Scrappy Colorwash Crumb Quilt
12-02-2023, 05:26 PM
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Scrappy Colorwash Crumb Quilt
My bags of crumbs were overflowing so I figured it was time to do something with them besides a Wallhanging or pillow etc…so, I just started making crumb fabrics using each bag of color….When I though I had enough, I cut blocks from those and did a Colorwash layout. With the scraps of crumb fabrics, I cut 2” sashing and creating transitioning strips. I must have auditioned every color for a solid border and none looked right…decided to continue and extend the colors to the border. Kind of a neat effect, I think. Anywhooo…my husband thought this turned out cool saying, “I really like that” so I made a drawstring bag for the quilt and put it in his truck for emergency blanket. lol.. I was going to donate it but when Hubbie really likes a quilt, I keep it…. Picture of the fabrics created are included if you were curious…
12-03-2023, 05:13 AM
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You are a better person than I. I can't save all those little pieces, because unlike you I would never use them. Kudos to you for turning them into a fabulous and colorful quilt! It makes me wish I was as industrious as you.
12-03-2023, 05:28 AM
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I like the way you did yours....thinking I should try something like that too. I made "My Monster Quilt" using scraps, but never touched my scrap string skinny pieces and used them the way you have. Oh, you've given me a winter incentive!!
12-03-2023, 05:55 AM
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well done! really lovely. a vehicle quilt for emergencies was part of the recent Conquer Your Scraps summit, if you are part of that group you should share this project!
Last edited by KalamaQuilts; 12-03-2023 at 05:58 AM.
