I had a sugar skulls black fabric for over two years. I would use it sparingly. I believe it was a fat quarter. Whenever I used some, I would carefully set it aside, knowing I'd use it again. I didn't want that to ever be thrown away. Finally, I had used it in my Joseph's Coat quilt. Even though it was just a speck, it was special to me because it was one of those fabrics where you cherished it so much.
@rsislandcrafts Жыл бұрын
I totally understand. I have those fabrics too. It’s nice to have the last piece of It in a special project.
@katiemclaneak5182 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I inherited a bunch of scraps from my mother and grandmother and want to put them to good use yours is the video that finally taught me that I didn’t have to worry about the bias when cutting scraps!! I really like your system I really like the fact that you explain how to do the cutting it’s something that many videos take for granted so I appreciate your attention to us newbies! Have a grand day!
@rsislandcrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m so glad my video was helpful. Fabric scrap donations is fun but It can be overwhelming. Once you have yours cut and organized how you will use them then you get to the fun part. Sewing the scraps. I remember being a newbie and having a bunch of questions. Enjoy your scraps!!
@nanamjbri Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea marking the ruler with masking tape 👍🏼 but if you only have the cream colored and you don’t have a different color masking tape you can write 1 1/2 on one strip and 2 1/2 on the other strip …… it’s just an idea
@rsislandcrafts Жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thank you for sharing.
@juanitamayes63294 жыл бұрын
Love your co-host! I appreciate your thought process of how you decide what cuts to make and what to trash. :)
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
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@chickad58203 ай бұрын
Do you ever applique? Some of your, what you call trash, would work in that type of sewing. I save those smallest pieces in a 12x12 scrap book page container. Michael's have 12 in a case for $60 and free shipping over $49 when on sale. That's all the time for the most part. I do miniature quilts, I save those 1" strips and squares for these kinds of applique. The raccoon fabric would be good for I spy. The scrapbook containers close and I put them on their side and they go under my desk. All my scraps go in these container, labeled by color, strips, squares or scrap batting. I Frankenstein sew, laid side by side and zigzag back together, for small projects like potholders, bags, totes or anything small that needs batting. I just pull the container I need for most of my projects. My cat would lay in the baskets and spill it fill with cat hair. An uncovered cardboard plain box is my cat's go to 99% of the time. It's cool in summer and warm in the winter... Happy sewing... Babs near Tombstone AZ
@rsislandcrafts3 ай бұрын
I occasionally do a bit of appliqué. I’ve changed my scrap system since this video. I always frankenpiece my batting scraps. I also piece my fusible fleece scraps for fabric postcards. Cats love sewing studios.
@crappiecrafty13866 жыл бұрын
Love the cat:) My cat loves to sleep on my projects and on my sewing machine.
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Nancy Broom Cats are silly but i love them. When they hear my craft room door open they come running. They love the sewing machine, cutting table, and ironing area. Ya know, the most dangerous areas lol.
@kaybaertlein5416 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I liked the various groupings and how you cut to the most basic, most commonly used sizes. Made my mountain of scraps more of a molehill.
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
I was worried that after cutting all my scraps I might not like these sizes but I've already used 90% of what I cut. I can use them as strips or cut them into squares. Plus, they take up a lot less space when trimmed.
@maryricketts73377 жыл бұрын
I do something like this too, try to keep 2 1/2 inch strip pieces a 5" inch squares. Really limits the waste and inspiring for new projects😀
@cindygehrke52497 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I save slightly different sizes but no matter it's all about organizing so you can USE the scraps in new projects. Thanks!
@rsislandcrafts7 жыл бұрын
Cindy Gehrke Exactly! Each quilter can decide on which size works best for them and then have using those scraps.
@lindaparker66452 жыл бұрын
All the scraps that are being tossed in the trash……collect all of them and use them for stuffing when making stuffed animals etc. 😊
@rsislandcrafts2 жыл бұрын
In the beginning I used to save all of my scraps. I made monsters for my youngest and stuffed them with thread and fabric bits. I didn’t like how heavy It made the monsters. As time went on I figured out what I enjoyed making and saved my scraps for those ideas. I don’t have the space or interest to save every scrap and keep them relatively neat. I know lots of quilters save all of their scraps and make dog beds. Our shelters do not accept those style of pet beds. It’s great that we can each choose what we want to save and use later on.
