Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
Here are some blocks I've done with crumbs. As you can see, some of my "crumbs" are pretty big. Just depends on how patient I feel on a given day.
The square in a square blocks are actually done crazy quilt style, on a foundation of ugly fabric, but you could do it with crumbs.
The blue block was made after I made a miniature sampler with blue and white, and wanted to get rid of most of the small bits that were leftover.
Good job, Butterflyblue!
And, the samples you included added to the truth of what you were sharing.
As far as ugly fabric, (which is a good thing to use) I use really old thin sheets and curtains and shirts ... whatever would never stand alone in a quilt but absolutely works for foundation/string piecing.
And, another thing about ugly fabric. I have to go with Quiltville.com - - Bonnie Hunter. If it is still ugly, you just haven't cut it small enough ;-)
and, I have found that scraps change when exposed to air. As long as I never open the container, they are neatly stored and confined. but as SOON as I start sewing them together - - it's the air, I am sure! LOL <wave>