Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

by Nicole

It’s Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

If you’re stopping by Mama Love Quilts for the first time, welcome! Feel free to browse around.

I’m Nicole, a modern quilter, who loves making quilts and other small projects using improvisational and traditional techniques. Here are a few of my makes so far this year.

In celebration of Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day, I’m giving away a charm pack of Simply Color by V and Co. Simply Color is a great collection of blues, greens, oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples. 
You’ve got three chances to win: 
1. Leave me a comment with a tip for using up fabric scraps (one entry). My scrap bins runneth over! How do you use up your scraps? 
2. Follow my blog (via Bloglovin, Google Friend Connect, email, RSS, etc.) and let me know in a comment. If you’re already a follower, leave me a comment letting me know (one entry).
3. Like me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and leave me a comment letting me know (one entry). 
The giveaway will stay open until May 10th at 8 p.m. EST.
I’ll let Random.org pick the winner. If you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your email address in your comment so that I can contact you if you win. 
The giveaway is open to everyone, including folks outside of the U.S.
Good luck!

The giveaway is closed! 

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819 comments

Sewing Mom May 6, 2013 - 1:28 pm

I don't usually use scraps. I give them away to a local guild that makes charity quilts. I figure it's better than hoarding them.

Thanks

Sewing Mom May 6, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Following now on bloglovin.

Joy May 6, 2013 - 1:29 pm

I let my son play with the scraps. They become food in his play kitchen, beds for stuffed animals, that kind of thing

Michele May 6, 2013 - 1:31 pm

Scrap quilts are my favorite, but the scraps still seem to multiply.

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans May 6, 2013 - 1:32 pm

Yay I follow you on Twitter – I am @amycansew

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans May 6, 2013 - 1:32 pm

I also follow by GFC and Bloglovin!

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans May 6, 2013 - 1:33 pm

I would like to make some more Great Granny squares to make a full size quilt – I only have 5 blocks complete so far and charm packs are ideal 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

Liz DandeliondD May 6, 2013 - 1:38 pm

I love using my strip scraps for String quilt blocks. and other sizes for Quilt as You Go tote bags.

Liz DandeliondD May 6, 2013 - 1:38 pm

I am a follower.

Sherry May 6, 2013 - 1:45 pm

I have been stitching my scraps together to make pincushions lately. I am a little crazy about pincushions though.

Sherry May 6, 2013 - 1:46 pm

I follow your blog by email and always enjoy visiting.

kbzelazny May 6, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Katy Jones Scrap vomit is a great way to use up scraps. Thank you!

Reader Owl May 6, 2013 - 2:00 pm

I use up scraps ok, but make more scraps faster

Reader Owl May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I follow on Bloglovin

Mary Manson May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I made a great log cabin scrap quilt recently, it's one of my favorites!

Ellyn May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I've done scrappy ticker tape quilts, scrappy trip alongs, lots of options! I also sew scrappy 2 1/2 inch squares together as leaders and enders…

Mary Manson May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I follow your blog.

Ellyn May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I'm a follower

Scrapatches May 6, 2013 - 2:01 pm

I love scraps. My favorite way to use the smallest pieces is to make tiny blocks for key chains and refrigerator magnets and pincushions and such. Thank you for the chance to win the Simply Color charm pack. This is one of my favorite fabric lines … 🙂 Pat

Scrapatches May 6, 2013 - 2:02 pm

I am a follower on Bloglovin' … 🙂 Pat

AJ May 6, 2013 - 2:02 pm

I send some scraps to my sons Kindy. They love them too! Others are being cut for my long running hexagon quilt project

Emily C May 6, 2013 - 2:06 pm

I use up scraps by making small blocks. Love the Shasta Daisy pattern!

Bree May 6, 2013 - 2:09 pm

I use up scraps with applique or paper piecing. Some of the tiniest pieces work in the intricate paper piecing patterns! I'm a huge paper piecing fan lately.

Charlene S May 6, 2013 - 2:12 pm

I cut my scraps into 2 1/2" by 4 1/2" bricks and sew 18 of them together to make 12 1/2" blocks. Each block has no repeat fabrics. Then I sash them with a color usually black or grey but sometimes I just sew the blocks together. These make wonderful baby quilts or charity quilts but a couple have become backs!

sheknowsallthemoves May 6, 2013 - 2:13 pm

I like to use scraps for applique – usually shirts for my kids, although applique doesn't use nearly enough scraps, I still have a ton!

sheknowsallthemoves May 6, 2013 - 2:13 pm

I am a follower of your blog!

Wendy L May 6, 2013 - 2:15 pm

I make string blocks, and then turn them into pot holders and such. Hides spaghetti splatter. 🙂

Taryn May 6, 2013 - 2:18 pm

Most of the time I end up using my scraps in paper-piecing blocks. The current Quilt Magazine has some great string quilts that would work very well with scraps!

Taryn May 6, 2013 - 2:18 pm

I follow via GFC

Taryn May 6, 2013 - 2:18 pm

I follow via FB

leighlaurelstudios.com May 6, 2013 - 2:21 pm

Appliqué projects, doll clothes

Kate May 6, 2013 - 2:24 pm

I have no unique ideas for using up scraps, sadly. Thanks for hosting!

jane p May 6, 2013 - 2:26 pm

Make a crazy patchwork something. Forgo the embroidery stitches and it won't take up too much time.

Lindsay(PACountryCrafts) May 6, 2013 - 2:28 pm

I don't use them up as well as I would like. I still save them, but my sister just accused me of being a hoarder. I tried justifying some of them and she said, "Yeah, that is what the people on the show say, too!"

pennydog May 6, 2013 - 2:32 pm

I cut mine into 2.5" squares and will use them in a scrap vomit quilt sometime

pennydog May 6, 2013 - 2:33 pm

I follow you Blogovin (now I do anyway!)

pennydog May 6, 2013 - 2:34 pm

And I follow you on Twitter

Camille May 6, 2013 - 2:34 pm

Saving all of mine to make a scrap vomit quilt. I have a sizzix cutter and use it to cut the pieces.

pupton May 6, 2013 - 2:35 pm

I have been making yoyos as if there were no tomorrow!

Annabella May 6, 2013 - 2:35 pm

I love scrappy quilts! My latest scrappy make is a tripalong which I love! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely fabric 🙂

pupton May 6, 2013 - 2:35 pm

I started following you on GFC!

pupton May 6, 2013 - 2:36 pm

I liked your FB page!

Lindsay May 6, 2013 - 2:36 pm

I have not been sewing long enough to acquire enough scraps to do a full project yet. I am hoping to eventually make a stripe scrappy quilt in warm tones.

Nati May 6, 2013 - 2:40 pm

I make binding with scraps, it is a great way of getting biased tape!

Nati May 6, 2013 - 2:40 pm

I follow on bloglovin

Nati May 6, 2013 - 2:40 pm

I also follow on facebook

Jo C. May 6, 2013 - 2:42 pm

I'm the wrong one to ask about scraps. I have tons, but they are organized!
Boppiesgirl at gmail dot com

Jamie B May 6, 2013 - 2:42 pm

Man I have a ton of scraps too. I'm gonna read the comments here to learn what to do with them, lol.

(LOVE that circle of geese quilt!

M-R Charbonneau May 6, 2013 - 2:42 pm

I use scraps to make mug rugs and an improv pieced quilt I'm working on now. Thanks for the giveaway, Nicole!

Joy May 6, 2013 - 2:43 pm

Scrappy pillow covers or quilts! Use ALL THE SCRAPS! 😀

M-R Charbonneau May 6, 2013 - 2:43 pm

Happy follower! 🙂 GFC/Bloglovin

Joy May 6, 2013 - 2:43 pm

I am following you!

Jamie B May 6, 2013 - 2:44 pm

I follow you on fb

Amy May 6, 2013 - 2:46 pm

I use pieces as leaders and Enders then piece them together for new fabric.

Jenna May 6, 2013 - 2:47 pm

I've been making some fun matching games for my little guy with my scraps. He loves it!

Brie May 6, 2013 - 2:47 pm

I use the thin fabric pieces like the salvage for wind catcher craft projects for the kids. Tie them to an old jar lid and hang outside or in a bedroom! SO bright and fun!

Brie May 6, 2013 - 2:48 pm

I like you on FB

jen May 6, 2013 - 2:50 pm

I am in live with making scrap vomit quilts (courteously of Katy from ginger monkey) as my go to scrap buster project.

Heather B May 6, 2013 - 2:50 pm

I found a way to use scraps by making Crazy Quilt Blocks. I found the tutorial on the Sew Can She blog. It's been pretty great so far. Another thing I do is make scrappy binding with scraps. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Heather B May 6, 2013 - 2:50 pm

I follow with Bloglovin'
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Heather B May 6, 2013 - 2:51 pm

New fan on FB! (Heather Tomastik Braun)
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spolgarquilts May 6, 2013 - 2:54 pm

I follow with bloglovin'

spolgarquilts May 6, 2013 - 2:54 pm

Stitchedin color has some excellent scrap alongs 🙂

Heather May 6, 2013 - 2:55 pm

I'm saving my scraps for an eye spy quilt.

Heather May 6, 2013 - 2:55 pm

I liked you on Facebook.9

Tiffany May 6, 2013 - 2:58 pm

I really need to use my scraps too! Uhm… ticket tape quilts are always cute. If they are odd shaped scraps or too small, you can always use them for stuff smaller items like pin cushions!

Deborah May 6, 2013 - 3:00 pm

I hardly have any scraps, so no tips I am afraid 🙂

Deborah May 6, 2013 - 3:01 pm

I follow you on Blog Lovin 🙂

Skwishee May 6, 2013 - 3:01 pm

I use my scraps to make things for my girls' dolls.

B Greene May 6, 2013 - 3:05 pm

I love scraps – I would always take them and solve your problem quickly! Seriously, though – you should get the book Sunday Morning Quilts because they show ways to use even the tiniest of scraps!

B Greene May 6, 2013 - 3:06 pm

I follow your blog and have you set up in two new readers that I am trying out.

mjb May 6, 2013 - 3:06 pm

I play with mine as leader/enders. It'll be fun to see what I've got when I go to put them together in larger pieces!

mjb May 6, 2013 - 3:06 pm

I'm subscribed in feedly

mjb May 6, 2013 - 3:06 pm

I liked on facebook

Becky May 6, 2013 - 3:07 pm

Stuff them inside the newest childrens' soft toy creation 🙂 b(dot)moews(at)gmail(dot)com

B Greene May 6, 2013 - 3:07 pm

I also follow you on Twitter via @AlphaBecky.

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher May 6, 2013 - 3:07 pm

I use my scraps with paper piecing!

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher May 6, 2013 - 3:07 pm

I follow you on bloglovin!

Stephanie @ Quarter Incher May 6, 2013 - 3:07 pm

I'm a facebook fan!

Courtneysews May 6, 2013 - 3:12 pm

I love making patchwork totebags. Thanks for the give-away!

Courtneysews May 6, 2013 - 3:13 pm

I follow you!!

Happy Cottage Quilter May 6, 2013 - 3:18 pm

String quilts!! That's the best way to use up scraps 🙂

Nancy May 6, 2013 - 3:19 pm

My new favorite method to use scraps is to use them before they even get to the scrap bin. After I've finished a quilt I take all the scraps and make paper pieced scrappy stars. They are really fun to do and I end up with little to no scraps! Thanks for the giveaway.

Laura May 6, 2013 - 3:26 pm

The only thing I've used any scraps for is labels on my quilt. Needless to say they are accumulating faster than I am using them.

Donna May 6, 2013 - 3:30 pm

I have tons of scraps, too…I'm thinking of trying to make an old-fashioned spider web quilt like my grandma used to make.

Celtic Thistle May 6, 2013 - 3:32 pm

I hoard all my scraps for paper piecing those strange shaped pieces always come in handy!

Becky May 6, 2013 - 3:33 pm

I sort them by color, and store them in clear shoe boxes. Lately I've started to fold them or lay them flat as well. That way I don't have to iron them before I use them! Thanks for the give away!

Tracy May 6, 2013 - 3:36 pm

I am so loving scrappy quilts right now. I just made a baby one by making 16 patch blocks of all one color (Yellow, red, orange, purple, pink, blue, green, teals, and blacks), then sashing it all in white. Love how it turned out. Thanks for the chance to win!

Tracy May 6, 2013 - 3:36 pm

I am already a follower of your blog!

Ana e os Viraventos May 6, 2013 - 3:37 pm

I save the scraps hping one day I will be able to make a quilt from them. Thanks for the giveaway. Ana

Emily May 6, 2013 - 3:38 pm

I sort my scraps by color and sometimes use them for paper piecing. I'm going to start some improv piecing and will use them for that as well. Thanks for the chance to win!

Dresden Quilter May 6, 2013 - 3:38 pm

I really like the string quilts and Scrappy Trip Alongs for using up scraps. Thanks for the giveaway!

kmk576 May 6, 2013 - 3:39 pm

I've started making log cabin quilt blocks to use up my scraps.

Paula May 6, 2013 - 3:41 pm

I use a quilt as you go method to make flowers from my scraps.

Tiffany May 6, 2013 - 3:42 pm

I tend to use a lotofmy scraps in appliqué or paper piecing projects. Also, my hubby has yet to hold a quilt for me in a photo shoot! I have to photograph all my quilts on the ground. 😛

NinjaEema May 6, 2013 - 3:42 pm

I have the same problem, so I'm probably not the person to ask. I have made yards and yards of scrappy bias tape with them, and use it to trim up various projects.

Heather D. May 6, 2013 - 3:47 pm

Scrappy quilt-as-you-go blocks are great for using up little bits. No need to measure, just sew, flip, and press. And each block is unique!

