Sew Joy: Video on how I sort scraps

Video on how I sort scraps

>> Friday, March 16, 2012

Cleaning up in my quilting room always means I need to spend time sorting my scraps.

Sometimes sorting means moving them to a different container and sometimes it means sorting through them and organizing them by size and style.

This spring cleaning actually inspired me to make my first video!

This used to be a giveaway post but that happened a loooong time ago. Scrap sorting is an ongoing thing and I will make a more current post about how I sort my scraps right now.

When I was giving a trunk show one of the quilters observed that I don't have a stash because I use it! It's true! Make your scraps work for you and you will enjoy those fabrics you fell in love with right to the smallest bit.

With Joy,

Sarah V

128 comments:

Janet, March 16, 2012 at 3:04 AM: I love scraps and can envision that it was me standing at my cutting board sorting my scraps. Except that I sort by colour. I like your video. It was fun to hear your voice and a novel subject. Thanks for a chance to win your scrap giveaway.
Unknown, March 16, 2012 at 8:05 AM: Hi yum this is the best kind of give-a-way..one woman's scraps is another woman's treasures....I love tutorials with tons of pics...thanks for asking
Unknown, March 16, 2012 at 8:05 AM: Oh I am a follower and thank you for a wonderful blog...
Michele T, March 16, 2012 at 8:45 AM: I love to watch tutorials - thanks for sharing your scraps, would love to win them!!
Michele T, March 16, 2012 at 8:45 AM: I am already a follower - thanks!
Gill, March 16, 2012 at 9:16 AM: I like video tutorials - thanks for the chance to win some scraps!
Kathy, March 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM: I love scraps and love videos. I feel like I am a pretty accomplished quilter but it is always fun and informative to see new ways to do things.
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Pat V., March 16, 2012 at 1:18 PM: It's always so much fun to play with someone else's scraps! Thanks for the giveaway!
usagypsy, March 16, 2012 at 1:53 PM: Lately I've noticed I'm low on scraps! So I either have to win this or get busy and create some scraps for myself! Thanks for the chance!
usagypsy, March 16, 2012 at 1:54 PM: I'm a follower!
TexPat, March 16, 2012 at 4:52 PM: I'm a follower and enjoy learning no matter how it's presented! Thanks for offering the scrap giveaway...I can always use more scraps!
Donna Joy, March 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM: I signed up or your newsletter. Thanks for sharing you lovely scraps
Donna Joy, March 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM: I also follow you.
Donna Joy, March 16, 2012 at 8:21 PM: It would be nice to watch a video on needle turn appliqué.
But if you know other methods of appliqué that would make a great video as well.
Richard Healey, March 17, 2012 at 12:59 AM: I sadly do not watch much video's mostly don't have time for it too busy at work and other. But I have sat and watched a couple FMQ videos though I fast forward though some of it.

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mary mahoo, March 17, 2012 at 3:44 AM: I like (really need) to watch tutorials. Thanks for the chance to win.
mary mahoo, March 17, 2012 at 3:44 AM: I'm a new follower through BlogLovin'
Jennie P., March 17, 2012 at 4:38 AM: I like any videos related to quilting. Tutorials and how to's are great!
hueisei, March 17, 2012 at 5:50 AM: I loved to check on video with step by step instruction.. Thanks for offering your scraps to us..
hueisei, March 17, 2012 at 5:50 AM: I'm a follower!
Jodi, March 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM: I am very new to quilting and haven't actually watched many quilting video's. I find them a little over whelming as there is so much of the basics I am still learning.
tubilinha tiacarminha, March 17, 2012 at 11:16 AM: me tornei seguidora.os tecidos são bonitos e variados.Muito obrigada. tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
B Greene, March 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM: Scraps are my very favorite thing - almost better than yardage... isn't that weird??? I would LOVE to win your giveaway!! I tend to watch videos to learn how to do one specific thing. I am more comfortable with written instructions or pictorials for step-by-step, but I haven't watched enough videos of full projects to really judge.

