Friday, March 21, 2014
Scrap Management!
I bet you all have bags like this and then some. I always remember that my tiny scraps cost just as much as my yardage. I hate wasting so I have come up with a few ideas that will use those tiny scraps.
I use 1/2" hexagon papers for the teeny tiny scraps. I don't think I will go smaller than this. I am Ok with throwing a scrap away that does not accommodate a 1/2 inch hexagon. I prepped a whole bunch of these beauties and have begun basting them to add to my box.
These are going to be made up into a quilt. I have a pretty box which I throw them in and they are ready to go when I think I have enough of a variety for a scrappy quilt. There are hundreds in the box. For somewhat bigger scraps I have another scrappy project on the go. I will show that next time. I encourage you to come up with inventive ways to use your scraps. They are precious too.
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I love your box of hexies! great way to use up those scraps
ReplyDeleteThey are a lot of wonderful tiny hexies.
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing and a beautiful weekend, Manuela
A treasure trove of hexies! All the little hexies in bright colours remind me of jelly beans.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun box of hexies - it's pretty just the way it is, I can't even imagine how nice they will be when you sew them together!
ReplyDeleteOh, such a pretty box of hexies! I cut my smallest pieces into 1 1/2 inch squares and use them to make baby quilts.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! Ive got Hexi-itis and think making weeny ones with stray small scraps is just the most wonderful idea...........Im going to unashamedly copy you lol though I may give up before it becomes double bed sized!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute way to store all those little hexies!
ReplyDeleteLately I've been saving all the teenie scraps that result from trimming the fabrics for my 3/8 inch hexies. I plan to use them as stuffing for a pin cushion some day!
What a gorgeous box of hexies! I assume that you're glue basting (based on what I see in the first picture)? What pattern are you going to use for your hexie quilt?
ReplyDeleteI try to cut scraps as I go - altho I admit there is a pile to deal with from yesterday. I generally cut my scraps into strips or squares for my scrap bins...then they are ready when I want to start a project. Great idea to also make hexies with the smaller scraps. I am currently collecting 3/4" hexies made in purple for a project and they are in a an old blue ball jar next to a lamp. It just sparkles! I think I'll also copy your idea for the smaller scraps...now if I could just find my 1/2" hexie papers that I swear I bought a while ago...
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