Quilting Scrap Storage

[@karenchr14]

Hi Kea, this is very late after your post, but I just found your site on KZbin today. I must say, you are very pleasant to listen to, none of the annoying verbal ticks that I find so distracting, and a calm, even tone. Well done. I hope you've kept up with the quilting and Tubing. Good on you.

[@SheerStitchery]

This is such a great idea. I am horrible for putting all my scraps into a tote (shudder). Not organized at all. I think I'll tackle my stash in January! Thanks for the tips - I love how organized this is!

[@GrapeApe2018]

You can use your itty bitty scraps too. Just bag them up till you have a plastic grocery bag full, then make a simple dog or cat bed ( I just made my own pattern) and use your tiny scraps as filler in the bed. The finished bed is washable, regular wash in a front loader, gentle cycle in a top loader. I donate extra beds to local pet shelters.🐈

[@ArkansasGals]

I’ve always done this as I go. I have a storage box for each -mini charms. Charms. And jelly roll strips. As you’re making quilt , go ahead right then and cut the scraps and store. Makes it much easier.

[@kittywoods7155]

I’m a beginner quilter & I find your simple demonstration wonderful! I understood so much better. Thank you. 💕

[@Ronibearable]

Suggestion, I often will cut the scrap to size when I am cutting my quilt. I cut what I need for the quilt and throw the excess to the side, then before I move on I stack up my quilt pieces, grab the scraps and cut them right then and throw into the scrap bucket for that size. I am already in cutting mode, so easy to just make one or two more cuts and it's done, rather than have to stop and do it later.

[@KeaBee]

Those are great suggestions Livinnpjs! Thank you so much for your feedback! I need to get more diligent in doing that.

[@barbaramenadue6650]

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[@betsyoman7173]

As long as you don't make a mistake and have to go back and get another piece.

[@alindac1]

Fantastic idea!!! I'm about to tackle my "Mt. Scrapmore." Now I'll have a better plan to be able to tackle it with!!

[@CraftyEyez]

Ms Kea..... I don’t know how long it has been that I have been watching your quilting videos. But, this evening I watched my first floss tube video. I just loved the interaction with your viewers. I especially felt close to you after I had heard about your child’s medical problems. I had a son that spent a lot of time in the NICU at our local hospital. That was over 40 years ago and still feels like yesterday. It is so hard to keep your head held high and go on with your daily lives. I praise you for your kindness and compassion for others. You are truly a gift to all of us out here. God bless. I just found guilting last year and just love it. I haven’t done much cross stitching to date but would be open to try something new if the opportunity arises.

[@breedimel]

So very very happy to see how you detailed sewing the half square triangles!!! I had another pattern I followed and the points did not come out right and had to sew through tips of them. Thank you!! I am a beginner so I will make this one for sure!!

[@KeaBee]

gigglygirl you go girl! Be confident in your learning process. Thanks for the compliments!

[@catsonly4805]

I save scraps like crazy! I also sort by colors, from large fabrics to the very smallest pieces. The smallest of pieces I use for fabric flowers or fashion doll clothes. (patterns for dolls clothing are very tiny, and can be hand sewn where need be). The smaller pieces can be used for places on existing quilts to strengthen the seamed areas where they cannot be sewn back together. By placing a small cut of fabric underneath the worn area, new hand stitching onto the piece next to it repairs it, and you don't see the newer piece laying underneath the worn area.

[@KeaBee]

Katz ownlee I love that! Thanks for sharing

[@bernadettefeener660]

I love your idea of scrap planning. I do some of those activities already, but you have taken it to a new level. Clever. Bernie

[@KeaBee]

bernadette feener thank you for the compliments, but I can't credit! Lori Holt has some really helpful tips in the planner

[@TheShmoo123]

