I managed a few 4x4’s and tons of crumb scraps. I am so happy with these sizes as storage is going to be easier and have finally settled on the sizes I use the most. This video was awesome. I finally feel good about having a handle on my scraps. Watching all your other videos over the last 2 years has helped my organization and storage 100%. My sewing and storage is minimal so love your adaptations and simplicity. When I store in containers I forget what 😅 i😢 have . someday hope to have a sewing room. Thank you for your tutorials and way of presenting ideas to us.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wow. That’s a job and a half 👏👏👏

[@rhondagarden8878]

😲😃HOLY SHA-MOLY!! You are AMAZING!! My mind is totally boggled at the amount of work you put into that! Way to GO!!🥳🥳🥳 Karen is an inspiration and guide. I've been binge-watching her a good while, I'm not sure how long..🤔 But I've gone from from #1 to #30 etc and on. She inspired me last August to start a bullet journal and I am SO thankful for it!! And YOU are an inspiration to the rest of us, TOO!! Wooooooooo hoooooooo!!

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Connie

[@lisafox3013]

I LOVE scraps of all sizes! I use them to make dog/lap car blankets - you can keep in the car and not care if they start to unravel a little bit in case you missed a few seams connecting. As a newer sewer, perfectly made with love is my motto

[@lynette.]

Getting into a routine with scraps really helps and making the strip rolls is a great way to start a sewing time.

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks. I always learn and get inspired by your videos.

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Love this scrap organizing video! Just watching it my brain got tired! 🤣 But I saved it for reference!! Remind me where to get/make the foam fuzz eraser please.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You upcycle it from packaging. Ask your nearest electronics store for some.

[@margaretperry2015]

Great video, Karen! Those scraps are a challenge indeed. I’ll try, honestly, I’ll try to get them under control. I even save skinny strips, because I make fabric wrapped rope baskets.❤

[@jackiemobley8529]

Great video, Karen. Hope you're having a great time on vacation. Safe travels.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Doing this enabled me to make my own jelly roll for sew a jelly roll day. I loved seeing all your Tula scraps!! Safe travels.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It is nice to know that I am not the only one to get stuck when trying to choose what to cut next. If I keep pushing myself to keep cutting until all the fabric is cut, I will make mistakes: and, I will have trouble going back to my sewing room later. Thank you.

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Appreciate your system! I do much the same except that lately I’ve worked on quite a few quilt blocks using 2 inch strips and 4 inch square blocks so I’ve shifted to mainly saving in those sizes for pieces in those size ranges.

[@annielyst]

I love how you framed blocks in your kinship quilt! Have to consider that for mine. I'd like to see an afterquilt video for Kinship.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Julie

[@tynouiy]

This is exactly what I need!! I couldn't resist buying someone's entire fabric stash at an estate sale for $5. Now I have two huge boxes full of who knows what.

[@churchillquilts6207]

Karen, I love watching your videos! I have learned so much from you over the past two years. Thank you for producing such high-quality content. I always look forward to your next video.

[@lizagervais8621]

I’d love a video on your 100Blocks100Days2021 afterquilt!

[@cherylwilliams42]

I use baskets and collect colors in them by colors. Probably not the best plan but for now with my limited space, it works. I have the IKEA storage for the baskets.

[@pammeinzer8178]

I am always glad when you put out a new video. Thank you once again for the new ideas.

[@ktrmeadow]

Girl, you’re just so organized! Nice video.

[@kristyfolsom3218]

My bonus squares are adding up quickly. Thank you for the helpful tip!. Making a dent in Mount Scrapmore, too!

[@thylda4345]

What a shame there is no double thumbs up button for videos. This deserves one. What a wealth of information. Thank you so much ❤

[@quiltybee]

What was that 2.5” rolly up thing!!??

