Monday Quilt Chat 2-3-25 | HOW Do You Process YOUR Scraps?

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[@sonjadevenney2524]

I appreciate that you aren’t trying to get money from us from every direction. It is so sweet that you just want to share your passion and inspire us.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm so glad you appreciate that! I just want to share my love of quilting with everyone!

[@christielou3371]

What I love about your channel is that you do not push product! Thank you!

[@anncantlin9710]

Thanks for keeping your show free, I enjoy it very much.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I appreciate you watching!

[@michele6708]

I appreciate that you are committing to keeping your content free for viewers! ❤❤❤ For those who are curious, KZbin subscription is 18.99 for personal and I think 27.99 for family in same household membership. I finally broke down and got it, and I have to say, man is it worth it! I am in general against subscriptions. It definitely pays to review all of those subscriptions and things that accumulate on our credit cards. The subscription culture is out of control. We don’t even have cable anymore! Accuquilt and Electric Quilt have them now too. In my opinion, retail memberships and clubs are like lotteries-they are a tax on people who are bad at math! And they count on people to forget about them and get used to paying for them and then continue to pay for them whether they use them or not. Plus they enable shoppers to buy more than they really need/will use.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

So true, everything you said!

[@ginhenry-1214]

It feels like High School all over again with the memberships. You have to be in the "In Crowd". I don't do memberships as you said I would have them & forget to cancel then think why am I still in that? I would also feel pressure to buy stuff cause I have a coupon & not want to waste it. Thanks for your honesty & integrity. See you Wednesday.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It’s definitely a money making gimmick. I hate it when I fall for those!

[@kellyjames516]

Thank you for how intentional you are with your channel content and commitment. You are appreciated. I don’t do subscription boxes or memberships. I’m too frugal. I want to know what I’m actually getting for my money and don’t like projects stacking up to be completed. I stopped watching someone I watched for years because I felt like the channel turned into a commercial for whatever the creator was getting compensated for. I might be alone in this but I’m not big on watching lives either. Oh well to each their own. Thanks again. Always enjoy your channel and positivity.

[@yvetteheartso3406]

I’m with you on the memberships. I always do the things that make the algorithms sing, as they say. I found quilting through KZbin and the free videos. I understand that it takes a lot of time and effort to produce videos and I enjoy watching them. This is my sewing/quilting inspiration since I don’t have any local sewing much less quilting friends. Keep up the great work! I watch EVERY one of your videos and enjoy every minute. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us newbies. See you on your next video.😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’m about in the same situation. I’ve met some great, talented people through this channel, like yourself!

[@loribarnes5678]

Thank you for keeping your channel free. I will be back! I learned a lot about KZbin from you today. THANKS!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@suzywind8153]

Thank you for your wonderful videos and incredible gifts of your time, skills, and beautiful personality that you share with us. You are an absolute delight to watch.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@sandyvotel3484]

Wow. This was interesting. Thank you so much for not promoting all kinds of things for money like so many do. It does get old hearing it. Love your channel and your quilts. Thank you so much for

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@Diane_W]

I am glad you don’t push a product on your channel. I get annoyed at some channels where most of the content is spent bragging on their Patreon and everyone should join. And some have different levels for even more money. I am not interested. It’s nothing but an infomercial. Yours just are so down to earth, informative and your cute personality shines through. Great job!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks! I try to keep it real!

[@KarenNelson-r8s]

Thank you so much for the free content. I really appreciate it!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re welcome! It’s all I ask, faithful viewers!

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

I don’t subscribe to anything at this time. I never have but who’s to say what the future might bring. I like channels that don’t push products or if they mention it (like an Amazon affiliate) they tell you ‘no pressure to buy’. And often viewers do want to know where to find items they see in use. I am enjoying these scrap projects you have been doing. It is very surprising how beautiful some of them are and they are made with random fabric patterns and colors!! We tend to get a picture in our minds and want things more cohesive. I also appreciate the tips for controlling scraps. When you think of the word ‘scraps’ it brings to mind something that isn’t very important or useful. But when you handle them as you do, suddenly you can see how useful they are. Wishing you and your family the very best.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you 😊 great observations!