I love those sewing machine bookmarks. I’m in the UK and just looked for this planner on eBay and the only ones available are in the US, granted, I am 6 yrs late😁 but I am really new to quilting. Iv just been to the festival of quilts in Birmingham August 2023, my partner bought tickets for us, well, it was a gift for me ….and I know he thought he was not going to enjoy it much…..but we were both blown away by everything we saw and he was the one wanting to buy a sewing machine half way through the day….RESULT! The reason I’m just coming to quilting at the ripe old age of 63 ( my bloke is 15 yrs my junior and we have a 23 yr old son) is a lovely lady called Kate, who has a KZbin channel called The last homely house, I was attending hoping to meet her and managed to miss her the whole time I was there…I’d be really rubbish as a stalker😂 Anyway, your channel has just popped up in my feed and I’m now a new sub, loving your easy going personality. I haven’t searched any other content yet so I hope you’re still passing on your knowledge to the rest of us novices👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️. oh brilliant, you’re still there…I get to watch the whole back catalogue 👍🏽🤩 Sorry for being so wordy, got a bit carried away!

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

i spent several days, a few hours a day, and cut my scraps into 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5 and 7 inch pieces. I sorted them a tad differently: all Christmas and flannels, no matter the size, went into a separate basket. I was really worried that I would never use those 1.5 inch strips. I looked around and found a couple of patterns for string quilts. I cut 6.5 inch foundation blocks from scrap muslin. I started sewing my strips of red, pink, blue, purple, white and related prints. I didn't have enough for 36 blocks so I cut a pink print to complete half of each block. I just cut solid blue for sashing. Thank you! Now I will have a new quick quilt made from my ugly old pile. Still have brown, orange, green 1.5 inch strips. Everything in neat boxes on a shelf.

[@jayamilapersson4030]

You could use those for a fall or thanksgiving quilt. Brown, green orange strips are a nice variation on naturally warm colours you could even make a small Wall hanging IF you make all of one colour into a block then cut shapes out of it then sew it onto a background fabric kinda like big applique.

[@marthahershey5552]

Just found your video - many many thanks. At this point in time I have been storing my fabrics by dominant color, or by 'kind' - e.g., batiks, kids, etc. I use the snap-closed clear plastic bins that are approximately 14" square and 3" deep. I wait until they go on sale at Michael's and I have a coupon! So now some bins are bulging, others are quite empty. And I never knew what to do with those small, tiny scraps. Your video has me rethinking how to sort/store -- by size rather than by color, or keep with color but only in specific sizes. I'll have to see. Bigger pieces, like fat quarters, are folded and stacked. Anyway...you have given me lots to consider, and I deeply appreciate the great video, and your kind way of presenting. Time to start re-organizing!

[@kateelee4443]

I never thought of sorting by size, that is interesting. I have a similar way to store my fabrics. I use sterilite boxes. They are about the size of a shoe box but instead of sorting by size I sort by color. I also sort out a box that has just holiday fabrics. I doing painting so I'm used to thinking in terms of color when I'm creating. The boxes are a large enough for fairly good size fabrics. Because they are clear I can see at a glance what is inside without having to dig through them. They are stack-able and easy to store in shelving units or cupboards. They also protect your fabric from everything from bugs to toddler spills lol. When I pull a group of fabrics for a project that I'm working on I store them in one large box with a pretty print on it. You can find them really cheap at any dollar store.

[@KeaBee]

Katee Lee those are great ideas! I love that quilting can be tailored to personal preference!

[@kateelee4443]

Thank you! I do too. I'm currently working on a quilt that I'm using a stained glass window for a pattern. I found this awesome window on Pinterst... but its kinda like doing a jigsaw puzzle but making the pieces up as you go! LOL It has its challenges but wow, it is really coming along and my addiction to fabric has had a party with this one.

[@susieinthecountry4434]

for the budget conscious and a recycler like me, use the extra large mushroom container that measures 7.5 x 5 inches. Ideal for scraps.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Your scrap bin is 1/8 the size of mine!! This is an awesome video. I never thought to cut my scraps into strips/squares. I have a feeling my scrap bin is going to shrink markedly in the very near future!! And ... hopefully it won't get so huge again!!! THANK YOU!

[@KeaBee]

sovereigns1grace another subscriber gave me the idea to bust down the scraps as soon as I'm done with a project. That way it doesn't get out of hand! Thanks for watching!