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s a spindle that my husband made me

[@elainedonnellyagain]

I love this video. thanks for doing it! I am going to make a chart of your suggestions and try it out for myself.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I can wait to have scraps. I was ready to start sewing but Covid happened

[@sheiladale6802]

Whew!! I’m a crocheter but love watching your videos. This seems like soooo much work! For me it’s a matter of organizing my patterns and yarn. Save leftovers either by color or by type of yarn. Your video has given me an even greater appreciation for the time and care a quilter puts into their craft. All that said… I have often taken a week or more looking for that perfect pattern for someone, and the right yarn… colors, weight, texture, composition… for that pattern. Sometimes I change yarns because what I chose wasn’t working as well with the various texture stitches and I experiment with the size and style hook I’ll use. Since I’m a tight stitcher I often have to go up a size in the hook to achieve the correct gauge. Thanks for another entertaining and informative video🥰

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Sheila

[@pamwalton3411]

I've crocheted since I was a kid and taught myself knitting about five years ago. I started quilting just a couple of years ago. My fabric stash is growing, and I see it as 'opportunities'. But I have the hardest time using left over yarn! I have a huge tote of partial skeins of yarn of all types of colors, weights and textures. I can get behind a "crazy quilt" but for some reason I just can't fathom a "crazy afghan"!

[@swiftgirlm]

I recently inherited a whole bunch of scraps from my mom. We cleaned out some closets and having been a lifelong sewer, and not one to waste anything, she has TONS of scraps! Some are crumbs, some larger, but my goal was to figure out what I could do with this pile instead of just tossing it out. I also sew but I'm not a quilter. Then I found you! Oh my goodness! I now have hope that I can make something beautiful with all these fabrics (which bring back so many memories because I remember the garments that she made with each one!) and instead of thinking it's impossible, I'm going to organize them into a usable source for quilting. Thank you for being an inspiration! I can't wait to get started 😊 BTW, I'm a Saskatchewan girl, so it's cool that you are also a fellow Canadian🇨🇦

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are going to have so much fun.

[@BanburyGal]

Where do you get your foam blocks for cleaning your cutting mat from?

[@rachelburgener819]

Ohhhhh Karen, this is outstanding information👏👏👏. Being newer to the quilting world, I’m gathering alllll kinds of information!!! I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you!!! 👏👏👏❤️😀

[@jamiehoule1583]

I LOVE your various plans for processing the scraps by size and color/pattern! I've been scrap quilting on and off for years and nothing I do really follows any patterns or rules. All my fabrics come either as gifts from others who are sick of looking at them, or from random thrift or estate sale finds. And I realize that I often just have bags full of scraps that I've not even seen before. I never have a huge amount of fabric in my house at any one time (very old house with practically non-existent storage space), but I realize that I never fully utilize what I have. Yesterday, with nothing better to do, I sat down and sorted/processed all my fabric scraps based on your method. Not only do I have about three times as much fabric as I thought I did (easily enough for 4 king size quilts), but now all my fabrics are organized in a way that I can quickly and easily see exactly what I have and start putting it to use!!! I'm a slow-sewer because I haven't yet embraced machine quilting but I have fully embraced machine piecing so I know I can whittle these scraps down much faster now that they're organized and ready for immediate use.

[@CassandraMiles]

Can I just say, as a crafter with ADHD, your advice about timing, chunking tasks and keeping things simple to prevent fatigue and overwhelm is IMMENSELY helpful! I've created mini-systems to help with tasks I find challenging (such as buying a die-cutting machine to avoid measuring and cutting fabric manually), and your advice about storage and processing scraps, and quilting processes in general, is so helpful. Thank you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad to hear that it is helpful 🤗

[@pst47wings]

As always, another helpful video!! I have just started the "keeping all the scraps until the whole project is done." Boy had that saved me! I'm trying to process me scraps as soon as possible. It helps, but I still have mount scrap more that I need to put some time into 😁

[@michellecornum5856]

Isn't it funny how making something , even with fabric that we LOVE, makes us never want to see that fabric again?

[@laurienorton7422]

I have followed your advice... and am very happy with the results. A friend gave me a box of fabric. I made one queen top and backing with it. Had enough to make another twin top and using what I can on the back of that one also. Decided to get all of it used up and made enough crumb blocks to make a crib size quilt. I like the idea I will not have any of this fabric left. When those two quilts are finished, everything left will go in the dog bed regardless of size. It will be cut up for the dog bed. Three quilts with the same fabrics... I'm done working with it. I also like the idea of pushing through and eating the frog first so its not there haunting me. A practice I hope to do in the future. I like your symmetry quilt and plan to try and make 4 identical blocks with the scraps as I go. When I have enough for a quilt, I will put them together. Will use a common background fabric for all blocks to tie them together.

