I really want to get better at using my scraps, so I decided to do some research on scraps and scrap quilts. I found so much, though, that I'm having to use two episodes to cover it! So, in this first episode, after doing some catching up with listener comments and contributions, I share with you my experience, my research, and some listener suggestions, as we talk about a glossary of scrap-related terms, a little history of scrap quilting, how to collect scraps, getting yourself used to doing scrap quilts, what the best sizes are to cut your scraps into, and a little bit about storing and organizing scraps. (In episode 8, I'll share ideas for using your scraps!)

Links to things I reference in this episode:

Silly Chick Designs podcast and blog: http://sillychickdesigns.blogspot.com (and iTunes)

Bonnie Hunter's Scrapusers system

Scrap Therapy

(See http://quiltingfortherestofus.blogspot.com for more information and additional links.)