[@connieking9873]

I enjoy your channel. I don’t do subscriptions or membership. I do subscribe to certain you tubers who I adore but have to say I love hitting the skip button for the ads😁. I enjoy seeing what you are doing. Forgot I save 2,2.5,5 and 10 inch squares and 2,5 and 5 inch strips. Anything else I cut for specific project. I find many patterns can come from these cuts. Even if I cut a 5” down they are scraps after all. Enjoy your week

[@LauraSup]

I appreciate that you’re planning to keep your content free for everyone. I feel like the memberships and subscriptions are out of control! I look forward to watching your videos every week! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subscriptions and memberships. I appreciate your honesty! ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That’s what I want to do - make it accessible to everyone!

[@lyneparker877]

I love watching your videos it's like having coffee and a chat with my friend. I appreciate the information you share with us and the fact that you give us your honest opinion and helpful information on different things. My scrap favorites are 2 1/2 ,5 &10 inch they seem to work for more things. Have a great day

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I appreciate that!

[@proud2bktsmama]

I have a subscription to Stitch Obsessed with Miriam and I love it. I don't live anywhere near a quilt guild, so the twice monthly member chats that we have serve as a way to connect with fellow quilters. I have had the Sew Yeah Quilting subscription, but I didn't feel I was getting the bang for my buck with that one that I get with the other one. I've subscribed to several over the years but have never stayed long. I really appreciate the free tutorials on KZbin, because that is how I have taught myself to quilt. As for scraps, I save 2.5 inch strips, 2.5 inch squares, and everything else is basically sorted by color and I cut it when I want to use it. I spent a lot of time feeling like I didn't need to be quilting because I couldn't get all my scraps processed. I finally just had to give myself permission to do what I was able to do and let the rest go, and I'm content.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I know how you feel about getting behind on the scrap processing. Funny how something like that messes with us.

[@yvetteferretti8421]

Thanks for keeping it real. I LOVE scraps. I save as small as one inch. Organizing is a whole nother subject 🙃

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It’s a blessing and a curse - those scraps!

[@virginiagorham1529]

I started a membership with The Quilt Show about 5 years ago because I had found DVD's of their show on Amazon and that was so full of information. My internet at the time was very poor and I didn't have any quilt guilds I could go to. It is 49 dollars a year or you can do it monthly. It is hosted by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. They have guests for every show. They have a BOM every year that is a free pattern and you can use your own fabric or buy the kit. I saw you Hobo quilt from 2 years ago and really liked it. Thank you

[@shelleyopland4041]

Watching the replay. I have zero interest in paying for a membership to see behind the scenes. Nor do I join in monthly clubs. I have a very large stash I’m trying very hard to work through🥵 I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AS IT IS. PLEASE DONT CHANGE.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I understand! This is the way I want to keep it!

[@patmckenzie704]

Thank you for all your interesting shows. Thank you for the "no membership" concept. I've learned so much from you. Keep up the great work.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are very welcome! So glad to have you here!

[@sherylkruse8060]

Hi Sherrie....I just got done watching your video for today and I want to thank you very much for not doing membership for your channel...I live on a very low fixed income...I'm almost 70yrs old...I love to make quilts from pictures and my head...love making scrappy quilts the most...thank you for being you and for everything you share every week....keep on quilting 🪡🧵💕

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re very welcome! It’s my pleasure to share.

[@barbmckinlay5108]

I’m happy to use your Amazon link since you don’t do memberships. You do have expenses and I’d love to support you that way. I think the more followers you have the more ads you have. Thank you for not having memberships. I love your blog.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I appreciate it! Those links are there only if you WANT to use them

[@brendaromanuck1280]

Man, was I ever happy that you talked about all of this membership business. I watch several quilting you tubers and even though I love to watch and learn, I DO get so very tired of hearing about, " click on my link below because it helps me pay the bills." One of the people I watch is Pat Sloan and she is always telling us how this is her family business and she needs us to jump on board and support her. It can get a bit too much for me. I also agree with you about the issue of patterns being free. A lot of people who are selling patterns are also selling their new line of fabrics with it, which is fine, I get it. But once in a while it would be so nice to see them offer a free pattern. If you see their new line of fabric and they show it made up into a quilt that I love, I will be buying their fabric to make up into the quilt they show. It would be appreciated to even get the pattern at a discount or free at the time of purchase. I love the fat quarter shop because they offer free patterns and wouldn't you know it, after downloading the pattern I end up snooping around their shop and end up picking up a few items. As far as scrap sizes I keep: Of course the ever constant 2 1/2 inch strips of squares are always a stand by but I also keep 3 inch , 5 inch and 10 inch squares. I do also have a little bag of 1 1/2 and 1 inch background squares that I keep for using on a pattern where you need to flip and stitch corners . I just cut them out of leftover background scraps. Love all your videos and always sit and have a cup of coffee while watching. Thanks for all the work you do to get such great content out to us. You are a joy.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I know what you mean about Pat Sloan, but I guess you have to give her some credit for saying upfront that her channel is a business and she expects it to be supported if she creates the content. It’s just a different philosophy I guess. For me, I’d just rather not mention those things so much. You’ve got a nice scrapping system.