[@courtney.parrott]

Loved this well timed video, I'm in the final stages of a few projects and dealing with my scraps! Really appreciated the tips on standardised cuts of scraps. Would love to see the video on your 100 days afterquilt

[@nancylaventure1403]

Wow Karen that was a lot of information in a small amount of time! What a wonderful system you have I just have a bucket that I throw everything into lol I do make scrappy blocks using all sorts of widths of fabric sewing them on to 10 Inch papers and then making scrap quilt tops which are really nice but I haven’t gotten to the smaller pieces yet! Thank you so much for all of the information have a blessed day

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Nancy

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

Love the paper piecing block idea. Scraps are more stressful than I could have anticipated after I made a pure scrap quilt this year and disliked how it turned out due to poor color balance.

[@vikkirountoit497]

I love fabric scraps! And I love hearing how others process them. My Mt Scrapmore includes everything smaller than a fat quarter based on my favorite scrap quilting style which is color theme string quilting. First I separate my scraps into solid or not solid because I tend to like either all solid quilts or all non-solid quilts. Then I group solids by color and separately non-solids by color. When one of my color bins is full, it's time to make a scrap string quilt. And if I have enough different color solids, it's time for a multi color quilt. I don't clean any edges before putting things in my bin - I want my clean up after sewing to be as fast as possible, so scraps just get sorted right into their bins. When it's time for a scrap string quilt, whatever I have the most of becomes my dominant and I pick a fabric from my stash to be it's compliment in sashing or some other consistent part, then all of the other pieces just get thrown into the blocks where they fit. Like you, my littles become "new" fabric as I sew them to register tape - sometimes with enough littles, that becomes my dominant fabric in my quilt. My sewing friends know I love it and save me their scraps:)

[@owlthewitch]

The quilts shown in the video look really lovely! I especially like the looks of the solid quilt you shown. 👍 I want to do a major scrap and stash busting project. I have been stitching scraps together and making small blocks for wall hangings but after getting Christmas prep sorted, I want to resume quilting.

[@rosedwight804]

This was absolutely amazing. Also u r looking like Noom is working. I admire ur energy.

[@annewines2892]

Hello 👋 I have really enjoy your videos! I am learning a great deal from them! Your scrap videos on scrap fabrics has been very informative, and I appreciated your idea of donating your scraps to a thrift store. In fact I thought about it and stopped at a local store and was very generously rewarded with someone's generosity! I bought 5 bags of amazing scraps to start my scrappy quilt projects from beautiful quality donated fabric scraps in 3# bags each. Idea to share .....it would be amazing if fabric stores would buy back scraps to resale to customers and give store points to customers who return their scraps, similar to how coffee shops run theirs, buy so much and get %,or $ off for the next yardage purchase you make. Thank you for your videos they are wonderfully educational!🧵🪡🪢🛒😁

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Anne

[@BarbaraHeath-u2n]

Karen, you do the best tutorials!!❤

[@bethkoch11]

Scraps, scraps & more scraps! I always appreciate tips on dealing with them, and these were very helpful.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I process my scraps just as you do but I save a few more sizes.

[@janinesimon6076]

Can’t wait to see the finished crumb quilt!! Thank you for all the tips!

[@eduardachi2571]

wow you are so organized thats great now i have to start dealing with scraps i think it will take me weeks but i like cutting so Karen i have to go now and start thank you

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Good Afternoon Karen, I am sure you’re having fun in Holland with your Mom. 🎉. This video came at a perfect time as a week ago I realized I needed to stop everything and rearrange my fabrics. Thank you for sharing your Many Wonderful Tips on how you have helped deal with the situation. It will really help me with mine. Always Enjoying All Your Videos, 🥰 Sincerely, Chris aka Chris-Raleigh NC ❤️👍

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks Chris

[@billej-m3659]

Hi Karen, your videos are always a delight and I can watch them over and over again and I confess thats what Im doing. Next month I will be moved into my new appartment and my daughter is about to move out studying at the university. So her room will be my crafty room and I want to my first quilts using older fabrics leftovers etc. in order to get more experienced before I use expensive fabrics. Im looking really forward to that having my own crafty space apart of the rest of the appartment. Have a nice stay in the Netherlands kindest Bille

[@conniew7285]

Thank you for sharing your process 😊❤

[@EllenEmOHPea]

Hi. I need to know... At minute marker 3:44 ish, you are winging what looks to be a long strip of binding. Are you using a gadget? If so will you share the details? I really like that featured scrap quilt. Thanks so much.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

A spindle that my husband made me

[@EllenEmOHPea]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thanks for your quick response. Is there a chance Your Talented Husband (YTH) has a stash of them he is willing to sell? Asking for a friend or a list of them?

