Ahh scraps, the byproduct of all sewing and quilting. We love them, collect them and wonder what to do with them while the pile keeps growing. This January was all about scraps here at the JSMQG. Members were prompted to bring in their scrappy quilts for show and tell and wow, they did not disappoint.

Eileen D presented our Program this month, scraps and using scraps to make things that aren’t quilts. First up she showed us two quilts she’s made using nothing but leftover fabric aka scraps from previous projects.

And then Eileen gave some examples of small projects that are super scrap friendly

The good news is that where there are quilts, there are scraps and they just keep coming. Anyone else think they multiply while we’re not looking? We now have some inspiration for what to do with them. And if you’re just not into sewing with small scraps, pass them on. There’s always someone else who would love them, after all one man’s trash is another’s treasure!!

And now we return to our regularly scheduled show and tell.

Katie S brought in the ultimate, antique scrap quilt, a crazy quilt that has been in her family.

And we all made log cabin blocks using shades of blue with a yellow center for our monthly block lotto. Lucky Linda was our first winner for the new year.

Back to our sewing rooms to make some things with the ever growing scrap pile. See you in February with our scrappy hombre heart blocks

Happy sewing!