is there a right or wrong way of sewing crumbs??? I see one of sewing all on a strip. others sew how ever and then square them and put then all together with or without framing the squares.. hmmmmmmmmmmmm

there are no rules just go with the flow and see where it takes you

Define crumb. I have seen a quilt made from the odd shapes leftover from appliques. All sewn together any which way to create fabric & then trimmed to squares. Most of the pieces finished were about the size of my thumbnail. I know I'd never have the patience to do that.

my crumb is going to be of all sizes that i receive... Crazy Crumb........ so there may be a 3 inch square or a 1 inch or even a strip........ received some pieces already and it is interesting to see what other people sew with.

Hi from rainy Manchester U.K. :-D

Here is a link to the tutorial I made a while back how I make crumb blocks:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-6951-1.htm

Have fun, there are no hard and fast rules for this technique :-D

Here is a link to the first crumb quilt I made:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-6876-1.htm

:thumbup:

Rules? You think there are rules?
Silly woman!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I've done a few crumbs inspired by threads like these. Most of my crumbs truly are crumbs ... teeny tiny itsy bitsy pieces put together.

OK YOU!!!

Yes? You beckoned? :lol:

Here's a pic of my first crumb blocks:
http://debzpicaday.blogspot.com/2011...04-of-365.html

And here are those blocks made into a baby quilt. http://debzpicaday.blogspot.com/2011...07-of-365.html

Izy, I love your tutorial! :thumbup:

Here are some crumbs I made that will become a quilt for DH. I must warn you they are BRIGHT!

Brilliant! I went on to make a kingsize on point for my son and his girlfriend as she fell in love with this first one! Here's a link to it after I quilted it:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-13771-1.htm

I am currently working on the tiniest 3.5" finished crumb blocks all in pink...not sure what it will turn into as all my quilts just evolve LOL :thumbup:

Here are some crumbs I made that will become a quilt for DH. I must warn you they are BRIGHT!

Scrap Happy...that is MY style of crumbs Love them :thumbup:

Oh my gosh! I love your pink crumbs!!! Such a bright and happy quilt. That is one awesome quilt!

Haha ...I told you we had similar taste Scraphappy!! I have crumb blocks on the go at the moment that finish at 3.5" in all shades of pink and cream...crushed strawberries and cream would be an apt name for whatever they become, I will take some pics and show you if you like! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just get to baking those snickerdoodles........... hee hee

heres my WIP or might be a UFO now.. pic is on page 5

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-67955-1.htm

I love, love, love crumb blocks and usually end up making the 3 1/2" size because of the size pieces I use. The tutorial posted on page 1 is the same way I make mine blocks, but it's really individual...whatever you enjoy and what looks pretty to you? Happy "crumbing"! :)

Here's my first crumb doll quilt I made.
Thanks to Ronda for helping me. :D
They are addicting, I've got more started to make a larger quilt.

:-D :-D :-D You know great minds think alike ROFL! Cute and fitting name. I would love to see pictures!!!

Oooo, love it! :thumbup:

Beautiful!!! Yes, they are so addicting aren't they? :-D :thumbup:

I think they are so liberating, no fretting whether your seams are 1/4" or if two fabrics clash and so quick to make!

Scraphappy: I haven't taken any yet of the mini pinks, but will do later on :thumbup:

I am loving seeing everyone's crumb quilts..great work everyone!! :D :D :D

Here are the few 4.5"...(I lied above, getting mixed up with the scrappy I am doing at the minute which is made up of 3.5" 4P & HST's lol!) crumb blocks in pinks/whites

:-D

They are beautiful! :thumbup: I’m looking forward to seeing this quilt when it’s finished. :-D

I have quite a few pink / white strings/strips put a side for this too, think I will be using the crumb blocks as centres for possibly a log cabin effect...but who the heck knows, just have to see what happens when I get down to it, cheers! I hope I am inspiring others to get cracking on those crumbs!!!

:D :roll: :lol: :D

omg....... love these crumbssssssss

thanks, that makes it look easy.

Sorry, too hot here again today for baking!!
... as for You, Missy? ..... have you made yours yet?

Here is a link for sewing crumbs:
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/...bs-crumbs.html

Wouldn't it be wise to add some sort of straight-grain strip (like a sashing) around the crumb block once it's cut down? I would think they would stretch too much otherwise.

Just asking because I'm about ready to lighten my crumbs pile.

your quilt, your rules. :) I don't think there's any wrong or right way!

I’ve seen them done both ways and both are beautiful. The reason I will add sashing to mine is because they will be a QAYG. Another option is to sew them to a foundation if you are more comfortable this way.

I'm a little confused as to exactly what is a crumb quilt block.

They look like crazy quilt blocks to me, so what is the difference?

Is it that they are all one type of fabric and have no added embroidery/embellishments? Or ...?

Crumb is just another fashionable word for crazy, not much difference, but you are right about no embellishments usually, but no rules to it, just do what you want to use up all those awkward bits left over :-D

I love the "tut" because I have been playing with my scraps. Would some of you gals please post what you have made with you squares or whatever you do with all of your scraps. I am looking for ideas. Would love to see some of your quilts!!! Thanks , 4js

Wouldn't take much of one of those to make a dolly quilt for a DD or DGD...and be adorable!! :)

"You are crumb!" just doesn't have the same ring to it....

no rules...do what has to be done to get a "sheet" of fabric you can use!