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glenda5253 04-26-2011 08:19 PM

I refuse to work with any fabric less that 1 1/2" sq. My fingers are too fat! :lol:

phylklos 04-26-2011 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by Robbi24

Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
I'll use scraps as small as 3/4". I'm using them in a crumb quilt.

Hello never heard of a crumb quilt where can I see one? Thanks

To see crumb quilt ideas,, go to quiltville.com, Bonnie Hunter's website. On righthand side, look under free quilt patterns, then click on "Crumbs. Crumbs, Crumbs" They are lots of fun to do, and endless possibilities. I 'make fabric' for Quilts of Valor tops with crumb squares. Come join the fun!

justflyingin 04-26-2011 09:08 PM

I recently posted a couple of scrap quilt tops that I finished. You can check them out here.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-116773-1.htm

The first of the two posted has some "crumb squares". I made mine 6.5" and then used sashing to help make them look cohesive. The second is made from 1.5" strips.

Windsong 04-26-2011 09:19 PM

What is a crumb quilt and what is a S&C quilt.
Windsong

justflyingin 04-26-2011 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by Windsong
What is a crumb quilt and what is a S&C quilt.
Windsong

I didn't know what a S &C was either, so I followed what someone suggested and read about it here..
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....S+%26+C&u=&s=0

It was enlightening, but it is just a Scraps and crumbs quilt.

A crumb is a very small piece of fabric. A crumb quilt is a crazy quilt made up of squares (I think) of crumbs which have been sewn together to make 3.5", 4", or 6" (etc) blocks.

It is a "fancy" way of saying "very small piece" of fabric.

Sometimes the use of specialized language of any given hobby can drive those that don't know "crazy"! It takes time to learn them.

Annaquilts 04-26-2011 10:20 PM

1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches or 2 1/2 inches square
Anything smaller is for my little kids to glue onto paper and make something pretty.

cctx. 04-26-2011 11:20 PM

I save all my pieces and strips, down to the 1/2 inch. If it's narrower than 1/4, I toss it away.

For the prices of cotton fabrics, I make sure every scrap is good for re-using.
I separate the Whites, Muslin, Creams, WOW and COC from the colors. All colors go together.
Fat strips, skinny strips, jumbo strips all color go together in one box. These are for my string blocks and scrappy blocks.

k3n 04-27-2011 02:44 AM

I save everything right down to about a half inch, colour coded in plastic tubs, yes I'm an organisation freak! I make landscape quilts and sometimes just toss a scrap on and FMQ it down. My DH tells ppl that I have a box labelled 'Scraps Too Small To Use' but this is NOT TRUE! LOL

Scrap Happy 04-27-2011 06:20 AM


Originally Posted by Miss Mona
I am having fun. I have even broken down and cut up some larger fabric to give me more strings. They don't even have to be the same width, can be 1" at one end and 2" at the other end. The smaller squares will eventually end up in 4 or 9 patches and worked in someplace. As long as I square the block when I finish have no trouble putting them together.

I love how they look when they are not the same width and how this makes them angle. I think it adds more interest and charm to the quilt.

Scrap Happy 04-27-2011 06:26 AM


Originally Posted by Joanie2
I love this idea but I'm trying to understand the concept.
So you fold the squares in half -- leave the raw edges? And then you start in the center and attach by sewing down across the middle of the square. Do I have that right?
I have tons of 2" squares and now you've got me thinking. Another project to start!

I'm not sure if you are referring to crumb quilts or not but if so yes. Here is a link to Izy's tutorial: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-6951-1.htm


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