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Crumb Quilts: Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way

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Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

by Emily Bailey

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Are you looking for a way to upcycle your fabric scraps and create beautiful, sustainable quilts? Crumb quilting is the perfect technique for you!

Crumb quilting is a type of quilting that uses small, irregularly shaped pieces of fabric to create a quilt top. These pieces can be from any type of fabric, including scraps from other projects, old clothing, or even fabric that you've dyed yourself.

Crumb quilting is a great way to reduce waste and use up all of your scrap fabric. It's also a very versatile technique that can be used to create a variety of different looks, from traditional to modern.

What You'll Need to Get Started

To start crumb quilting, you'll need the following supplies:

Fabric scraps
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Ruler
Sewing machine
Thread
Batting
Backing fabric

Step-by-Step Instructions

To make a crumb quilt, follow these steps:

Cut your fabric scraps into small, irregular shapes. The shapes can be any size or shape you want, but they should be no larger than 1 inch square.
Sew the fabric scraps together into strips. The strips can be any length or width you want, but they should be at least 2 inches wide.
Sew the strips together to create the quilt top. The quilt top can be any size you want, but it should be at least 40 inches square.
Layer the quilt top with batting and backing fabric. Quilt the layers together using your favorite quilting method.
Bind the quilt to finish it.

Project Ideas

There are endless possibilities when it comes to crumb quilting. Here are a few project ideas to get you started:

A traditional log cabin quilt made from fabric scraps.
A modern quilt with a geometric design.
A whimsical quilt with appliquéd images.
A cozy quilt made from flannel fabric scraps.
A quilt made from upcycled clothing.

Benefits of Crumb Quilting

There are many benefits to crumb quilting, including:

It's a great way to reduce waste and use up fabric scraps.
It's a versatile technique that can be used to create a variety of different looks.
It's a great way to learn basic quilting skills.
It's a relaxing and enjoyable hobby.

Crumb quilting is a great way to create beautiful and sustainable quilts. With a little practice, you'll be able to master this technique and create your own unique works of art.

So what are you waiting for? Get started crumb quilting today!

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Crumb Quilts: Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way