[@MyLogHomeLife]

I loved your video! I also like how your green blouse helps your green eyes pop.

[@mrs22A]

What a great idea! I have some bins with scraps in them semi organized like this but not quite to this extent. I am going to try to bust some scraps this week!

[@grandmayolie]

Thanks! Finally the light bulb went on as to how to cut my scraps. Great Video I'll be watching you again.

[@PymeGirl]

Ditto for me!

[@terryfogleson9117]

I saw a video for a chip block, I think it was called. The young lady kept her trims that were big enough for a crazy quilt-type block. Then all of her selvage she and tiny pieces went into a fabric bag. When it was full she made it into a pillow for the car. You could also use them for stuffing a small project. No waste.

[@KeaBee]

Terry, thats a really fun idea! Thank you!

[@careless2429]

I have also heard of quilters using those smaller bits for stuffing pillows that are then donated to the near-by SPCA - cat sizes and dog sizes...!

[@rosehinton4562]

Sewing by Debbie shore

[@Charlie123W]

I keep my selvedges for testing stitches and tensions, tiny scraps for stuffing toys and cushions and bigger scraps for proper projects 😁

[@lindaduncan9081]

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[@donnadelany1797]

That was awesome Kea!! Thank you for sharing! I love Lori Holt fabric and patterns. I have made many from her Great Granny Squared book! I am a new subscriber but I have been a quilter since 1990. I love it!! I really enjoy your channel, thanks for sharing your talent and ideas!! Blessings to you!

[@annscogin3520]

Donna DeLany

[@KeaBee]

Donna DeLany thank you so much for the encouragement! Have you seen her new book that released this week?! I'll be making TONS of letters!!!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing. I would note that when joining leftover binding strips for a scrappy binding, I prefer to join them in a straight seam rather than 45degree stitch line... it looks better on the quilt to have the scrappy binding colours transition in straight lines.

[@tammilani]

HRHDMKYT does the diagonal joining make the binding look messy? I only ask as I always do the 45° joining on bindings. Although I have never done a scrappy binding yet.

[@KeaBee]

HRHDMKYT I haven't made a scrappy binding yet and I cannot wait! Thank you for the tip!

[@donnaf2666]

I cut all of a fabric, including scraps. Squares in 5", 4", 3", 2.5 x 4.5, 2 x 3.5 and strips under 2" and crumbs. Anytime I want to just sit and sew, the blocks are cut.

[@stephanielitz5102]

This was my first time watching one of your videos! Loved it!

[@KeaBee]

Stephanie Ellison thank you for the encouraging words! Glad you like our videos!

[@linnethangie1241]

I missed where you said you purchased the planner from. I would love to have one of these as I have several projects (quilts and so on) that I need to plan for. This would be the perfect thing to have and use for these. I am quite sure I will find many more uses for it as well. You have given me some good ideas for storing my scraps. Have a large box full of scraps and sorting them out will be much easier now. Thank you for all the good tips and ideas.

[@margieforeman1724]

Just found you while looking online for ideas on how to organize my scraps. Great idea!

[@JD644442]

OMG! Your scrap basket is nothing compared to the ridiculous amount of fabric I have everywhere in my sewing room. That, I would be embarrassed to show anyone. I don’t know how it happened but I am not buying another inch of fabric until I do something to organize what I have. This looks like a perfect solution for me. Thanks for sharing the idea!

[@annphilbeck5174]

Walmart has bins with tops of all sizes and also the dollar store has so many also. So many options for storing cut scraps.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Kea, I really really love 💕 this tutorial and it is really really helpful and useful to. It’s a great 👍 ideas 💡 too. Stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@cookingwithelise]

Super helpful! Thank you, Kea.

[@marianneboot9832]

All of those miscellaneous shreds would be great for the local day care centre to glue down as pictures😘😘💕💕🌹🌹

[@mariannewilliams138]

I like the suggestions , fabric is so expensive , so I don't throw anything out either . Thanks for the extra tips

[@Carylanne927]

what a great way to organize. OMG my bin(s) are so messy. the only thing I do is keep my flannel and cottons separate. Must have this planner.

