My scraps are out of control. A serious mess. About the only organization that exists in them is that they are stored in plastic boxes by size. But, I missed some serious fabric opportunities with this current scrap quilt that I am working on. And, I am so disappointed in myself for not spotting them when I dug through the box of 2.5 inch strips. I went through them too quickly.
So, I have devised a plan for that to never happen again. I am taking one box at a time and sorting them by size AND color. It’s a lot of shoe boxes (and a lot of time), but they will stack nicely under my cutting table. I do not want to ever miss that opportunity again!
I am a firm believer that the more varied the scrap fabrics the better the scrap quilt.
Onward…February proved to be a solid month for me. I finished two quilt tops on the Juki, and a third one is in progress. All “giving” quilts.
March is moving along nicely. My Monkey Quilt for my youngest grandson is completed. A year later, but done!
I still have 4 quilt tops to quilt, to be quilted before I am caught up to that stack.
And, two baby quilts to make for friends this year.
Why cant I win the lottery? I need more quilting time. lol
an old crow's journey 
Because you probably don’t buy tickets!! Nice job on finishing! Tell me…how do you find the time? Seriously….
You are referring to my “giving” quilt for Sam? 😉
I did get a lot finished but you know they are lap size quilts. Stipples. Quick and easy for me on the Juki.
I sort by color and kind of by size, too (big and little). I still pass up some opportunities sometimes.
Love the monkey quilt.
Lillian
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I’m hoping this plan will help me better choose fabrics for my scrappy quilts. I think it will.
My monkey quilts are my most favorite. Thanks
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That monkey quilt is adorable!
Too funny about going ‘anal’……I hear you loud and clear. I’m a firm believer in plastic totes but even with that system – my scraps get out of hand. Good luck.
My goal is not let it get out of control. When the bucket starts getting overstuffed it will be time for a new scrap quilt of those colors. That’s my plan anyway. 😉
I love my Monkey quilts! Thanks