Thanks for the giveaway!!
B Greene, March 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM: I subscribed to your newsletter.
B Greene, March 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM: I also began following your blog through GFC - Thanks for the extra chance to win (did I mention I really love scraps - LOL)!!
Diane H, March 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM: I have signed up to receive your newsletter. thanks.
Diane H, March 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM: I tend to watch videos on techniques. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sheila, March 17, 2012 at 12:33 PM: I love scraps and anything made with scraps :-)I am a follower
Sheila, March 17, 2012 at 12:34 PM: I already receive your newsletter ,thanks
Clare, March 17, 2012 at 12:34 PM: Videos about FMQ. I'm trying to learn.

BTW I love scraps - I collect them LOL.
Margaret, March 17, 2012 at 1:01 PM: I love working with scraps. This would be so cool to win. I like to watch videos on techniques mostly. I watch a lot of you tube for that reason.
Sharon, March 17, 2012 at 1:07 PM: I like all kinds of how-to, techniques, and tutorials on quilting. So, any that you do is much appreciated. :)
ThreadCatcher, March 17, 2012 at 1:08 PM: I have lots of room for scraps. I like video's of techniques for the most part. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sharon, March 17, 2012 at 1:10 PM: I'm a new follower!
Kathy MacKie, March 17, 2012 at 1:14 PM: I love the Tutorials the most.
Sally Ann, March 17, 2012 at 1:24 PM: I love using scraps to create! Love the video
Sally Ann, March 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM: I am also a follower of your interesting blog!
ritainalaska, March 17, 2012 at 1:55 PM: i watch the tutorials and how-to's that i think will help me to do something better than the way i do things. i watch alot of them ... sigh.
i'm waiting towatch your vid - it's telling me to come back later to watch.
ritainalaska, March 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM: i get your newletter :)
ritainalaska, March 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM: i follow your blog via your newletter.
ritainalaska, March 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM: got my turn at your vid on scraps! i paw through my bins for my applique but now will do some sorting! liked the looks of your scraps and your way of sorting. good video!
Leo, March 17, 2012 at 2:12 PM: I'm probably going to be disqualified for saying I never watched a quilting video. I just can't remember what happens in videos, like ooking shows, floral whatevers (the kind you get on TV). I love my paper versions that I can prop up on my bookstand and then turn the pages to my speed.
But maybe I should start watching videos.
MC, March 17, 2012 at 2:31 PM: I watch a lot of tutorial videos, most often from the Misouri Star Quilt Co. and Leah Day.
MC, March 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM: I liked your video. I love fabric scraps!
Karen, March 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM: I am a follower.
Karen, March 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM: I liked your video
Sallie, March 17, 2012 at 3:51 PM: I love scraps! I like technique videos. Thanks for the giveaway!
Karen, March 17, 2012 at 3:51 PM: I like to watch how tos on video, it is easier to watch than to read very often as I am quite a visual learner.
Best Wishes from England
Karen
Anonymous, March 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM: I have signed up for your newsletter and am waiting to read my lst newletter from you.

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Anonymous, March 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM: I enjoy watching videos because I feel they are a learning experience. You can learn so must just by watchin these free videso. It doesn't cost and what a better way to learn and become better at quilting.

Sandi T.
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Anonymous, March 17, 2012 at 4:29 PM: This is a very rainy and now snowey and your blog just helps make the blues go away, for now. I am having a wonderful time visiting everyone on this Blog Hop Party. To have a chance to win a whole lotta scraps is like a dream come true for me. I would be glad to be the new owners for the scrap collection.

Sandi T.
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Lisa Cox, March 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM: I don't tend to watch many viedos, but when I do they are usually tutorials.
Lisa Cox, March 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM: I signed up for your newsletter
Kathy ~~~, March 17, 2012 at 5:04 PM: I like tutorials the most.
Michelle, March 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM: I watch more technique videos than everything else. For tutorials, I'd rather have pictures and text.
MoeWest, March 17, 2012 at 8:46 PM: I like to watch videos for techniques and tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway.
jennyg, March 17, 2012 at 8:58 PM: I love any tutorials, but the ones I really love have new ideas for doing things, like new ways to chain piece.
Anonymous, March 17, 2012 at 9:05 PM: I like videos that show me new techniques.
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Ella, March 17, 2012 at 9:11 PM: Definitely tutorials...
Sara, March 17, 2012 at 9:48 PM: Has to be "How To" things - I learn that way so well...

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Sara, March 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM: I suscribibe to your blog...