[@tsilsby888]

I've been unable to find the Scrappy Project Planner anywhere! I'm guessing it's been discontinued. Thank you for your video. Very helpful.

[@ItsGluetimeyall]

Those skinny strip are good for string quilts

[@maghouinbeg5011]

I do a similar thing, but not those sizes. The sizes I use most are 6.5", 5" and 2.5". If the 2.5" strip is less than 12", I'll cut them down into 2.5" squares. These are then used for hand piecing at the Quilters Guild.

[@nonniepalmer8676]

Do you ever make " MADE FABRIC PATCHES" for putting into patchwork. You just sew fabrics together to make the fabric ( with or without foundation) The patches can be cut in shapes to use or just use the entire made fabric in a block. I have done that often in the past and they make great blocks.

[@KeaBee]

Nonnie Palmer that's sounds awesome! I love to see a picture of that! If you can, upload one on instagram and #keabee Thanks for the ideas friend

[@patticriss2238]

Awww. So cute that you think that’s a humongous basket of scraps. Girl, 40 years worth will bury you. Hahahaha. If you can control them then I say, GIRL POWER!!! Git ‘er done, sister. I do try to wrangle mine. I’m the closest I’ve EVER been to some semblance of organization. That’s good enough for today.

[@celiaapple5317]

LOL. I keep my scraps in trash cans with the push lids. 1 for my dark scraps and 1 for my light.

[@louradelaney69]

Amazing idea!

[@jennystrahley927]

I just reached this video. I'm curious to know what you are using the 7" scraps for. Do you find that you use them much?

[@Tukiali]

What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@bpurly7775]

Girl that's it??? LOL I have a suitcase packed full. Great video

[@KeaBee]

I tend to do a scrap buster project as soon as my baskets are getting full! The organizational part of me can't handle the stash!!!

[@homemanager12]

Scrap buster quilts are the only quilts I do. I still have way more than could be used in a life time. :D

[@KeaBee]

That's great! That gives you tons of unique looks in your quilts! Thank you for the comment!

[@irenewilt8671]

Thanks sew much for sharing your method, and have already started going through my scraps. So my question is, how and what do you make with all these different fabrics??

[@bevramsburg3408]

Thanks for the video. Good advice

[@beckyezra1]

I got the same idea form, Bonnie Hunter, a few years ago! great way to store your scraps. thank you for the video.

[@KeaBee]

Becky, thank you for the encouragement! I love Bonnie Hunter as well

[@JoanDam248]

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[@wonkygirl9056]

Ugh, I have a very hard time cutting ahead for scrap quilts. But, your video had great ideas for doing that and it was entertaining. I'll be searching more of your videos and shopping for one of those Cute Cut rulers.

[@KeaBee]

It's something you have to get used to... I really had to build myself up for the idea. But I can't take credit, Lori Holt is an amazing quilter! Those cute cuts rulers are really a "need" in the sewing studio ;)

[@corrytarbox9790]

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[@beverlybalsdon1417]

This s a very helpful video to help me deal with my scraps

[@KeaBee]

We are so glad you enjoyed it Beverly! Happy sewing

[@stevenspasstime5339]

hi. just wondering where i might be able to get this planner book ? or if you have a link if you could share that with us please. thanks

[@kylakegal4911]

Gotta do this. I have scraps just wadded up

[@janetrobertshaw6487]

Thank you great ideas

[@marshakruze6056]

Great teaching video!

[@melissaorona8156]

Great video! Thank you for demonstrating. =)

[@sonyabrach1646]

All I have to say is "thank you"! I started organizing my scrap basket yesterday. This is an amazing idea!!😀

[@lauralatino7530]

My scraps are a huge mess, I love Lori Holt method, which I learned through her books I purchased a couple of years ago, but didn't come round to putting it in place because, as you say, I am too afraid to cut into pieces that can't be made bigger .... so, you've been very helpful in suggesting to go for the nearest measurement..... didn't think about it . Thank you! ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@kimisham7943]

Where did you get your sewing machine nook marks? Those are cute to.

