mommafank

They both seem to have a bit of the same idea.

QuiltE

<-------- I'll be a fly on the wall here, so I can learn! :)

Terryl

Okay, I'm no expert on crumb quilts, but what I think I understand is that crumb quilts are made from your small scraps of cotton fabrics. Crazy quilts on the other hand are made of a large variety of fabrics, many different textures. And are embellished with fancy stitches, ribbons, rick-rack, beads, sequins, buttons, etc. I think both are sewn on a foundation fabric, crazy quilts could have a pattern printed on the foundation or be done randomly.

Scrap Happy

Here is a post of crazy quilt blocks and they are gorgeous!!!! Gabbystabber’s work workmanship is amazing!!! When I saw her blocks my jaw dropped.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119491-1.htm

Here is a picture of a few crumb blocks I’m working on. Crumb quilts are not embellished. Put on your sun glasses I work with bright colors.

PaperPrincess

I think the main difference is that a crazy quilt is embellished with embroidery, beads, lace etc.

Terryl

Also crazy quilts have many different fabrics used, silks, cordoroys, polys, home dec, velvets, etc. Really whatever fabrics you have on hand are used.

frarose

I would say that either one of them would drive ME crazy :) Crazy quilts can be quite gorgeous thoug.

wolfkitty

Do crumb quilts use only smaller pieces, whereas a crazy quilt may have some larger pieces, in addition to the variety of fabrics and the stitching?

earthwalker

Similar concept, but crazy quilts are generally embellished, use a variety of fabrics and are sewn to a foundation (this stabilises the piece).

mommafank

I love your colors---thanks.