Any member working on crumb quilts these days?
05-15-2011, 09:29 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by scrappylady
Originally Posted by alapetitechaise
Are crumb quilts the same as string quilts?
05-15-2011, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by alapetitechaise
Are crumb quilts the same as string quilts?
String quilts are blocks of strips sewn together
05-15-2011, 09:49 AM
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I call mine confusion but it is almost the same. I do a couple of things differantly but it is the same concept.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-30920-1.htm
I make all sorts of things with mine. I make small stuff so I use them to make hotpads bookmarks checkbook covers etc.
Here is a recap of the steps I use
No foundation. Just stick the fabric under the needle and sew.
1. join 3-6 pieces per section
2. join sections together
3. Add long pieces between sections whereever
or on the sides of sections
4. Always angle seams rather than straight seams
for more interest
5. Watch out for holes in construction
6. Sew then trim for faster and easier process
7. When you have an idea of where you are going to cut
and there isn't enough fabric for a corner
Just add a piece across that part to fill in
8. Lay a template on your confusion fabric you have created
Move it around until you have found the look you like.
9. Don't lay the template so a seam lays on the edge of where
you will be cutting. That might make the seam fray apart
10 I try to avoid any square shapes in my preview. Angles are
so much more interesting.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-30920-1.htm
I make all sorts of things with mine. I make small stuff so I use them to make hotpads bookmarks checkbook covers etc.
Here is a recap of the steps I use
No foundation. Just stick the fabric under the needle and sew.
1. join 3-6 pieces per section
2. join sections together
3. Add long pieces between sections whereever
or on the sides of sections
4. Always angle seams rather than straight seams
for more interest
5. Watch out for holes in construction
6. Sew then trim for faster and easier process
7. When you have an idea of where you are going to cut
and there isn't enough fabric for a corner
Just add a piece across that part to fill in
8. Lay a template on your confusion fabric you have created
Move it around until you have found the look you like.
9. Don't lay the template so a seam lays on the edge of where
you will be cutting. That might make the seam fray apart
10 I try to avoid any square shapes in my preview. Angles are
so much more interesting.
My mom's checkbook I made for her
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Some hotpads I made
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This is one of my favorites. I love the look of it
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05-15-2011, 01:53 PM
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sugar Land, Texas
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I'm working on one, creating squares when I want to do mindless stitching or in between other projects. Sometimes I just need a change from what I am working on (which probably explains why I have so many projects under construction at the same time,LOL). :lol:
05-15-2011, 07:52 PM
#26
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Location: Silver Springs, NV
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My grandma use to make what she called a "Crazy quilt" We make blocks, she had long srips of muslem (length of her quilt to be) sewed all these odds and ends of pieces and strips to this. When all done, then sewed all the strips together. Her "Crazy Quilts" oh they were so warm. :)
05-16-2011, 02:11 AM
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Here are the 2 that I finished a few months ago.
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
Crumb Quilt with Black Sashes 76" X 84"
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Crumb Quilt with White Sashes 78" x 90"
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05-16-2011, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by crackers
Here are the 2 that I finished a few months ago.
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
05-16-2011, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
Originally Posted by crackers
Here are the 2 that I finished a few months ago.
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
The 'bent' look in the 2nd. pic is because DH was getting tired of holding up the quilt. :lol:
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