Heather D. May 6, 2013 - 3:47 pm

I follow you via bloglovin.

brandischmandi May 6, 2013 - 3:48 pm

this is so horrible…. but i have NO clue what to do with scraps so i just give them to a friend of mine who quilts too and she makes fabulous stuff out of them!!

doodlebugmom May 6, 2013 - 3:51 pm

I am a scrappy quilter. I sort them mostly by size, so someday (when I have time???) I can get a lot accomplished. Every Sunday after church, I take a handful of my the smallest, thinnest pieces and make a couple wonky log cabin-ish blocks, 8 inches square. I figure by next summer I will have enough blocks for a really scrappy quilt full of memories.

doodlebugmom May 6, 2013 - 3:51 pm

I also follow you with google reader and bloglovin

shelly bowen May 6, 2013 - 3:53 pm

I follow your blog! Thanks for the giveaway.

shelly bowen May 6, 2013 - 3:54 pm

I follow your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sara Tarpoff May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

I'm a scrap sorter. Strips, small scraps and large scraps. I use the selvege and other tiny scraps to make fire starters for my wood stove in the winter.

shelly bowen May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

Sunday Morning Quilts is my inspiration for using scraps up making 'slabs' of fabric. A cool concept.

Sara Tarpoff May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

I follow on Bloglovin

Sara Tarpoff May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

I began following on FB

shelly bowen May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

Oh, and of course I 'liked' you on FB!!

(lia) May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

Ticker tape quilts are my new fave for scraps! I'm actually on my first one, but it's kind of a record of everything I've made in the past (most of which has been given away). It's like the Smash book of quilting!

(lia) May 6, 2013 - 3:56 pm

I follow you via google connect!

(lia) May 6, 2013 - 3:57 pm

Following you on twitter! (lialt)

Deb May 6, 2013 - 3:59 pm

I use them up on monochromatic quilts or kitchen sink quilts. That way I don't worry so much about whether a scrap is the *right* shade of the color or is modern, repro, or somewhere in the middle. Made a few log cabin quilts – those will use up lots of different sized scraps.

Deb May 6, 2013 - 3:59 pm

I'm a follower –

Amber May 6, 2013 - 4:10 pm

scrappy quilts are my favorite. sometimes i'm cutting into new fabric for a quilt, but really getting excited to use the scraps in another quilt someday, haha! I need better ways to use them too though. running out of space!

Miggsie May 6, 2013 - 4:11 pm

I'm brand new to quilting so I don't have many scraps yet, but the very first quilting book I bought was Sunday Morning Quilts, which has lots of beautiful scrap projects I hope to make someday.

Miggsie May 6, 2013 - 4:12 pm

I'm a follower!

Lindsay @ 402CenterStreet.blogspot.com May 6, 2013 - 4:15 pm

I'm currently using my scraps to make personalized pillow cases for each of the girls invited to my daughter's pajama party birthday.

Southern Gal May 6, 2013 - 4:20 pm

I haven't used my scraps yet. I'd love to see some ideas.

Judy H May 6, 2013 - 4:20 pm

follow you on facebook

Judy H May 6, 2013 - 4:20 pm

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Judy H May 6, 2013 - 4:21 pm

depending on the scraps, I will make rugs with them if they are long scraps or scrap quilts if not.

Linda May 6, 2013 - 4:26 pm
Linda May 6, 2013 - 4:27 pm

HAPPY TO FOLLOW>BLOG LOVIN'!

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Linda May 6, 2013 - 4:28 pm

HI! I USUALLY MAKE LARGER QUILT PROJECTS,SO EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I JUST HAVE TO TAKE THOSE LITTLE SCRAPS AND MAKE PLACEMATS! AMAZINGLY THEY TURN OUT SCRAPPY,BUT SO NEAT! THANKS FOR A SWEET GIVEAWAY!

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james and bess May 6, 2013 - 4:30 pm

fun giveaway! for long, thin strings, i'll sew them together end-to-end and use them for knitting throw rugs or wrap them up in colorful fabric balls. 🙂

bess

atabanana29 May 6, 2013 - 4:31 pm

I usually make hairbands for my three girls with my scraps! atabanana29@gmail.com

atabanana29 May 6, 2013 - 4:32 pm

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atabanana29 May 6, 2013 - 4:32 pm

I follow you via GFC! stacy alfano atabanana29@gmail.com

Lauren Deel May 6, 2013 - 4:34 pm

I've not been quilting long enough to have too many scraps leftover (bummer!), but one of my friends has a gorgeous, scrappy log cabin quilt that I'm hoping to copy one day.

Lauren Deel May 6, 2013 - 4:34 pm

I'm following via GFC. 🙂

Julia Glotova May 6, 2013 - 4:37 pm

My daughter usually plays with them 🙂 julia.glotova (at) gmail (dot) com

Judi Creed May 6, 2013 - 4:39 pm

I am a follower!

I love to make hot pads and placemats with scraps

greycatquilts.com May 6, 2013 - 4:39 pm

Oooh… scrap management! I have 10 bins, one for each of the following categories: green, aqua, blue, neutrals, orange, multi-colored fabrics, pink, red, purple, yellow.

I cut all of my scraps into the following size squares: 5", 3", and 2.5". Anything that can't get cut into those sizes, gets cut into strips for string quilts.

With these sizes, I'm able to just go and start piecing scrappy projects, which is just awesome.

Thanks for the chance to win! greycatquilts (at) yahoo (dot) com

jmj May 6, 2013 - 4:50 pm

I make a lot of little quilted zip bags.

KD-Quilts May 6, 2013 - 4:51 pm

I love a super scrappy quilt (and hexagons) so that's where all of my scraps tend to go. Thanks for the giveaway!!

Natalie J May 6, 2013 - 4:52 pm

I'm not great with using up my scraps, but I'm hoping to make some coasters for family this year. I also love scouring Pinterest for ideas, although I think I find too many projects on there and will never get to them!

NorahS May 6, 2013 - 4:55 pm

A confetti quilt is a great use of scraps and doesn't require a lot of preplanning.

Jen Olson May 6, 2013 - 5:04 pm

I have all of these wonderful ideas about using scraps to make wall hangings but then I just move on to my next project!

Jen Olson May 6, 2013 - 5:05 pm

Am a follower on fb!

Venus de Hilo May 6, 2013 - 5:05 pm

I'm using up a lot of scraps in a "Scrap Vomit" quilt (hate the name, love the pattern), although it does not seem to be reducing the scraps pile at all.

Patty D from NC May 6, 2013 - 5:05 pm

I love scraps to use in applique. I save the littlest pieces! thanks for a chance to win.

Venus de Hilo May 6, 2013 - 5:05 pm

New follower!

modernmanson May 6, 2013 - 5:09 pm

Modern mosaic quilts ala Elizabeth Hartman.

modernmanson May 6, 2013 - 5:10 pm

I'm a fb follower!

bab5313 May 6, 2013 - 5:12 pm

as soon as you figure out how to use up all of your scraps, how about you let the rest of us know too?!??

bethbimber(at)gmail(dot)com

Gnomemade May 6, 2013 - 5:22 pm

I've been using my scraps to make fabric bracelets. Any that are too small go to the guild to use for dog beds! And there there are those that I just keep and covet…why? I have no idea. Thanks for the chance to win!

Karrie Smith May 6, 2013 - 5:26 pm

Have you seen those string blocks? People sew a bunch of scraps together and make blocks out of them. They look really cool

Karrie Smith May 6, 2013 - 5:26 pm

I follow on FB karrie smith

Karrie Smith May 6, 2013 - 5:26 pm

I follow GFC karrie smith

Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts May 6, 2013 - 5:27 pm

I cut down my scraps into usable sizes (2.5" squares, 2.5" strips, smaller strips) and collect them in boxes to sew then into my next project. Currently I'm working on my 2.5" squares box as leader-ender for a postage stamp quilt.
Check Bonnie Hunter's quiltville.com for the Scrap User's System, it's really handy.
If you want to get rid of your scraps, I volunteer. 😉

Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts May 6, 2013 - 5:28 pm

I follow via GFC

Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts May 6, 2013 - 5:29 pm

I like your FB page.

karen May 6, 2013 - 5:34 pm

Happy Monday Nicole!!

karen May 6, 2013 - 5:35 pm

I've been a faithful Mama Love follower for a while now!!! 🙂

Lori May 6, 2013 - 5:38 pm

I love string quilts as a way to use up fabric. It goes really fast and the result is colorful and fun!

CLS May 6, 2013 - 5:38 pm

I am a follower with feedler

CLS May 6, 2013 - 5:39 pm

Journal quilts are a great way to use up fabrics..

EmileeHope May 6, 2013 - 5:43 pm

I love a good scrappy quilt!

JenJohnson May 6, 2013 - 5:44 pm

scrap quilt!

JenJohnson May 6, 2013 - 5:44 pm

im a follower

Gabrielle Robles May 6, 2013 - 5:45 pm

String quilts is a great idea. I like the scrappy ideas quiltville.com has including the scrappy trip around the world. My daughter takes a bunch of my scraps and does little things with these. If you like hand stitching creating hexi's is a great option.

Carla May 6, 2013 - 5:45 pm

I use my scraps to make my bee blocks ; )

Carla May 6, 2013 - 5:46 pm

Yes, I follow in my blogger dashboard

Debora K May 6, 2013 - 5:48 pm

Most of my scraps get used up in applique work. audiodropzone (at) gmail (dot) com

Born4Travel May 6, 2013 - 5:50 pm

Make string quilts like Bonnie Hunter. 🙂

Jaime May 6, 2013 - 5:53 pm

I also love string quilts for scraps 🙂

erinmalia May 6, 2013 - 5:56 pm

little boy ties are a great use for scraps!

Beth May 6, 2013 - 6:03 pm

I have used Quiltvilles free patterns for my scraps. It still doesn't use enough! But I keep trying. Thanks for the giveaway.

Debra Lee May 6, 2013 - 6:03 pm

Anna Marie Horner's free feather quilt pattern is great for scraps!

Debra Lee May 6, 2013 - 6:04 pm

Already follow by GFC!

Debra Lee May 6, 2013 - 6:04 pm

Following on Twitter @Distracteddebra

SIMPLESEW May 6, 2013 - 6:05 pm

I want to make some salvege projects

SIMPLESEW May 6, 2013 - 6:05 pm

Follow on GF or BL

AnnieK May 6, 2013 - 6:06 pm

I use up my scraps in crazy quilts, table runners, and place mats.

AnnieK May 6, 2013 - 6:07 pm

I follow you with blog lovin' 🙂

Dana Gaffney May 6, 2013 - 6:09 pm

I make log cabin or string quilts and recently sewed a bunch together to make scrappy fabric, it was fun.

Erin McSweeney May 6, 2013 - 6:10 pm

use scraps to make barbie clothes for the little ones.

mcsweeney.erin@gmail.com

Kim May 6, 2013 - 6:10 pm

I am a scrap hoarder! I have yet to use most of them, but I can't bear to get rid of them. I'm thinking I'll make a string quilt one day.

Erin McSweeney May 6, 2013 - 6:10 pm

i follow you on bloglovin

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AnnieK May 6, 2013 - 6:10 pm

You are on my FB list of liked pages!

Erin McSweeney May 6, 2013 - 6:11 pm

i like you on facebook.

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Shauna May 6, 2013 - 6:12 pm

Scraps grow faster than I can use them, but I am trying to do a couple of scrappy trip blocks every week just to keep my bin under control

Cecilia May 6, 2013 - 6:13 pm

I like to cut my scraps into strips and small squares and make pineapple quilts, charity quilts for kids, and quilt as you go scrappy quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.

Cecilia May 6, 2013 - 6:13 pm

I follow you via bloglovin.

Jessica Pyykkonen May 6, 2013 - 6:17 pm

With small strips, bits and pieces I "ticker tape" and make blocks for pillows.

Jessica Pyykkonen May 7, 2013 - 12:18 am

Somehow I was changed to a no reply blogger without my knowledge, I have corrected that now, but just in case… my email is jessicapyykkonen980@gmail.com

Jessica Pyykkonen May 6, 2013 - 6:17 pm

I follow you via Bloglovin

Jessica Pyykkonen May 6, 2013 - 6:18 pm

Liked you on FB

Holly U May 6, 2013 - 6:24 pm

I started cutting my scraps the way Joan Ford suggests in "Scrap Therapy: Cut the Scraps!" and use them (mostly) for donation quilts to Project Linus. Plus cutting down the scraps is a great activity for those nights when my brain cannot be trusted with anything fancy, but I still need to play with fabric.

sntbosch May 6, 2013 - 6:25 pm

I made a color book where I took red scraps and ribbons and such and sewed them on a page and did this for all the colors and made them into a book.
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m hoch drei May 6, 2013 - 6:29 pm

i use scraps for appliquee 😉
have a nice sunny day.

Mary Ann May 6, 2013 - 6:30 pm

Scraps are great for machine applique

Kayla Yapuncich May 6, 2013 - 6:33 pm

Thanks for the chance! I use my scraps for small paper piecing projects!

giddy99 May 6, 2013 - 6:37 pm

I buy and collect scraps; I love them. I am working on a scrappy string star quilt (16” blocks), an EPP 1.5” hexagon project, and the occasional paper pieced pillow cover or sewing machine cover!

giddy99 May 6, 2013 - 6:38 pm

I follow your blog via GFC; thanks for the chance!

giddy99 May 6, 2013 - 6:38 pm

I like you on Facebook; thanks for the chance!

Beth May 6, 2013 - 6:45 pm

I like to use my scraps in 9 patch quilts or strip quilts. Always have one or both going on!

Stephanie May 6, 2013 - 6:45 pm

My daughter likes to make yo yo with scraps. We are going to make garland for her bedroom.

Beth May 6, 2013 - 6:45 pm

I follow on GFC

Beth May 6, 2013 - 6:46 pm

Long time fan on facebook!

Becca May 6, 2013 - 6:46 pm

Learning better use of my scraps is something that I want to work on this year. I really enjoyed the scrappy trip along in January, but now all my scraps are too small for such endeavors. Edith at the Inch by Inch blog has a great scrappy log cabin that I want to try next.

Stephanie May 6, 2013 - 6:47 pm

Follow on blog lovin', The Simplified Home.

Pennie May 6, 2013 - 6:53 pm

I use scraps to fill up the empty bags in my sewing room….

Pennie May 6, 2013 - 6:54 pm

I'm a follower 🙂

Amber Murray May 6, 2013 - 6:57 pm

I don't use make scraps either, but I want to make a trip around the world quilt, or a string quilt.
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Lisa May 6, 2013 - 6:57 pm

I really enjoy scrappy quilts, so that's usually how I use my scraps.