[@chrissagen8066]

When you have a piece that is 4" or 4 and 1/2" why wouldn't you have cut that to 2 and 1/2 and 1 and 1/2 and have almost no waste (or no waste at all)? I love this idea - I am going to do this for sure!!!

[@pattin5411]

Great idea. Thanks

[@sandradewese3262]

Where did you get those cute page markers?

[@dlana2415]

I watched a You Tube video of you sewing a quilt as you go with Tula Pink fabric for your tech guys baby I loved it and want to watch it again but I can't find it HELP please

[@jilliandaly6059]

Great tips, thanks.

[@KeaBee]

Thanks Jillian Daly!

[@barbcozzens1403]

Love your green eyes

[@shelaghanderson6950]

HI, who is the measuring tape fabric from. Would love to buy some

[@dixiefox8463]

Hello, I was watching this video about how to organize your scraps using the Scrappy Project Planner. I tried to go to the links you provided to try and order one and on all 3 links I tried it said it was not available. Could you please send me the link for the planner?. Thanks

[@KeaBee]

I'm so sorry! I have updated the description box for you!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

What about 5 inch or 10 inch squares?

[@thecaptainsnark]

I have an entire bookshelf of scraps...i should sew more

[@denisemcintosh7568]

ty for the idea but my big pieces ill keep that way. i love to make wacky quilt squares and cutting up big scraps wont work for me but for others im sure it will.

[@KeaBee]

This method can be a little scary! You have to use organization that works for you!!! I'd love to see pictures of your wacky quilts!

[@deliacumoletti6549]

Hi kea I would love to get the scrappy planner how can I get one

[@homemanager12]

My daughter and I just had to laugh at your "so embarrassed by how many scraps I have" basket. Oh my goodness! What would you say about mine??? I have about 2 1/2 LARGE totes full! All carefully folded and sorted by color groups, ranging in size from 2 1/2 squares/triangles to nearly a yard. Anything smaller than 2 1/2 inches goes into several baggies to be used in strip quilts and crazy patches. I do like your ideas, though. After we move and I actually have a sewing room, I may go ahead and bust up some of my smaller scraps.

[@KeaBee]

Oh my word! I'm glad I bring y'all some smiles! I just really like to keep up on mine and when my baskets of sorting are full, I do a scrap buster quilt. It helps my organizational brain happy :) That's what I love about quilting, it can be customized to what works for each quilter! Thank you so much for joining us in the hive! I hope you and your daughter enjoy our projects!

[@teresaneely2132]

I know right? I would never admit to being a hoarder. I love my scraps! More room for creativity 💖💖💖

[@DanaJaneDesigns]

I would have like to see the organized scraps. Most of us know how to cut so kind of boring but I think your adorable, and sweet

[@cgriffisteach1]

I would like to see how you've used the panned for your projects. Please. 😃

[@KeaBee]

That's a great idea! We will have to work on filming a quick planning video!

[@susiesherman8346]

Great video. I do similar to what you did. However, if I have a strip that's closer to 3", I won't chop it down to 2.5. I'll create another size bucket before I cut it off and waste that small amount. Sorry...had to mention that.

[@cvan1075]

Thank you for your demonstration video. You are lovely to watch. I get that I am not yet over the initial aversion to cutting into my scraps. Your planner suggests the ideal scrap sizes to reduce to ie: 1.5" , 2.5", 3.5" , 5", 7". Please tell me whether that limits you? Doesn't that mean you have to piece scraps to make a purse front or another item that requires a chunk of fabric? I guess scrappy quilts are in your blood and you would rather piece than regret busting your scraps? I belong to a guild and spend hours cutting up scraps to make precut kits for volunteers to piece into rail fence quilts. But if I don't have a designated project in mind, would I then want to design only with scraps of that size? Please advise me what draws you to wanting to plan for these sizes...?

[@oldtimerlee8820]

C Van, I don't cut my scraps down, either. Scraps are good for more than specific sized pieces for quilt blocks. I do all sorts of sewing projects from clothing to pin cushions. Don't like to waste fabric, either. Even "cheap" fabric is expensive, these days. A lot of fabric bits are tossed when most of a pile of scraps are cut into designated sizes.

