Seeing all of the leftovers from a project gives me the sense of being wasteful so I make an attempt at using up each and every piece of material I can. This week end I took a venture into the scrap basket. These are all very small scraps I use for embellishments most of the time.
But I did find a clever little pot holder in there!
I sewed up a few of the trim-offs from HST and did straight line quilting. The binding and batting were scrap too so I am just pleased with my weekend stitching! The mat finished out at about 10.5 x 10.5 inches~
How fun to not only use up some HST trim offs but to use scraps for the batting and binding. I am always amazed by how the scraps seem to grow and how much effort it is to deplete them!
ReplyDeleteI have trouble tossing anything out! So Patty's prompts have been a fun way to dive on into my tiny scrap basket, unfortunately I have Many more than just in that small basket!
DeleteScraps multiply at night-I'm convinced
ReplyDeleteIndeed! I must find more fun ways to use them up! Pat Sloan cuts many into 2" squares and uses them as leaders and enders when sewing to save scraps. I must do the same!
DeletePotholders are a very efficient use of scraps and small orphan blocks. Congrats on a successful rescue of some HST trimmings.
ReplyDeleteI must admit, there were probably 3 more potholders hiding in that basket but didn't get to them yet!
DeleteGreat idea. I normally use my HST scraps for mug rugs and cushions. I'm afraid I don't keep really small scraps though as I just don't use them xx
ReplyDeleteCreating with scraps is like finding fabric! I wish I was better at using my scraps. I admit, there are a lot I toss because I'm not sure I would use them. :(
ReplyDeleteI've started keeping a small bag to the side to throw some of the smallest of bits into to use as a filler for donated doggie beds, I'm not really throwing anything away now~ Makes me happy
DeleteScrap diving - my quilt life right now! Thanks for sharing on Midweek Makers!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing much more of your scrappy quiltness! Your works are so beautiful!
DeleteWhat a coincidence: I just sorted out a pile of my scraps that started accumulating after working on several blocks and projects. Sometime we just need to go through those piles and make something beautiful with them. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
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