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Shall I Keep My Scraps?

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Have you ever considered disposing of your quilting scraps but been unsure which ones to keep, which to use to make new quilts, and which ones to donate for charity projects?

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Shall I Keep My Scraps?

Have you ever considered disposing of your quilting scraps but been unsure which ones to keep, which to use to make new quilts, and which ones to donate for charity projects?

Shall I Keep My Scraps?

 

Keeper Scraps

If you have made a quilt for a loved one that gets used and washed regularly, it is a great idea to keep the quilt scraps so that if accidents occur you can fix that special comfy quilt. This is especially a good idea if the quilt was made for a baby or small child that may ultimately hold onto their quilt for many years using it as a “lovey” and dragging it with them wherever they may go. These quilts get lots of time in the washer and dryer and are subject to developing “character” over the years especially if there is a four-legged friend in the house. Those preserved scraps might be just what is needed to give those well-loved quilts a bit more life and cover a few of the scars that it develops over time.

scrap bucket

 

Scraps to Use

If you have accumulated a large number of scraps from quilting projects that you have made and sold, or gifted to charities, these are perfect for use in another quilt. Also, scraps that are left over from small projects like wallhangings, masks, and table runners are fair game to use to make another item of beauty as they are much less likely to be needed for repairs to small projects.

Scraps to Use

 

Scraps to Donate

If your scrap assortment contains lots of “odd” color fabrics or ones that don’t coordinate well with your other fabrics, these may be perfect for donation to charity quilts, dog bed fillers, cat mats, etc. in some cases charities will purposefully ask for “ugly” quilts so that they will not be fought over when they are given away to the homeless. Small scraps are great for use in dog beds and since they will not be seen, it makes no difference what colors or sizes they are.

Scraps-to-Donate

 

The most important thing to remember is that your scraps can be used, so there is no reason to throw them away, keep them for potential repair of lovies, make a new quilt that is a great collection of memories from past projects, or bless others by using your scraps for donations.

 

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