Scrap quilts ideas

Learn how to use tiny scraps of fabric to make beautiful quilt blocks! Crumb quilting is when you piece together random scraps of fabric to make something new. It's so fun and easy!

My self-imposed ban on blog reading and posting is over as Lent ends tonight. I was only posting finishes on my blog, since this is my way of keeping track of what I've done and, more importantly, when. I missed reading about everyone's quilting adventures, but it was good for me to stop for a bit. As with most of us, the mask making continues. In between making masks, I worked on this scrappy quilt using 2 1/2" squares. As those who follow me know, I do not enjoy making scrappy quilts and…

Scrap quilting is a delightful and sustainable way to transform leftover fabric scraps into beautiful and unique creations. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting, harnessing the …

A few years ago I fell in love with scrap quilting, mostly because I hate waste. My issue though was my obsession with making things match. As I have progressed in the world of quilting, the ability to let go in scrap quilts and allow them to form has become easier. I have had to learn to separate my quilting into two forms, the beautiful matching blended creation and the random scrap quilt. Since one of my goals AGAIN this year is to use up my ever building pile of scraps, the Project…

Hi friends! Today I have a really special (long) post for you! Today I want to share a quilt that took me two years and about 85 hours to...

Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt – Antique Inspired Hello Dear Friends and Readers, Reflecting on antique Dutch quilts, I will immediately think of stars, hourglass, tumbling blocks and broken dishes in the quilt designs. Of course there are others too, but this is what comes to mind for me. The appeal is timeless and the beauty of … Continue reading Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt – Antique Inspired →

Scrapbuster of a Scrap Quilt | mulberrypatchquilts

A collection of 12 scrap quilt ideas from top quilt designers featured in the book Scrap School, published by Martingale + Lissa Alexander.

ideas on crumb quilt layouts. Scrappy crumb quilts are the perfect way to use up all those little tiny scraps.

Rainbow Scrap Challenge

(Edited to add: see the finished quilts HERE) Back in January I cut my string scraps that were less than 2.5" down to a uniform width of 1.5". Since then they've been aging in a couple of large ziploc bags. This weekend I decided the time had come to do something with those scraps! As many scrap quilts have made I remain amazed by how many quilts can hide in a scrap bin. Scraps are irresistible to me. Much more so than yardage. I had an idea in my head for what I wanted to do with these…

Looking for scrappy strip quilt patterns? Here ya go! The first question would be - got scraps?! I bet you do!

Here's another fun technique you can try - disappearing stripes quilt blocks using simple strips. You can cut your own, or use precut Honey Bun strips which are 1-1/2 inches wide or Jelly Rolls which are 2-1/2 inches wide.

Tilda Harvest Blog Hop - Mini Tutorial - She Quilts Alot

This next project I want to share with you is such a great scrapbuster! I saw a quilt like it at my friend's mother's house and knew it would be such a fun project so I just had to make one too! Here's a brief description of how to make this beginner-friendly quilt: 1. Gather a bunch of 4-1/2" wide scraps (they can be any length you want). I cut mine anywhere from 1-1/2" to about 5-6" in length. 2. Sew them into one long strip. Press the seam allowances open. 3. Cut that strip into 4-1/2"…

This Scrappy September, we want you to raid your fabric stash and sew up something beautiful with all that's left of your other projects. We knew that quilters end up with lots of leftover fabrics and that inspired us to get scrappy with our September sewing! This September, we are challenging you to make a new quilt entirely from your scrap stash. Are you up for it?