Lisa May 6, 2013 - 6:58 pm

I follow you with google reader! Love the blog!

Katie May 6, 2013 - 6:59 pm

I love making Mug Rugs with scraps!

Sarah May 6, 2013 - 7:01 pm

I'm a hexieaholic so I use scraps for hexie projects. You didn't say you wanted them used quickly…. 🙂

Joyce Carter May 6, 2013 - 7:02 pm

I love scraps and use them to make scrappy quilts and bags.They are great to use in string quilts, nine patch and Trip Around the World. Thank you for the giveaway.

L May 6, 2013 - 7:06 pm

Right now I'm using them to make a million (give or take) half square triangles, to turn into something like this: http://figtreequilts.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/09/winner-winner-chicken-dinner.html

Kelli May 6, 2013 - 7:07 pm

Recently, I used a bunch of scraps up making scrappy key fobs for a group of ladies for a webinar conference. Another good way…improv patchwork for a sweet scrap basket!

Sarah May 6, 2013 - 7:10 pm

Make crazy quilt blocks!

Sarah May 6, 2013 - 7:10 pm

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Sarah May 6, 2013 - 7:10 pm

I follow you on Bloglovin

Kim May 6, 2013 - 7:10 pm

For larger scraps I make a scrappy quilt. For anything small like 2" pieces I make potholders and small accessories (zip pouch, flowers clips ets.) I don't throw much out.

Linda May 6, 2013 - 7:20 pm

I like to use scraps in small projects, a zippy pouch, wall hanging, doll clothes, etc. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sandra May 6, 2013 - 7:20 pm

I left you a message on FB. I usually use 2 1/2 squares for making pinwheels and then use them again to add a border around the pinwheel blocks. This is so neat because I had a charm pack of Simply Color and started making a baby quilt but wanted it a little larger and ran out of the charms. I just thought that maybe luck may be on my side and I could win another charm pack to finish the quilt. I just love the colors in this charm pack. Thank you for being a part of Sew Mama Sew giveway and giving me the chance to enter and maybe win. I so like the idea of finding a nice package in my mailbox.

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Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures May 6, 2013 - 7:21 pm

I love to make mike a minute quilts aka scrap chaos quilts.

Pat V. May 6, 2013 - 7:23 pm

I usually use my scraps for charity quilts. I did improv log cabin blocks, a scrappy trip around the world, and a string quilt sort of thing (that really describes it, doesn't it?) I am actually low on scraps just now, better get busy making some more quilts!

erica May 6, 2013 - 7:26 pm

I use them for scrappy quilts and to make little baby toys and stuff. One of my favorites is little fabric books for babies.

Mar May 6, 2013 - 7:27 pm

Doll quilts, all kinds!! I use the smallest scraps you can imagine on them.

Mar May 6, 2013 - 7:28 pm

I like you on FB

Pre May 6, 2013 - 7:40 pm

I am a follower!

Pre May 6, 2013 - 7:42 pm

I use scraps for anything from little project like pincushions, coasters, barbie clothes to patchwork items like placemats, quilts, pillow covers…

Anita May 6, 2013 - 7:45 pm

I can't say I've been good at using up scraps. I am finding the "Farmer's Wife" quilt is good for that but I have a long way to go.

Mary Gregory May 6, 2013 - 7:46 pm

I've got quite a bin going too. I'm hoping to make a postage stamp quilt this summer!

Mary Gregory May 6, 2013 - 7:47 pm

I follow you on bloglovin

Laura May 6, 2013 - 7:48 pm

I'm still trying to figure out what to do with all my scraps too!

Laura May 6, 2013 - 7:48 pm

I'm a follower!

Valerie May 6, 2013 - 7:52 pm

I like to free piece my scraps randomly, then trim those random pieced chunks into squares and sash those in white or a solid (just to help it look less busy), then I toss those blocks into a pile and some day they'll become a quilt…

Valerie May 6, 2013 - 7:52 pm

And I'm a follower

lynaeve May 6, 2013 - 7:52 pm

I'm a follower via google reader and bloglovin

lynaeve May 6, 2013 - 7:53 pm

I use my scraps for making doll quilts and stuff. But all I really have is scraps, so its what I make everything out of. Also I know this is something I personally would never do, but I found out recently you can compost fabric. I know its crazy, but it is an option.

lynaeve May 6, 2013 - 7:53 pm

I liked you on fb.

Julia May 6, 2013 - 7:59 pm

string quilts are great for scraps!

Julia May 6, 2013 - 8:00 pm

I'm a follower with GFC

Julia May 6, 2013 - 8:00 pm

And I'm following you on twitter!

Michelle Olsen May 6, 2013 - 8:01 pm

I learned the hard way that I personally will not end up using my scraps unless they are in commonly used sizes (5×5, 2.5×2.5, strings, etc). When they are cut & organized into those sizes, I actually use them 🙂 It also helps me to spend a day every month cutting up whatever scraps have accumulated. Thanks for the chance to win!

Irene García Díaz May 6, 2013 - 8:02 pm

I use them or appliqué. Thanks for the giveaway!

Sandy May 6, 2013 - 8:03 pm

I have a love-hate relationship with scraps. I want to buy more fabric, but scraps give me a guilty conscience and accuse me of neglecting them! To solve this problem, I try to use up the scraps from a project for the back of the quilt.

Connie May 6, 2013 - 8:06 pm

String blocks are the best way to use up scraps! Great giveaway!

Connie May 6, 2013 - 8:06 pm

I follow with GFC.

Margaret May 6, 2013 - 8:06 pm

I love using my scraps in string quilts. I just keep making blocks out of them and when I have enough blocks I make a quilt

Connie May 6, 2013 - 8:06 pm

I like you on FB.

Margaret May 6, 2013 - 8:07 pm

I liked you on Facebook and follow by twitter

Margaret May 6, 2013 - 8:08 pm

Following now on bloglovin

barbara woods May 6, 2013 - 8:08 pm

i make baby quilts out of them

barbara woods May 6, 2013 - 8:09 pm

follow you bu e-mail and bloglovin thanks

Cyndi Farfsing May 6, 2013 - 8:10 pm

I love this! Thanks for such a great giveaway! I wish I had some more ideas for scraps, I feel like I have tons. I use bigger scraps for key fobs, change purses and pot holders 🙂

Cyndi Farfsing May 6, 2013 - 8:11 pm

I follow you via bloglovin!

Canadian Abroad May 6, 2013 - 8:11 pm

I love scrappy quilts so am always using mine. I have made Drunkard's Path blocks all in scraps, wonky stars, a mosaic quilt using 144 different fabrics, so many ways to use them. Scraps are the best. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.

Cyndi Farfsing May 6, 2013 - 8:11 pm

I follow you on Facebook!

ErikaB3 May 6, 2013 - 8:13 pm

applique is a great way to use up small fabric scraps.

Lucy @ Charm About You May 6, 2013 - 8:14 pm

I use them in bee blocks!

Sandra May 6, 2013 - 8:14 pm

String quilts are great for using up scraps.

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Lucy @ Charm About You May 6, 2013 - 8:15 pm

I am a follower 🙂

Sandra May 6, 2013 - 8:15 pm

Follower via bloglovin

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Lucy @ Charm About You May 6, 2013 - 8:15 pm

I like you on facebook!

Myra May 6, 2013 - 8:16 pm

I don't have a tip for using scraps… my scrap bin runneth over, too! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

sandyandcosmo May 6, 2013 - 8:21 pm

I sew my scraps into blocks for crazy quilts.

Deb@asimplelifequilts May 6, 2013 - 8:21 pm

I like you on FB

sandyandcosmo May 6, 2013 - 8:21 pm

I follow through GFC.

Deb@asimplelifequilts May 6, 2013 - 8:22 pm

I follow via GFC

Deb@asimplelifequilts May 6, 2013 - 8:24 pm

I keep a bin under my sewing table for scraps (anything less than an FQ) and when it gets full I'll separate them into strips for string quilts or cut down into sizes that I use often and store them that way.

Lou May 6, 2013 - 8:30 pm

I follow with Bloglovin

Lou May 6, 2013 - 8:30 pm

I liked you on FB

Lou May 6, 2013 - 8:31 pm

I am always on the look out ofr scrap quilt ideas….I have lots!!!! I like the Wonky Star

hueisei May 6, 2013 - 8:44 pm

I will make a string quilt

hueisei May 6, 2013 - 8:47 pm

I follow your blog

hueisei May 6, 2013 - 8:47 pm

I follow on FB

Newbie Jen May 6, 2013 - 8:52 pm

I really like using my scraps to make journal covers for bee mates. Orphan blocks also work great for this too.

auntie sash May 6, 2013 - 8:54 pm

Just liked you FB page.

auntie sash May 6, 2013 - 8:55 pm

Scraps get sorted by size. Then I make hexagons, save up for string quilts, and the little bits are passed on to a friend who does paper piecing.

kendascrafts May 6, 2013 - 8:57 pm

how to use my scraps is something I'm still trying to figure out. I seem to accumulate them faster than I can use them! Thanks for the giveaway!

Cloud 9 May 6, 2013 - 8:57 pm

I love scraps and take all I can get. They are great for not only scrap quilts but for applique projects, zipper pouches, card making, etc.

auntie sash May 6, 2013 - 8:57 pm

And now I'm following this page through Blogger.

Bridgette May 6, 2013 - 8:58 pm

I save my bits of fabric for making strip pieced wristlets for presents.

Cloud 9 May 6, 2013 - 8:58 pm

I liked on FB.

Lisa Marie May 6, 2013 - 9:01 pm

I've been making monochrome wonky log cabin blocks. Quick and fun! And so many different ways to set the blocks by themselves or with others.

Carla May 6, 2013 - 9:10 pm

A few quilts come to mind for using up scraps, I've made 3 of them: Scrappy Trip Along, a classic string quilt, and a grandmother's flower garden (English paper piecing). The other is a scrap vomit quilt 🙂

Carla May 6, 2013 - 9:12 pm

Following you on Bloglovin.

Maria Thomou May 6, 2013 - 9:14 pm

Like on Facebook, i use scraps for tote bags,
Thanks,

Amanda May 6, 2013 - 9:18 pm

I have no idea how to use up scraps. Paper piecing seems to work a little bit for me, but mostly I just collect them so far.

Amanda May 6, 2013 - 9:18 pm

And I follow via GFC/feedly

bee May 6, 2013 - 9:18 pm

scraps are great for testing out new blocks and in machine applique projects

MBMathis May 6, 2013 - 9:19 pm

Stained Glass mosaic blocks are how I like to use my scraps. I do blocks that are warm and ones that are cool. I've branched out and started using various solids as my connectors which makes for interesting blocks.

Julie May 6, 2013 - 9:20 pm

I've made some mini bunting garlands with my tiny scraps. They are super cute, but you can only use so many garlands.

MBMathis May 6, 2013 - 9:20 pm

I follow you via Google and now through BlogLovin'. And the actual source where I read: Feedly, I prefer its interface to BlogLovin's.

MBMathis May 6, 2013 - 9:21 pm

And I follow you on Facebook + Twitter.

Julie May 6, 2013 - 9:21 pm

I follow with Bloglovin.

factotum-of-arts.com May 6, 2013 - 9:21 pm

Of course I am a follower, and enjoy seeing you at the guild meetings, I am meaning to take one of your classes soon I hope 🙂

Esther F. May 6, 2013 - 9:22 pm

I use my sraps for paper piecing, but I still have many left 😉
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factotum-of-arts.com May 6, 2013 - 9:25 pm

I have been using a whole lot of scraps on quilt as you go projects (like the swap we had for tote bags) or for coffee cup sleeves for gifts

Esther F. May 6, 2013 - 9:27 pm

I am now a FB follower too!
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Tori Lee May 6, 2013 - 9:30 pm

sew the tinniest pieces you can find into a huge sheet and then use them to make stars which you can set in solids or in white. Its a really cute effect. I also follow you on blogger

Montseta May 6, 2013 - 9:33 pm

I usually use scraps to sew scrappy cushions/coasters.
Terrific giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!

Izzy May 6, 2013 - 9:36 pm

I used some of my scraps this year to make Lori Holt's Row Along quilt. I love it! 🙂

Izzy May 6, 2013 - 9:37 pm

I follow on Bloglovin!

Keitha Amdam May 6, 2013 - 9:48 pm

I use my fabric scraps doing "scrappy trips around the world" quilts! They make up so fast and look SO cute when finished!

Keitha Amdam May 6, 2013 - 9:49 pm

I am officially a bloglovin follower! Thank you for the giveaway! Blessings on you!

Mrs.Pickles May 6, 2013 - 9:51 pm

thank you for the chance to win. I collect scraps but i am not great at using them up..lol

Jessica May 6, 2013 - 9:54 pm

I love making coasters or string blocks with scraps!

Jessica May 6, 2013 - 9:55 pm

I follow via GFC!

Lyanna L. May 6, 2013 - 9:56 pm

I am actually working on a scrap quilt right now which has been fun, and I also try to use up my scraps in improv blocks for charity.

thanks for the chance to win!

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs May 6, 2013 - 9:57 pm

A big scrap quilt is the best way to use them up I think – planning to do something like this myself later in the summer!

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs May 6, 2013 - 9:57 pm

I'm following you on Bloglovin 🙂

Sarah @ FairyFace Designs May 6, 2013 - 9:58 pm

I follow on FB too

Allison C May 6, 2013 - 10:05 pm

Scrap vomit quilt!

Allison C May 6, 2013 - 10:05 pm

I follow you!

Mary@QuiltGenius May 6, 2013 - 10:05 pm

I like to use up my fabric scraps on mosaic blocks or on paper-piecing. 🙂

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Allison C May 6, 2013 - 10:05 pm

I like you on FB

Mary@QuiltGenius May 6, 2013 - 10:06 pm

I'm a GFC follower

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Mary@QuiltGenius May 6, 2013 - 10:06 pm

I follow your Twitter feed

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Linh May 6, 2013 - 10:09 pm

I'm following you on Bloglovin.

cyndiofthevortex May 6, 2013 - 10:10 pm

I love making scrappy pinwheels! That's one of my favorite blocks. They are so cheerful!

