A question for you crumb users
08-17-2010, 05:53 AM
#101
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Originally Posted by MegsAnn
Here's a pic for you guys of my crumbs quilt in progress. Each block is 4 inches.
08-17-2010, 06:33 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
since the crumbs are sewn into blocks, then into quilts where is the waste? you talk about wasted thread...i don't understand, no matter what size pieces we sew together it takes thread, i don't think i'm wasting any by sewing pieces of fabric together, i am simply using it for what it was made for. thread is only wasted if it is thrown in the garbage.
08-17-2010, 06:37 AM
#103
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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.
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.
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>
08-17-2010, 06:58 AM
#104
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I've just decided that I'm doing the crumb (or is it string)quilting and didn't even know it. I'm sewing strips together (1 1/2 in. strips) and when I get it sewn together, it comes out to 1 inch squares. String piecing?
08-17-2010, 07:11 AM
#106
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I really thought crumb quilts were just so not for me.
But then, I looked at some that you all have done, they are beautiful. You've made me a believer.
I have some large square see-thru plastic containers that animal crackers came in from Sam's club, I started dropping what I would call "crumbs" into these just because they looked pretty.
I guess I must have been thinking crumb quilts in my sub-conscious.
But then, I looked at some that you all have done, they are beautiful. You've made me a believer.
I have some large square see-thru plastic containers that animal crackers came in from Sam's club, I started dropping what I would call "crumbs" into these just because they looked pretty.
I guess I must have been thinking crumb quilts in my sub-conscious.
08-17-2010, 12:06 PM
#109
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I like to combine crumb blocks with mahcine embroidery blocks or fussy cutting other fabrics. I have an embroidery that says, "When life gives you scraps, make quilts!" I put that in the center of a row of the crumb blocks and it turned out really cute. Also like to make baby quilts out of the bright colored crumbs and then fussy cut some nursery print for the alternate blocks. Looks like you worked like crazy to put it all together and they are really pretty and budget friendly too.
08-17-2010, 01:31 PM
#110
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Derla, That is sure a great way to use up scraps. It or they look great well done. I would like to try it but have too many others to do first. By that time I will need to do something with those last little bits.
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