Monday, June 12, 2017

Scrap Sorting

I don't sort my scraps. I should say, I did it once. But before long I dumped them all back into my scrap basket, and that's where they've lived happily ever since. My method is to rummage through the basket for what I need for a particular project, and otherwise don't worry about them.


But. Amanda Jean/crazy mom quilts has just begun a scrappy quiltalong, making the June Quilt from her book, No Scrap Left Behind. And I think 1) it sounds fun, 2) I could use up more scraps, and 3) it would be a fun 'alternate front' (aka "backing) for the improv quarter log cabin quilt I've been working on.

Soooo.... I spent some quality time with my scraps and came up with several stacks I'll use for my June quilt. I chose not to include any blacks and browns, reds, and true yellows. But I'm really liking the mix I settled on and IF this isn't enough to make the size I'm after, I can always pull from stash.


I don't really have many strings as Amanda Jean suggests, but rather chunky scraps. Just so happens I gave all my strings to my guild-mate Clare at the last sew-in! But I'll manage! And gosh, this sorting really got me going! I pulled all my browns for another project, and all the grays for an improv stripes tutorial I'm working on. So that all feels really good!
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9 comments:

  1. Alison V.June 12, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    This is a fun color palette you've chosen! The magenta shades are very lovely. :)

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  2. claudiaJune 12, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    You have some very pretty scraps there!

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  3. Teje KarjalainenJune 12, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Debbie! You know I love scraps and yours look great and fun! I have my scraps in two storage boxes: red/yello/orange and blue/turquoise/green. But, I want to get one big enough box for all of them. I don't always search exact colour and now I may not see one scrap that would be just what I need. Looking for to see more about your new scrap project! x Teje

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  4. IrelleJune 12, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Wow - if I only had few enough scraps to fill ONE basket I would be set. I have color sorted scrapbook plastic bins (8) plus extra large bins for blue, green, neutral and one to push scraps into until they are sorted by color. AND I donated three huge bins to the local girl scouts for a wreath project. I think I have a scrap problem.

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  5. UnknownJune 12, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Debbie - I can send some strings back your way. :o) Clare

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  6. EllynJune 12, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    gorgeous scraps! and good job sorting my friend! (this from the obsessive scrap sorter, haha)

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  7. Needled MomJune 12, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    I really like the colors you selected.

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  8. Sophie ZauggJune 13, 2017 at 12:13 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing progress on your scrap projets !

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  9. tisha @ quiltytherapyJune 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    Great pull of scraps!

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