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

I agree with you on the paid subscriptions. My quilting channel is starting to grow, but I also don't want to fill up my precious time with viewers promoting products. Thanks for sharing your views.❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’m happy to see others who feel the same way!

[@xtimespansx]

I have a Prequilt subscription which I love!! It helps me plan out quilts like if I want to make a charm square quilt I can do the layout I like and figure out how many squares I need and calculates background fabric too, and can see how different colors change the composition… helps keep fabric purchases in check and helps me have a plan if I need. I also used it to do a scale layout for the Daylesford quilt I’m working on so I could play with the print scales on the different fabrics I got. And it’s fun to design quilts I may or may not make! I shared some playful designs I made up with my brother and he actually picked one out and we reworked it in colors and a layout he loved, it was so special to do that with him! Now I’m excited to work on that quilt next. It’s $7.50 a month and I’m able to save lots of design and support this wonderful app’s continued development. I would highly recommend to other quilters as a planning and design tool!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks for the recommendation! I have EQ8 but have yet to learn it.

[@karenbrunette6314]

❤ have a great week

[@karin0963]

I appreciate you not pushing any links or memberships. I'm not signed up for any of that stuff. I keep forgetting to send you my picture for Fridays.. have a great week

[@gloriastrelow9822]

I agree with the lady that said clubs feel like clicks in school and all i do here is pushing for us to buy. Sometimes i get discussed and turn it off after hearing that and go sew. I very much appreciate your s and look forward to each on . Thank you!!!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Haha! I do that too

[@deborahlunsford6983]

I appreciate your honesty and integrity. I donot have any membership for now. They remind me of those old book of the month clubs that they used to have. In the beginning I liked them but soon often forgot and received books that I was not interested in lol😅. I hope that you receive enough income to continue like it is. Look forward to your videos. ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Oh yes, books, music (records then tapes then CDs) that’s a good comparison!

[@bettypitts-e8c]

I enjoy your tutorials.

[@debbiegodfrey2359]

Really enjoy your videos. I don't have any KZbin memberships. I have a Craftsy and NQC membership so I don't feel the need to add to that. Again, thank you for your time and effort making these.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! Putting a limit on memberships is a great idea

[@pamblessman9451]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings about memberships. I agree wholeheartedly. I do appreciate all that you share with all of us! Also I appreciate your kindness and positivity about others’ work on “finish it Friday”. Thanks bunches!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I appreciate that!

[@LauraSup]

I forgot to tell you in my previous comment! I made it through No Buy January! However…my husband took me to a quilt show on Saturday, February 1st! I’ve been recovering from back surgery so I was in a wheelchair but he wanted to lift my spirits and he did!!! We went and met up with my quilty BFF! It was a fabulous day and I came home with so many goodies!! Now, I may have to have a No Buy March!😂

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Oh I’m so happy you were able to get out and have some quilty fun! I hope you perused the long arms 😉

[@lizwarnke4689]

I do two subscription boxes. Sewers Club because they provide everything for the project and I've been learning some new skills with most of the projects so far. Also I do Open Gate Quilts Subscription because she also provides all the fabric for the top and binding of the projects so all I need are backing and batting. I have plenty of fabric stash. I enjoy these boxes because I'm getting a present in the mail every month that I am actually using! My scraps go down to crumbs that are 3/4 inch and go up to 10" blocks too. I actually went over my scrap system in my you tube channel (very, very small channel and only been doing it since December)

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It is thrilling to get fabric in the mail!

[@michellejaggard9657]

I'm really loving the teal in the scrap busting quilt you are working on. I think that is going to be a lovely quilt. Thank you Sherri for not charging a Membership fee. I only have 2. Fat Quarter shop and The Rusted Gardener.I am an Avid Vegetable and Flower Gardner, I also can, freeze and dehydrate my vegetables and herbs, with this channel during the membership videos I can ask specific questions about gardening I need an answer for during that time and get an answer for which can be very important to me. FQS, not so much anymore. If you remember awhile back they had a sew along 2 or so times a year that has stopped. I personally do not like the behind the seams, maybe because I don't have a channel and never will unless it is a gardening channel or one on cooking or canning or food preserving. About what Kimberly said about the Sew Sampler Box I know they send everything out to Pat Sloan but could be she is such a large channel.

