Quilters can be very frugal. We love fabric! We sew for hours and hours to create beautiful quilts, pillows, baby blankets, and more. And we save the pieces that are left after the project is complete. In random clumps and sizes squished together to use later. . .
In bags, boxes, drawers, closets, car trunks, . . . well, it’s everywhere!
And we feel guilty as the scrap fabric stash grows. ‘Some day, I’m going to make a scrappy quilt with all this,” you say. But, where to begin. The task seems daunting.
Perhaps you need a plan. Perhaps you need ScrapTherapy!
the book:
ScrapTherapy, Cut the Scraps! from The Taunton Press is available now! Everything you ever wanted to know about the ScrapTherapy process is included in this all-encompassing book! Make beautiful scrappy projects like quilts, bags and more, with your own scrap fabric leftovers. Beautiful photos and illustrations take you step-by-step through the process, to cut, store, and, most importantly, USE your fabric leftovers. It’s easy. It’s fun. And it makes perfect sense!
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the process
The ScrapTherapy program is a two-part process available at your local independent quilt shop. It is a proven system to organize and use fabric scraps.
Typically, start with the Cutting Workshop to get started and to get organized. Scraps are cut into squares in three sensible sizes, then stored in special see-though storage bins for easy access. So, when it’s time to sew, you are ready to roll up your sleeves and get started!
Quilted projects use the newly-cut and organized fabric pieces in a variety of fresh patterns and projects. Watch your scrap stack shrink while converting scrap fabrics into usable quilts, table runners, bags and more!
cutting workshops
Shake out the dust and replace your rotary cutter blade! Take the first step to organization with the Cutting Workshop. Brush up on fast and efficient fabric cutting techniques. Get your heap of expensive scraps under control.
Save space, time, and money! You’ll be surprised at how many quilted projects are lurking in your stash!
where to find ScrapTherapy patterns and workshops
Ask for ScrapTherapy patterns and workshops at your favorite independent quilt shop. If they don’t have the books and patterns, ask them to visit this website for more information! All of Joan Ford’s books are available at your favorite book outlets. Guild workshops, trunk shows, and special presentations can be scheduled year-round. Email us for more info.
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