Linh May 6, 2013 - 10:10 pm

I do scrappy blocks with my scraps, it surprisingly takes a lot to do one block.

sew and so much more May 6, 2013 - 10:10 pm

I just love to make mug rugs and notebook covers with my scraps 🙂

cyndiofthevortex May 6, 2013 - 10:11 pm

I am a Google Friend follower and love your blog!

pandchintz May 6, 2013 - 10:18 pm

Hi Nicole, hmm, my scrap basket overfloweth at the moment too – thinking sashed 9-patches, or just a scrappy squares quilt. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

Dorian May 6, 2013 - 10:19 pm

Ohh, I love your round flying geese! And I love the simply color line! I make scrap quilts usually, just throw things together in my own fashion. Like this star quilt http://mtnmommy2.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-progress.html. Thanks for a great giveaway.

Brittney May 6, 2013 - 10:22 pm

Right now, I use scraps to test out the tension in my machine stitching!

Brittney May 6, 2013 - 10:23 pm

I'm a follower on Bloglovin' 🙂

Brittney May 6, 2013 - 10:23 pm

I follow you on FB 🙂

JustPam May 6, 2013 - 10:26 pm

I am hoping to use my scraps for string quilts. There are quite a few of those that I really love.

JustPam May 6, 2013 - 10:27 pm

I follow your blog

JustPam May 6, 2013 - 10:27 pm

I liked you on FB

kerrin May 6, 2013 - 10:33 pm

I used up a ton of scraps when I did the Craftsy BOM class (but it was hard not to add in a couple new fabrics!), also have been making scrappy lanyards for folks at work.

Nikita May 6, 2013 - 10:40 pm

I like using my scraps to make log cabins pillows or blocks

Nikita May 6, 2013 - 10:40 pm

I follow your blog via blogger

Sara ypunto May 6, 2013 - 10:41 pm

Thanks for the giveaway!
I use scraps for quilt as you go small projects.
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Paige May 6, 2013 - 10:44 pm

I gosh, this is going to sound terrible. I don't really keep scraps. I don't have a large stash – I usually buy for the next project as I go!

Paige May 6, 2013 - 10:45 pm

I follow on Bloglovin!

Chris S May 6, 2013 - 10:57 pm

Following on FB!

Chris S May 6, 2013 - 10:58 pm

I haven't been quilting long enough to acquire too many scraps. I've been saving them in little trash cans from the dollar tree, by color. I have some scrap quilts pinned to make when I get enough!

rowermom3 May 6, 2013 - 11:01 pm

Hi. Foundation piece them. Like a crazy quilt. Sew them together to get the size block you'd like..

rowermom3 May 6, 2013 - 11:02 pm

Following you on Bloglovin'

Kat May 6, 2013 - 11:02 pm

Making String blocks or slab blocks are the best ways to use up lots of scraps, but I usually prefer to mix my scraps with a healthy does of solids to give them a lot of punch!

Cecilia May 6, 2013 - 11:13 pm

It depends how small.. I make hexies and if they are tiny, I store them to fill pillows, etc. 🙂

Cecilia May 6, 2013 - 11:14 pm

I'm blog lovin you!

Cecilia May 6, 2013 - 11:15 pm

I follow you on FB

Betty B May 6, 2013 - 11:15 pm

My favorite quilts are scrappies. Love the nine patch and dresden plate among others. Thanks!

Janarama May 6, 2013 - 11:16 pm

I would like to make a string quilt with scraps.

Betty B May 6, 2013 - 11:16 pm

I follow you by email.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts May 6, 2013 - 11:16 pm

I use my scraps for paper piecing! Or for improv panels for pouches, pillows, etc.

Janarama May 6, 2013 - 11:16 pm

I follow you via GFC.

Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts May 6, 2013 - 11:17 pm

I liked you on FB!

Julie May 6, 2013 - 11:22 pm

I recently joined the Scrap Attack – String Fling at Stitched in Color and have just about finished a string quilt. I am enjoying using some of my scraps in small swap projects too. Thanks for the chance I love Simply Color.

Jill May 6, 2013 - 11:31 pm

Really, I'd rather sew with scraps than yardage most of the time. Spiderweb quilts are great if you have a lot of stringy scraps. I'm also a big fan of wonky stars. Basically- any quilt in Gwen Marstons Liberated Quilts II.

Thanks for the chance to win!

Bunny May 6, 2013 - 11:33 pm

Thanks for the chance to win!

My mom and I save every little scrap, just in case it might come in handy someday. Mom will either make a scrappy or I-spy quilt, or I will sew some sort of small object for the kids to play with.

Michelle Frame May 6, 2013 - 11:35 pm

I don't keep small scraps but the bigger pieces I use for American Girl doll clothes.

April May 6, 2013 - 11:42 pm

I think that the best use of my scraps right now is to keep my toddler occupied while I try to get some sewing/crafting done when she isn't at day care. Probably not the best use but it does allow me to get some sewing in!

Kerri K May 6, 2013 - 11:43 pm

Hoooo boy. You ask a good question! I am telling myself that I am saving my scraps to do a string quilt someday.

debshoe May 6, 2013 - 11:46 pm

I use my scraps to make placemats for my ALS support group. I am a follower of you and enjoy your quilts. My daughter's name is Nicole.

Catskill Quilter May 6, 2013 - 11:49 pm

I follow you with GFC. Thanks for the chance!

Catskill Quilter May 6, 2013 - 11:50 pm

I like you on Facebook.

Emma May 6, 2013 - 11:50 pm

I tend to make potholders – just stich your scraps together until you have a couple of pieces that are big enough and quilt them together with some insul-bright, add binding and voila.

Donna May 7, 2013 - 12:12 am

My ever-growing collection of scraps will someday soon become a Scrap Vomit quilt. Playing with scrap fabric is one of my favorite parts of quilt making!

Donna May 7, 2013 - 12:13 am

I'm a happy follower through email!

Sallie May 7, 2013 - 12:16 am

I love using scraps in applique quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!

sharon aguilar May 7, 2013 - 12:18 am

Snack bags or zippered pouches for bigger scraps… small scraps, I quilt together into potholders. shern9@hotmail.com

Dree May 7, 2013 - 12:23 am

Mini quilts are the best way to use scraps! I need to do another myself. Or maybe two.

Dree May 7, 2013 - 12:23 am

I follow you with google friend connect.

Kathy May 7, 2013 - 12:24 am

Bonnie K. Hunter of Quiltville has a Scrap User's System and lots of free scrappy patterns that you should check out. Even the small crumbs and strings can get pieced together into blocks.

Joye with an e May 7, 2013 - 12:24 am

String blocks use up lots of scraps. Use them in quilts, runners, potholders, etc.

Sarah Macdonald May 7, 2013 - 12:25 am

Make dolls and teddies! You can use all sorts of wee bits for all the different things – hair, clothes, shoes, cute patches…

Thrifty Finn May 7, 2013 - 12:33 am

I donate them to a nearby kids' art school. Okay, okay, some of them I just hoard because they're pretty.

Crunchy Con Mommy May 7, 2013 - 12:34 am

Scrappy coasters and throw pillows make great gifts!

Thrifty Finn May 7, 2013 - 12:35 am

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patti May 7, 2013 - 12:37 am

I still haven't made my first scrappy trip along, I think I'll probably make 10 or 20 to get rid of some of these scraps. Plus I'll probably have to buy a bunch of yardage to make sure everything coordinates…but that's my plan for using up my scraps!

Stephanie May 7, 2013 - 12:37 am

I use a lot of my scrapes to teach my daughter to sew different things. Mug rugs, scrappy apron, all kinds of things.

Stephanie May 7, 2013 - 12:38 am

I follow on blogluvin

Bossymamma May 7, 2013 - 12:42 am

I use scraps for crazy patchwork covers for notebooks or photo albums which are sold to raise money for charity

Bossymamma May 7, 2013 - 12:43 am

I'm following via Bloglovin'

Sue May 7, 2013 - 12:53 am

I have been making pin cushions with my scraps as well as appliqueing which is an amazing way to use up scraps.

Sue May 7, 2013 - 12:53 am

I am a follower.

Welcome to the Glorious Chaos! May 7, 2013 - 12:54 am

I like you on facebook.

Welcome to the Glorious Chaos! May 7, 2013 - 12:54 am

I am a GFC follower!

Welcome to the Glorious Chaos! May 7, 2013 - 12:55 am

With my scraps I tend to either make baby shoes or I use them as add on pockets to little miss skirts 🙂

Valerie May 7, 2013 - 12:56 am

Hi Nicole! I have a scrap invasion too! I love mug rugs and bee blocks to use up those precious scraps, but the reality is, every project breeds more scraps!

Valerie May 7, 2013 - 12:56 am

I'm a follower of course!

Mandinga May 7, 2013 - 1:08 am

I like to make bunting with scraps – just pick a color theme & go for it! I use the bunting as decoration for parties, etc.

sacree5421@netscape.net May 7, 2013 - 1:11 am

follow you on bloglovin

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Coffee Break Whatever May 7, 2013 - 1:11 am

I am learning about this too…I have kept in the largest strip I can get because you can always cut smaller, but you can't cut bigger! I just today finished cutting more 2,1/2" sqs and will be sewing them assembly line style to white to make a scrap quilt..hopefully it will work! THanks for the giveaway!

sacree5421@netscape.net May 7, 2013 - 1:12 am

haven't found the latest greatest for scraps…. but am saving them all …. just in case…..

Coffee Break Whatever May 7, 2013 - 1:12 am

I just joined your site to follow via email. I like to read NOW, not fiddle with Facebook!

Shanny May 7, 2013 - 1:15 am

I havent done it yet, but I was thinking I'd use mine in a I Spy quilt.

Rebeckah Austin May 7, 2013 - 1:15 am

A ticker tape type of quilt with scraps sewn directly onto a larger piece of fabric. I like to do it in a rainbow.

CeLynn May 7, 2013 - 1:16 am

One great way to use up scraps is to incorporate them back into the project at hand. Such as the back side of a quilt,inside of a bag,and so on. Some other ways is to make key fobs,fabric roses/flowers,fabric yoyos…

April @ Sewing Novice May 7, 2013 - 1:17 am

If I knew how to use up scraps I would give you ideas, but since I have a bin full, I'm not help!

Mary White May 7, 2013 - 1:20 am

I like to cut my scraps into 1 1/2 inch strips, when I get enough, I'll start another log cabin quilt.

EG May 7, 2013 - 1:24 am

Have to do a scrappy quilt from time to time. Sparkle punch quilt maybe.

Lissa May 7, 2013 - 1:37 am

I haven't found a good use for my scrap other then filling a box. I tend to play specific projects and shopping for new fabric is part of the fun.

Lissa May 7, 2013 - 1:37 am

I'm a follower.

Andie D. May 7, 2013 - 1:39 am

I like you on facebook

Andie D. May 7, 2013 - 1:39 am

I try to make useful things like key fobs and coffee sleeves

Mountain Knitter May 7, 2013 - 1:40 am

I cut my scraps right away into 2" squares or strips and put them in a drawer with the others. If they're already cut then I am more likely to use them.

robin May 7, 2013 - 1:48 am

Sorry, I don't have any brilliant tips for using scraps! I do like to make small things like card wallets and coin purses to give away… 🙂 Thanks for a lovely giveaway!! 🙂

robin May 7, 2013 - 1:49 am

I follow with GFC.

robin May 7, 2013 - 1:49 am

I now follow on TWitter, too! @chocochippers

Rie May 7, 2013 - 1:50 am

I use scraps for making those door draught sausage thingies – you can use the bigger scraps to make the sausage & then all those small useless scraps to stuff it with!

Julie May 7, 2013 - 1:54 am

I have started cutting all my scraps into 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch squares for a future, unknown project.

Julie May 7, 2013 - 1:55 am

follower via bloglovin

Ellie May 7, 2013 - 2:04 am

I follow you on Bloglovin!

Ellie May 7, 2013 - 2:05 am

I am pretty dedicated to sewing together even the tiniest of scraps into something useable – the too small to use ones get used as stuffing.

Cynthia Brunz Designs May 7, 2013 - 2:08 am

String quilts really blow through the scraps.

KT May 7, 2013 - 2:08 am

I follow via GFC

Stacy Hadwin May 7, 2013 - 2:08 am

I find ways to work them in to projects. It might take a while, but everything eventually finds a home.

KT May 7, 2013 - 2:09 am

I like to just start sewing my scraps together! Sometimes its ends up as a quilt square other times a pillow!

Cynthia Brunz Designs May 7, 2013 - 2:09 am

New follower on Bloglovin

KT May 7, 2013 - 2:09 am

I also liked your FB page

CraftyHourMom May 7, 2013 - 2:11 am

Scraps? If they're a little longer, the Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt is fun! I made one, actually my first quilt! (http://www.craftyhour.com/2013/02/a-scrappy-trip-around-world.html)

I have two giveaways happening too – http://www.craftyhour.com

CraftyHourMom May 7, 2013 - 2:12 am

I follow you using Google Friend Connect! Thanks for the chance.

Kim May 7, 2013 - 2:12 am

I think scraps would work great for the center of Sarah Fielke's North by Northeast quilt! Or how about a scrappy trip around the world?

joyce May 7, 2013 - 2:14 am

I follow you on FB.

joyce May 7, 2013 - 2:16 am

I cut them into squares and my sixth graders are currently sewing placemats.

Katie May 7, 2013 - 2:17 am

I've decided to use my scraps in a scrappy hexagon quilt! It's a way to showcase some of every fabric I've used in projects 🙂

Patricia May 7, 2013 - 2:18 am

Scrap quilts of different patterns.

Lori May 7, 2013 - 2:23 am

I follow you on FB

Lori May 7, 2013 - 2:24 am

I still working on making a stash of scraps. But when I have enough I plan on making a wonky quilt.

