scrapsoftime

I've seen all the posts about "scraps" and just curious if any of you have done crazy quilting? This was something I was really interested in trying long ago but never have. I thought it would be fun to do really unique top stitching designs, as well as using different shapes of fabric that were far from the average square. I dont see them much out there tho... Anyone? :)

Up North

I did one of the doll quilt swaps with a crazy quilt- They are fun to do and use those tiny scraps

GrammaNan

Beautiful, colorful and inspirational. I love it.

littlehud

Those are so pretty. They are on my to do list.

pollyjvan9

I have made several crazy quilts. You can see some of them on the Pictures menu - Just a few, More quilts I have made and Even more quilts I have made.

I don't use a pattern, I start with a pentagon shape and just start adding strips and odd shapes like a log cabin. I often use prom dress that already have the beads and embroidery done on the fabric. They are a lot of fun to do. I also use the decorative stitches on the seams and always add a spider web somewhere because the Victorians considered them good luck. I wonder why?

CAROLJ

I like making crazy quilts, they are very liberating, and I like the hand work. I create my own embroidery designs, and I steal ideas off CQ listings on Ebay.

Pollyv9, thanks for the "prom dress" idea I never thought of that.

ckcowl

just putting a flannel crazy quilt block quilt together for my sister...made one a few years ago for a sister in law with silks, velvets ect...used machine embroidery on some of the blocks...this new one i have used flannel and muslin foundations...the blocks are all together, havent decided yet how i'm going to embellish...
i've done more wool crazy quilting...i love embellishing wool blocks...antique laces, charms...ah, there is just something special about a crazy quilt no matter what you use...