RECYCLING IS SEXY. USE SCRAP-QUARTERS.

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Scrap-quarters are fabric rectangles that measure at least 18" X 22". They're made of discarded fabric from a variety of sources: cotton sheets from thrift the store, discontinued yardage from local quilt shops, and hand-me-down jeans.  Each scrap-quarter boasts a variety of textures — think flannel, denim, cotton, and canvas. They're perfect for sloppy quilters who enjoy the pleasure of surprise over the certainty of precision.

A set of 5 scrap-quarters costs $60, and a set of 10 is $100 (shipping included in the US only). I know it's significantly more expensive than the cost of new fat-quarters, but rest assured — I will make less than $5/hr.

Unless otherwise specified, a set of 5 includes these basic colors: red, yellow, green, blue, purple. The set of 10 includes all basic colors plus: orange, lime, teal, navy, and pink. It's the perfect fabric pack for the Easiest Rainbow Ever throw quilt pattern.

Sloppy Quilter is truly a passion project — I want fellow sewers to know they can let loose, relinquish control of artistic outcomes, and help out the earth at the same time. Plus, your orders give me a chance to sew with Lola, the neighbor kid who is obsessed with bunnies.

You don't, you won't, and you can't. Brah, your order is an eff-ing lottery ticket. You could hit the jackpot or be like, "meh." Regardless, sewing with recycled scraps is the coolest thing ever and adds tons of texture to you blanket, so you win either way. Remember, sloppy quilting isn't for everyone. We're a strange breed of human.

According to World Waste Service, the fashion industry produced a startling 97 million tons of waste in 2023, of which 18 million were leftover textiles, 2.5 million were chemical waste, and 3 million were packaging materials (article published January, 2024). As of July 2024, the European Parliament's website reads, "the fashion industry is estimated to be responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined." 

Obviously our addiction to consumption is costing us more than our money. Excessive shopping makes billionaires richer, inequality greater, and diminishes our gratitude for the functional items we already own. Have you ever bought a brand new pack of batteries because you were too lazy to hunt down the extra ones hidden in the garage? If there's one thing we sewers can do to make a difference, it's turning trash into treasure.

PS: I know I used the word "trash," but don't worry — all fabrics used in scrap-quarters are clean, stainless, and smell like my sewing room (that's a good thing).