Crumb quilts - I am in love!!
08-31-2011, 01:19 PM
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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.
Crumb: bits of scrap with no real pattern
String or strip: sometimes called "noodles " too..just straight strips of fabrics, some make the all the same width, some use various widths. some have a secondary pattern,if you use the same width or color in the same place on each block. i think it makes it more interesting this way.
usually done on a foundation of some sort, muslin or paper
Crazy Quilting: various sizes and types of fabrics used..silks,velvets,cottons..embellished with decorative stitches and or bits of Lace,buttons,charms
usually done on a foundation also
they are a wonder to behold!
08-31-2011, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TeriD
I have also used crumbs to make baby bibs. Sometimes I give a regular pieced baby quilt and then a "matching" crumb bib made out of some of the leftovers.
08-31-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kappy
Originally Posted by Murphy1
I am having fun doing something similar. Check out Rainbows in a bottle. The little pieces are separated by color and attached to muslin and framed in the dominant color. It is like working on a mosaic or puzzle. Lots of fun. I also used my scraps for a spider quilt with the scraps being the background for the webs. That is fun too. I love scappys, you never know what the end result will be.
http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/...ape-quilt.html
08-31-2011, 01:31 PM
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working on my crumbs tonight got 30 6 1/2 inch squares done so far!
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).
08-31-2011, 01:38 PM
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I'm usually interested in the very planned out color quilts, but I have to say there are some lovely quilts here. They are very cheerful, and it's a great way to squeeze another quilt out of whatever fabric you have. I have a couple of drawers full of scraps I couldn't make myself throw out either. LOL Thanks for the inspiration, I think I'm going to try and see what I come up with.
08-31-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Kappy
They all look so good, and the scraps all go so nicely together, what do you do if most of the quilts you've (OK I've done) have been in very divergent colors schemes, how do you get them to play nice together and yes, I am one of those that agonize over picking the right colors. It's not something that comes easily for me and thinking about just grabbing a crumb and sewing randomly together is almost causing heart palpitations LOL! It's not that I am so uptight about matchy matchy, but I don't want to get done and think...that looks like something the dog threw up...if you know what I mean.
Crumb quilts are a relax and have fun type of quilt. It doesn't have to all match or be the same color family. Take a look at my crumb quilt and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Sharon W. in Texas
08-31-2011, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kappy
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Kappy
They all look so good, and the scraps all go so nicely together, what do you do if most of the quilts you've (OK I've done) have been in very divergent colors schemes, how do you get them to play nice together and yes, I am one of those that agonize over picking the right colors. It's not something that comes easily for me and thinking about just grabbing a crumb and sewing randomly together is almost causing heart palpitations LOL! It's not that I am so uptight about matchy matchy, but I don't want to get done and think...that looks like something the dog threw up...if you know what I mean.
Crumb quilts are a relax and have fun type of quilt. It doesn't have to all match or be the same color family. Take a look at my crumb quilt and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Sharon W. in Texas
I have a pile of lights,mediums and darks. Most of the time I just choose randomly from the piles; it all seems to work out just fine. Color value is what is most important when I make a scrap quilt; color doesn't matter as much.
08-31-2011, 02:18 PM
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Most of my quilts are constructed with the same colors, thus the coordination, HOWEVER, I fuss over which colors go next to each other. I try to shake up the shapes so the pieces look random.
As I'm running out of the pieces I really like, it's getting harder to construct the blocks! I need four more out of the stock I have. Then I'm going to alternate them with a solid-ish block. Saw it somewhere and it really set off the crumbs!
Crumb quilts are a relax and have fun type of quilt. It doesn't have to all match or be the same color family. Take a look at my crumb quilt and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Sharon W. in Texas
On your quilt the colors still seem to "go together", do you seriously just pick a scrap at random or do you sort of have them organized into groups of co-ordinating colors or values (OK maybe they don't have to be exactly married but at least holding hands! :lol: ) I seriously if left to the randomness of the universe would wind up with something that looks like dog vomit! Call me color challenged with a capitol "C"! (think "clashing champion")
As I'm running out of the pieces I really like, it's getting harder to construct the blocks! I need four more out of the stock I have. Then I'm going to alternate them with a solid-ish block. Saw it somewhere and it really set off the crumbs!
Originally Posted by Kappy
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Kappy
They all look so good, and the scraps all go so nicely together, what do you do if most of the quilts you've (OK I've done) have been in very divergent colors schemes, how do you get them to play nice together and yes, I am one of those that agonize over picking the right colors. It's not something that comes easily for me and thinking about just grabbing a crumb and sewing randomly together is almost causing heart palpitations LOL! It's not that I am so uptight about matchy matchy, but I don't want to get done and think...that looks like something the dog threw up...if you know what I mean.
Crumb quilts are a relax and have fun type of quilt. It doesn't have to all match or be the same color family. Take a look at my crumb quilt and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Sharon W. in Texas
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