Joan from Lazy Girl Designs and Lazy Talk blog is using Microsoft’s barcode technology in a quilt-y new way. She encodes her contact information on her quilt labels, so if one gets lost, the finder can scan it with an iPhone or Smart Phone clone. Having a hidden message sewn to the quilt back will ease many minds as their show or gift quilts are in transit. Microsoft heard about her innovative use of Tags and interviewed her. Visit her blog post to find out more.
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Top 10 Tips For Managing Fabric Scraps
Embrace the beauty of scraps with these top 10 tips to manage and make the most of your scrap fabric collection.
The YouTube video titled “MY TOP 10 TIPS for MANAGING YOUR SCRAPS” offers valuable insights into effectively managing and utilizing fabric scraps in your quilting projects. Hosted by an expert in the field, this video provides a comprehensive guide with ten practical tips, ensuring that dealing with scraps becomes a more organized and enjoyable process.
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Organizing Fabric Scraps for Quilting: Here Are My Top 5 Tips
Quilting is a beloved craft that often leaves us with a colorful array of fabric scraps. Effectively organizing these remnants not only keeps your workspace tidy but also enhances your quilting experience. Here are my top 5 tips for organizing fabric scraps:
Sort by Color:
Organize your fabric scraps by color to easily access a spectrum of options for future projects.
Consider subcategories like warm and cool tones for more nuanced sorting.
Size Matters:
Sort scraps by size to quickly identify pieces suitable for specific projects.
Use clear containers or labeled bins to keep different size categories distinct.
Theme or Project-Based Organization:
Group scraps based on themes or projects to streamline your creative process.
Store project-specific scraps together to make it easy to grab what you need.
Utilize Scrap Storage Systems:
Invest in storage systems designed for fabric scraps, such as clear plastic containers
or hanging organizers.
Transparent containers offer visibility, making it effortless to locate the desired fabric.
Regular Maintenance:
Dedicate time for periodic organizing sessions to prevent an overwhelming buildup of scraps.
Weed out unusable or small pieces during maintenance to keep your collection manageable.
By implementing these tips, you’ll transform your fabric scrap collection into a well-organized and accessible resource. Enjoy a more efficient and enjoyable quilting journey with a neatly arranged array of fabrics at your fingertips.
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