I ordered mystery fabric scraps from 4 different places! (One really wasn't worth it)
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Have you ever ordered mystery scrap bags? I have some tips and advice!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Ruby Star Society
2:29 Fat Quarter Shop
3:54 Etsy Shop 1
5:27 Etsy Shop 2
8:22 Parting Tips - Jak na to + styl
I've great success in expanding my stash by shopping thrift stores, garage sales and estate sales. Often quilt guilds sell scrap bags at a real reasonable price at their quilt shows. Another way I've collected scraps is an exchange at my local library. Acquiring scraps has turned into a hobby all its own.
😂 this video popped up on my feed, and I decided to watch. As soon as you said these are great to add to your scraps if you need to bulk up your stash, my husband walked in the room and said you don't need to bulk up your stash. Pfft on him. It's true I don't but I can watch and dream.
Hahaha!
My local quilt shop has scrap bin that is sold by the pound. It is a great way to get little piece of fabric with animals for your houses. That's what i did when I made my house quilt but it did take a while to get so many different animals and things for the doors and windows. Happy hunting.
If you like mystery fabric, angela walters has a box on her site,quilting is my therapy, for 45, and they were 10 yards worth of fabric. Some pieces were a yard or half a yard. It was a really good value
I love the fact that you are discerning in what you buy. I think too many people online are collecting fabric to flex. It's wasteful and I don't think it would be good for my mental health to have a reminder of so much money spent and so much to do. It makes hard work out of a relaxing pastime.
I bought a mystery batik bundle from Jordan Fabrics. Every one of those fabrics was beautiful! I was so happy! They are still in my stash waiting for the right project.
I think you can’t go wrong with Jordan, they will not want to damage their excellent reputation with sending scrap….
I hv purchased scraps also from jordan fabrics. Ver pleased! But check often on their search, because they seem to go fast, and not too often.
Have never bought scraps, because most of my stash is comprised of scraps already! But will definitely keep it in mind. The "don't especially love" fabrics can be cut into crumbs and made into a mosaic panel for a very nice large hot pad! By the way... I am loving the Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass background music!!! Thanks for the trip through the soundtrack of my teen years! 👍🏻
I tried Sewers Club stash builder box. Love them. You can choose style and color…many different options. Beautiful fat quarters and your first order is 15% off.
Some local quilt shops have scrap bins in their clearance sections sold by the pound or by the bag -- if you can go in person then you can choose what you get. I'm in Las Vegas and kudos to every one of our quilt shops for donating the too small scraps for our guilds to stuff pet beds for shelters.
That’s awesome 💕
Fabric i dont love from bundles can make good bowl cozies, someone will like it.
That was fun! I didn't even realize this stuff was available so I learned something new - nice that you can sample so many different fabrics - when I first started thinking of quilting I bought yards of each fabric because I was used to garment sewing - I don't know what I was thinking! I didn't figure out that you don't need a ton of each fabric when you are piecing something together...live and learn...
Most of my sewing is for fashion dolls, so I need very little fabric to complete a project - scrap bags are great for me! I do get mine from the thrift store, and in my rural area, there are lots of quilters and a few factories, so I get some pretty interesting scraps. I think these would also be good to see if you like a certain brand's fabrics - if the prints are good, if the fabric is easy to work with, etc.
Most of my crafting is with paper, and I am fortunate to have friends with the same hobby, and doing swaps with them is fun and inspiring - I feel challenged to make something beautiful out of every page they considered ugly lol. I think this would be great for fabric crafters as well - to arrange an exchange with others.
Hi being a new quilter I didn’t really have a favorite designer, until I ordered a mystery scrap bag from SewYeah. There was such a verity of fabric this bag, I fell in love with Kaffe designs the color combos just make me smile. I recommend scrap bags if your not sure we’re your style is. Have a grad day and thanks for you video.
Sew Yeah Quilting sells mystery scrap bags quite often usually it’s $25 with five dollars for shipping.
They have their regular online sales Tuesday nights and Saturday nights at 5 PM Pacific time.
Someone bought one for me as a gift and I think I calculated nine or 10 yards but then I don’t think that was width of Fabric though . I did make a note of it somewhere.
I ordered the Loralie scrap box once. It was pricey like $55 but it was a large box packed with scraps. Some items were full panels some were smaller pieces, I loved it and the material feels so nice.
Can’t wait for the improv houses video! I have been debating about scrap bags and you convinced me to try.
I really appreciate this video. I ordered 4 scrape bags of wool pieces from Green Fairy and love them and making a crazy quilt with them.
Awesome!