[@startbline]

I just started sorting scraps. Big tub full of zip locks full. I decided to make 3 categories no matter what size. 3 tubs labeled. Kids, quilts, and everything else. Kids is just little kid fabric from quilts. Quilts are all scraps from quilts, everything else is everything else. I intend to make a quilt out of both kids and quilts. These are quilts given to kids and grandkids. 2 quilts. Everything else is getting donated. I just want a quilt made out all the scraps I made quilts since they all go to the my family.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wonderful! I enjoy using my scraps and remembering the original project. Sew much fun!

[@beverlykiesel6007]

I did well on No Sew January ... I only purchased fabric that I did not have in my stash and specific items needed for a sewing class. I am going to try to keep this momentum going through this year. Of course, for me, it will mean that I will avoid shop hops as I always obligated to purchase something to support the shop I am visiting. Thank you for your talk on KZbin subscriptions. I got caught up in the FOMO and had 3 different KZbin subscriptions. During your talk, I decided that I not really benefited from the subscriptions and cancelled all 3, freeing up funds for other things. Thank you for sharing your views on this topic. Sending warm hugs to you and Blue from myself and my Boston Terrier, JoJo.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That is so great to hear you are making progress on your no-overspending goal! Hugs to you and JoJo from me and Blue🤗💙

[@katf009]

I keep everything everything more then 1.5”. I turn 1.5”-2.25” scraps into thread bunnies that I use between blocks when I have lots of pieces in a project. Thanks for keeping things simple and free. I don’t like being pushed into buy buy buy. In fact I have unsubscribed from channels that have turned into selling and pushing new products.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes, I think many get weary of it

[@bonniejackson7393]

I really don’t save scraps, but I did come across a bag of charm squares leftover from this and that. I used quite a few in a disappearing nine patch quilt. It turned out quite pretty and I will be sending a picture. On another note, I like KZbin because it is free, full stop. 😊🇨🇦

[@suzischulte]

I love your channel and look forward to seeing you! Keep up the good work!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! Will do!

[@PatLoomis-d7j]

I sent you a tutorial via your email using 5” and 10” squares. It’s very simple and creates a block in a block. It’s simply fold and sew. You are probably familiar with it but thought I’d share just in case. I do not subscribe to any clubs, etc. I so appreciate the spirit of generosity that you and others provide. As another person commented, when watching your videos, I feel like I’m spending time with a friend. ❤ Thank you!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate you thinking of me! And thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@maryannboyd5007]

I have a large tin full of binding scraps. I use these on smaller projects.

[@margaretnewman4464]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make your videos. I was watching another lady on KZbin a few months ago and she recommended your channel and I am so glad she did. Thank you for your honesty,I totally agree with you about the membership channels so I do appreciate all you do. Being in the UK I get your videos in the morning so I watch them whilst having my elevenses.(cup of English tea and chocolate biscuits.).

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Wonderful! Thank you for faithfully watching, that’s all I ask from my subscribers and I appreciate you!

[@jwwallace100]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and enjoying it so much. You are my kind of people! I made your scrappy #1 quilt and turned out beautiful. I committed to the no buy January and will probably do so in March. Love the calmness and all your great ideas, thank you Sherri!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Welcome! I’m so glad you found me and you’re enjoying the videos.

[@evelynelliott4485]

You saved money and didn't have to wait for them to arrive. Great!❤

[@jeannesnodgrass8073]

I only cut fabric scraps to a size if they are nearly a size already. I keep my scraps flat and neat. A lot fit if they are folded right.💕

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I think you have a very practical system!

[@ilonabancroft5948]

I have 5" squares and 2.5" squares. I make donation tops with them. Also strips are made into 8.5" squares for donations. Keeps my scraps under control.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That's a great use for scraps - makes them useful again and helps others too!

[@deloresrast8543]

I did not join the Sew yeah membership on utube - I’d rather spend that $15 on fabric!!! Great video. Thanks Sheri!!!

