Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

by Emily Bailey
Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

by Emily Bailey

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Overview

Crumb quilting is the ultimate way to zero waste patchwork using tiny scraps or 'crumbs' of fabric that are so small that most people would throw them away. This collection includes instructions and techniques for how to turn your stash of crumbs into beautiful quilts and quilted projects.

Tiny fabric scraps or 'crumbs' don't have to end up in the bin - now you can learn how to use these crumbs to create 15 beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your stash. Author, Emily Bailey, explains how to make fabric from 'crumbs' which you can then cut to your preferred size and use as a quilt block, a dramatic background fabric or as a piece of applique for added texture and interest. These instructions include step-by-step photography for extra clarity around the techniques. 

Emily shows you how to quickly piece together small scraps to create larger pieces of 'crumb fabric' using chain piecing to build up the fabric. All of the instructions are accompanied with step photography so you see exactly how to create your own scrappy fabrics. There are also instructions for all the quilting techniques you will need to sandwich, baste and bind your quilts and projects.

As well as the step-by-step instructions and photography for how to make the crumb fabric Emily also shares her tips and tricks for how to group fabric colours and prints in order to get the best results. In addition to the instructions for how to create background crumb fabric, crumb blocks and crumb applique there are also step-by-step instructions for 15 stunning quilted projects including full-size bed quilts and smaller projects including a pillow and pin cushion.

Choose from a full-size bed quilt which features crumb piecing in all its different forms: as a background; as applique and in blocks, to spectacular effect. Other quilts include Under The Sea - a crumb quilt featuring a whole host of scrappy sea creatures and Night Sky - a dramatic quilt which uses crumbs to create a richly textured background with crumb applique for the stars and planets. 

So why not take another look at your own stash of crumbs and get patchwork and quilting the zero waste way!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781446308707
Publisher: David & Charles
Publication date: 09/14/2021
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 519,070
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Emily Bailey (Aunt Em’s Quilts) is a US-based quilt designer specializing in modern crumb quilts.

Table of Contents

Introduction 

Tools & materials

The Crumb Quilting Method

Projects 

Chapter One: Crumb Block Quilts 

Twist and Shout

Beaded Curtain

Zoodles

Star Flower Table Topper

Love Pillow

Flying Geese Runner

Chapter Two: Applique with Crumb Fabric 

Mary's Garden

Loose Change 

Blowin' in the Wind

Over the Rainbow 

Flower Pincushion

Chapter Three: Crumb Quilt Backgrounds 

Wonky Rose 

Under the Sea 

Night Sky 

Remembering Ida

General Techniques

Templates 

About the Author 

Acknowledgements

Index

Preface

Quilters are thrifty, resourceful and creative. Crumb quilts appeal to all of these qualities. They are the ideal way to use up all your lovely scraps and express your artistic nature through beautiful quilts – and they are economical to make, too. Canny quilters realize that, yard for yard, tiny scraps are just as valuable as the larger pieces in their stashes. Throwing them away would be a shame. But crumb quilts allow the imaginative quilter to find ingenious ways to use even the tiniest leftovers which otherwise might be wasted. Sewing them together to form one-of-a-kind fabrics, which are cleverly incorporated into your projects, produces gorgeous original quilts full of interest and memories. And using fabrics you have already purchased is totally guilt-free, leaving you with extra pennies to spend on more fabric and other quilting goodies. Gaining inspiration from the past, both from previous generations of quilt-makers and fabrics left over from your own earlier projects, crumb quilting is a great way to create truly personal designs. A perfect remix of your previous makes, crumb quilts showcase your particular style, colour preferences and eye for beauty. So embrace the crumb quilting method and use your super-powers to bring joy, beauty and comfort into a world in need of them all.
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