Impressed with my fabulous photo of squares?? Teehee! I always need a photo for a blog post, and I want to share the winners for my last post, and honestly couldn't think of anything....until, I looked around to see all the projects I'm currently working on using squares. While I can't show the projects yet (always frustrating for both of us!), I can tell you....if you don't do this already, start cutting and saving 1 inch and 1.5 inch squares. From friend to friend....just sayin' (wink, wink.) I think you'll be really happy if you do. And...while you're stash diving, be sure to read my post on The Ohio Principle.
I really enjoyed reading your comments about your stash and organizing tips. If you have time, look them over, there's a lot of great advice there!
Here are the three comments chosen to receive a Heartspun Quilts pattern of your choice. They are....
Quiltndollmaker.....
I didn't know it had a name, "OHIO"
but I love it! I try, I mean I really, really try to be organized. But, I find
I still make little piles after a project. I do get to them and cut them into
strips to put in drawers of that strip size. I have found that works best for
me...well so far. Never thought of the cutting ahead for the specific project
idea, but I really like that concept. My 3 year old Granddaughter thinks the
drawers of strips are for her to put up on the design wall. Hahahaaa...I don't
mind handling those scraps a million times because watching her play is
priceless joy to me!
Quiltgrannie...
Hi Pam, Love this system!! I feel
I'm pretty organized, I have to be because my sewing and storage space is
quite small, so I really wouldn't be able to function if I weren't putting
things back in their own spot right away. I do have to say I love scrappy quilts,
but I really love block and fabric exchanges. I have found myself using the
same fabrics in lots of quilts and that concerns me. That's also why I
usually only buy fat quarters or snippets of fabrics. And there are always
new fabric lines coming out that I really love, especially yours!!
Traditional Quilter....
I sort
all my fabrics by colors and put them in totes I can see through and place them
on shelves. I mostly make scrap quilts. Whenever I cut into new fabrics I like
to cut some into strips in widths I use often and I have smaller totes that I
organize these in by color and size. I keep a tote for narrow scraps for string
piecing. I have totes for scrap pieces and also keep totes for bonus triangles
and squares. I like to keep all my fabrics wrinkle free, so I am careful to
place all my fabrics flat in my containers neatly. You had some great tips in
your post Pam thanks!
Lisa
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Please email your mailing address to me at Pam@HeartspunQuilts.com along with the pattern of your choice.
Thanks, everyone who left a comment. Means a lot to me, ya know!!
Back to work and hope you spend at least a little time sewing and feeding your soul!