[@dustykeele]

@C Van There are certain quilters who promote cutting your scraps into designated sizes. They then write patterns and books which use those specific size pieces, and sell them to their followers. It's all about the money.

[@pamelawalker859]

Why skip 4 and 4.5 inch scraps?

[@vasallese]

Thanks for the video. I need reminding of how to gather and tackle my scraps. One thing, though. Please get in the habit of closing your rotary cutter every time you put it down. I've cut myself several times (nothing ER serious) before I realized that is a good habit to keep. Thanks again. I just found you, & I'll keep an eye out for your videos.

[@KeaBee]

You are absolutely right Victoria, I have a terrible habit of just laying it to the side. Thank you for bringing that to my attention

[@wordwalkermomma4]

Kea Bee, I had a hard time remembering this rule, so I now only use a rotory cutter with a spring closure. No more forgetting, and no accidents.

[@juliejcoats2460]

Just curious, do you have a Virgo Sun or Moon Sign in your Chart?

[@Sybil_Detard]

I LAUGH at your tiny bin of scraps!! I think I may be a scrap hoarder. I do make crazy quilts though. And I like to write fragmented sentences and paragraphs. Apparently.

[@KeaBee]

Sybil, there is no such thing as a scrap hoarder! It's only a hoard if you don't have a use for it ;)

[@wordwalkermomma4]

Sybil Detard You have carried the theme of patchwork over to your writing. Patchwork pontification, perhaps? "Variety is [, truly] the spice of life."

[@Sybil_Detard]

Lol!

[@lmhoovable]

thought the same thing...my scrap bin is a vintage copper boiler - probably about a 10 gallon size! LOL

[@osmonfrances2407]

lol.. i laugh too.. i think i have about 20 of those bins.. & or even more.. lmao

[@rosewatson4007]

Where can I buy that book?

[@KeaBee]

You can purchase it on amazon or ask your local quilt shop to order it!

[@bevgilby7073]

How do you keep your rotating mat still?

[@KeaBee]

Bev Gilby it has grips on the bottom and allow it to stay still on the table. It's a fiskars rotating cutting mat that you can find on amazon.

[@carenfitzpatrick7197]

I never saw the video. I hear what you are saying, but the picture was. The front of the planner the entire time.

[@nonniepalmer8676]

I suggest not cutting into your fabrics until the quilt you are working on using that fabric is finished.... never know when you might need that fabric.

[@roseannesiskonen5871]

You have beautiful eyes and skin. Just found you guys today. Great tutorials.

[@faythvargas]

Your videos are great. I wish you would zoom out a little more.

[@KeaBee]

Grace, thank you so much for your feedback! We feel the same and will work on that :)

[@paradisoperduto4900]

Very useful video. Thank you

[@maitacrisostomo667]

Where to buy quilt fabrics? thanks

[@maitacrisostomo667]

From Philippines

[@donnanorris2939]

Warning!! : You are NOT lining it up straight (at the bottom towards the camera) correctly. It's not even!!! Remeasure what you've already cut with the ruler on top of the fabric, and you'll SEE that it's NOT EXACTLY ACCURATE!!!! Do not trust the measurement from the bottom ruler UNDERNEATH the fabric, from the mat. Instead: Lay your ruler on TOP of the fabric you are cutting, to double-check to make sure that you're cutting what you THINK you're cutting!! And include the entire width of the line itself INSIDE the measurement of fabric you are cutting or you will be millimeters off!! And that adds up!!

[@ArkansasGals]

Why don’t you want to show us projects? State secrets? 😂

[@allieshepherd7860]

I like this video and method, but please use your ruler to measure and not the mat.

[@annebebee6764]

I was just going to suggest the same. Your ruler is much more precise. Place the ruler over the piece the you are cutting and keeping 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 etc with the part remaining (less than a inch) to your right that you will throw away. Much more precise and straight cuts.

[@janetrobertshaw6487]

Sweet girl sweet name