BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

SEPTEMBER  4, 2025I

s your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash. Today we are going to  look at how we store our paper patterns.  Come on, we all have an addiction to patterns, some are saved and others are printed, especially embroidery patterns.  So, what do you do to keep those piles down?  I have mine printed and in folders and embroidery are clipped together.  Of course, I could do it on my phone and try to read it, but I prefer paper so I can follow along and mark it off as I  go.  I believe that paper piecing is probably the same.
Anyway, here are some ideas.  

From Kittenish Behaviour, Pattern Storage Ideas, Printed, Printed and Self-Drafted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tJpgJfs9kM

From SewVeryEasy, How I store my Sewing Patterns.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz4h8ONGpH4

And from Stash Stitcher, My Unique Way of Storing and Organizing Patterns.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx8WO4tv7Y8

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas.  Thank you for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

AUGUST 29, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.   

Today, let’s look at accuracy and how to improve it.  Our first one is from Just Get It Done Quilts.  

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSFviroNb1g

And from Coriander Quilts, Improve Your Precision Piecing Skills.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTtmuIUeFP0

And again from Just Get It Done Quilts, Stop Overthinking It–How to Get Back on Track!

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3XY_InKYUg&t=159s

That is all for today and I will see you next Thursday with moer ideas!  Thank you for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

AUGUST 21, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.   

Today we are going to look at those popular 3-yard quilts ideas.

From Fabric Cafe, How to Choose the Right Pattern.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU3yGJ9PF_o

Again from Fabric Cafe,8 New and Easy Quilt Patterns, Make it Easy with 3-Yard Quilts.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weDZS-owN2g

Again, From Fabric Cafe. Diversity of 3-yard quilts, Same Patterns, Different Looks.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKcsEeYQUyc  

That’s all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas.  Thank you for  dropping by!

THE RETURN OF THE LOVELY UGLY CHALLENGE 2025

THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!

I WILL BE TALLYING UP THE RESULTS AND AWARDING PRIZES LATER TODAY.

THE RESULTS ARE IN AND YOU ARE ALL WINNERS!

ORIGINAL:

First Place:  Cindy Robertson Seahorse

Second Place:  Meme Biek Small Quilt

Third Place: We have a tie!

Cheryl Hall:  Banner   

Susan Armstrong: Reversible Apron

PRACTICAL:  

First Place:  Tracy Burkhart Garden Apron

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Second Place:  Sue Puckett Ice Cream Holders

Third Place:  Susan Armstrong  Garden Apron

ORIGINAL:

First Place:  Cheryl Hall, Banner

Second Place: Missy Morley Pillow

Third Place:  Cindy Robertson  Seahorse

Thank you everyone for playing along!

THE RETURN OF THE LOVELY UGLY CHALLENGE 2025

COMING ATTRACTIONS!

THE RETURN OF THE LOVELY UGLY CHALLENGE. HERE IS A SAMPLE FROM THE YEARS PAST. WE HAVE A LOT OF TALENTED AND CREATIVE PEOPLE. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN US FOR VOTING ON:

THE RETURN OF THE LOVELY UGLY CHALLENGE 2025. VOTING STARTS ON AUGUST 20! PLEASE VOTE AND SUPPORT OUR GROUP.

LINK WILL BE POSTED ON AUGUST 20.

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

AUGUST 14, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.   

Today is just a mix of goodies!From Thuy’s Crafts, Unique Sewing Ideas for Scraps!

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRKWD520Zrs&t=9s 
From Sew Easy by Sandy, I turned a pile of scraps into my Favorite Quilt!

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTq4yk2939QAnd from The Quilted Forest, Simple Jiffy Jelly Quilt.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAB8rCWziAw

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas and tips!  Thank  you for dropping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

August 7, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.   

Okay, heads up! Our first video is The Real Reason Your Quilt Tops Are Unfinished by Stitched By Susan.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhLH-Sk3iAFrom Sew The Distance, How I Organize My Quilt Tops.2.  http://youtube.com/watch?v=HY5yFltZwMM&t=34s3.  And again from Sew The Distance, Just One Layer Cake.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-kVdeW0pc

That’s all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more tips and ideas.  Thank you for dropping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

JULY 31, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:

Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 

I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.  

Today we are going to look at storing our scraps and make them more manageable.

From Mary B, Scrapbusting Mastery. Organize Your Fabric Scraps.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv6lKMD52bw

From Tiny Orchard, Scrap Organization.

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViYsHlOTdwM&t=64s

And from Angie KT, How to Organize Scraps.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiXPJVpB4nI

That is all for today and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas!  Thank you for stopping by!

BUST THE BITS AND PIECES PARTY 2025

JULY 24, 2025

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio?  Then it is time to ask a few questions:Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 
Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? 
I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment.  

Each Thursday I will find some ideas and patterns to use up some of the scraps and even some helpful hints to declutter, and control our stash.  

Today we are going to continue exploring the huge world of strip quilts!

Our first one is from The Sewing Channel and she shows us how to make a Double Weave String Quilt.

1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onsVVCzI8Y8And from the Quilting Compound, On The Flip Side Scrap Quilt Tutorial.
2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OJlR7KEhf4And from Moonkin Stitchery, A Crumble Hourglass.
3.  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crumble+hourglass+quilt+block

Thank you for stopping by and I will see you again next Thursday with more ideas and tips!.