...has this ever happened to you?
 |
| The yardage you thought you had turns out to be only a remnant |
|
|
|
I went stash diving recently and discovered this nice animal/floral print challis that I thought would make a nice flowy summer top. But then
surprise, turns out that it's only a nice sized remnant - I can't even remember when I cut it. How many times has this happened? - far too many!
I was talking with Rochelle
(Smoking Needles) last weekend and she mentioned that she got this nifty remnant control method from Sheila
(Sheila CTK ).
 |
| Roll/fold nice sized pieces of left over fabrics (that are too large to throw away) and secure with a rubber band. When you pick up one of these bundles later, you'll automatically know it's a remnant that's already been cut into - simple but genius. I knew that box of rubber bands would come in handy one day. |
|
|
A great idea that traveled from New York to Michigan to Georgia -What state will it travel to next???
You can also use a strip of the fabric to tie around a remnant roll as well :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea also Sarah.
DeleteOh do what Sarah Liz recommends and put them into a separate box. It's a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Any method of corralling the culprits is a big help.
DeleteDon't you just love it. Too many times I have gone to the basement ... schlepped a few pieces of fabric to my room only to realize a few are remnants. So I had to find a easy solution. .. rubberbands. Thanks for the shout out.
ReplyDeleteI'll shout you out any day my friend. Yes, I love the idea. I've got a special crate earmarked for all the bundles too.
DeleteWhat I also do is measure how much I have left and write on a sticky note and pin it to the fabric. That way when I need a contrasting fabric, I can immediately see what is available.
ReplyDeleteI'll add that tip to the great idea too Diane! Thanks.
DeleteI can relate to the excitment part, as I had folded mine ever so neatly using the quilting ruler method, which makes you get excited thinking you've got fabric cause whether it's a yd or a scrap it's all folded into a neat square lol! love the rolled idea!
ReplyDeleteHelen
oh thanks for stopping by the other day!
Deletethat is a nifty idea. I need to put that into practice.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Linda. I'm sure it will help both your and me!
DeleteGood Idea....
ReplyDeletePenelope I'm sure it will help both your and me!
DeleteGreat idea - and you can count Illinois in the house on this one. I will be implementing this tonight as I have a pile of remnants that I just did not knowing where to put them. But with this idea they can go into my regular "stash with luv" and I can immediately spot them as remnants. Thanks for the idea all!!!
ReplyDeleteNew York, Michigan, Georgia and Illinois I love it Cynthia. Good ideas travel fast!
DeleteThis is a great idea. I've got a basket of remnants that will look so much neater as nice bundles. Of course this only works for large remnants. what do I do with the rest of them?
ReplyDeleteGlad you could use this idea Nancy. Seems we always have those little remnants too. If I think of a solution for them I will surely let you know.
DeleteThank you ladies for these ideas that have made it to Maryland. I've used enough stash that I have a spot that will hold a container for remnants. I've been keeping them in a bag out of sight under my cutting table. Out of sight, out of mind.
ReplyDeleteif your a quilter as well & you have pieces that are not big enough clothing wise you can go ahead & cut out strips & squares 6" 5" 2" etc & always be a step ahead when the urge to make a quilt hits you, seen that on you tube & thought it was a neat idea
ReplyDeleteHelen
and back to New York! Great tip, Faye!
ReplyDelete