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I have made a large number of scrappy quilts. This seems to be to be the most versitile method. It is possible to do it without a foundation, but it is much more work. Any foundation will do. I like to use batting scraps. Others in my guild use paper (which needs to be removed) or cheap, prewashed muslin. You can use orphan blocks, paper piecing errors, and just plain scrap. A block may have a theme, or common colors, or not. However you do it, have fun. It will go very quickly.
I try to start with a non-rectanglar piece in (sorta) the middle of my foundation. I generally try NOT to have everything I add be a rectangle. Put 1st 2 pieces on foundation [ATTACH=CONFIG]155172[/ATTACH] Open and Finger press [ATTACH=CONFIG]155173[/ATTACH] Add additonal pieces. [ATTACH=CONFIG]155174[/ATTACH] |
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I can use pieces that were errors in a paper piecing project.
Fill the whole foundation. I generally go 1/4" past the foundation to allow for my seams. Adding presewn bits [ATTACH=CONFIG]155175[/ATTACH] back of foundation [ATTACH=CONFIG]155176[/ATTACH] Block one, [ATTACH=CONFIG]155177[/ATTACH] |
Looks like a lot of fun and absolutely no stress! Thanks for sharing.
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Other blocks
block 2 [ATTACH=CONFIG]155178[/ATTACH] block 3 [ATTACH=CONFIG]155179[/ATTACH] block 4 [ATTACH=CONFIG]155180[/ATTACH] |
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more blocks
another block [ATTACH=CONFIG]155181[/ATTACH] and another [ATTACH=CONFIG]155183[/ATTACH] |
Very nice!
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I love scrappy, thanks for sharing your how to - beautiful colours in your collection too!
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Would this work using used dryer sheets like I've seen mentioned before? All of my dryer sheets get tossed in the same bag, I must have a whole grocery sack full of them.
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As you can see, I like mine to have a lot of variety and lively colors. Other people prefer theirs to be in a single color family. Your foundation blocks don't have to be square. Triangles, hexagons, diamonds and strips are also commonly used.
another block [ATTACH=CONFIG]155185[/ATTACH] another [ATTACH=CONFIG]155186[/ATTACH] |
Wow! I like that! I'm making some throws so I'll have a bunch of scraps to use. Thanks!
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Someone else commented that unused dryer sheets MAY cause damage to fabrics in the long run. In my opinion, used ones would work just fine. During the depression, newspapers were used and left in for more insulation. I would not recommend that. I have also used pieces of worn out sheets as foundations.
This method has been done for as long as quilting has been done. It is not at all new, but it is fast, fun and lively, as well as being environmentally friendly, as we use more of the fabric we buy. BTW, you can use flannel, etc, but remember to leave larger seam allowances. The lamb print is a piece of flannel sheet. My great grandmother (dead long before I was born) combined hers with no sashings or borders. I prefer to sash and border mine, so I do use some "new" fabric. The back could be another set of scrappy blocks or a regular backing. If you use sashings and borders, they will need batting behind them. |
Your blocks are very pretty. I love the scrappy blocks. I would like to see it when you finish. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks like fun! I like the block!
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Enjoy!
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I'm also looking forward to seeing the final product. I love scrappy quilts and have enough scraps to cover Dallas, I think :lol:
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great blocks
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Thanks for sharing. gonna bookmark this, I have used
freezer paper on a strip quilt and wouldn't do it again. Your blocks are a kaleidescope (SP) of color. |
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Why do you think I make scrappy quilts?
A different scrappy block. [ATTACH=CONFIG]155200[/ATTACH] and another [ATTACH=CONFIG]155204[/ATTACH] |
Why do you think I make scrappy quilts?
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
I love scrappy, thanks for sharing your how to - beautiful colours in your collection too!
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Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I'm also looking forward to seeing the final product. I love scrappy quilts and have enough scraps to cover Dallas, I think :lol:
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beautiful blocks, thanks for sharing with all of us
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Great scrappy blocks! Love your bright fabrics!! :)
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How fun!!! Love your blocks. Thanks for sharing your photos. :)
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Beautiful!
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oh i love the little lambs/sheep print!!
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Hi
I love you blocks I am really into scrap quilts. Do you hav a photo of a complete quilt you have made? Cheers Dale (kamaiarigby) New Zealand |
I love the scrappy blocks.
I see some of the same material I have too. |
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The previous one above is most of a completed quilt.
Apple core (also called axe head) is a traditional pattern that is time consuming but not particularly difficult, if you preclip your seam allowances. My "Hearts of Trinity" quilt was raffled to benefit our local museum. While I made the individual 6x9.5 blocks with hand applique while I watched TV, These could just as well have been machine appliqued. "Scraps are not Trash" [ATTACH=CONFIG]155219[/ATTACH] Apple core: not a fast quilt [ATTACH=CONFIG]155220[/ATTACH] Another type of scrap usage [ATTACH=CONFIG]155224[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
I'm also looking forward to seeing the final product. I love scrappy quilts and have enough scraps to cover Dallas, I think :lol:
I make a lot for Project Linus and the children love them 'cos of the bright colours. BTW QM I just love those scrappy blocks made, are you a follower of this Scrap system by any chance http://quiltville.com/index.html :wink: |
Those are lovely examples!! I like the fact that the sashing pieces on the second are from 2 kinds of fabric.
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Originally Posted by QM
Those are lovely examples!! I like the fact that the sashing pieces on the second are from 2 kinds of fabric.
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I don't think I follow any particular syste, but thanks for the heads up. I haven't been to quiltville for a while.
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Thank you for the tute :D:D:D
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You are very welcome.
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Very nice!!
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THANK YOU ...THANK YOU...I am new to quilting and always wondered what people meant when they said "scrapy quilt". This looks like so much fun, I can't wait to try it. Do you cut squares of batting and then quilt pieces to that? I am not sure I understand how you do the backing. It looked like you quilted onto squares (what happens with the raw edges that are uneven when you quilt over top of them? Just don't worry about them? After you cover the whole block, i am guessing that you use your rotary cutter to trim all the sides. This may all sound so trivial, but I am such a beginner. Thanks for sharing!
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ladies go to www.quiltville.com and on the right side click on crayola box, it's a block that will use up scraps in a hurry. I love this block and I know I've said this before but I ironed all scraps from one tub and less than a yard pieces and to date I have 96 blocks sewn and am still cutting. No foundation needed.
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Neat blocks. Each one different and unique. Put together and you have a different and unique quilt. Nice.
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I also call this style crumb quilting ala quiltville but actually learned it here a little over a year ago. It is a great use of scraps in any size or shape. It is also fun "mindless" sewing and the blocks go together really fast. I don't do mine with foundation either. Thanks for posting.
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