MSQC End of Bolt boxes are nice. Kinda pricey, but for the amount of fabric you get - it's worth it. Some fabrics that I thought I'd never use became lining for a bunch of half zip pouches I made for Christmas. I used a very plainish (did gave geese on it) looking fabric as a backing for a couple bib I made yesterday after watching your bib tutorial. I don't normally sew scrappy, but these end of bolt boxes are great for sewing small projects.
Great tip, thanks, I'll look for those next!
This was such a helpful video. You are always so thoughtful and organized in how you share information. Much appreciated. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely loved this video❤❤❤! I am am fairly new to your channel and appreciate all of your common sense advice and $ savviness approach. We recently moved into a new GORGEOUS apartment and our 2nd bedroom is big enough to house a home office and sewing room. Your use of an old dresser inspired me to do the same and mount my 72” desk top to it for my cutting table. My husband Chad mounted heavy duty wheels so it can be occasionally repositioned. Our cost in was $25 dresser & $14 wheels, I call that a score!!
But, today you introduced me to some designers I wasn’t familiar with, thanks. I’ve already ordered a few. Keep up the great content and I’ll keep watching & liking to support you. (I also bought your little doll pattern from the first video I viewed, lovingly call them my little beans).
Thank you so much! And hooray for your new sewing space!
Thank you for sharing, I ordered the Ruby Star scrap bag from Amazon and was pleasantly surprised. Since I'm a new quilter I used it to test blocks to see if the block was too complicated for me.
I have ordered the Moda scrap bag a couple of times and wasn’t disappointed. My favorite part are the salvages so i can add to my salvage collection for that someday quilt project ❤. Thanks for this video. I’ve been pondering these other scrap bags.
I also love collecting selvages 😊
That was fun. Good tips. I would love to see a scrap bag in my stocking. For your low volume fabric for the house quilt consider men's shirts. It would make good content.
Great idea!
Great idea to buy the scrap packs! I’ve already put a few in my Amazon cart 😉 Your houses look so adorable! Looking forward to that video!
Thanks for the ideas on scraps. I never would have thought of this.
I ordered the Ruby Star scrap bag. I love all the prints it came with! Thank you for this video! I had no idea that was available. Most of my prints were from the darlings 2 collection.
I got a scrap bag fron Hancock’s in Pahducah, KY. They were strips jelly roll size which included selvage. So a bit less than jelly is usable
I always forgot about the mystery bags. I do the monthly fabric clubs. Its a way to get designer fabrics.
I enjoy all the info you gave me today. Very helpful. Thanks 🎶💐💖
Well I enjoyed this video. I’m not at all interested in ordering a scrap bag but looking at yours was fun! Thanks!
agree. Also not a formal quilter, but I make small projects (i.e. heart banners) that use small pieces. So, hey- it was a fun and inspiring morning vid. Keep it up 😊
thank you so much for the information! Looking forward to your mason jar cozy!!!
Some of the local quilt shops in my area offer scrap bags for purchase, luckily in clear bags so you get an idea of what you're getting.
You can always make a few things with that one and pop them in your Etsy store?
Those houses are so cute. Can't wait to make some.
That Halloween piece is so cute! I'm glad you showed us all the grab bags and explained the difference between them. Thanks
I am so glad I found your channel yesterday. You are a wealth of information so I have been binge watching. My favorite projects so far are the oversize hot pads (which I plan to make several of for gifts this year) and the wonky house quilts. I'm gonna have to purchase some mystery scrap bags to get some little characters. The wonky house quilt is absolutely adorable. Thank you again for sharing.
I really like your houses. I'll have to check out your video on that for sure. So many fun scraps you received. I love all the bright colors. I actually like those whimsical witch hats.
i love the halloween one you didnt like lol Ive ordered from missouri star one time. I ordered10 mystery and gor really lucky they were all from the same line and coordinated so i was in heaven!
Thanks for doing this. I have wondered about scrap bags. I also never heard of the designers you mentioned but have looked them up and bookmarked them. I'm a big Kaffe fan, and the Ruby star Society that should showed I really like. Thank you
I love your little houses! As for the scrap bags - they would not be for me. Ironically, my favorite one is the witch hats that you hate so much, LOL. Besides that one, I only liked two others: the green apples with red leaves on the black background, and I got a glimpse of a frog fabric in the last batch that tickled my fancy. Hope you have fun with all your new scraps!
Oh, I want to do your houses! Super useful info. Thanks!
Thank you for this information! So helpful. ❤😊
Very cute improv houses!
Thank you for this video.. wasnt sure about these scrap bags..🎉🎉
omg i love the hats!
