When do I make a Scrap Quilt and how do I choose a project?

 I make scrap quilts on days when I am in the mood to make something fun and easy.  I have days when I don't feel particularly well, but still want to sew.

I will often choose something improvisational, without needing to worry about too much accurate cutting or piecing. 

The pattern for the quilt below is called Iridescent by Rachel Hauser.

 

If I notice that a drawer of a particular colour of scrap is getting very full, I will try to incorporate that colour in my quilt.

 

If I have long strings, that may determine a design. The quilt (not finished in the photo) used up some long strings.

 If my scraps are about 5 inches or long strips, they can be used for colourwash quilts.

Monochromatic or Mixed Coloured Quilts

I enjoy making both, but as my scraps are sorted by colour and then size, I often choose monochromatic (one coloured) or quilts that have a limited palette,