Using Scraps - 2.5" Squares
Whenever I post a photo on Instagram about cutting scraps I always have a few people ask what size I am cutting. While I sometimes cut scraps for a specific project, I also regularly cut leftover fabrics down into scraps and store them for future use without a specific plan.
Over the next few weeks I will be going through each size that I cut and which projects work for that particular size. I hope that this gives you an idea of which scrap sizes might work best for you and, if you already have a stack of cut-and-ready-to-go-scraps, which projects might work for the scraps that you have.
I am going to start with the easiest-to-use scrap size: the 2.5" square. These are easy to cut down from jelly roll strips, leftover binding strips, charm squares, layer cake squares, leftover fat quarters, and on and on.
Plaid-ish 2
You need other shapes for this quilt as well, but it uses dark valued 2.5" squares.
Modern Postage Stamp
On the Fence
Pixel Love
Next time after you finish a project and you have some little leftover pieces that are too small to integrate into your stash, take a few minutes and cut them into 2.5" squares. If you do this after every project, you will build up a stash of squares that has a lot of variety pretty quickly!
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Karla on
Love all of these!! I too cut mine down from 2 1/2" to 5" and keep them in bins. When my 2 1/2" bin got too full I made a quilt and now working on a Granny Square and one of my own design. I think I have to give Plad-ish 2 a go next time the bin is overflowing! Thanks for these great ideas!
Anne Cosgrove on
Thanks for the lovely blog post. I always have a couple of scrap quilts going. The last one I finished was a rainbow single irish chain I saw on line. I also am working periodically on a bow tie quilt using 2.5 inch squares. I 💕 the modern postage quilt!
Doreen Sherk on
Thank you for that post, I am and have been in the process of cutting up my scraps and do wonder about the best sizes. You gave me some ideas, thank you for sharing with us.
Patti on
As a collector of mini-charm packs, I now have a way to use “some” of them! It’s gonna be special. Thanks much!
Melanie on
I use Bonnie Hunter (Quiltville) scrap leader and ender patterns to use up scraps. Currently using 1 1/2” squares in darker and 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” light. Smaller scrap strips, down to 1” wide, I piece on adding machine tape about 12 1/2” long
Melanie on
I use Bonnie Hunter (Quiltville) scrap leader and ender patterns to use up scraps. Currently using 1 1/2” squares in darker and 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” light. Smaller scrap strips, down to 1” wide, I piece on adding machine tape about 12 1/2” long
Murphy on
I have a bucket next to my sewing machine for anything i’ve cut off. When it’s full, i sort the pieces from small to large, in separate piles. I pick the smallest piece and add a slightly larger piece to it. I keep doing this until all the small pieces are gone. Then i add the next size larger to the first 2 i sewed together. I do this until i get to about a 5.5" square, and square up all sides. They i make a quilt out of the finished 5.5" squares. With white or black sashes, it makes a bright quilt.
Catherine on
Please share how you store them. Overwhelming!!!
Bobbi on
I’m excited to use these 2.5 squares that I have been collecting. Starting with the modern postage stamp. Thank you !
Cindy on
Is this the smallest size scrap that you cut? What is your opinion on 1.5”?
Deb on
THIS I could really use – imagine 50 years of scraps, and even though I regularly make things using those scraps I sew into ‘precut’ sizes, it never uses up even a small fraction. Your ideas will really help…I am truly looking forward to what you come up with next! Thanks so much….
RAnglin on
I wish there was a way go create a “wish list” on your site. Is that forthcoming ?
Barbara on
These quilts and fabrics are luscious!