Mara Cockman May 7, 2013 - 2:31 am

I have a couple cats and I've made a couple scrap filled cat beds for them with the scraps I don't see myself ever using (too small or what not). But I've been trying to train myself to checks my scrap bins before I start any project. I almost always find a few usable pieces in there. I like the idea of donating that someone suggested, gonna have to look in to that.

Reb Thack May 7, 2013 - 2:39 am

I make mug rugs – they're great for teacher appreciation and little gifties like that!

Reb Thack May 7, 2013 - 2:39 am

I follow via gfc

Reb Thack May 7, 2013 - 2:40 am

I'm a fan on FB

Alyssa May 7, 2013 - 2:44 am

Right now I'm using my scraps to make dresses for felt "paper" dolls.

Alyssa May 7, 2013 - 2:45 am

Following on Twitter!

Sarah G May 7, 2013 - 2:46 am

I am very successful at collecting scraps but not so at using them.

Ginger May 7, 2013 - 2:46 am

Love your quilts! Don't know how to use my scraps. Don't have a lot yet. I just started quilting.

Consuelo May 7, 2013 - 2:52 am

I like to use my scraps in small projects, like a journal cover or even patching up some old jeans or covering buttons or a scrappy headband or something. I've also had fun doing a scrap swap. Those scraps are very valuable in a quilter's stash.

Kelli May 7, 2013 - 2:52 am

I like scrappy quilts, but recently used the smallest scraps to make some crumb fabric which will be included in a post on Friday. Thanks for the chance to win! xo

Kelli May 7, 2013 - 2:53 am

I am a happy follower of your blog! 🙂

Kelli May 7, 2013 - 2:53 am

Just followed your on Twitter.

Alyce Rodriguez May 7, 2013 - 2:57 am

I think scraps would be great for a postage stamp quilt. Thanks! wonderlandbyalyce at gmail dot com

Heather Bassett May 7, 2013 - 3:01 am

Hi – I sort my scraps into darks and lights, then string piece onto paper strips, which can be joined to make many different patterns.
bassettkay(at)xtra(dot)co(dot)nz

Delores May 7, 2013 - 3:01 am

I don't make many large quilts, so my scraps are somewhat under control. I use them for applique work, or small projects like mug rugs.

Thanks for the chance.

MissMary May 7, 2013 - 3:03 am

I use scraps to make improv baby quilts. They turn out faaaabulous and unique every time.

MissMary May 7, 2013 - 3:03 am

Joyfully, I am already a follower!

Heather Bassett May 7, 2013 - 3:03 am

I am already a happy follower, thanks
bassettkay(at)xtra(dot)co(dot)nz

sherry May 7, 2013 - 3:21 am
Kimberley Barrett May 7, 2013 - 3:27 am

Scraps are perfect for Lolly Pop Trees appliqué. Thanks for the give away!

craftykat May 7, 2013 - 3:30 am

I am trying to sort my scraps as I sew – I usually cut what I have left over from projects into 5" squares, 2 1/2" squares and 60 degree triangles and strips. Then they are on hand for a quick project!

Sew Into My 20s May 7, 2013 - 3:30 am

In terms of fabric scraps, I don't have many to speak of because I'm such a new quilter. But I have used some in the creation of coasters and potholders, and since they're by their nature small projects, the scraps work like a charm. I just have to have enough insulated batting on hand!

hcvallad May 7, 2013 - 3:31 am

I have been making lots of garland with my scraps. SO fun. Thanks
hcvallad@hotmail.com

Cara May 7, 2013 - 3:36 am

I give scraps away but a friend of mine uses them for pincushions, mug rugs, bindings, anything she can. Thanks for an awesome giveaway

caramwills(at)gmail(dot)com

Kathy Sue May 7, 2013 - 3:36 am

I'm saving up my scraps to make a "postage stamp" quilt.

Cara May 7, 2013 - 3:37 am

I follow your blog

Cara May 7, 2013 - 3:37 am

I follow on Facebook

caramwills(at)gmail(dot)com

laurelar May 7, 2013 - 3:55 am

I cut my scraps down to 2.5 in squares or strings and do leaders or string blocks. Or mug rugs.
Thanks!
laurelar at g mail d o t c o m

Jill R. May 7, 2013 - 3:55 am

I'm going to be using up some of my scraps with paper piecing. Thanks for the giveaway!

Evie H May 7, 2013 - 3:59 am

I really wasn't into scrappies until I started swapping and sewing up blocks of 1-1/2" postage stamp squares. I'm almost ready to put those blocks together into a real quilt! And I did seven pinwheel quilts using up remnants leftover from my late mom's sewing projects, pinwheels were all scrappy with snow sashing — all looked great if I say so myself.

Beth May 7, 2013 - 4:08 am

I make string or improv quilts with my scraps

Beth May 7, 2013 - 4:08 am

I follow you on bloglovin'

Jodi Godfrey May 7, 2013 - 4:18 am

I saw a friend yesterday who had used hodge podge (?) to re-cover her shoes with fabric scraps! Awesome!

Jo May 7, 2013 - 4:30 am

I give the scraps to my daughter to sew with or to stuff things.

Jo May 7, 2013 - 4:30 am

I follow on GFC

Jo May 7, 2013 - 4:31 am

I liked you on FB 🙂

Amanda May 7, 2013 - 4:37 am

I make "baby" wallets that are perfect for business cards.

Renee Castro May 7, 2013 - 5:05 am

I follow you on bloglovin

Laurel May 7, 2013 - 5:06 am

I'm working on a scrappy quilt right now, but I wouldn't say that I am good at using up my scraps! Many of mine usually go to my two daughters.

Laurel May 7, 2013 - 5:07 am

I'm following you on bloglovin.

Rachell May 7, 2013 - 5:07 am

I follow your blog on my blog feed. thanks for letting us be part of the fun.

Rachell May 7, 2013 - 5:10 am

if the scraps are big enough, I reuse them in paper piecing other projects. if they are just trimmings, they go in a sack and hopefully they will be used to stuff toy aims or homemade pillows or something.

allierae May 7, 2013 - 5:31 am

I'm taking up paper piecing to use scraps, though I'm afraid I will just accululate more.

Mel @ Heart and Homemade May 7, 2013 - 5:33 am

Thanks for the generous giveaway Nicole! I like to applique with my scraps – cushions, kids clothes, tea towels, you name it!

Mel @ Heart and Homemade May 7, 2013 - 5:34 am

I just started to follow you through bloglovin!

Mel @ Heart and Homemade May 7, 2013 - 5:35 am

Just liked your page on facebook 🙂

Kellie Staton May 7, 2013 - 5:46 am

I have been using my scraps sewing for charity. Last month is was stuffies for kids on foster care. That used up a hunk of scraps:).

lisabeth May 7, 2013 - 5:59 am

Hi, I'm a new quilter, so I have only been saving scraps so I'm just saving them right now.
I would like to learn improv quilting so I hope to use them for this!

dawn - Mi rincón de mariposas May 7, 2013 - 6:00 am

I love scraps for making small details in my kids clothes.

dawn - Mi rincón de mariposas May 7, 2013 - 6:00 am

I follow you on Facebook

JoEllen May 7, 2013 - 6:10 am

Givemy scraps to a grandma who loves to make quilts for her family, but is on a tight budget!

tusen May 7, 2013 - 7:00 am

I think paper piecing or EPP are great ways of using scraps. Also, if you have lots of long scraps, I think scrappy chevron quilt or spider web quilt would be great.

Tama May 7, 2013 - 7:07 am

I just used scraps to make a frayed-edge applique snowball quilt. I also used them to make random strips to put in a curtain panel. I use my scraps all the time! I don't keep really small pieces, though, they get tossed. I couldn't take it any more.
I liked your facebook page.
Thanks for the opportunity!

Michell May 7, 2013 - 7:11 am

Scraps are good for coaster and mug rugs i think

Michell May 7, 2013 - 7:12 am

follow via bloglovin

Sarah May 7, 2013 - 7:14 am

I saw such a cute idea where someone had loaded a heap of tiny scrap into clear baubles and made christmas decorations. It looked really fun!

MizMccrerrand May 7, 2013 - 7:26 am

I just got a new sewing machine so right now I use my scraps to figure out my stitches. I am planning on making a scrappy block quilt for my daughter in the future when I have more scraps! Thank you for the giveaway.

MizMccrerrand May 7, 2013 - 7:27 am

I liked you on FB 🙂

Jeneta May 7, 2013 - 8:01 am

I LOVE the book 'Sunday Morning Quilts' for using up scraps. Or, some improve blocks (great for cushion covers!).

Mystica May 7, 2013 - 8:18 am

I've seen scrappy quilts which are exquisite due to the color combinations! I'd love to do one like that.

Galatina May 7, 2013 - 8:35 am

I like using them on applique cushions. Thanks for the opportunity.

Nortiness May 7, 2013 - 8:35 am

I don't have a machine that allows me to adjust my stitch widths etc, so I havn't tried paper piecing yet. In the meantime I've just been sewing them together to make it an obvious mishmash so that it does'nt have to be aligned properly! I am using this to make up a few extra filler blocks for a lap quilt I am working on at the moment! which is ironically made from leftover mishmash blocks from another quilt I made before I learnt how to make them properly!

Nortiness May 7, 2013 - 8:36 am

I follow on GFC! ..

Would you believe I only *JUST* figured out what "GFC" is? I keep referring to it as "Follow App!" lol

Nortiness May 7, 2013 - 8:37 am

I follow you on FB! Can't wait to see your projects and updates!

elflyn May 7, 2013 - 9:00 am

Lots and lots of log cabin blocks.
Thanks for the chance to win.

elflyn May 7, 2013 - 9:00 am

I follow you on Facebook.

Oops-Lah May 7, 2013 - 9:12 am

I usually make a quilt once the scrap bin is full. I love playing with them. Lovely give away, by the way.

Molli Sparkles May 7, 2013 - 9:13 am

I've become a big fan of sewing the same coloured scraps together to then make patchwork scraps to cut other shapes out of. And I've seen your work, so I know you love a good string quilt! 😉

Molli Sparkles May 7, 2013 - 9:13 am

I follow religiously.

Marit May 7, 2013 - 9:24 am

Hmmm… Haven't been so good about using scraps myself. But I'd like to make a scrappy string star quilt (with some white added in for somewhere to rest the eye).

Gemma@prettybobbins May 7, 2013 - 9:46 am

Using ive recently been using scraps for improv curves 🙂

Gemma@prettybobbins May 7, 2013 - 9:47 am

Sorry about those typos, having problems posting a comment from my iPad… I follow you through GFC 🙂

Gemma@prettybobbins May 7, 2013 - 9:48 am

I just liked your Facebook page 🙂 thanks for a great giveaway!

Carolina Youssif May 7, 2013 - 10:10 am

I actually keep piling up on scraps because I can never use them enough! I tend to make bags and pouches more so than quilts, so I'm always finding little bits I can't fit anywhere… Maybe I need to get on that.

Thanks!

Fiesta May 7, 2013 - 10:21 am

I have been making baby quilts with my scraps. Thanks for the chance

Jacqueline May 7, 2013 - 11:04 am

some ideas:
– make a tickertape baby or dolls quilt;
– paper piecing will use up loads of scraps;
– make a fabric soccer ball as a baby toy

charelise123 May 7, 2013 - 11:14 am

Recently I have been using my scraps as appliqué decoration on baby grows for my pregnant friends, they go down really well! Thank you for offering the giveaway.

charelise123 May 7, 2013 - 11:15 am

I'm following you on blog lovin too.

Fran May 7, 2013 - 11:48 am

I really need to find a project or two to help me with the same problem. I have made one selvage pillow & I love it. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

Fran May 7, 2013 - 11:49 am

I'm a follower via GFC & Bloglovin, thanks.

junacreationsuk.blogspot.co.uk May 7, 2013 - 11:52 am

This past week I've made two quilt tops from just scraps, they're both string quilts, one has 6" blocks and the other 12" blocks.. a great way to use up some of my scraps.

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

stitchingandbacon May 7, 2013 - 11:58 am

I am not so great at using my scraps, but lately I have been trying to cut them into 2.5" inch squares for a scrap vomit quilt.

Debbie May 7, 2013 - 1:06 pm

I'm a follower via bloglovin.

Debbie May 7, 2013 - 1:07 pm

I also follow on fb!

Quilter in the Gap May 7, 2013 - 1:27 pm

Surprisingly the best thing for my scraps was to join a Bee. With a Bee or even a BOM (where you commit to scraps only) you are only doing a block so it is much easier to use scraps. Made a big difference for me. Or find a quilt pattern that uses scraps and commit to no purchase! Its fun!

Quilter in the Gap May 7, 2013 - 1:28 pm

I follow you on FB

Kathy H May 7, 2013 - 1:28 pm

I use my little scraps in paper piecing projects. They often call for one tiny scrap of a few colors and i don't like to cut into my larger pieces of fabric for that.

Kathy H May 7, 2013 - 1:29 pm

I follow you through GFC.

Holly May 7, 2013 - 1:43 pm

I am making a postage stamp quilt right now with a ton of my scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.

annette May 7, 2013 - 1:48 pm

i love scrap busting projects. i just used a bunch making bookmarks for just about every adult at my kids school for teacher appreciation week. 🙂

Kelli May 7, 2013 - 2:11 pm

I LOVE string blocks and string quilts for scraps. As well as using scraps in bee blocks. If it's a scrap I probably love that fabric and I love to share them with friends too. 🙂

Kelli May 7, 2013 - 2:16 pm

And I'm a follower in GFC and will eventually be in bloglovin…

Anthony and Sharon May 7, 2013 - 2:30 pm

Basically for my scraps I look up quilts on pinterest and see if anything looks "small" enough for my scraps! Or I make little baby gifts (like the baby toy leash). Problem is, it's never enough! There's always leftovers!
Just in case my email doesn't come up (not that I ever win these things!) anthonyandsharon@gmail.com

~Sharon

Purl Buttons May 7, 2013 - 2:40 pm

I follow on Bloglovin

Purl Buttons May 7, 2013 - 2:40 pm

I liked you on FaceBook

Purl Buttons May 7, 2013 - 2:42 pm

I save out scraps and cut them in 1.5" and 2.5" squares for two "SOMEDAY" English Paper Pieced postage stamp quilts

Jodi May 7, 2013 - 2:43 pm

I am new to sewing and don't really have scraps as such yet but my best advice is head over to my friend Jodi G's blog (http://tickleandhide.blogspot.com.au/) she is on a 1 year fabric fast to use up her scraps (6 pillow cases worth) some of the quilts she is making are amazing… actually all of them are 🙂

Jo May 7, 2013 - 2:46 pm

I follow in bloglovin

Jo May 7, 2013 - 2:48 pm

My scraps runneth over! I use them in place mats and table runners, hot mits and coasters and of course quilts. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful fabric.

