I finally finished up processing a box of 2.5 inch width scraps. Most have been given to me. Whenever I receive a box of scraps I sort through them with my little six inch ruler In hand to measure width. Then I put them in bins sorted by width. I usually have several projects going for each width of scrap. I have found that the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) is a good way to work on all of those projects- just pull scraps in the color of the month out of each bin and make the designated blocks. I am able to make a lot of comfort quilts using this method.
I have now cut up all pieces in the bin that were less than 4 squares or 10 inches or so in length.
1. I cut 5 inch lengths for a free pattern called Charm Tuesday. I switched darks and lights for my quilt so have 104 dark 2.5 x 5 inch rectangles and 208 light. This is not a block quilt so I will probably assemble as a leader/ender.
2. I cut a bunch of 2.5 x 4.5 rectangles. I have not counted them. That was just the size the scrap could be cut without waste. I can use these in future blocks like Two Rails or Potato Chip blocks.
3. Bricks and Stones. The stones are 2.5 inch squares of black. The bricks are rectangles 2.5 x 4 inches. I have made 113 units out of a goal of 350 - 10 across x 35 down. I was able to cut 137 more bricks so will probably sew together bricks in the scraps in the color of the month each month.
4. 440 2.5 x 3.5 inch rectangles toward a goal of 800 for a "value quilt" similar to one I previously made.
5. 2.5 inch squares.
6. 1.5 x 2.5 rectangles. I put the light ones in with my potato chip blocks. I am using the rest in Pie Bird blocks.
With any width of fabric (wof) pieces I will be making Rick Rack blocks as a RSC block. There are several free patterns and videos for this block.
I will also be making Tennessee Blocks from 2.5 inch width scraps and squares. I will also use some contrasting solid scraps. I may use a mix of fabrics of similar value in making some of the blocks each month.
I will also continue to make Buckeye Beauty blocks. The four patches in these blocks are made of 2.5 inch squares.
I am going to process the box of 3.5 inch width scraps next.
And sew on...
4 comments:
Thanks for sharing 'how' you sort and process your scraps! I'm always inspired/impressed by the sheer volume of blocks you make every month! :)
I love that value quilt you did a while back. Sorting and preparing scraps takes up just as much time as sewing the top but it's a necessary step. It's fun to see all the prints. ;^)
Great organization of your scraps. I also cut a lot of those "bricks" - 2.5 x 4.5, as well as various size squares. The rectangles get used in lots of ways.
It will be fun to see all the beautiful quilts those scraps end up in! Those rick rack blocks are really neat. They're going to make a fun design!
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