[@jeanshaltes3552]

Great advice on scrap processing. I love your clear & concise style! The right amount of info without too much "fluff".

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Karen you are a genius! I hope you’ve had a fabulous time in Holland.

[@barbarajefferysings]

I keep 1) yardage, 2) 10" strips, 3) 5" strips, 4) 2 1/2" strips, 5) squares of these sizes and 1 1/2" strips and patches. I don't cut the strips into squares so I can choose which size/shape when the time comes.

[@christinebravomom5711]

I control mine first and foremost is by NOT stuffing them into bags. They not only take up way too much space that way, but also are so wrinkled and disorganized that they are not appealing in the least. First, I trim off anything that is less than 1.5" (my arbitrary minimum), then iron and fold for storage. My storage system is based first on size. Pieces more than a yard and those between a yard and a fat quarter are folded and stacked on shelves with all the folded edges facing out where I can see and easily grab hold of them. Pieces less than a fat quarter are placed in literature mailers I bought for the purpose. (N.b., these are white boxes that are used for mailing catalogs. They are sold flat, in packs.) Being sturdy and all the same size, they stack nicely and keep the fabric tidy and dust free. Within the boxes, the fabric scraps are sorted by color groups, with each box clearly labeled - e.g., "Blue/Green." I love making scrappy quilts and find this system makes it easier and a lot more fun.

[@karenh789]

I just went through all my leftovers, my stash, and cut them into 10" squares, 5" squares and 2 1/2" strips. I find precut fabric to be more than I can usually purchase. That's why I cut up my stash into precuts. I'm hoping to use these precuts to make more quilts before I go ahead and purchase more yardage. The cabinet where I keep my stash looks so nice and neat now. I like your process of dealing with leftovers but my space is very limited so I tossed the scraps left over from cutting all the precuts. That was painful but necessary.

[@susanouellette2700]

Hi Karen, your welcome to come to my house and help with all mine, I think I'm a hoarder of fabric, I have an eighth of my bedroom I use as my sewing area. I can't fit anymore in my closet or under the bed, I guess you can say I'm overwhelmed. 😳 Any tips would greatly be appreciated.

[@digging4roots]

I was unable to find the video, "What to do with your batting scraps." Is it still available? And if so, what is it's link? Thank you.

[@jeanshealy3984]

Karen thank you so much for the videos. I save my batting strips that are 2 in or bigger. Sewn together they can be used as placemat batting. Our Guild donates placemats to the local Meals On Wheels for elderly. It is so much fun to make holiday placemats or even just use any leftover blocks and turn them into a happy creative gift to brighten a home bound person’s day!

[@dawnabbott3783]

Hi Karen, I am new to the quilting world. I have picked up some salvage packages at my local store to start. I was planning on trying some mug rugs, etc. I apologize if I missed it but I am looking for video on the basics of squaring up long strips and pieces.

[@RuthRSmith]

I've just been working on a scrappy quilt. I should have watched this first! But I think it will work out all right. I used tissue paper to sew strips too. I got better at attractive blocks as I went on, but I have five rejects that I can use on the backing. I do enjoy making scrappy blocks. It is quilting after all!

[@erinm_4600]

As I'm trimming up an EPP project, I've been trying to figure out what to do with this mess of crumb-level chaos, so this video was perfectly timed! Thank you and I hope your trip was great!

[@sandyp2485]

I think I am going to rewatch and take notes. I have all kinds of bits and pieces from both quilting and clothing making. The quilt making will be easy to sort out and keep separate. However, the scraps from clothing making could be set up to have patches at the ready or use them to make creatively pieced inserts on jackets, for interesting pockets, or for when you need that little extra for interfacing when you've run a little short on the fashion fabric. There are some rainy or steaming hot days in the forecast and what a fun way to spend an afternoon. Now to find some containers to put my sorting into.