[@ginnyandersen8527]

I appreciate that you are not asking for membership fees. I have done several scrappy binding strips. I grouped them into two categories - colorful and dark. Since I make a lot of scrap quilts, those bindings have worked perfectly. I have a laundry basket with strings, another bin of crumbs, color sorted bins for 2 1/2" squares, and another bin for 2 1/2" strips. I have been using 1 1/2" squares as L&E to make 16 patches for some time now. I have a queen quilt planned for those for my gr'son.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm glad you like my approach to free content and love your scrap sorting system!

[@RhondaTuttle]

When you say 5 or 10 inch scraps, I think of free charm packs and layer cakes or even Jolly bars. It would be great to see a scrap busting using a scrap layer cake pattern quilt.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I have actually thought about that. That is a great idea for a future video!

[@janetpicard6975]

❤

[@DonnaHaft]

Thank you for working so hard to give us your time and share your talents with us for free, though if you did charge, I would be right there signing up. I'm very glad that we can make up for it by being here and sharing with you every week. You are the best! You give us something to look forward to all week long, not just one day, and I appreciate how hard you work for that. I look forward to every show. P.S. ❤️ Will we get to see Blue again soon? Give him a snuggle for us too.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate your support, and I'll see if I can sneak Blue in a video soon!

[@christielou3371]

I am curious about the memberships too. I struggle to see the overall value of the membership. Thanks for brining this discussion up. It will be interesting.

[@DonnaHaft]

I Cut the Scraps (book) as suggested, from largest to smallest, 10", 5", 3.5", 2.5", and 1.5". I am finding more and more that patterns are calling for 8", 6.5", and 4.5". If you have stacks of 6.5", they can be quickly trimmed down to 6" and 5.5" blocks. I also have rectangles to make flying geese with 2.5 x 4" (2.5" corners) and 1.5" x 3" (1.5" corners) The best way to store scraps is in quilts, so I have one day a week where I sew small blocks together (e.g. flying geese Star blocks, square in a square, etc. ) that will be ready for upcoming projects.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm glad you have a system that works for you!

[@quiltedjewels4631]

In regard to scraps, you do you! Piece together the 10" squares for stripe down the middle of a scrap quilt backing. I'd love for you to do a 10" square scrap project. I've got a full bin and would like to whip out a bunch of generosity quilts. 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'll definitely consider it!

[@anjamaas7140]

I'm not in memberships and patrions. Thank you for sharing your talent for free! I really appreciate that ❤ I save 1,5"- 2"- 2,5"- and 5"-squares and 1"- 1,5"- and 2,5"-strips and I use crumbs smaller than1,5". It's a lot of work, but it keeps me from the street.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gardencat4952]

I found that 10" and 5" squares need to be cut down again for most scrap projects and I didn't want to recut cut scraps. So I went through my patterns, quilt books, and magazines to figure out which projects that I want to make that would work well with scraps. I then went through the patterns and figured out the most common shapes and sizes these patterns that I want to make use. For patterns not in books, I have been putting them in a binder specifically for scrap projects. I often use these scrappy projects as leaders and enders so they come together slowly as I am working on other projects. This can be a smaller list of shapes and sizes depending on what kind of scrappy projects you want to make. Here is the list of the shapes and sizes I need for my scrappy patterns. Squares 2", 2.5", 3.5", 4.5" Rectangles 2x3.5", 2.5"x4.5", 3.5'x6.5" Strips 1.5", 2", 2.5" 1" finished hexagons for EPP

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I'm glad you shared your process for scraps! So many different ways to tackle it!

[@rosehixon2790]

Memberships; I think you have to spend a lot of money to save money, or to save enough money to make them worth the monthly cost. It’s like everything else; coffee, memberships, soap, memberships, etc. I admire the fact that you are not trying to. get rich from your subscribers. Jelly roll club is the same way. I know there are people that probably need the money, but it seems to be that the really big channels/corporations/businesses are the ones that make the most money and probably need it the least. Several of them just seem like infomercials. I truly truly enjoy you,, Your style, and your presentation. I look forward to all of your videos. Thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I agree with you!

[@leesapierce4888]

I had a lot of 5-inch blocks. I made a picsolated heart ❤quilt for my mom . Perfect for February. There is a free patteren.😊 at Missouri star. I love a free pattern also.Have a good week

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Isn't it great when you can use up scraps for something special?

