With that in mind there are books springing up which focus on using those endless piles of scraps.....
You know the old adage; "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without"...
Personally I love seeing the creative ways quilters out there are getting back to their frugal roots!
"Scrap-Basket Sensations"
by Kim Brackett
This book takes it's inspiration from some of the blocks
you can make using 2 1/2" strips.
Kim suggests that you pre-cut your left over scraps
into 2 1/2" strips.... Add in a few new fabrics.....& voila
one beautiful quilt.
You will find that using scraps separates the Women from the Girls....I mean you really have to pay attention to & study color, contrast & value.
It is like exercising all your senses....Taste, Touch, Sight & Sound.
Scrap quilts have such a life about them.
I know there are a few quilts in this book I am itching to try......
Hope you like it too!
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