[@mellymel1100]

The batting you can use for making throw rugs, too, 2.5" strips :D

[@deniseclemons7216]

When you donate quilt, do you still pick and choose the fabric? Or are they all scrappy?

[@smontone]

I’m so excited to see the adding machine tape quilt come together!

[@richardfinney5081]

Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏, Your so full of good ideas , Thank You ! So much , I'd never see those things coming 😊👍, tell me have you done a video just about batting and backing and also Stiffness for bags and such ?, I get awful confused 🤔 at what bag fusing to use , when I'm in shops like Hobby Craft ( I'm in England) , there seems like loads to choose from and it's over welming to be honest , hope you can help , Thank You xx Take Care xx

[@Kdcaswell]

I make my scrap quilts scrappy. No plan. When I do want to sew but not think i take out the bin and sew the pieces together no rhyme, no matching, etc. i do this often and so far i have made 7 scrap quilts with enough squares made for another. Most times i make 10 or 12 inch squares and then cut what i want or make them bigger. I love my scrap quilts. And i love your videos helping. Batting i keep up. I use asap. I will make a table runner just to use up the scrap pieces.

[@karengale6686]

I spent two days in a small rv at a music festival camp site- before the festival, and my husband left and went to work. I had brought a rotary cutter, a 12” square mat, new blades, and a pile of scraps to process. All done; so satisfying!

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

How are you doing?

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

Loved watching this. Thank you for sharing.

[@brittnyrv5087]

I have a little vacuum for the fuzzy mess left overs or I cut on the floor in front of the tv with my mat, shake it and upright vacuum the rug after.

[@ceciliavarga1734]

oww yes! please show us that afterquilt! ❣

[@AnnJackson-ic9ip]

Thank you for that clear explanation of your approach, very helpful.

[@rosiehowell5575]

I love when you said it used a lot of mental energy deciding what to do to make a top longer. I have a horrible habit of "stewing" forever about these types of decisions and then get frustrated and do nothing. So I'm trying really hard to make a quicker decision and "just get it done". Thank you for your videos. They are excellent.

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Rosie

[@glynisreynolds446]

So many good ideas 👍 Going to try to get things in my sewing room sorted 🤔 Thank you for sharing 👏🇬🇧

[@brendaallers3900]

You look beautiful..your hair is lovely…love your tutorials thank you🌹

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

Thanks for sharing your process! The quilt you were working with is gorgeous!

[@sandrakupfer4439]

Extremely helpful, thank you so much!

[@linsleysrygley643]

So brilliant! I cannot wait to begin on my scrap more.

[@angielovett4159]

Love this! SO helpful! Thank you!

[@joanniekuhn6705]

This is just marvelous...thank you for your guidance and joy in your quilt making

[@jodiedwards2634]

Thanks for the enlightening video. Once again, you have presented ideas I fully intend to utilize in my sewing room. I currently have scraps from my last four or five projects, that I had decided to make a trash quilt with just to get them out of my room. I don’t care for trash quilts, I like more structure, but i thought I could give it away and not have to look at it! Lol. I’m too frugal to throw them away, but more than willing to not like it and give it to our local shelter. How sad is that? Now I can be more diligent with them and make something I like. Thank you!

[@alexanderaudrey4248]

Hello Jodi

[@kellyhamlet346]

Great video with lots of useful tips! I used to collect all of my scraps from various projects in a bucket and I’d try to process them monthly. That got overwhelming for me. Now I do something similar to what you do - processing them after each quilt. I find them a lot easier mentally since, as you say, it’s a lot of decision making.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s so nice to have them done and out of the way

[@cassieoz1702]

So looking forward to seeing what you do with the adding machine strips

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Geez. I almost didn’t watch this one. Scraps. Scraps. Scraps. We all have them. It’s just a matter of storing them. But man oh man am I glad I was wrong about how I prejudged! Thx for the thoughtful content.

[@sharonott7513]

Great ideas, Karen. I will have to get my own Mount Scrapmore under control. Thank you for sharing.