@elizabethsawyer59067 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you for the interesting chat. I am new and joined to see your ideas for scraps and may give the till register roll method a go. Been making crumb blocks recently but the scrappy border idea is appealing. I live in London uk so tend not to have to worry about hurricanes too much although we have had a couple over the years but nothing like the ones that hit you all. I wish you safety and will be thinking of you over the weekend.
@joycerobinson14947 жыл бұрын
Which show is the scrappy border on? I haven't seen that one, but I am interested to see it. Thanks.
@elizabethsawyer59067 жыл бұрын
Joyce Robinson the scrappy border is what I would use this for, the roll she made in this video🙂
@joycerobinson14947 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Sawyer Thanks
@nancy-katharynmcgraw26693 жыл бұрын
We have slivers of scraps, many colors, prints, etc & place them on the ground outside for nesting material; even have seen slivers of batting picked up by birds & squirrels!
@rsislandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
The birds here don’t seem to like them. 🤷♀️
@jemsews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Your decision process is very logical to me. Now I feel prepared to attack my scrap bin.
@rsislandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@Justforlaugh228542 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial.
@rsislandcrafts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jetbossard79236 жыл бұрын
LOVE your Calico Kitty!
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Jet Bossard She’s a sweetie and she loves fabric. Her favorite spot is on my cutting table laying on some fabric lol.
@Happybidr6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cat! We have two now that always have to be wherever I am, along with our Pomeranian dog. I have one of those Martelli cutting tables that can go up and down depending on what you are doing. That is the only thing they don’t want to join in. Everything else is fair game!
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I swear she hears me using the rotary cutter and comes running lol. If I really need her to leave the craft room I just need to bring out the iron. She really does not like the steam. Poor kitty.
@rsislandcrafts7 жыл бұрын
This week I show you how I cut my smaller fabric scraps into uniform sizes and how I store them.
@hazelgiles70586 жыл бұрын
Wow found this by chance l certainly will try what your showing fantastic keep up the good work
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Hazel Giles Thank you and welcome!! If you’re interested in sewing with scraps I have a playlist that I keep adding to each week all about scrap sewing. Please subscribe and you won’t miss a new scrappy video :)
@joycerobinson14947 жыл бұрын
This is really neat. Going to try this with my scraps. Anxious to see what you use them for.
@rsislandcrafts7 жыл бұрын
Joyce Robinson Hi Joyce! I live an Florida and we were hit with hurricane Irma. Minor damages but we still don't have power. Once our power is back and I do a little cleanup I will be putting up more videos. Please subscribe so you'll know when a new video is uploaded. Thanks for stopping by!!
@joycerobinson14947 жыл бұрын
Hope all is good down your way. I am enjoying your tutorials very much. I went to my craft room today and sorted my scraps. I want to make some really scrappy Crumb Quilts and some with a dominate color. I separated all my scraps into colors except for ones for the all scrappy quilt. I am so excited to get started on the scrappy one. Of course the color ones will still be kind of scrappy as that is a favorite of mine too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@rsislandcrafts7 жыл бұрын
Joyce Robinson We are doing fine down here. Finally have power again so I'm back working on my scrap projects too. I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorials and playing with your scraps. I've been playing with crumb blocks too for a tutorial. Tomorrow I'm hoping to record a video on how to use those calculator tape strips.
@joycerobinson14947 жыл бұрын
RsIslandCrafts - Robin yeah!! Anxious to see that too. So glad you got power.
@abondanzamama6 жыл бұрын
Miss Mocha looks like excellent company ♡
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
katy lawson Miss Mocha is wonderful company but not a very good assistant. She loves to lay on the fabric I’m trying to cut lol.
@trudybrado3 жыл бұрын
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@grandmalovesmebest3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great. I wish I had nice neat scraps like that, mine are in lots of odd shapes. I'm trying to figure out how to sew pieces together without making more and more odd shaped scraps!😯
@rsislandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
My scraps started out at odd shapes but I quickly realized that I don’t like to work with odd shapes. Now I trim all of my scraps into pieces with straight edges. Squares, rectangles, or strips in various widths and lengths. Make It easier to sew together.
