Friday, December 24, 2021

Another 50 Days of Scraps? 100?

At a guild meeting the other night, I actually said it out loud. About the most fun I had last year, creatively speaking, was during my self-proclaimed 50 Days of Scraps. The best part was just figuring it out from day to day... pulling palettes right out of the scrap basket, and making whatever I felt like. That and seeing the level of scraps in the basket dwindle down, quilt by quilt.

In fact, working with scraps throughout the year was so rewarding that I want to do more of it. That, and the fact that my scrap basket is tamped down and still overflowing is leading me to think I should do it again. Though why stop at 50 days? I'm thinking I'll try 100.


Yikes. Can I do it? (Should I?)


I'm still debating....


I was thinking of starting on January 1, but I have one main unfinished quilt staring at me from the design wall that I'd really like to finish first. So I'll see if I can finish it promptly after the holidays. Boy that would feel good. AND free me up to whatever's next.


So I'll keep you posted when I start, and what my goal will be. Anyone want to join me?

14 comments:

  1. I'll be joining in in some way, as yet undecided!

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  2. Count me in . . . my scrap basket(s) are overflowing!!!

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  3. I look forward to seeing the creativity you employ with the scraps, for however long it is fun for you to work with them!

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  4. Can you say more about how you proceeded? Did you spend varying amounts of time each day sewing each day? Did you have any "rules"? Was it all scraps, leftovers? I have not been in my sewing lab for about two week and need a kick start-- this may be just the thing that I need. I think all of the projects you made are wonderful!

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    1. Definitely yes to varying amounts of time each day! In fact, sometimes all I had time for was gathering the collection of scraps I wanted to work with the next days. My only rule was it had to involve at least some scraps. So bee blocks and other sewn projects were ok too, as long as they involved scraps - did not have to be a quilt every time. Leftovers counted too, or a pile of scraps with a yardage pull to create something new. I found that including some 'new' fabric from my stash along with the scraps was often inspiring. And I also love(d) including a mix of substrates - that's one thing that really makes it fun for me. Try that to get out of your lull! Hopefully this helps and you see this message, as your email isn't attached to your comment. Good luck!

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    2. Thanks Debbie, I did check back. I am totally in!

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  5. Great idea! Working with scraps is my favorite but I never seem to make much of a dent. I also have a quilt to finish for my DIL before I can tackle anything else...and I continue to work on UFOs

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  6. My intention this year is to strictly finish UFOs but I would like to watch your process. Reading the comments, it seems as others would like to see that as well. It might help us organize current and future scraps for a project.

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  7. I will at least watch your scrappy progress but I also want to use up some of my scraps. I am sure that I will get lots of inspiration here from you.
    Happy New Year to you and your familiy,
    Martina

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  8. I am totally thinking you can!!! and think of all the quilts you can make!!

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  9. I did 100 days of circle applique last year and want to start another 100 day project in 2022. This might be a good one to get me going.

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