Alli May 7, 2013 - 2:48 pm

I'm not good at using my scraps at all — usually I only use them for quilting bee blocks. :}

mvink May 7, 2013 - 3:00 pm

Scraps patchwork quilt

mvink May 7, 2013 - 3:01 pm

Bloglovin'

Tanya May 7, 2013 - 3:04 pm

Scraps are great for blocks that are 2 1/2 inches. Thanks for chance to win.

Tanya May 7, 2013 - 3:04 pm

I liked you on facebook.

Dee May 7, 2013 - 3:09 pm

For christmas I used quite a few scraps to make sewing weights. It worked great. My next scrap plan is to make lots of small heat/cool packs to fill with rice or beans.

Amanda May 7, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Make scrappy log cabins!

Christine May 7, 2013 - 3:18 pm

I "use" my scraps by saving them for a scrap quilt- I must need more fabric if I don't have enough scraps yet!!:)

Christine May 7, 2013 - 3:19 pm

I follow with bloglovin

Tegs May 7, 2013 - 3:39 pm

I love making throw-size scrap quilts to cuddle in the cold Wisconsin winters. I also sometime use small scraps to add a spot of interest to a backing.

Tegs May 7, 2013 - 3:40 pm

I'm a follower on Bloglovin!

CMEH May 7, 2013 - 3:40 pm

my scrap tidbit is to sort by color as you collect them and if it is a small piece use interfacing ironing on the back to make them easier sew together

Tegs May 7, 2013 - 3:41 pm

I'm a follower on Facebook!

Rachel May 7, 2013 - 3:48 pm

I have been using up scraps in paper pieced hexagons. Of course, one can only make so many…

Kim Stewart May 7, 2013 - 4:37 pm

I haven't made anything with my scraps…yet.

Kim Stewart May 7, 2013 - 4:38 pm

I follow you on twitter.

Little Ella Lu May 7, 2013 - 4:38 pm

I'm making a cathedral quilt to take care of part of my scrap problem.

Kim Stewart May 7, 2013 - 4:39 pm

Follow you on blog lovin!

Sarah Correa May 7, 2013 - 4:40 pm

I like string blocks to use up my scraps 🙂

Sarah Correa May 7, 2013 - 4:41 pm

I follow you on bloglovin

Lori May 7, 2013 - 4:45 pm

When my scrap container start to overflow, I spend some time cutting the small stuff into either 2" squares or 1.5" strips. They store neatly and are ready at any moment for a scrap project. And the best part is, I throw away very little fabric.

Catherine May 7, 2013 - 5:00 pm

I don't have enough scraps to do anything amazing with them yet, but I'm looking forward to patchwork pillows.

aiah23 May 7, 2013 - 5:15 pm

I decided to use my scraps to make potholders and as a way to practice some free motion quilting.

Fawn

Jenny Bartoy May 7, 2013 - 5:19 pm

I use a lot of my scraps to create applique fiber art. They also come in super handy for making ornaments at Christmas time. When I just have too many scraps, I give a bunch to my kids (2 and 5 yo) and they have a blast with them, so creative! They do collages, use them as pretend toys, etc.

Thank you for the chance!

Danielle May 7, 2013 - 5:36 pm

I could use some tips for using scraps! I'm hoping to save enough (without them driving me crazy) to use in a quilt.

Jeana May 7, 2013 - 5:36 pm

I think scraps are fun for improv blocks… and I keep meaning to make a string quilt but mostly my bins run over too!

kristyn May 7, 2013 - 5:37 pm

Right now I'm still a beginner and don't have a whole lot of scraps so can't really help you there. Good luck though and thanks for the giveaway.

kristyn May 7, 2013 - 5:38 pm

just became a follower 🙂

the mrs May 7, 2013 - 5:47 pm

Blue Elephant Stitches makes some really cute scrap quilts. I would do a cute baby bowtie quilt with scraps based on her cute, cute quilt.

Alison May 7, 2013 - 5:54 pm

I have a few always running scrap projects that I will make a few blocks for every other month or so. I plan to just keep making the blocks and then pick a dozen or so of them out at a time and make baby quilts when I need to (which is fairly often!)

knottygnome May 7, 2013 - 5:55 pm

i just used a ton of scraps on a crochet rag rug. my bins are now back to a manageable size!

Sasha May 7, 2013 - 6:22 pm

My children are using my scraps at the moment, sticking them on to cardboard cutouts of their initials, I'll cut round the excess and neaten them up before we put them on their walls.

Sasha May 7, 2013 - 6:23 pm

I'm a follower!

Katy May 7, 2013 - 6:52 pm

I use the Spool bird mobile pattern to make little colourful birds filled with toy stuffing and dried lavender or rose petals, and with a ribbon loop to hang them. Of course, it's not a terribly efficient way of scrap busting, but they're cute gifts.

Katy May 7, 2013 - 6:53 pm

I follow you in my feed reader. Thanks for a great giveaway.

Bethany May 7, 2013 - 6:55 pm

I like doing applique so most of my scraps end up being butterflies or the like, but fun scrappy quilt is always good. Thanks!

Leo May 7, 2013 - 7:07 pm

make a crazy quilt – just sew scraps together more and more and more and more and eventually you will get a decent sized top

Angelia Lanouette May 7, 2013 - 7:25 pm

As a new quilter I don't have much scraps. If I did I would love to make some EPP hexagons or even some QAYG scrappy crazy quilt blocks. Thank you! anglanouette(at)gmail(dot)com

Christine May 7, 2013 - 7:50 pm

I use scraps to make little flowers and yoyos or to back small stitched ornaments

Christine May 7, 2013 - 7:51 pm

I'm a follower

Jan Baker May 7, 2013 - 7:55 pm

You can always do some wonky stars or blocks. I love those.

All Set May 7, 2013 - 8:01 pm

I made a sleutelhanger for my key… Curious? On my blog, there is a tutorial:)

stephmabry May 7, 2013 - 8:04 pm

I've been so busy makign the original projects that I haven't gotten around to scraps yet, but I love the scrap vomit quilt idea that Katy at I'm a Ginger Monkey came up with – just lots of small squares, basically, with some solids thrown in!

Thanks for the chance!

Anna May 7, 2013 - 8:04 pm

My scraps always come handy in smaller projects like, pincushions, pouches, doll quilts ect..

leigh7911 May 7, 2013 - 8:06 pm

I don't have a lot of scraps yet, but the ones I do are now earmarked for EPP hexagons. 🙂

Needled Mom May 7, 2013 - 8:15 pm

I use my scraps as leaders and enders, making blocks as I go. Eventually they all get sewn together when I have enough.

Needled Mom May 7, 2013 - 8:16 pm

I am a follower too.

Gill May 7, 2013 - 8:28 pm

I'm already following you!

Gill May 7, 2013 - 8:29 pm

How about a scrap vomit quilt a la imagingermonkey??

Andrea Aken May 7, 2013 - 8:32 pm

I used a 20 gallon tote up of scraps on a scrap log cabin quilt that I gave to my 80th Grandmother.

Andrea Aken May 7, 2013 - 8:33 pm

I follow via Facebook.

Savannagal May 7, 2013 - 8:33 pm

I had scraps leftover from the numerous vests I sewed after my beginning sewing class. I had them for years and finally gave them away to another sewer who was looking for scraps.

Andrea Aken May 7, 2013 - 8:34 pm

I follow you on blogloving as well!!!

Elke May 7, 2013 - 8:37 pm

Scrap quilts with crazy patchwork

Anya May 7, 2013 - 8:56 pm

I use Bonnie Hunter's leaders and enders system to use up scraps. Thanks for the chance!

Stacy May 7, 2013 - 8:59 pm

I make small pouches as gifts.

Stacy May 7, 2013 - 8:59 pm

I'm following you on GFC.

miscellaneouscraftiness May 7, 2013 - 9:02 pm

Honestly, I'm not very good at finding good uses for them either.

Diana May 7, 2013 - 9:04 pm

I've been making strip blocks (5.5 x 5.5) that I'll incorporate into a quilt when I have enough of them. Very scrappy but very cute.

Diana May 7, 2013 - 9:04 pm

I follow you on facebook!

Mitzigunde May 7, 2013 - 9:04 pm

I follow you on feedly.

Mitzigunde May 7, 2013 - 9:04 pm

I am a fan on facebook.

Mitzigunde May 7, 2013 - 9:05 pm

I like the look of scrappy quilts. Improv piecing is also very good for using up scraps.

A Quilter's Mission - Vicki May 7, 2013 - 9:18 pm

Wow, just use your imagination! I love 9 patch squares, so that is a great way to use even the smallest scrap. Do a scrap exchange. That's what friends are for!

Judy May 7, 2013 - 9:29 pm

Good question about the scraps since I'm just now starting to get something of a pile of them. I haven't gotten there yet so I'm in the same boat as you. Thanks for the chance.

Judy May 7, 2013 - 9:30 pm

I'm already following you with both – got my bases covered! lol Thanks for the chance.

Tammy May 7, 2013 - 9:53 pm

I am busy useing my scraps to make mug rugs and string quilt blocks currently. Thank you for the chance to etner your giveaway.

Tammy May 7, 2013 - 9:54 pm

Hi Nicole I allready liked & follow your facebook page. Thanks for the additional chance to enter.

Becky May 7, 2013 - 9:55 pm

I love making string blocks with my scraps. Thanks for a super giveaway!

Tammy May 7, 2013 - 9:57 pm

I am now following your blog via Bloglovin

Heather A May 7, 2013 - 10:30 pm

I follow you via Feedly (a feed reader similar to Bloglovin)

Heather A May 7, 2013 - 10:31 pm

I follow on FB.

Heather A May 7, 2013 - 10:32 pm

I'm a newish quilter and am only just amassing a scrap collection. I haven't decided what I'll do with them but have been collecting a pinterest board of ideas. I do use some of them to make yoyo's for a future yoyo quilt.

Katie May 7, 2013 - 10:34 pm

My daughter likes using scraps for her Woodkin doll

Brooke @ little b quilts May 7, 2013 - 10:56 pm

My scraps get cut into whatever size pre-cut that works best. Nothing smaller than a 2.5 inch square stays. I just don't have the space.

brookeali(at)Hotmail.com

Jason Teller May 7, 2013 - 11:17 pm

mini patchwork?
berly at uw dot edu

Holly May 7, 2013 - 11:20 pm

Bin fillers 😉

Penny May 7, 2013 - 11:27 pm

We make placemats with our scraps and then donate our placemats to Meals on Wheels.

wipgirl May 7, 2013 - 11:51 pm

I tend to use my scraps by… giving them away. I keep planning to make a string quilt with them, but then someone I know will say they've taken up sewing but don't have much fabric and I always wind up volunteering to send them an envelope full of useable size scraps 😀 Keeps the piles manageable.

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Joey May 7, 2013 - 11:59 pm

My scrap pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger! To make it more likely I use the scraps, I try to sort them into strings and squares, and then also sort them into ziplog bags by color. But I keep making more scraps than I use!

Joey May 7, 2013 - 11:59 pm

I follow you on Bloglovin!

Suzee May 8, 2013 - 12:02 am

my little bitty scraps I give to my sister and she makes wreathes and she uses them to stuff them.. my bigger scraps I been saving and cutting squares one day make a quilt!! I HOPE.
thank you!

Suzee May 8, 2013 - 12:03 am

I am following you on Feedly is that ok?

Barb Price May 8, 2013 - 12:52 am

i dont have many scraps right yet, i've only been at quilting a short while, but i'm cutting up fabrics and making 4 bom and other random things so when i do have a scrap pile i'm going to make a string quilt.

Erin May 8, 2013 - 12:57 am

I make scrappy projects – quilts, potholders, dishtowels… I even use them as ribbon on packages. Small scraps I use for applique. I'd love to learn paper piecing to use with them.

Susan May 8, 2013 - 12:57 am

I follow you on facebook, nanasingsandquilts gmail com

Susan May 8, 2013 - 12:59 am

good grief, if I had any fresh ideas, my bins wouldn't be overflowing! I do like to have my grandsons go through them now and then, pick a stack and sew them together, then cut out their names, numbers, animals, etc.

Kelly G May 8, 2013 - 1:28 am

I use my scraps for many things. I am big on paper piecing which is great for using them up, or making string blocks, my kids also like to play with them somewhat and when they are too small to use (or something that I wouldn't use) I pop it into a bag which is then donate to the local school for them to use in craft activities.

Madeleine May 8, 2013 - 1:29 am

I'm fairly new to quilting so I don't have a ton of scraps but I'm planning on using them to make some improv blocks.

Kelly G May 8, 2013 - 1:30 am

I have also become a new follower via Bloglovin. You blog look awesome!

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Melissa May 8, 2013 - 1:33 am

I'm using my scraps for epp hexies.

Sheryl May 8, 2013 - 1:35 am

I don't have a huge pile of scraps really, but it's growing. Scrappy quilts do tend to call for small blocks in my mind.

jmniffer May 8, 2013 - 1:37 am

I've been using my scraps in a scrappy mini bowtie quilt and a postage stamp quilt. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

jmniffer May 8, 2013 - 1:38 am

I follow via RSS Feeds.

walklet May 8, 2013 - 1:43 am

I 'm making little house ornaments with mine.

Christine May 8, 2013 - 1:52 am

Scraps are the best! I like to paper piece with them.

