tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post5715795282069138190..comments2024-03-28T09:47:58.492-07:00Comments on Quilting is more fun than Housework...: Oh Scrap! : Cleaning up the Small BitsCynthia Brunz Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-53943702082525027752018-10-23T07:24:04.797-07:002018-10-23T07:24:04.797-07:00You've piqued my interest! I think 2.5" i...You've piqued my interest! I think 2.5" is a pretty good size to cut down to. Myself? I usually go to 2". After that ... good-bye! Lol!Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-50764569467623881282018-10-22T17:17:48.110-07:002018-10-22T17:17:48.110-07:00It will be interesting to see what you have up you...It will be interesting to see what you have up your sleeve! I totally understand when you say the tiny bits seem a bit ridiculous...if I saved all my scraps my sewing room would look like an episode of 'Hoarders'. :) Have fun with your scrap sorting!Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-40371946808990142122018-10-22T15:29:22.802-07:002018-10-22T15:29:22.802-07:00I dread to think how long it would take me to cut ...I dread to think how long it would take me to cut my scraps into 2.5" squares! Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-71199922520924427612018-10-22T10:59:40.265-07:002018-10-22T10:59:40.265-07:00The results are absolutely lovely. I must admit t...The results are absolutely lovely. I must admit that scraps tat little at my house have for a long time been destined for the dogged pile. I just have too much fabric and too many scraps already. But I totally admire your work!Charlottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654576015036728600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-89105873835590350772018-10-22T07:55:45.158-07:002018-10-22T07:55:45.158-07:00I've been working with bits, too. I know there...I've been working with bits, too. I know there's a limit to my patience, but I haven't reached it yet....Your gray-and-soft blocks will look wonderful. (Right now I imagine them as the background for a big flower. Now, is that flower bold and colorful or a deeper soft neutral? My imagination hasn't gotten that far . . .)Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-36994322639393847562018-10-21T18:30:53.267-07:002018-10-21T18:30:53.267-07:00It's nice to know someone else leaves piles of...It's nice to know someone else leaves piles of old fabric out. I like your light blocks. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-86214603970427846572018-10-21T17:35:53.775-07:002018-10-21T17:35:53.775-07:00I've been trying to use up small scraps and cr...I've been trying to use up small scraps and crumbs lately, too. Can't wait to see what you do with yours!Sandy Panagoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371332247863196830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-42662647612009988072018-10-21T16:05:01.232-07:002018-10-21T16:05:01.232-07:00I always love what you do with your scraps. Now I...I always love what you do with your scraps. Now I know I am not the only one who keeps such small pieces of fabric!Pamela Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569469653776976453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-68757903375616065892018-10-21T15:16:51.445-07:002018-10-21T15:16:51.445-07:00You really got my attention now! I love little pie...You really got my attention now! I love little pieces. (no, a 2.5" piece is not a small piece to me, lol) I too am looking forward to your next post about these scraps. Enjoy! ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-49745013411649880332018-10-21T14:01:42.499-07:002018-10-21T14:01:42.499-07:00And you will get a beautiful quilt out of them whe...And you will get a beautiful quilt out of them where they would normally have been turned into rubbish. So you could call it your trash quilt.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816490142334340354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-74204315268380285442018-10-21T13:48:16.749-07:002018-10-21T13:48:16.749-07:00Love your scrappy blocks. And I wonder what's ...Love your scrappy blocks. And I wonder what's next.Turidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162096821636221091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-26802109674316771042018-10-21T13:00:54.400-07:002018-10-21T13:00:54.400-07:00Looking forward to seeing what comes out of those ...Looking forward to seeing what comes out of those scraps.Karen's Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618971640337051999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-71147721940008476582018-10-21T09:26:42.293-07:002018-10-21T09:26:42.293-07:00How can it be SEW ridiculous? You've created 5...How can it be SEW ridiculous? You've created 5" squares from bits that some would discard! I, for one, will be looking forward to seeing what you've done with these. Because... I have an absolute TON of tiny pieces!!!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-8153584268949521622018-10-21T08:46:11.993-07:002018-10-21T08:46:11.993-07:00I can't wait to see what you do with your '...I can't wait to see what you do with your 'tiny' pieces! 8) <br />(I'm giggling since I'm currently madly making log cabin blocks using 1" strips!)<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-60994980133198093532018-10-21T08:24:03.473-07:002018-10-21T08:24:03.473-07:00You keep such small pieces. You are also very cre...You keep such small pieces. You are also very creative with your pieces. I can't wait to see what you make with the small colored pieces.Run 'n Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610510539361384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-6119310282484558252018-10-21T08:06:39.312-07:002018-10-21T08:06:39.312-07:00Way to go! I find it very satisfying to put the li...Way to go! I find it very satisfying to put the littlest bits and pieces some people throw away to good use. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-25967809932094136302018-10-21T06:25:54.814-07:002018-10-21T06:25:54.814-07:00I'm anxious to see what you do with those low ...I'm anxious to see what you do with those low volume/gray blocks! I always feel like I've conquered the world after sorting and using bits and pieces! I use a lot of tiny pieces, as you know...even to me 1 1/2" squares are tiny but very doable! Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-23964969221182639532018-10-21T05:59:14.506-07:002018-10-21T05:59:14.506-07:00What an interesting project! Sounds great, love th...What an interesting project! Sounds great, love those little blocks so far!Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-52693526527915996792018-10-21T05:46:44.824-07:002018-10-21T05:46:44.824-07:00That kind of sewing is low stress and fun - I coul...That kind of sewing is low stress and fun - I could be doing some of that with my scraps, too! Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-12078809652869426782018-10-21T05:36:04.997-07:002018-10-21T05:36:04.997-07:00Looking forward to seeing both the low volume bloc...Looking forward to seeing both the low volume blocks and your colored blocks develop into projects. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-25100011775123232972018-10-21T05:12:27.332-07:002018-10-21T05:12:27.332-07:00I look forward to seeing what your plan is. I shou...I look forward to seeing what your plan is. I should sort through my scraps too, the boxes are overflowing!Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.com