[@tanglezest7601]

I got the Sew Yeah membership. I'm changing my buying patterns. I'm trying to plan my purchases a bit more. So more purchases from their website, and less from the online sales. And I have come out ahead with my discounts verses the membership fee. I also enjoy the "behind the curtain" vlog, and don't mind giving a bit of support for the entertainment for the months I don't quite brake even with the discounts. I'm happy with my membership. It was the right choice for me at this point in my life. Will I still be happy in 3 months, or 6 months? If I'm not, I will cancel, no problem. I know, from past interactions, it will only take a one sentence text with Sew Yeah to cancel.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I can appreciate all of what you said.

[@gisellejones1139]

Morning Sherri...lm not one that is interested in memberships and l find" lives "very messy so l dont watch those either , l like your style😊 Managed a quilt and tote bag ...during no spend Jan yayy !! The quilt is out to longarmer so will send a photo when comes back and l finish binding😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Can’t wait!

[@adonicamae]

Sheri, I’m loving your videos! When you journal, do you only journal about your quilting or quilting and life in general?

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Just quilted stuff mostly

[@renellmyers9103]

I love a scrappy binding on quilts. Gives it character.

[@jennystrahley927]

I don't pay extra for memberships, patrons, fabric clubs, boxes that ship monthly, blocks of the month. I have to be in control of what I spend money on. I don't do the mystery boxes or clubs because I can't get past the thought of "what if I don't like it?" or "what if I get something I already have?" I do always watch your video from beginning to end and I don't skip ahead--I've heard that causes the video not to 'count' as being watched. Is that right? When I first started quilting I had a bin for each color of scraps. Then I watched Lori Holt and decided to sort my scraps into 1/2" increments from 1.5" to 5". I keep 10" squares with my layer cakes. Most of my scraps in these bins are solids from backings, borders, and backgrounds. When I finish a quilt I've been keeping leftovers together in plastic bags. My thought is to make some blocks with my leftover fabrics so that I have a quilt/quilts with random assortment of blocks from other quilts that I've made. Kimberly on FQS has shared some really cute blocks that she makes into house blocks and star blocks for example. My dilemma is that I haven't touched my separated bags of fabrics so I haven't moved forward with this idea. Thanks for your honest jibber jabber. 🙂

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It sounds like you have a great system! As for the skipping on videos, the fast forwarding doesn’t count. As an example, if the video is 20 minutes and you fast forward through 5minutes of it, I will get credit for 15 minutes of view time. Now you can go to settings and increase the overall video playback speed and that would all count as view time. And an example of that would be, all 20 minutes of the video at 2x the speed is still 20 minutes of view time.

[@michele6708]

I open up my 2.5” leftover binding and press it flat and add it to by 2.5” strip scrap bin or cut 2.5” squares. My 2.25” binding goes into my scraps for log cabins or gets cut to HSTs to go with my leftover HSTs.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’ve thought about doing that, but lack the motivation. It may be because I have a large supply of 2.5” most of the time.

[@CindyOgilvie]

I agree that those small monthly fees really add up. I almost feel guilty watching some of my favorite channels now because I'm not paying 😢.

[@juliabateman8194]

Good Morning! I always enjoy your video's Sherri! You motivate me to keep on keeping on! I am doing so many block of month's or quilt alongs right now, but just heard from you another one I want to do with a layer cake and the jelly bar book. Also even earlier this morning I was remembering that I love your scrappy spool quilt and want to start it. Oh dear, life needs to be twice as long! Am I doing the most important life things as I approach getting older and older. lol Too much fabric, too much stuff! I am organizing and moving stuff from room to room and giving sewing machines and fabrics to interested grandchildren. It's nice to have so many grandkids to pass on love, fabric, sewing machines, patterns etc to! Excited about life!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You're so right, it's hard to find time for it all! But it's great that you're sharing your passion with your grandkids.

[@doyoder2776]

I don't/won't pay for any memberships or clubs, and I skip commercials. I figure I pay enough money for internet. More money for fabric😂

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Amen sista!

[@SuzetteSeal]

I keep smaller strips to create small pieces kinda like the spool on wall behind you 😊

[@Whatever_Stitch_Quilting]

Thanks for keeping your channel free.. I'm like you, I didn’t fall for the SY Membership and can't see it being worth $15 a month. Might have considered it if it was $5 a month but still can't see the worth. Jmo I've got some other thing's I'd like to say but you know they say if you ain't got nothing nice to say don't say it.. 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I totally hear ya! Girl, the two of us together would have a lot to say!

