Turning Crumbs into Quilts

Scrap Block by QuiltingDaily

If you're a quilter looking to make the most of your fabric scraps, crumb quilting offers a creative and sustainable solution. Sarah Erickson's tutorial, Crumb Quilting 101: Turning Crumbs into Quilts, provides valuable insights into transforming even the smallest fabric pieces into beautiful quilt blocks.

What is Crumb Quilting?

Crumb quilting involves sewing together small, irregular fabric scraps—often referred to as "crumbs"—to create new, usable fabric pieces. This technique not only minimizes waste but also results in unique, colorful quilt blocks that add character to any project.

Getting Started with Crumb Quilting:

To begin, gather your fabric scraps, regardless of their shape or size. Start by sewing two pieces together, then continue adding more scraps, pressing seams as you go. Once your crumb fabric reaches the desired size, you can trim it to fit your quilt design.

Creative Possibilities:

Crumb quilting allows for endless creativity. You can experiment with color combinations, fabric textures, and block layouts to create a quilt that's truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you incorporate crumb blocks into a larger quilt or create an entire quilt from crumbs, the result is a testament to resourcefulness and artistic expression.

For a detailed guide on crumb quilting, including step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, refer to Sarah Erickson's tutorial: Crumb Quilting 101: Turning Crumbs into Quilts

Embrace the art of crumb quilting and discover the joy of turning fabric scraps into cherished creations.

Hedge Maze Quilt

Hedge Maze Quilt

If a quilt pattern with bold design combined with interactive building is what you are searching for, the Hedge Maze Quilt by Tula Pink is the answer. The pattern, utilizing Tula Pink's Moon Garden, True Colors, and Cotton Solids collections of fabrics, shows an active design that challenges and rewards quilters.

Regarding the Hedge Maze Quilt:

Hedge Maze Quilt contains a diagonal configuration of four individual 10\" blocks, which are combined in an unique way to create a stunning and sumptuous design. The finished quilt measures around 76⅜" x 76⅜", so it is a large quilt that can be applied in nearly any circumstance. The design employs techniques such as fussy cutting and precise piecing, and therefore it is ideal for experienced beginners who wish to develop their skills.

Materials and Fabric Needs:

To replicate the Hedge Maze Quilt, you will need a variety of fabrics from Tula Pink's collections:

• Moon Garden Prints: Including designs like Kabloom Dawn, Baby Geo Dawn, and Night Owl Dawn.
• True Colors: Such as Tiny Dots Peacock and Wildflower Blossom.
• Designer Essential Solids: For contrast and balance.

The pattern uses careful cutting instructions, enabling productive fabric use and precise assembly.

Construction Highlights:

• Diagonal Block Setting: The quilt's design plan consists of blocks on point, which creates a dynamic and interesting moving look for the quilt.

• Unique Row Assembly: The pattern guides you through assembling rows in a new, creative manner, creating a sense of detail in the quilt's appearance.

• Fussy Cutting: Deliberate fussy cutting of some of the fabrics highlights specific motifs, adding depth and interest to the design.

The pattern includes careful diagrams and step-by-step instructions, ensuring quilting goes smoothly.

Design Tips:

• Fabric Selection: While the original uses Tula Pink's collections, feel free to experiment with other fabric lines or your stash to personalize the quilt.

• Color Contrast: Choose fabrics with varying values to ensure the design elements stand out against the background.

• Fussy Cutting: Take advantage of large-scale prints to add unique focal points within the blocks.

The Hedge Maze Quilt pattern is available as a free PDF download from FreeSpirit Fabrics: Hedge Maze Quilt Pattern

    The Hedge Maze Quilt is old and new together as classic quilting techniques meet contemporary fabric designs, creating a piece both timeless and modern. Whether creating a gift or adding to your collection, this pattern is a fulfilling project that pays respect to the elegance of quilting.