Scrap Pretty

Contributed by Judith Norman

I recently completed my very first quilt courtesy of VirtueRadioNetwork.com's LEARN TO QUILT - Affordable Online Quilting Video Tutorial. The class is called "Strips End Quilt" and it is taught by the wonderful professional quilting designer, Larene Smith.

My first quilt
(LEARN TO QUILT)

One problem I had during the quilting process was I kept misplacing my scissors. So, I came up with a solution that allowed me to recycle my fabric scraps and create a pretty tool holder.

A simple (and pretty!) solution.

Instead of throwing cans away.

You'll need: rubber gloves, Mod Podge (or any kind of decoupage adhesive); paint tray; paint brushes; paint; embellishments (optional).

Paint the outside and inside. Let dry.
(To avoid rust spots seen in the above photo, use Rust-Oleum paint.)

Select fabric from your scrap pile.

Apply the Mod Podge to the wrong
side of the fabric with a paint brush.

Adhere to the can. Smooth out any air bubbles. Tuck the top edges inside the can. Let dry for at least 2 hours. Trim away excess fabric from the bottom of the can. Then, apply two coats of Mod Podge over the fabric with 1 hour drying time between each coat.

Vertical stripes.

No more missing scissors!

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