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Lee, March 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM: Like your video and tutorials. thanks for the great giveaway!
Lee, March 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM: I am a new follower in G. reader . thanks!
Jill, March 18, 2012 at 8:52 AM: I love tutorials. And scraps. Thanks for the chance to win.
Susan, March 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM: I love them all! Thank God for the internet...I have learned so much from all the generous people that post videos!
Mary C, March 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM: I like tutorials. They are always inspiring. I love scraps and love to create "something" from "nothing". Thank you for the chance to win!
Mrs.Pickles, March 18, 2012 at 2:16 PM: I like to how how to's and tutorials and thing that can help a newbie like me is most welcomed!
Thank you for the chance to win :)
Lori, March 18, 2012 at 3:09 PM: congrats on your first video, well done
I like "how to" videos
Rhonda D., March 18, 2012 at 6:17 PM: Great giveaway! I love scraps!!
Congrats on your video. I like
tutorial videos.

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Rhonda D., March 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM: I signed up for your newsletter!

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Rhonda D., March 18, 2012 at 6:20 PM: I follow your blog through GFC and
by e-mail. thanks for the chance
to win!

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My Sister Made Me Do It...., March 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM: I signed up for your newsletter. I noticed in your video that all your scraps were already cut into squares, rectangles, or circles.........mine are a mess! I guess before the sorting process I'd better cut them into shapes first..........thanks for the chance to win those too cool scraps of yours!
My Sister Made Me Do It...., March 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM: I like the tutorials with lots of pictures and the "how-to's" thanks for the opportunity to win.
Sarah W, March 18, 2012 at 8:31 PM: Hi - I would enjoy tutorials with techniques rather than "this is how to make 1 quilt block". Like - a series of short tutorials that list all the ways to do flying geese, or binding.
Kim, March 18, 2012 at 8:32 PM: I love scrap quilts!!! I have been trying to collect scraps--thanks for the chance to win! I signed up for your newsletter.
Kim, March 18, 2012 at 8:34 PM: I liked your video! I love seeing how others organize. I have trouble letting things go..thanks for the tips! I have been keeping some smaller pieces, but I think I am going to let them go.
Kim, March 18, 2012 at 8:34 PM: I am also a new follower! Thanks for the chances to win!
Mom C, March 18, 2012 at 11:15 PM: Love scraps. Those look like lots of fun. I like how tos and how I dids. Thanks.
Linda V, March 19, 2012 at 1:12 AM: I love videos that are tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Linda V, March 19, 2012 at 1:13 AM: I am a new follower. LOVE scraps! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Njeri, March 19, 2012 at 6:52 AM: I would like to take those scraps off your hands! Thanks for the chance.
Martha, March 19, 2012 at 6:59 AM: I signed up for you e-mail feeds and I really like tutorials. Thanks for being so generous.
Gwen, March 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM: Scrappy quilts are my favorite! :-) Thank you for giving us a chance to win! I love tutorials-- it's great to be able to see a project in completion and be able to recreate it for yourself!
Gwen, March 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM: I am a new follower of your blog-- thank you for the extra chance to win! :-)
Gwen, March 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM: I "liked" your video! Thanks again! :-)
Quilting "b", March 19, 2012 at 12:37 PM: I love scraps. Thanks for the chance to win
Quilting "b", March 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM: I am a new follower, I would love to see lots and lots of tutorials
Nancy R., March 19, 2012 at 11:34 PM: I like how to videos.
Rhonda Kennedy, March 20, 2012 at 6:54 AM: I love tutorials and how-tos. With the access of Internet these days you can figure out how to do almost anything.
Quilt Doodle Designs, March 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM: I like tutorials :)
Quilt Doodle Designs, March 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM: I'm a happy follower through email :)
Cherilyn, March 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM: I like tutorials. Thanks for the chance to win!
Andi, March 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM: I like video show and tell. Thanks for a fun giveaway...I see that you are part of Block Lotto, those scraps will come in handy for all of Sophie's great patterns!
sandy, March 20, 2012 at 11:47 AM: I'm a new quilter and videos are so helpful. I would love to win a pile of "scraps" and start my stash

