Saturday, November 28, 2020

Scrap-a-palooza day 4

I cut this pile of scraps which only took a couple hours.

 



Here are the pieces I ended up with - 3 1/2", 2 1/2", 2", and 1 1/2" squares, a couple 4 1/2" x 16.5" for chevron quilts, and a pile for string blocks
I wanted to cut more so I grab this pile sitting on top of the bins of scraps. I cut a lot yesterday and finished them up this morning.
Here is what I ended up with.
The 2 1/2" and 3 1/2" trays are getting full!
I decided that I will work on this small bin of scraps so I can use it to store either the 2 1/2" or 3 1/2" squares. I will need a small container for each size so the next bunch of scraps I cut after this bin will be ones in another small bin. What is nice is this small bin will fit on the same shelf unit the trays are stored on.
I appreciate all your wonderful comments and encouragement. I am learning that it takes patience and a sharp blade in the rotary cutter to plow thru these scraps. The sun is shining finally today - it has been very gray and rainy - so I plan on getting outside and take a break from scrap cutting.  I will be doing a bit of clean up around the yard and spread more mulch to the flower beds. With all the wind lately there are about a billion sticks that need picked up!

5 comments:

  1. It definitely takes patience to stick with the scrap cutting.

    It sounds like the snow will miss us and you might get in on some of it Monday.

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  2. I expect that your wrists need a break by now!

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  3. Great job! Keep nibbling away every day and you'll get through it all. Oh the scrap quilts you'll make!

    I love her ideas for using up scraps and squares.
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  4. Great job on getting all those scraps under control. Have fun using them in new quilts!

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  5. Just have to scrap manage as you go!

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