Georgia May 8, 2013 - 2:11 am

I use itty bitty scraps for stuffing toys or making fabric covered button earrings.
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Stephanie May 8, 2013 - 2:17 am

I tend to save my scraps – lol. Not much of a help, huh>

Stephanie May 8, 2013 - 2:17 am

i follow on blog lovin

Stephanie May 8, 2013 - 2:18 am

i follow on twitter as @sj423

Beverly May 8, 2013 - 2:27 am

I love using my scraps for all sizes of zippy pouches!

mennikelly May 8, 2013 - 2:32 am

I've started making the Scrapper's Delight blocks from Sunday Morning Quilts, but have also used quite a few scraps for my bee blocks this year.

Binks May 8, 2013 - 2:51 am

I'm just getting into scrappy string blocks, but I know you've already tried that one. Sometimes you have to just let them go and donate them to a local school or quilt shop.

Angie May 8, 2013 - 3:00 am

I have so many scraps, but rarely use them! I love keeping them organized by size and color…I spend more time doing that than I do using them! I hope to one day use them to make some scrappy quilts…likely a chevron pattern, alternating like and dark fabric scraps? Thanks! amhalverson(at)gmail(dot)com

Angie May 8, 2013 - 3:00 am

I follow via Bloglovin' 🙂 amhalverson(at)gmail(dot)com

Angie May 8, 2013 - 3:01 am

I follow on FB :)amhalverson(at)gmail(dot)com

Ka Pai May 8, 2013 - 3:12 am

I use my scraps to make material flowers, and headbands. I sometimes make wee toys for my son. I just recently made a superman cape for him using all the blue scraps I had. He loves it so I am just happy with that.

Liz Gellert May 8, 2013 - 3:20 am

That's serious commenting. I say scrappy cushions.
Email follower!
Cheers
Liz

sewlongchicago May 8, 2013 - 3:38 am

I'm still pretty new to the sewing world, I don't have many scraps yet…but I'm thinking about how to make a quilt with them once I have them 🙂

sewlongchicago May 8, 2013 - 3:39 am

I follow you on facebook too!

Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:52 am

I like to use scraps for embellishments on clothing and bags by appliquing an interesting design.

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Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:53 am

I follow via blog lovin

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Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:53 am

I liked on facebook

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Carla G May 8, 2013 - 3:58 am

I've been saving my scraps to make a sting quilt. But I don't have alot of scraps yet… Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

Carla G May 8, 2013 - 3:59 am

I follow via gfc already! 🙂

Francine Johnson McGee May 8, 2013 - 3:59 am

I end up with allot of long skinny scraps from tearing sheets into usable chunks, before cutting into fat quarters, strips or charm squares. I wrap and knit the strips around hangers. It's allot faster than crocheting over the hangers, and it looks pretty cool. I also cut my other scraps into strips and squares as I go along, which makes using them up easier.

Carla G May 8, 2013 - 3:59 am

I already like you on fb! 🙂

lisainporthope May 8, 2013 - 4:00 am

I try to keep scraps in useful sizes…2.5 in squares or strips, 5" squares, or strings and selvedges.

lucia May 8, 2013 - 4:00 am

I like to do applique and make zip pouches and tote bags with scraps!
love the fabric – thanks for the chance!

Francine Johnson McGee May 8, 2013 - 4:01 am

I liked you on Facebook. Francine Johnson McGee.

lisainporthope May 8, 2013 - 4:01 am

I follow you in my WordPress reader.

Melissa May 8, 2013 - 4:01 am

I'm making a spider web quilt with my scraps. It eats up even the smallest pieces.

Francine Johnson McGee May 8, 2013 - 4:02 am

I'm following with Bloglovin

Waverlee May 8, 2013 - 4:09 am

Oooh I love scraps and using them in scraps quilts. Just sew random scraps of one colour together until it's big enough to trim down to a 12.5" block then repeat with whatever colours and turn into a scrappy quilt.

Bellamy May 8, 2013 - 5:02 am

I use my scraps for fun applique work or scrappy totes, purses, or makeup bags. Thanks for the giveaway!

Bellamy May 8, 2013 - 5:03 am

I follow on google!

jaime de carvalho May 8, 2013 - 5:06 am

I have followed blog and liked on face book

jaime de carvalho May 8, 2013 - 5:06 am

Love making bright modern baby cot quilts

Loree May 8, 2013 - 5:08 am

I am currently scrap busting by making lunchbox napkins. they are 2 sided & "coordinate" but not necessarily "match" on each side 🙂

Kirsten May 8, 2013 - 5:56 am

I am trying to use up my scraps by doing some QAYG panels. Thanks for the chance to win.

prettilyunraveling May 8, 2013 - 9:18 am

I usually make a collage or stick bits of fabric onto cards to make a birthday card 🙂

charlotte May 8, 2013 - 10:25 am

ive rectently made rotunda rags. which are scrapssewn together however you like then some sort of batting layer ( i used flannel) andan old tshirt back. stack all together and cut out in a circle and spiral quilt it. and bam new kitchen rags. thanks for the chance.

leighdavenport.net May 8, 2013 - 10:51 am

At the moment my scraps get sorted into selvedges for a friend who is using them in a quilt; useable scraps for a future scrap quilt; and scraps which I can't use which go to preschool for the kids to make collages out of.

LalaLand May 8, 2013 - 11:09 am

My next scrap-buster plan is to make spiderweb blocks. I made a cushion cover completely out of scraps this winter, but wasn't able to see a dent in the scraps bin yet!

Stephanie May 8, 2013 - 11:27 am

I like to make pot holders with scraps. A pair doesn't even have to match and somehow they match every decor.

Jen May 8, 2013 - 12:06 pm

I make doll quilts for my daughters (age 4 & 1).

Jen May 8, 2013 - 12:06 pm

I'm a fan on FB

contentncm May 8, 2013 - 12:39 pm

I like to sew strips of scraps together and then use it like any other fabric in a block.
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contentncm May 8, 2013 - 12:40 pm

I follow you on twitter
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snips May 8, 2013 - 1:06 pm

I hoard my scraps… it's a sickness i think. Mainly because i'm not really sure what to do with them! I guess maybe it's time for me to join a scrappy QAL 🙂

snips May 8, 2013 - 1:08 pm

I'm a new follower with bloglovin.

Sandra Sews May 8, 2013 - 1:29 pm

I used a lot of scraps in a "Jewel Box" quilt…

Sandra Sews May 8, 2013 - 1:30 pm

I am following you on Bloglovin

Sandra Sews May 8, 2013 - 1:31 pm

I follow you on Twitter

Lisa May 8, 2013 - 1:55 pm

I'm making a ticker tape quilt with a whole bunch of my scraps. Other than that, I don't really know. Sometimes I'll make a scrappy little zipper pouch or something.

Lisa May 8, 2013 - 1:55 pm

I follow you on Bloglovin'.

Lisa May 8, 2013 - 1:56 pm

And I also liked your Facebook page.

Pam May 8, 2013 - 2:04 pm

foundation strip quilts for sure!! fingers crossed

Amy May 8, 2013 - 2:28 pm

I like to use them to make other crafts pretty…mason jars, picture frames! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

CurlyGirlMom May 8, 2013 - 3:17 pm

I create little scrap bags for my daughter to play with while I'm sewing. She's three and loves to play with pieces that she can handle. She has a little ironing board and plastic iron and pretends to press her fabric, just like mama. 🙂

CurlyGirlMom May 8, 2013 - 3:20 pm

I'm a new follower on Bloglovin'.

CurlyGirlMom May 8, 2013 - 3:20 pm

I like you on FB. 🙂

Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:47 pm

I am a new follower.

Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:50 pm

I like to make string quilts with one color (such as White) strip in the center of the square for consistency. I also have done a rectangle that is 6 1/2 by 12 1/2 with strings of varying widths in each color so one is purple, one is yellow, one is red, etc. then i laid them out with dark fabric between. Turned out really nice.

Michelle May 8, 2013 - 3:50 pm

I like you on facebook

Mom C May 8, 2013 - 4:08 pm

I make scrappy quilts. I want to make a trip to California or I've heard it called Around the world, that would take care of a ton of scraps. Log cabins are great and also scrappy stars. Love your pictures. Thanks.

Stash Avalanche May 8, 2013 - 4:40 pm

I have a jar with loads of tiny triangular scraps which I am (eventually) going to appliqué onto a quilt like tiny flags.
Thanks for the giveaway!

Katarina May 8, 2013 - 5:07 pm

I love doing scrappy pouches 🙂

Mara May 8, 2013 - 5:47 pm

I just made a log cabin pin cushion with some scraps and I'm going to try to incorporate some scraps in a painting I am doing for my kids room, or you could just send me your scraps, I LOVE SCRAPS, lol.

lil'monkeysmama May 8, 2013 - 6:43 pm

I am still a new sewer. So, using up scraps isn't a problem so far.

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Erika May 8, 2013 - 7:00 pm

I've been hoarding my scraps for years and still don't know what to do with them!

Morgan May 8, 2013 - 7:43 pm

I have made some play mats where I use scraps for roads, trees, buildings, etc. Long thin strips become ribbon. Others are in lieu of tissue paper in packages.

PippaP May 8, 2013 - 7:47 pm

im a follower

PippaP May 8, 2013 - 7:48 pm

I made a scrap vomit quilt, that helped my scrap bin

Sally Nicol May 8, 2013 - 8:30 pm

Scrappy log cabins are my favourite.

Sally Nicol May 8, 2013 - 8:31 pm

I've been a long time follower

Karen May 8, 2013 - 8:42 pm

I'm saving scraps for a bottled rainbow quilt but some scraps i give to my boys school and they make cards on the holidays etc. Thanks for the chance :o)

Sue H May 8, 2013 - 9:17 pm

I like to use my scraps in applique projects.

Beth May 8, 2013 - 9:52 pm

I make color books for the little ones in our extended family, and have had so much fun that now I'm making quilts with blocks of each color. Great way to use scraps, and it's fun to see favorites get out of the bin and into a quilt.

Beth May 8, 2013 - 9:52 pm

I follow via GFC.

Stash Avalanche May 8, 2013 - 10:11 pm

I'm saving tiny scraps for a flag appliqué patchwork-type-thing, but covered buttons are also a great way of using up scraps.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Monique Belmer May 8, 2013 - 10:25 pm

I am a follower on blog lovin. 🙂

Lori May 8, 2013 - 11:10 pm

I am a follower!

Lori May 8, 2013 - 11:11 pm

I love doing quilt as you go projects with my scraps.

Shannon May 8, 2013 - 11:43 pm

I'm still new to sewing and don't really have many scraps yet. 🙁 All the more reason I'd like to win the fabric! 🙂

Kathy P May 8, 2013 - 11:48 pm

I love scrap quilts, so I have no problem using them up. The problem is finding the time to make them all! These charms would be a great addition to my scrap quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!

Crickets Corner May 9, 2013 - 12:00 am

I use my scraps on quilts that have a lot of HST's.

Crickets Corner May 9, 2013 - 12:01 am

I follow via GFC and Bloglovin.

Crickets Corner May 9, 2013 - 12:02 am

I'm a Twitter follower.

Rosanna Bontrager May 9, 2013 - 12:02 am

I use them for scrap quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sewgirl May 9, 2013 - 12:27 am

I follow Bonnie Hunter's blog…she has a great system for using scraps. Right now I have mine in a bin with intentions of using them someday.

Sewgirl May 9, 2013 - 12:27 am

I follow your blog!

Sewgirl May 9, 2013 - 12:27 am

I liked you on Facebook!

Nerdie Birdie May 9, 2013 - 12:31 am

I recently cut off all my hair so now I have been using my scraps to make little hair accessories.

Nerdie Birdie May 9, 2013 - 12:31 am

I follow your blog through email.

Nerdie Birdie May 9, 2013 - 12:32 am

I am a fan on Facebook.

tt Bird May 9, 2013 - 12:37 am

I use scraps for little loyalty card holders, wallets, coin purses, etc to include in my etsy orders.

Christina May 9, 2013 - 12:41 am

I use them to make flowers/bows and other accessories for my little girl. christina112358 at gmail dot com

Lindsay May 9, 2013 - 12:50 am

I don't have too many scraps yet, but a rainbow scrappy quilt is on the cards. if they're too small for stitching into anything, i'll use them to stuff my little handmade dolls.

Lindsay May 9, 2013 - 12:51 am

I follow with bloglovin'

Kimberly Cassie @ Quilty Doodads May 9, 2013 - 12:53 am

I'm an ongoing follower by email…keep those great posts heading my way.

Kimberly Cassie @ Quilty Doodads May 9, 2013 - 12:54 am

I'm a new FB fan!

Kimberly Cassie @ Quilty Doodads May 9, 2013 - 12:56 am

I'm with you when it comes to scraps. Mine are just making a mess at the moment. I'm thinking of organizing them and making a Sunday Morning rag quilt, saving some for a postage stamp quilt and just looking for some improv motivation from the mess of scraps. I look forward to seeing everyone's ideas!

Peggy May 9, 2013 - 1:05 am

Since I don't quilt, I don't have scraps. But if I did, I would probably use them for a little girl's doll quilt.
Thanks,
Peggy
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Peggy May 9, 2013 - 1:06 am

I'm already a follower on GFC.
Thanks,
Peggy
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Wanda May 9, 2013 - 1:11 am

Placemats, tablerunners, and more quilts.

Wanda May 9, 2013 - 1:13 am

Placemats, tablerunners, and more quilts.

Calikisses May 9, 2013 - 1:35 am

I love those scrappy tree blocks that have been all over flickr lately 🙂

Bridget J May 9, 2013 - 1:50 am

A crazy quilt is a great way to use up scraps

Finding Fifth May 9, 2013 - 3:04 am

I use a lot of my scraps for paper piecing projects.

Finding Fifth May 9, 2013 - 3:05 am

Following on GFC.

Finding Fifth May 9, 2013 - 3:05 am

Liking you on Facebook.

CarrieM May 9, 2013 - 3:16 am

I just got this great book 'Sunday Morning Quilts', it is all about scrap quilts!

Renee G May 9, 2013 - 3:31 am

I follow as Renee G on GFC.

