tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post2653125130496422234..comments2024-03-16T23:21:42.912-04:00Comments on Debby Brown Quilts: My Personal War on Scraps -- Fabric Twine Trivet!Debby Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760830726436837922noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-84958271373830510652019-02-05T15:54:32.058-05:002019-02-05T15:54:32.058-05:00My system for my scraps is to cut various sizes of...My system for my scraps is to cut various sizes of squares, triangle and strips. They then go in to labelled pizza boxes (they fit so nicely in my cube shelving). Once the box gets full I have to use it. Fat quarters go in one bin which I take to my Guild class for my students to “use” in small class projects (foot pedal pads, pin cushions, thread catchers). My scrap bin is about 8” x 12” and 10” high. Trimmings go in to it and when it is full I have to clean it out. I have one little 3 drawer unit which my strings go into (white/lights, medium tones, dark tones). As I need to pull colors for string blocks I can just sort through each drawer. Seams to work for me! Love the cheddar string quilt. I seem to be addicted to cheese these days, and not just the fabric colors.<br />Carol Andrews<br />https://quiltschmilt.wordpress.com/Carol Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172037214693819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-31061628140789704242019-02-03T16:18:08.481-05:002019-02-03T16:18:08.481-05:00I recently organized my art glass scraps. Similar ...I recently organized my art glass scraps. Similar process! I found the perfect storage piece at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for $5! I think it may have been used for rolls of blueprints. Glaze Gazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633950893343208232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-61867954051569104112019-02-01T08:12:01.494-05:002019-02-01T08:12:01.494-05:00My sorting method is similar to your except I don&...My sorting method is similar to your except I don't save 1-1/2" strips specifically. Anything less than 2-1/2 goes into my string bin. I also have a mini-string bin which I have been using to make fabric bowls but I have been wrapping them around clothesline rope. I like your idea with twine. You are doing a great job with that. I watched the video link and I was wondering how you are doing that since you have so much trouble with your hands. Did you find a different technique for doing it?Pamela Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569469653776976453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-14365362095204473742019-01-31T12:51:23.197-05:002019-01-31T12:51:23.197-05:00I've been making fabric twine for a few years ...I've been making fabric twine for a few years now. I wind it onto a big spool that I had left from some lace edging. I wasn't sure exactly what I was going to do with it. Now I know! I think that I will try to make enough for a throw rug!<br />Barb Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970539487622123183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-91851874609360039452019-01-31T11:28:02.926-05:002019-01-31T11:28:02.926-05:00Can you share some tips on how you make twine? Lov...Can you share some tips on how you make twine? Love the trivet idea, and I’ve probably got enough scraps to make a room-size rug!!judabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448178780745424342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-76900033338346988752019-01-31T09:56:52.799-05:002019-01-31T09:56:52.799-05:00I've been throwing my scraps into a container ...I've been throwing my scraps into a container and when it gets full, getting another container. I am now promising myself to always have a scrap quilt going to keep the scraps under control. Right now I have two scrap quilts going since I did not follow that rule for a few years! I really don't like cutting specific sizes unless I have a specific quilt I am cutting for. I am going to have to add fabric twine to my list of uses for scraps!Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-4903877013175187192019-01-31T09:13:27.332-05:002019-01-31T09:13:27.332-05:00I have fallen in love with spider web quilts. (Whe...I have fallen in love with spider web quilts. (When trimming, I allow my self to toss the off cuts.)The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21964134.post-10656568228205474532019-01-31T07:54:52.314-05:002019-01-31T07:54:52.314-05:00I store my scraps by size and color. Do you just s...I store my scraps by size and color. Do you just store by size?Crystal_235https://www.blogger.com/profile/14513274195726671363noreply@blogger.com