@AvivaHadas7 жыл бұрын
I'm intrigued to see how you use them. I sort my scraps by light & dark - so that the log cabins or pineapples work for me visually. So many of your scraps seem to be mixed or medium...
@rsislandcrafts7 жыл бұрын
AvivaHadas When I first started sewing I just bought fabric that looked fun. It worked fine when I was making totes and kid's clothes. When I really got into quilting I quickly realized my error. Not enough solids/semi-solids and no lights and darks. Now I'm trying to work through my current stash by making scrap quilts and scrappy backings so I can start an improved stash. I would love to make a pineapple quilt.
@marshaflorom50364 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Marsha
@rosem45846 жыл бұрын
with all the scraps I have I have made 3 scrap quilts all by hand,
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Rose M Wow! Other than hexagons I haven’t made a quilt by hand yet. It is on my to do list. I’m just waiting for a pattern to call my name. Do you have an Instagram account or a blog where I can see your quilts? I’m guessing you hand quilt them also? I do enjoy hand quilting. It’s very relaxing.
@rosem45846 жыл бұрын
RsIslandCrafts - Robin no I'm sorry to say I don't have an account, I'm writing to you on my smart phone, I just love the scraps quilt s, for me it's fun and a good way to recycle! where are you at? I'm in Arizona,
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Oh, that's fine. I'm just south of Tampa, Florida and I prefer sewing with scraps rather than yardage. Less bulky to deal with and so much creativity and color. Happy scrapping!
@WhateverHunterLiz7 жыл бұрын
You could make a crumb quilt out of those smaller pieces.
@MomAsol4 жыл бұрын
thanks for aharing
@roseannecarratkinson42714 жыл бұрын
Where I do applique and scrappy quilts, I usually don't pre cut anything down. I never know for sure what sizes I will need. Anything smaller than an inch I throw them away.
@sandramyer70814 жыл бұрын
Love your cat💕
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
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@lesa63994 жыл бұрын
Those little scraps you’re tossing? If you save them, someone always wants them to make dog beds from them...especially for rescue centers! Just a thought.
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
Our shelters no longer except beds made from fabric scraps. I can’t remember the reason why at the moment. I’ve changed my scrap collecting since this video and I now use the smaller scraps for fabric postcards and scrappy notecards. Not all but a good portion.
@lesa63994 жыл бұрын
I was going to make one for our grand dog but she’s really grown! Accepting donations! Lol
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
Lesa Pegg 🤣🤣. If you were local I’d save all my bits for you. Don’t forget worn out or outgrown clothes. You can chop those up too. Batting scraps too.
@beckyvaughn27057 ай бұрын
love cats just not on any table
@jenniferfarsh6757 жыл бұрын
Miss Mocha
@emmabrodiebear6633 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, it’s very helpful. 😊 how come you don’t cut 2” strips when it allows, instead of going to 1.5”? Just curious. Strictly preference?
@rsislandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
Since this video I have added in 2” strips. At first I think I was just trying to keep things at a minimum so I didn’t have a bunch of containers. Now I have a bin for skinny strips (mostly less than 1”), 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3.5”, and 5”. I keep a separate bin for crumb block pieces. I’ve also started sorting my scraps by color. Novelty fabrics go in the strip bins and fabrics that read as one color go in their own bins. Those bins contain anything less than a fat quarter. As time goes by and see what types of things I reach for and create I change my scrap system as needed. It’s always an evolving system.