I didn't know about these scrap bags.. the Ruby Star is my fave. Added to cart amd on its way.. love all your projects.. so inspired thanks for all you do!
I followed your advice and got the Ruby Star fabrics. So pretty! At the bottom of the fabric, a few had the words "Happy Birthday. You are Special." I am making a box of birthday surprises for my college aged daughter right now! I'm going to use the "you are special" strip in making a mug rug for her. It's going to be perfect (at least in my mind). :)
First time viewer. I gave you a 👍! Thank you for sharing your scraps.🌺 I love your Amazon purchase. I've seen them before but, was a little unsure if I wanted to take that route. I did just order for the first time with FQS for a scrap bag and I must say I was very happy with all my pieces. Next time I plan on purchasing 2 bags. 😊
Totally love the witch hats!
So fun and helpful! 😊
I have tried the soda scrap bags(I got 2) but think I paid too much for a big proportion of selvedges. It seems to me that we are doing these companies a favor by buying cut off pieces that in the past went into the trash, so they should be pretty cheap.
That’s a good point!
Just found your channel! I had the same experience with fqs. I won one of Kimberly which I loved so I ordered one and was disappointed and won’t do that again. You give great ideas here
I would hang onto the Halloween print---I would use it to line an oven mitt or something where it won't show
I loved the fabrics. I can’t even wait for the improv house tutorial. ❤
I love the Halloween fabric! I will buy it from you!
Omg I love Halloween prints!
This video was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I’ve ordered several mystery grab bags from Hancock’s of Paducah. I love surprises and it’s always fun. Only threw out one piece because it was just too weird (looked like a bunch of eyeballs😮) and wouldn’t you know it was the largest piece in the package, over a yard. Just type in “grab bag” and different choices come up. If you like scrappy quilts these will be your go-to.
I’m a mess of my favorite from Hancocks. Their mystery bags are fantastic for prints, Kauffman solids, white /off whites and batiks.
I get bags of scraps at my local thrift and my daughter finds me a lot in the Goodwill bins.
seems expensive. for such small pieces.
I didn't know that you could order scrap bags. You could definitely make a quilt or project from the Ruby Star bag.
The characters always pull me in as well. "Dear Stella" fabrics have adorable characters too.
Ooh thanks, I'll look for Dear Stella!
SewYeah has a scrap bag also. I like that Halloween fabric. Lol
I have so many fabrics, also a gazillion of scraps. Many years ago, at the high time of Ebay I used to have a little "store" online, there is still a lot of stuff left over - but I will use it! I am retired now, so I have more time!
And I definitely LOVE scrap quilts- so there is much for me to do.
Hubby always says that I will have to be 200 years old to be able to use them all!
Actually, even the ugliest fabrics (in your case the Halloween one) can be used up- if it is only cut small enough! ;-))
New subbie. Lizzie Brewer recommended your channel. So glad she did. I really like your channel. Thanks.
Welcome! 🤗
I don’t like getting surprise fabric. I would rather pick what fabrics I want to work with.
Thank you for this share, ive always wanted to try a scrap bag ..but …
Sew Yeah has scrap bags on you tube. Also I got some from Cotton Cuts but they pieces were sometimes cuts from accuquilt and not very usable
This was interesting. I’ve never ordered scrap bags. But I wonder about maybe starting a scrap swap? I’ve got tons of scraps and I’m a very eclectic quilt maker…some folks stick to one thing, but I’m more apt to choose different things just for the art of the project.
The sew yeah brothers on
Their sat night destash on you tube occasionally have scrap bags. Pieces range from about 3 inches to almost 1/2 yd. It's $40, but you get about 11 to 12 yards of fabric, so good deal. Love your idea of then critters / people in the doors
Great tip, thanks!
Just found your channel. I enjoyed the ideas you gave. I never knew about scrap bags. Not sure I would be willing to take a chance. I did love your houses, and I am looking forward to the video. I hope I don't miss it. I have ordered some fabric from TEMU, it is very good. I was hesitant to purchase, but the price is so good. I thought it might not be good material, but it is well worth the price you pay, and you can see what you are getting. they have small 3 1/2 inch squares, some 8 and 9 inch ones, and also some fat quarters. Check it out. How small does your things need to be for the windows. I have a lot of scraps From making I-spy quilts for grandchildren, and I would love to share if I knew what size you needed. I have subscribed to your channel. Keep making videos.
Maybe instead, if you need small scraps, better off perhaps grabbing charm packs…
Love your houses. I would trace characters from a coloring book onto a background fabric use fabric crayons or markers for the windows
What a great idea!
40$ for those little scraps….unreal!
I buy a lot of mystery bags and the absolutely worse was Jordan Fabrics. My favorite is Moda!!
