Thrift store scraps
My mom bought me a ziplock bag full of pre-cut squares of cotton from a local thrift shop for $4.00. The bag was full to bursting.

I pulled the squares out, counted the 1 1/2 inch squares and approximated the rest:
- 266 – 1 1/2 inch squares
- 220 – 2 1/2 inch squares
- 260 – 3 inch squares
- 200 – 4 inch squares
- 100 – 5 inch squares
There is quite a variety of scraps: Kaffe Fassett, children’s prints, modern, calico prints, florals. They are all patterned, there are no solids.

I love using scraps. Quilts made from scraps have a wonderful sense of colour. They also remind me of how quilts were usually made by our ancestors. Small pieces of clothing that were not too worn out, were repurposed into a quilt that would be used to keep the family warm.
For the moment, I will add these to my stash of scraps and ponder on what to do with them. How often do you use scraps in your quilts?