Sherri Driver teaches you how to make a cute, fast quilt that uses old scraps with this quilt as you go technique. Start by learning how to make the base of the quilt with similar patches to form a pattern and then add some of your favorite little picture motifs you’ve had left over. You will have a new quilt and less scraps in no time.
6 Responses to “Quilt as You Go: Easy Scrap Quilt Ideas”
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Making Scrap Quilts with Torn Bits and Strips
Heather Thomas talks about using torn bits and scraps of leftover fabric on smaller quilting projects to create fun, unique pieces. She shows several examples of her own work, including a project that she based off of her daughter’s scribbling and a few pieces that contain schlubs, or thread that gets left behind in the…
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Quilt Feathers Patterns and Techniques
Peg Spradlin adds some elegance and beauty to your quilt top by teaching you how to add freeing feathers. Learn how to draft a traditional feather starting with the height and spine. As you become more comfortable with this you will be able to make feathered cables and feathered wreaths.
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All About Quilt Battings
Peg Spradlin demonstrates how to apply batting properly to your quilts. Learn about all the different types of batting you can use as well as the different fibers in batting. Use these tips to help you choose the right batting for your quilts and see how batting can make a huge impact on the quality…
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The Right Needles for Your Sewing Machine
Heather Thomas explains in depth the benefits and qualities of each sewing machine needle. These tips and techniques will help you choose the right sewing needle and learn which needles work well with different threads. Learn the many possibilities associated with specific needles and threads. Use these tips to start sewing more efficiently with different-sized…
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It’s a great idea. However, I think that I would pink my scraps, or turn them under, to avoid the frayed edges.
Awwww, this is adorable! I’ve never seen anything like it and I’m going to put this in my “quilt design ideas” file. Thank you so much for sharing!
I think I’d like to use flannel scraps for the ‘patches’. It will give a great tactile feel to a baby quilt or lap quilt for a nursing home resident.
This is so cute and looks so easy, thank you for sharing this cute pattern, I am definitely going to try it.
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I just love it I will be making one or two of these quilts thank you