Sandy

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Annette, March 20, 2012 at 1:24 PM: Tutorials and tips are really helpful. There's lots to learn on the Internet. Your scraps look wonderful. I love scraps!
Carla G, March 20, 2012 at 1:35 PM: I like to watch tutorials. For help and for ideas! Thanks for a chance to win your scraps. I'm a newbie quilter and want to make a scrap quilt and have very few scraps. :)
Carla G, March 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM: I signed up for your newsletter! :)
Carla G, March 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM: I'm already a follower of your blog via gfc! :)
Carla G, March 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM: I liked your video! :)
Joyce Carter, March 20, 2012 at 1:56 PM: I love all the scraps. Thanks for sharing them. The thing that I like most are tutorials.Sometimes I just need to see how things are done and these really help the most.
Joyce Carter, March 20, 2012 at 1:58 PM: I signed up for your newsletter.
Joyce Carter, March 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM: I like your video.(It was very interesting the way you sorted your scraps,but I cringed when I saw you throw away the green scrap--my favorite color!)
prairie, March 20, 2012 at 9:17 PM: Hi - I like tutorials on anything of interest....most recently, how to applique and embroider blocks.
Jodi - usairdoll, March 21, 2012 at 4:07 AM: I love scraps! I'm saving to make a scrap quilt and I'm going to try and not have any repeats. Watched your video and you are right. You can't be in a lovie-dovie mood or nothing gets thrown away. I remind myself as well to clear out so I'll have room for the new.

Thank you for your giveaway and a chance to win.

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Jodi - usairdoll, March 21, 2012 at 4:09 AM: I signed up for your newsletter.

Thanks again for a chance to win.

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Kristen, March 21, 2012 at 1:31 PM: Videos tend to make my computer freeze so I don't watch too many of them, but I love photo tutorials. I can print them and keep them in my sewing room to follow.

Great scraps - thanks for the chance to win!
Unknown, March 21, 2012 at 4:50 PM: I like to watch youtube with the different quilt blocks/patterns they make angchappell@yahoo.com
KrisD, March 21, 2012 at 10:09 PM: I like tutorials the best. Thanks for chance to win some of your yummy scraps!
KrisD, March 21, 2012 at 10:13 PM: I am a new subscriber to your blog posts!
KrisD, March 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM: And I am a new subscriber to your newletters. Can't wait to spend some time reading both!
PJ, March 22, 2012 at 4:24 AM: I like both technique and tutorial videos. Thanks for joining in the Blog Hop Party Giveaway.
PJ, March 22, 2012 at 4:24 AM: I'm a follower.
tubakk, March 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM: I like to watch the tutorials. And I certainly love scraps for my hexagon projects. Thank you for counting me in!
rockgranny, March 22, 2012 at 4:01 PM: I'm scrap quilter and would like to join your scraps to my stash.All I now about quilting I've learned online, there is never too much tutorial and how-tos
Thanks for a chance to win these beauties
rockgranny, March 22, 2012 at 4:02 PM: I signed up or your newsletter.
Anda W, March 22, 2012 at 8:39 PM: I like video tutorials! awolk@rogers.com
Anda W, March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM: I like your video! awolk@rogers.com
Anda W, March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM: I am a new follower! awolk@rogers.com
M-R Charbonneau, March 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM: I like technique videos. Thanks for the giveaway!
Maria Kievit, March 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM: Just started following you via google connect and email. Thanks for the giveaway.
Maria Kievit, March 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM: I haven't watched too many videos or tutorials. I love peeking thru my many books for inspiration and how to's. Thanks for the giveaway.
Katina, March 22, 2012 at 11:10 PM: I like video tutorials. Occasionally the pics in a blog post tutorial don't really show how something is made and the video would. Thanks for the great giveaway, scrappy quilt here I come!
jqluo, March 23, 2012 at 2:11 AM: Prefer technique with easy instruction! Thanks.
Rachel, March 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM: Scraps are a great giveaway. I could use them.
enbartlett, March 23, 2012 at 3:54 PM: For videos, I think I like/watch howto's the most. Thanks for the giveaway!
Mary Marcotte, March 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM: I like tutorial videos the most, but I'm not terribly particular...so long as it's about quilting. Thanks for participating in the blog hop party. And thanks for the great prizes!
Mary Marcotte, March 23, 2012 at 11:13 PM: Oh, and I'm a follower and am getting your newsletter!
HelenMarie, March 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM: I know I'm late in commenting... life's been busy.... but I love the egyptian fabric! can't wait to see what you make with it!
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