@emmabrodiebear6633 жыл бұрын
RsIslandCrafts - Robin thank you! I’m somewhat new to sewing, I’ve had my machine 30 years and I’m finally getting around to using it. I’ve taught myself various things and now I want to do more larger quilting projects but not buy precuts. When i found your video I was looking for how much to cut from what I already have to create a good quilt stash. (How many of each size,etc.) I have not found that answer yet but I am loving all the videos. 30 years ago there would not have been near the wealth of information so readily available as it is now. So many good and helpful ideas. It’s especially nice when the video creators will communicate with the viewers- so thank you! Blessings to you! 💕😊
@rsislandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq is a wonderful source for so many things. I tell everyone the same thing when we chat about cutting scraps. Each person has to figure that out for themselves. I love using strips of fabric to make scrappy quilts. I enjoy making string blocks and jelly roll style quilts. Other quilters love to make charm squares quilts. What quilts are you drawn to? If you find yourself saving patterns that are made from precuts then You could cut your scraps into those precut sizes. If you cut your scraps into strips like I do but you never use those strips then it becomes a waste of your time and supplies. When I first started cutting my scraps I used Bonnie Hunter’s system. She has a wonderful system but I didn’t always use what I had cut 🤷♀️. I hope you find your system so that you can get to the fun part. Making quilts.
@sandrathomas57764 жыл бұрын
what about selvages???
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
When I made this video I wasn’t really saving the selvages. I have a separate bin for selvages now too. I like to cut them with about 3/4” of the fabric beyond the selvage if possible.
@Ihave2quilt6 жыл бұрын
all the small wonky pieces left from strips, couldn't those be used in a crumb block (quilt)
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Shari Martell Absolutely they can. I prefer not to work with a lot of the smaller pieces but many quilters love them. I’m just finishing a series on crumb quilt blocks and I discuss the types of crumbs I work with and how I make and use my crumb blocks. Thank you!
@pasha32ca4 жыл бұрын
What is a string block please?
@rsislandcrafts4 жыл бұрын
Strings are rectangle lengths of fabric. Usually 2.5” but the width can vary. The length is also random. You can sew them to a square of paper or fabric on the diagonal to make a block. I do have a playlist that better explains and shows what string blocks are. m.kzfaq.info/sun/PLKGSJJEEjRBXnzhWXliaUz_d0pmWvR5U5
@deeleb50646 жыл бұрын
Hello: I know this is an older video but I just found this series of yours and am really enjoying it. Could all of those scraps that you are throwing away be used as stuffing for say pin cushions? or small small pillows?
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dee and WELCOME!! I don't mind comments on old videos as long as KZfaq gets them to me. Yes, you could use those little bits for pincushions, pillows, or pet beds. A lot of people actually do that. I was given a pin cushion that was stuffed with fabric and it was hard for me to jab my pins into the cushion. I've also made a pillow for my son when he was younger and stuffed it with fabric scraps and that pillow was solid and heavy lol. Some people have great success making pet beds for shelters. It's always worth making one and seeing how you like it. I used to save everything but I've learned over the years what I will use and what I won't. I just have to let some things go. Happy Sewing!!
@lizbee7264 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that maybe all of my scraps could be used to make a doorstop since they tend to be on heavy side like you said. I too hate waste but like you say you can't keep everything. I'm in process of sorting out my sewing room so I need to reduce but will try not to throw anything in the bin that goes to landfill. I'm a greenie so throwing stuff 'away' is not an option. 😂Thanks for the Vid. 💕
@cindywagner46238 ай бұрын
Not even a triangle?
@rsislandcrafts8 ай бұрын
Do I cut triangles? No, not usually. A can cut a square in half if I need a triangle. I don’t usually sew patterns that specifically ask for triangles unless they say cut a square on the diagonal for two triangles. It’s your scraps. You can cut them into any shape or size that works for you and the style of quilts that you make.
@Ihave2quilt6 жыл бұрын
Did u ever name the little mascot?
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Honestly? I got so involved in coming up with ideas for using the scraps that I forgot about the poor mascot. I'm coming up on 5,000 subscribers and I will use name the mascot as part of the giveaway. Thank you for the nudge and reminding me that I left the poor guy nameless.
@Ihave2quilt6 жыл бұрын
RsIslandCrafts - Robin - if he/she was born to help with your scrap organization or project ideas. Scrap Master or Scrapster, just a thought
@jetbossard79236 жыл бұрын
Your throwing away in your trash usable pieces. They can be fused.
@rsislandcrafts6 жыл бұрын
Jet Bossard Very true but I can’t save everything. I do save a lot and I use all that I save so I’m comfortable tossing what I do. If the fabric was expensive or special then I do save almost every little bit. Generally when the fabric gets to this point it’s been in several projects from quilts to pincushions. Happy sewing!!