[@brendarainwater6049]

Good morning😁☕ I don't keep anything smaller than 2.5", 10" is good since it can be cut cut down if needing 5" I don't process scraps I never know what size I'll need, I do sort by color. I don't belong to any subscriptions, I did years ago for knit and crochet thru Annie's and never did anything with the kits sent so I gave to our senior center.

[@lindakQOV]

I would be interested in more about the canvas side clamps you mentioned for your longarm. Would they also work when the backing supplied by the client is not quite wide enough??

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’m in the prototype stage with it currently. I want to test it out thoroughly to make sure nobody can mess anything, then I’ll show it. It could help with narrow backings

[@SuzetteSeal]

Can’t wait to see the canvas bands on the long arm

[@deb7793]

I don’t do subscriptions. I did Fat Quarter shop sew sampler box for a few months but I never used most of the items. The fabrics were not always to my taste. I think it’s great for new quilters though.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That's a good point - it's not for everyone!

[@lauradonnelly7468]

2.5”, 3.5”, 2x3.5”, 5” squares. 1”, 1.5”, 2”, and 2.5” strips. And then grouped by color.I do many quilts monochromatic in color.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I love that you keep your scraps organized by color!

[@sherrilharris6036]

My leftover fabric scraps stay in a plastic tote until I am ready to use them. I never know how I will use them until I decide on a quilt pattern to sew. When the lid doesn't shut, it's time to make a scrap quilt from my leftover scraps.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

My approach is similar in that, if it doesn’t fit in its place, it can’t stay. Either I have to donate it or sew it up

[@BarbDettmering]

So enjoy your channel! 😍 I have gone through many iterations in my scrap processing, but right now, I only keep 1 1/2, 2 1/2 and 5 inch squares plus 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 strips.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I love hearing about how everyone else processes their scraps!

[@NancyGardner-pk4hi]

I love your show. You are down to earth, organized and interesting! Could you do a how-to video on the cat quilt behind you? Its adorable (and I'm not a cat person)

[@lessonslearnt5966]

There’s a free pattern on Fat Quarter Shop for it. I could do a video on it, I’ll think about it

[@kathycantu4050]

The only membership I have is KZbin and only because my hubby wanted it and it’s a family membership that all 4 of us benefit from it as Ad free. Not letting these channels nickel & dime my account. But I do love your channel and will watch yours all the way till the end of the video. But I have no problem with you or any channels getting sponsors. If they offer you enough money, girl you take it. If you like the product I’ll probably try it too cause I trust your judgment. I’ve bought many things because you promoted them 😂 ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@threadmybobbin]

I agree, I won't be doing channel memberships either, I just enjoy chatting about quilting & watching people chat about their quilting. I've been organising my sewing room and have found a lot of scraps I need to process.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It's so satisfying to finally get those scraps organized!

[@lynndiamond9707]

I keep 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5, 7.5 scraps. Thank you about talking about memberships. I have always wondered about them.

[@leaannebrummett9159]

Thank you for all you do. I enjoy watching your videos with my morning cup of coffee. I tried 2 different subscription boxes and received things I didn't like or want. I canceled them after a few boxes. I like to watch unboxing of them to see if there's something new in them that I might want to buy separately. I've never paid for a subscription on a YT channel or for quilting websites and clubs. Quilting is an expensive hobby, I would rather support someone like you by watching all videos all the way through with ads. I watch many "little" YT channels everyday but NO "big" YT channels on a regular basis.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That's a great way to keep quilting affordable! Thanks for supporting smaller channels. It’s what keeps us going!

[@SuzetteSeal]

I love the sewing machine on selvages behind you. Will u tell us about it?

[@lessonslearnt5966]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXbbm4WDqpaegJIsi=ZZjFx8eXnbIdhF0o

[@sirfloyd1]

No memberships for me to many u tube channels, and also no monthly boxes the notions I most likely have and I don’t like making the projects I just like quilting and I like going to the quilt shop and touching my material have a great day 😊

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I know what you mean about not wanting to make the box projects. I like the fabric that’s sent in the Sew Sampler boxes, but I rarely like the patterns they send with it.

[@juliabateman8194]

I don't think any youtube membership has really been something I needed. I have been a member to a couple of quilt and health memberships, mostly trying to help support the provider, but haven't felt like they were really helping me. I love the fat quarter shop sew sampler box, but do I need it, no. Maybe if I was just starting out and didn't already have a stash. I can't believe when I order a kit, or block of the month, then look around at all the fabric and projects I have going. How dumb can I get! I don't know of a membership that Missouri star has, I already buy too much from them with their daily deals, and specials. I hope I'm finally getting smarter to just stop! No fabric addict here! Lol

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I think it’s good to be mindful about what we are buying and why, and not get carried away! Sounds like you’re doing great 👍🏻

[@Tlea064]

I would rather buy fabric!

