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| 1/4 of these fabrics are from a store scrap bin |
I know it sounds counter-intuitive to buy scraps when we already make them while working on our quilty projects but buying them adds a lot of variety to the stash I already have. That and it's cheaper than buying FQs or even yardage to get that something-new fix!
Y'all know I like scrappy projects...most recently has been my hexie puzzle but what about
Obsession, any of Bonnie's quilt patterns or about half of the things I have been making for the upcoming bazaar? Someone else's scraps add a lot of life to the scraps we already own.
Of the 6 quilt stores that I go to at least twice a year, 3 have a great scrap program, 2 are low key and 1 has no program that I'm aware of.
Two of the stores sell scraps buy the ounce - the variety and amount of scraps changes every time I visit. One of the stores has an overflowing bin to pick thru and you pay by the inch. The other two stores sell gallon zip lock bags full of scraps (and they are stuffed!) for ~$6. Some bags are themed and some are random. While I like being able to pick my scraps, the bags are a much better deal!
A couple weeks ago I bought 2 bags at the store farthest from me. This is what was left after I started cutting in to them and remembered I should take a photo. There are WOF strips, layer cakes and random shapes. I bet there was at least 3 yards of fabric when I started - not bad for $12.
Even better was this little surprise!!!! Woot Woot!!! I've never seen pear "dots."
Sew...tell me...have you succumbed to the scrap bins at your LQS for a fabric fix?
Momma's been feverishly getting ready for something bazaar so my brother, sissy and I offered to have Feline Friday today - yup, on a Thursday of all things! 
