Crumb quilts - I am in love!!
08-30-2011, 07:24 AM
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Here are pictures of some that I have done and works in progress. I make them larger than the 6 .5" needed, and turned my clear templates in crazy angles to make different looks. the bits that I cut off, go into another block. love it.
Originally Posted by nhweaver
I just tried crumb quilting for the first time, I am addicted!!! It is like putting together a creative jigsaw puzzle made of fabric. I have 2 UFO's that have to be done soon, but I am a crumb quilt junkie right now. Is anyone else bitten by the crumb bug? I have been saying pieces of all the projects I have been doing for the past 20 years, extra blocks, sample blocks, strips, etc. I feel so creative doing this. Any body interested in doing a crumb block monthly exchange? I am doing 6" finished blocks. I feel so "green" too right now, keeping the scraps out of the landfill (like I could throw away fabric, duh).
08-30-2011, 07:28 AM
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I love the layout and the sashing, I love everything about crumbs.
Here are pictures of a crumb quilt I did last month...
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Originally Posted by 1234Irene
Can you post pics? Would love to see what yer talking about......
08-30-2011, 07:33 AM
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I would like to participate but I have never participated in a block exchange. Do I make one and pass it to someone, or do I make a bunch and get a bunch.
Also, can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between crumb, string and crazy quilting? Will be watching for replies.
Also, can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between crumb, string and crazy quilting? Will be watching for replies.
08-30-2011, 07:50 AM
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Look on the main forum page under block swaps, exchanges. I do a block of the month exchange there right now. Your partner chooses the theme or colors, or what have you. If there is enough interest, I would like to figure out a crumbs of the month swap, 6.5" unfinished, any color, any mix, do you think 3 different crumbs a month to swap would be too much? Let me know who is interested, would need at least 12 members, that would be 36 6.5" crumbs over a one year period.
Originally Posted by Pollyv9
I would like to participate but I have never participated in a block exchange. Do I make one and pass it to someone, or do I make a bunch and get a bunch.
Also, can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between crumb, string and crazy quilting? Will be watching for replies.
Also, can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between crumb, string and crazy quilting? Will be watching for replies.
08-30-2011, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
love what you are all doing with the crumbs/scraps/bits of left overs...way to go....
Thank you again for helping my crumb quilt 'grow' !!
08-30-2011, 08:22 AM
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I thought crumb quilts were made out of 1 or 1-1/2" squares. I thought about it doubt I would really enjoy it. I need to use up some squares I have not used and lots and lots of large amounts of fabrics first.
08-30-2011, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I thought crumb quilts were made out of 1 or 1-1/2" squares. I thought about it doubt I would really enjoy it. I need to use up some squares I have not used and lots and lots of large amounts of fabrics first.
IMHO- these are my interpretation..
Crumb- scraps smaller than 2 inches, odd shaped
postage stamp- 1.5 to 2 inch squares
strings- long & thin.. 1x3 to 3-7 or longer..
scraps- anything less than a fq but larger than 2x2
crazy quilt- an embellished quilt
scrap quilt- egads of different fabrics in a pattern layout
Crumb quilt- crumbs sewn randomly to preferred quilt size or block..
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