A question for you crumb users
08-15-2010, 07:39 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by lclang
If ou are concerned about how much thread it takes to make crumb blocks, use up the odd scraps left on your bobbins, small amounts left on spools. They need to be used up too and color just doesn't matter since all the thread is on the back. Love crumb blocks!
08-15-2010, 07:44 PM
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If ou are concerned about how much thread it takes to make crumb blocks, use up the odd scraps left on your bobbins, small amounts left on spools. They need to be used up too and color just doesn't matter since all the thread is on the back. Love crumb blocks!
08-15-2010, 08:45 PM
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Here are some of my Confusion ( my version of crumbs) pictures
In the last hotpad you can tell my seams are not all straight but in this it doesn't matter if they are straight or not. As long as you can iron it flat with out any overlapping it is good! It is very forgiving and there is no math other than deciding how big you want to make it. It is fun and addicting!
In the last hotpad you can tell my seams are not all straight but in this it doesn't matter if they are straight or not. As long as you can iron it flat with out any overlapping it is good! It is very forgiving and there is no math other than deciding how big you want to make it. It is fun and addicting!
Checkbook cover
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Some Valentine hearts I did with Confusion( my version of crumbs)
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a few more hearts
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2 1/2" finished squares used as mini quilts
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Bookmarks
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Hot pad
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Hot pad
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Mini quilt 4" by 6"
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08-15-2010, 11:34 PM
#75
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Originally Posted by trif
Okay this is a where I draw the line, using crumbs. I believe in going green and using up scraps, but seriously, a Crumb? Doesn't it cost more in thread than to just purchase 1/4 yard of fabric? And how on earth can anyone sew those itsy pieces together without using tons of thread. Is it really cost effective? Or do you crumb users enjoy the challenge? Share with me your rationale, cause I just don't get it.
08-16-2010, 01:34 AM
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You would waste more thread if you had to keep unpicking your sewing so I think having "Crumbs" as you call them at the end if you sewing to prevent "snagging" is a good way to use up those little wasted pieces. I do it most of the time.
08-16-2010, 01:41 AM
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that is definitely a good way to use up unwanted small pieces of fabric to make some thing worth while. It does not matter if you are using more thread because the end proves that it is worth the effort and time to make them. Well Done All of you :thumbup:
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