Jordan Fabrics has some nice scrap bags. I have also found Sew Yeah Quilting selling fabric online at a great discount. On Saturday nights on there CZcams channel at 5 pm PT they sell fabric for $6/yard.
You talked about your mom having moved to town. Are you going to talk her into being on your channel?
Yes for sure! I told her we gotta give the people what they want 😁
I really liked your advice stick to a fabric line you like. I ordered Liberty scraps from etsy and was disappointed because I like their vintage prints and did not receive that. So read descriptions really closely will help. Liberty is crazy expensive for me $37 a yard. So the scraps were a bit more economical, sadly if I am going to spend that much in the future I want to pick the fabrics. The other thing I tried are hand blocked fabrics from India, in fact I ordered more this morning from etsy. Just be sure you message the seller I thought I knew what I ordered last time but got lots of repeats that I wasnt expecting. Trying again will see how it goes. Its definitely an excercise in patients because of the long shipping times. Tha is for a great video
In general I think the scrap bags are way overpriced! I did order one (I won’t say from where) and I was very disappointed! I got about 7 or 8 pieces of lime green fabric that were all about 3 inches wide and maybe 12 inches long. I got a piece of beige that had been unpicked from something. I got a purple piece and a few small prints that were so ugly! Never again! If it’s a designer fabric I just have to have I’d order a charm pack.
I’ve never had good luck with getting random scrap bags. So I have stopped buying them.
I ordered the Ruby Star scrap bag from Amazon, I got their Vessel line. Awful colors and designers not to mention the fabric was super thin. I returned it. So, be aware you may not always get what you think you will. Better luck next time😬. Thanks, I enjoy your videos!
Oh bummer!
Make a trick or treat bag!
Maker valley brand has Ispy bundles- saturated and LV
Another option is Jill Howarth for Riley Blake. She does beautiful designs of fairy tales and children's literature on her fabrics.
Thank you, I’ll check her out!
Awesome! I somehow came across your video and I don't even sew. The information was so fascinating and interesting. I love your communication style. I am curious about what resources you know which offer mystery scrap bags of african/afrocentric prints? also, you mention etsy quite a lot. Are the mystery scrap bags readily available on amazon or is etsy the go-to place for mystery scrap bags? Thank you. 😊
Hi, welcome :) Etsy does have a lot of fabric scrap bags (including plenty of African prints!) and I like looking there when ordering a specific type of designer of fabric. These comments have some other suggestions on mystery bags in general, but Etsy is my go-to!
I love the Ruby star bag. The fat quarter shop was a huge disappointment for me also.
Fort Worth Fabric Studio has scrap bundles; $49.96 for 3lbs/8 yds.
Fun!
Often your local quilt shop will also have scrap bags. I have found this to be very economical and suggest you try this out.
Great idea!!
Keepsake Quilting has great scrapbags.
Please tag me when you talk more about the scrappy houses. Thank you.
On the character blocks you showed to us...the fox character is so cute. Any chance you know what fabric that is?
If you sew a lot with your scraps, then use that purple one - it will be fine when cut up.
Just wondering where the wonky houses tutorial is that you said was coming out Friday, but I haven’t seen yet? Looking forward to it!
I think/hope I said “next week” 😅 It will be out toward the end of this week.
Ty!
Quilted Twins has mystery bags, but they are SMALL pieces, like as in 5" or smaller.
Make pet blankets with the fabrics you don't like, and donate them to animal shelters.
Love this video and all the scraps. Just wanted to let you know your address is visible when you show your receipt for that last bag. I don't know if you mind that or not but I know some people are bothered by that. Look forward to seeing some scrappy houses videos.
Shoot, I noticed and forgot to blur it out!
How do you store them by designer etc
Would you consider the scrappy house project beginner, intermediate or advanced? I think it’s so cute, but I have never pieces a block together.
I think you should just give it a try 😉
Regarding the third batch you showed, I would never pay $37 for that dab of fabric.
Ok fine, I’m commenting again :) It’s odd that these companies charge virtually the same amount for random sized scraps, as yardage, on the other hand, you get various prints, But, they are not the prints, of Your choosing! In the end it’s overpriced scrap, at premium prices, and probably not a great idea, unless you have no fabric, and need a quick stash, or need to build one fast
Yikes! Too pricey for me. I know the price would stop me from going through with the purchase for scraps. Cute Heather Ross though
I ordered 2 scrap bags from Fat Quarter Shop and got some really nice fabrics. There's probably only one or two I might not use. I even got some coordinating fabric. Sorry you didn't get good fabric from them. Just the luck of the draw I guess.