Renee G May 9, 2013 - 3:34 am

Like you on facebook (Renee Grandinetti)
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Tamie May 9, 2013 - 4:06 am

I have them all thrown together right now although I'm thinking of precutting them into a set size so I have a starting point. Thanks for participating in the Giveaway Day.

Abby May 9, 2013 - 4:07 am

I have a friend on a fabric fast so that is certainly using up her scraps. Although you can't really tell with all the scraps she has…. Good luck finding inspiration and Thanks for the generous giveaway.

Tamie May 9, 2013 - 4:07 am

I'm a follower.

Tamie May 9, 2013 - 4:07 am

I liked you on FB.

JaneB May 9, 2013 - 4:42 am

I have two strategies for scraps: first I make fabric out of them using the 15 Minutes of Play blog methods; second I use the scrap users system outlined on Bonnie Hunter's quiltville blog. I still have scraps, but I feel like I'm taming the mess. I have been sewing for over 25 years. I started when my daughter was born (she's turning 28 this year) so I've got lots of fabric that I sewed into dresses and jammies for her. I honestly love the look of scrap quilts and my quilting buddies are now saving selvages and scraps for me. I'll take yours off your hands if you want. 🙂

JaneB May 9, 2013 - 4:42 am

I followed first on google reader, but now use Bloglovin.

JaneB May 9, 2013 - 4:43 am

I also follow on twitter as littlesisjane

Anne May 9, 2013 - 5:17 am

Hmmm what do I do with scraps? I just save them and eventually use them in mini quilts, or when I least expect to. Don't buy a lot of fabric so I don't have as many as some.

tlcala4me May 9, 2013 - 5:17 am

Amy Gibson used scraps for a couple quilt blocks in the Craftsy 2012 BOM. Scrappy blocks can be pretty awesome.

Anne May 9, 2013 - 5:18 am

I'm a follower on my reader and feedly.

tlcala4me May 9, 2013 - 5:18 am

I follow you on Bloglovin

tlcala4me May 9, 2013 - 5:18 am

I'm a fan of your FB page too.

Janet May 9, 2013 - 6:43 am

I make scrappy quilts galore. I almost don't have room in my schedule for anything else because I'm overrun with scrappy quilts. Right now I have three postage stamp quilts on the go.

佩仪pueyyee May 9, 2013 - 9:24 am

I usually use the scraps to make quilted coin purse, pouches and pincushions:)

Saraccino May 9, 2013 - 10:18 am

How about just sewing small stripes together, cut them straight and use them then for a quilt? I really like the random pattern you can create with this!

On the other hand I like using small scraps for little card holders or to create jewelery with them! 🙂

Carolyn May 9, 2013 - 10:22 am

Hi Nicole, well I am using my scraps all cut into 1 inch pieces!!!! and making a quilt. The size is just growing and growing and when I run out it will be finished!!! Thank you for a chance to win this fab charm pack.

Carolyn May 9, 2013 - 10:22 am

I am a new follower on GFC.

pinsandgiggles May 9, 2013 - 10:35 am

I have lots and lots of scraps too! I am making a house quilt – wonky, wobbly and wonderful houses out of scraps. It has really been fun.

Holly @ Or Elsie! May 9, 2013 - 11:00 am

I tend to donate what I don't hoard but I hoard a lot just in case!

Andrea Menning May 9, 2013 - 1:42 pm

I'm using up my scraps on a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt, and I've started following Bonnie Hunter's scrap user's system. It's quite handy to be able to reach into a bin of pre-cuts, and I'm still working on getting my smaller pieces cut.

redzshadow May 9, 2013 - 2:18 pm

Well I am a sucker for pouches. I like to use scraps to make designs for zippered pouches.

kt May 9, 2013 - 2:56 pm

I love Bonnie Hunter's patterns for scrappy quilts. She has great ideas on organizing your scraps as well.

ANGIE TERRY May 9, 2013 - 4:07 pm

I'm a new quilter, not too many scraps yet, but I hope to use some for applique and the rest, I don't know yet

ANGIE TERRY May 9, 2013 - 4:09 pm

I'm a follower of your wonder blog. Great giveaway!

Abbigail May 9, 2013 - 4:49 pm

I like to use my scraps in an all cotton crazy quilt! I use different stitching on the blocks to make the crazy stitches between the different fabrics in the blocks.
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dawnsdressdiary May 9, 2013 - 5:06 pm

I’d love to win! I don’t know if my email will show up, since I’m a WordPress user and by the looks of things, that means that even though I’d be willing to share my information, it might mean it won’t show up… 🙁 (I read about this here: http://piecemealquilts.com/2011/09/08/no-reply-no-kidding/ after trying to figure out what a ‘no-reply blogger’ was! On WordPress we always see the email addresses of those who comment.
Anyways.. I blog at http://dawnsdressdiary.wordpress.com and if I’m the lucky winner I can be emailed at d period Linnemoller at samru period com thanks!
I am so new to quilting, that I don’t end up with a lot of quilting fabric scraps… Wining a charm pack would definitely help me get started! With fashion-fabric scraps I usually pass them on to my mum who makes doll clothing – my too-small scraps are just right for dolls!

joanold May 9, 2013 - 5:41 pm

I try to make something with the scraps as soon as I have finished a quilt I've made table runners, place mats, rug mugs, and even another complete quilt. They are great as presents for friends.

Mom_Of_Evil_Geniuses May 9, 2013 - 5:56 pm

I plan to use my scraps for either stuffing amigurumi or turning them into little bookmarks, keychains, or whatever my kids steal them for.

Rocksteadyemme May 9, 2013 - 6:56 pm

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thanks for the chance!

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Sarah May 9, 2013 - 7:07 pm

I'm not very good at using my scraps except for in paper piecing so I tend to donate them.

Sarah May 9, 2013 - 7:07 pm

I follow you on GFC

Liz May 9, 2013 - 7:16 pm

I have been using up my scraps by making bow tie blocks for a while now. My goal is to have a king sized quilt made of bow ties!

Pam May 9, 2013 - 7:28 pm

I used fabrics scraps in a sewing class for girls to make d-ring belts.

Laurel09 May 9, 2013 - 7:43 pm

I'm wanting to try the scrappy trip along quilt sometime. Honestly, most of my favorite quilts that I see are scrap quilts, but then I get nervous trying to put all of my scraps together. I might do better using a solid mixed in with my scraps — a postage stamp quilt with a solid every other square.

Jenniffier Kramer May 9, 2013 - 7:44 pm

I have been using the sunday morning quilts book as part of a bee. There are so many great patterns in there that I could see myself making quilts out of.

Jenniffier Kramer May 9, 2013 - 7:45 pm

I am already a follower

Bee Williams May 9, 2013 - 8:11 pm

I love the look and resourcefulness of old fashioned scrap quilts. Muslin is so cheap to buy and, once washed, makes an easy base for the scrap quilt.
Even better, once I sew down all of my fabric pieces I can do decorative embroidery (super old school scrap quilt like) while zoning out watching tv or on road trips. Keeps my hands busy & is so relaxing!

Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove] May 9, 2013 - 8:52 pm

I love using my scraps for the hexagon project that I've been working on… someday it'll be a lovely, scrappy hexagon quilt!

jana277 May 9, 2013 - 8:53 pm

Scrap quilts are my favorite. Hallo from Slovankia, Jana.

Richard Healey May 9, 2013 - 9:24 pm

I have started making some string blocks to use up my longer scraps have yet to figure out what to do with smaller.

Richard Healey May 9, 2013 - 9:24 pm

I follow on feedly

Richard Healey May 9, 2013 - 9:25 pm

Liked you a while back on facebook

Seventh Sphere May 9, 2013 - 9:28 pm

I have a mega huge pile of scraps. I try to use them in small purses, coasters and some I cut up and make appliques from. the7thsphere@gmail.com

Seventh Sphere May 9, 2013 - 9:28 pm

I follow via bloglovin 🙂 the7thsphere@gmail.com

Jen Barnard May 9, 2013 - 9:29 pm

I am a brand new quilter so I haven't really got any scraps yet, but I have seen some wonderful projects made with them, many of them by Bonnie Hunter.

Seventh Sphere May 9, 2013 - 9:29 pm

I'm a fan on Facebook (Belinda Fisher) the7thsphere@gmail.com

debbiekl May 9, 2013 - 11:29 pm

I just grouped some scraps by color and was thinking of making pillows.

Sangeetha May 10, 2013 - 1:22 am

i make scrap bags that are really cool or put them on criagslist for scrappy control

Marcia W. May 10, 2013 - 1:37 am

I took small scraps and made a Chinese coin quilts with columns. I've sandwiched two and will be using them for learning machine quilting. I've also used scraps to make table scarves. In the past I've made dolly quilts for my grandnieces. They love to play with these.

Kabagirl May 10, 2013 - 2:04 am

Hi, I am following you on twitter..@kabagirl

Nanbon44 May 10, 2013 - 2:05 am

I use my scraps in charity quilts, purses, mug rugs and mini quilts for my grand daughter's dolls

Kabagirl May 10, 2013 - 2:06 am

Hi, I think a scrap quilt with different patterns and colors is pretty neat idea.

Jenny May 10, 2013 - 2:27 am

I like scraps for scrappy zip pouches. Thanks so much for the chance — I love the Simply Color line but haven't gotten any.

Jenny May 10, 2013 - 2:28 am

I subscribed via my reader, thank you again!

Melissa May 10, 2013 - 2:36 am

I've given away a lot of my scraps locally. Thank you for doing a giveaway.

Lisa E May 10, 2013 - 3:18 am

My kids use my scraps for playtime. In the past I've used them to stuff pillows and make zippered bags.

heschle May 10, 2013 - 3:44 am

knot the scraps together and then knit them (with huge needles) into a rug! super fun

Kali May 10, 2013 - 4:04 am

I am going to try to use up some scraps in some improve some day…. but I need to work on that. Maybe once I have more scraps! For now I keep them in a paper shopping bag under my sewing table.

Kali May 10, 2013 - 4:05 am

Also, I just became a follower!

Ginny G. May 10, 2013 - 4:58 am

I follow on Facebook.

Ginny G. May 10, 2013 - 5:00 am

I use scraps for test sewing, applique, and for accessories (key chains, d ring belts, etc.).

Lisa Sunday May 10, 2013 - 11:05 am

I used a bunch of scraps to sew the alphabet for my 3 year old nephews!

Lisa Sunday May 10, 2013 - 11:06 am

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Krista @ Sewwhatscooking.com May 10, 2013 - 12:23 pm

I use mine for string quilts, mug rugs, potholders. 🙂

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Carly May 10, 2013 - 12:39 pm

I use some scraps for mug rugs. 🙂

Diann May 10, 2013 - 2:08 pm

I think a charm quilt is a great way to use scraps.

Diann May 10, 2013 - 2:08 pm

I follow with GFC.

Jésabelle B. May 10, 2013 - 2:15 pm

The smallest bits of scrap I use to make little tags on everything…

Sarah May 10, 2013 - 2:30 pm

I use little scraps for appliqué or if they're really small I donate them to my sons kindy where the kids use them for craft and "making".

Sarah May 10, 2013 - 2:31 pm

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Ellen May 10, 2013 - 3:22 pm

I follow you on twitter @ellenpriceblog

Ellen May 10, 2013 - 3:23 pm

I have been making some organizing basket from scraps…here is my link..
http://ellenscreativepassage.blogspot.com/2013/05/fabric-organizer-basket.html

jruminski May 10, 2013 - 3:37 pm

Scrappy pillows!

thatmoxiegirl May 10, 2013 - 5:05 pm

Already a follower!

thatmoxiegirl May 10, 2013 - 5:06 pm

I either cut my scraps into 3" squares, or if it's smaller than that they go into a bucket to become doll stuffings.

Erin M. May 10, 2013 - 6:44 pm

I have made a couple ticker tape mini quilts with my smallest scraps and was very happy with how they turned out. I'm new to the blog, but may be coming back soon. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Kylie Carlson May 10, 2013 - 7:56 pm

I love the scrap quilt designs from Bonnie Hunter on Quiltville- they're gorgeous in her traditional colors as well as bright modern scraps.

Kylie Carlson May 10, 2013 - 7:56 pm

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Kyndra May 10, 2013 - 8:09 pm

I follow you with Bloglovin!

Kyndra May 10, 2013 - 8:10 pm

I try not to keep scraps that are too small, but I do tend to use my scraps as practice fabric for new blocks I'm trying. I would love to make a granny squares quilt with my scraps… someday! 🙂

twelfthzodiac May 10, 2013 - 9:18 pm

I'm not so great at using up my scraps either! The bits that are too small or I just don't care for much, I give to kids I know. They braid them, glue em, hand sew em…

Ellen May 10, 2013 - 9:35 pm

Scrappy quilts and placemats, yet the scrapbasket is always full! Thanks for the giveaway chance!

nicolesender May 10, 2013 - 9:36 pm

I use all different sized scraps! I use them for various quilting patterns. I like to sew I Spy quilts the most.
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nicolesender May 10, 2013 - 9:37 pm

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Patty Poe May 10, 2013 - 10:09 pm

A friend of mine is going to use her scraps for some pillows. ppoe529@comcast.net

M. E. Stephens May 10, 2013 - 10:33 pm

Since I started out sewing clothing and, using a lot of cotton, I couldn't stand to discard the scraps; I've been using scraps for awhile and have a generous collection. 🙂 I guess I should really write a whole post on my own blog about it. But here are a few ideas: 1) String quilt blocks and strips. 2) Paper piecing. 3) Patchwork with smaller size half-square triangles. 4) Hot pads. 5) The smallest pieces can be used to make bookmarks (I paper piece fronts in usually simple designs, then put a back on it with no batting and hand stitch or top stitch the end closed.) 6) At present I'm designing my own "confetti quilt" – again paper piecing, but randomly. 7) Make new "cloth" by sewing many pieces together then cut a larger piece from that. (Haven't tried this yet but have seen a tutorial and photos.) Hope this helps get ideas going. 🙂

M. E. Stephens May 10, 2013 - 10:34 pm

I like your style after looking around a little. I'm following through Google Friend Connect. 🙂

Caroline May 10, 2013 - 11:50 pm

I let my kids play with the scraps while I quilt:)

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