[@virginiaminer4574]

For scraps I keep 2.5, 5, and ten inch squares and strips if there is enough fabric. I can cut any of them down later if I need a smaller size. Then fat quarters, half yards and yardage. This gives me usable pieces for most patterns . I separate by color, also.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Sounds like we do the same sizes!

[@Sylvia907]

I’ve considered making my own layer cake stack w color coordinated so I’d be ready for that QAL. I’m debating how to be into my stash without creating a disaster

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I’ve thought about that too with the 10” square scraps

[@rosehixon2790]

You asked what I keep for scraps so I will share that I do keep 2 1/2 inch and 5 inch squares. The rest I try to keep in strips whether they be inch 5“, 7 inch and 10 inch strips that can be cut down into the size I need and they are stored by color not width. I also keep in a separate bin 2 1/2 inch strips and 2 inch strips for strip quilts and one and ahalf inch strips for paper piecing. Again, I try to keep them sorted by lights and darks. my yardages are folded and stored into fat quarters, and the rest are larger that are folded and sorted by color with the exception of separate spaces for Christmas, Halloween, 30s, and boutiques. They’re all in bins on shelves in the basement.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That sounds very organized!

[@gailg129]

Thank you for saying you won't go to paid membership. I tried the Sew Yeah membership for the first 2 months and did not think it it was worth it. It's also too high of a monthly cost. A scrap quilter also has memberships, which I tried, but I was not learning anything new so I cancelled it. If I am interested enough in a pattern that a channel offers, I am willing to pay for it such as Sew the Distance. I bought her pattern for a gift box quilt ( made 2 of them as Christmas gifts) and last night spent a whole $2 on her latest pattern because it gave measurements for a variation that I liked. Memberships add up very quickly and get out of control.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks for your perspective, just what I was wanting to know 😉

[@suzannemiller993]

I keep 2" sqrs and strips, 2.5" sqrs and strips, 5" and 10" sqrs, and now, 6.5" sqrs and strips....primarily for my Accuquilt cutting. I also keep strings...I'm drowning in strings!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That sounds like a great system to keep things organized! Yeah, I’m doing away with the strings after I sew these color coordinated ones up.

[@alicedowntherabbithole4226]

The quilting community forget that some of us work full time and have 5 kids and are struggling. But we love to quilt too. They like to turn their nose up at Joann's fabrics and Walmart but for some of us that's the only option. I use sheets I get from good will for my background fabrics. But pushing the memberships hurts my heart. I want to pay you but it's between feeding my kids or watching extra content. It makes me feel bad that I can't support my favorite creators.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You should never feel bad about that, because you ARE supporting us monetarily if you are watching the videos.

[@jpforehand7834]

Thank you for your thoughts on affiliate and club programs, I have all but stopped watching another KZbin person that is so focused on her “supporting her small family business”. Your videos and Facebook page are wonderful and feel like hanging out with a quilt friend.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I try to focus on the creative side of things. 🪡🧵

[@kathylandis1156]

I made it through no buy January too!🎉. Plan to do March with you also.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That’s awesome!

[@gailnash298]

I no longer do memberships of any kind. They sometimes send items In don't care for, never would purchase, and wind up giving or storing away. I buy what I want and need. Besides, memberships are so expensive now.

[@antoinettewilliams1355]

I was late in the game in rendering saving & cutting scraps in different sizes. I found I had to ‘recut’ them to use them. I consider anything 10” and under a scrap. 😂 Not a membership kind of girl. Thank you for your generous sharing.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I never used to do it, but I’ve learned they’re easier to store when organized into size groupings

[@maryh4554]

I only watch "free" KZbin content. If the creator adds too many ads, I stop watching. Thanks for not adding memberships.😊🧡💛

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You’re welcome! I will tell you, creators have zero control over how many or what length the ads are. Just skip them if you can.

[@donnaking-royal431]

I'll never do a membership. I get everything I need as is.

[@denisedriscoll2193]

I was in the Fat Quarter membership, but I found I did not have time to watch anything extra and the sales were really never things I was looking for at the moment. I think about doing it again but not right now.