Crazy Victorian Patchwork - EXTREME Scrap-busting & Rampant Creativity

The Victorian style of crazy quilting produces such unique and interesting results that I knew I had to try it out - and it was the perfect sewing project for working on in bits and spurts. It travels well, you can stitch away on it when you have just a few spare moments, and all you need are some fabric scraps and a bit of embroidery thread (which I have historically found at the thrift store for some killer prices)!
This was originally meant to be a knitting bag, and while it IS currently holding my knitting supplies, I have since fallen in love with a design that is perhaps a bit better suited for a knitting bag, so that will probably be made next, since the upcoming weeks will be filled with lots of knitting!
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Saint Paul, MN 55114
USA
Scraps of any color, texture, and fibre content are welcome. Knits and really stretchy fabrics are a bit harder, but I will do my best to work with them!
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[@ShannonMakes]

⚠️ATTENTION ⚠️ THE ADDRESS ON-SCREEN HAS A TYPO😩😩 The P.O. Box in the description is the correct number… so sorry folks, my exhausted brain did an oops!

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

WOW!!! You have created a wonderful piece of beautiful art, I Love It!!! My Grandmother made me, my sister and brother 2 different patchwork quilts each while I was growing up. We completely wore out the first ones, but I still have the 2nd one she created for me. I also Love what you did with the buttons on there as well!!! The whole thing is so cool!!! I just found you with this video and I'm so glad I did!! If you haven't guessed as of yet, I have fallen in love, so I liked, subbed and rang the bell!!!

[@beverlystauffer2489]

I love this, and I have tons of scraps. Yours is gorgeous!

[@bettablue2660]

Crazy quilting began during the Victorian Era. Originally, woman would create these in small pieces to hang on the wall as a bragging item on expensive fashion she owned and to remind her to share travel spots she went to. Later, the e been made for lots of different reasons. I guess the most original crazy quilting was too not wast scraps for basic family needs in staying warm. Recycling!

[@helenelatry-p845]

Hello Shanon, I am French and am living in the west of France (in Vannes in britany). I love ❤ your work , it's wonderful !!! I am actualy in an association "recycl'art56". We work and sew with différent materials so I would like to learn the différent stitches. Is there a book that explains how to sew them? Thank you very very much!!! Sée you soon on KZbin. Hélène

[@bettablue2660]

@@helenelatry-p845 There are many books on “Crazy Quilting”. It is called that img.thriftbooks.com/api/images/m/81c3197188c1ed40a921ee64a99bb780d81664a6.jpg There are many books on how to do this. I wouldn’t start with a purse, but maybe a few pillows.

[@xingcat]

I had a terrible, awful Great Aunt who was the meanest lady you've ever met, but was an incredible seamstress. She used to make crazy quilts with her scraps and give them to people, and they are absolutely gorgeous. I'd love to say that looking at them brought back fond memories of a lovely relative, but at least they were pretty!

[@ShannonMakes]

Sorry to hear that she was so mean 😞😞 that’s quite unfortunate, but glad to hear you can at least appreciate the artistry regardless of the personality behind it

[@karenavey2183]

I would like to think that she was unable to be kind in word but could do something nice in deed.

[@tiffanytomasino335]

This is very fun! It’s nice to challenge yourself sometimes. I feel like this is a very accessible idea for a project. Thank you for sharing

[@alisonbamford6723]

I would love to make a skirt like that. Hmmm. There’s my next project…….

[@katespencer4038]

I am a retired healthcare worker. I can tell you after 30 plus years then meaner most people are the more pain and that's the only way they can make it day to day.

[@misstweetypie1]

The irony of the bag with a tag saying “the solution to pollution”, in perfect condition, unused, in the trash.

[@ShannonMakes]

....right!? 🙄

[@sweetlorikeet]

The amount of precision required for more conventional quilting puts me off, but as a compulsive hoarder of tiny bits of fabric and general enjoyer of hand-sewing this really speaks to me.

[@ShannonMakes]

RIGHT?! Same here! Well, I don't mind the precision of conventional quilting, but I ALSO love hoarding scraps and hand sewing, so was a great project for me, and I hope you enjoy it too!

[@sylvanaire]

This looks much too complicated for me, even though I have a beautiful pillow made of a crazy quilt from a relative that was never finished. I admire the craft, but I have no patience for the work, lol. So I enjoyed watching you do it very much!😊

[@kjmav10135]

My great grandmother made a couple of crazy quilts in the 1910s. When my mom passed away, I was sure they disappeared in the estate sale-but they DIDN’T!!!! My sister has them! Whew! They’re amazing.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, thank goodness!! What a treasure 💜❤️💙

[@batamidulskylittle428]

I’ve have a lovely, somewhat fragile, Victorian crazy quilt adorning my walls for literally decades and only just now found out that I’ve ALWAYS wanted to make one. Gee thanks Shannon :)

[@ShannonMakes]

“only just now found out that I’ve always wanted to make one” just made me giggle so hard… thank you 😅😅 I certainly hope some of your scraps find their way into a crazily quilted thing in the near future! You’re welcome! 🤣☺️🤪

[@annholmes9650]

Fantastic!

[@morrowdimtindomiel]

You have excellent timing. I just brought home 60+ decades of fabric a scraps from my late grandmother. While some of that fabric will go into completing the 50-odd unfinished quilts that were mixed in, there is plenty to spare. Once I get past Thanksgiving, I will dig in and see what looks like fun to share, which was my plan all along. I will keep in mind to look for a handful of warm, cool, and bright options.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, that's so sweet! I'm very much looking forward to it! Also, just FYI, the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@funkypunkypine]

She thinks SHE'S a hoarder.....hold my beer, dear lady. (Also, AMAZING project! I am so inspired!)

[@ShannonMakes]

As much of a hoarder as living in a small apartment with 3 other people will allow

[@sophiaoldford7806]

I'm with you! 😂 Shannon's stash is to my scrap stash as a minnow is to a whale!

[@user-np7er6xe4g]

О да!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@theclumsyprepper]

Same here 😂. I have more craft supplies than a haberdashery.

[@jenniferfriesen7691]

Let Shannon hold your beer while you hold my Chardonnay. 😂 I have thousands of yards of fabric. Just can’t seem to let anything go.

[@juliemeanor6531]

Beautiful work. You are doing exactly what women of the past did. They made it up as they went along. You don’t have to follow a prescribed stitch pattern. Make it up and enjoy the results. Positively is the key , don’t put yourself down for winging it. That is the way it done. ❤ keep going!.

[@shibuhashim6815]

Oh. My. Dear. Lord. THIS concept is absolutely magical. To create A MASTERPIECE from scraps and thread. AN HEIRLOOM. To be passed down the generations. I must, mustn't I ⁉️

[@pamgrover9910]

Fabulous 👏👏👏❤️

[@nettie607]

Last year a friend gave me all of the scraps from the old sewing classroom from his school. Sadly, they have discontinued the sewing class. But I was given bins of fabric scraps, ribbons, and buttons. I started a crazy quilt, and worked on it religiously for 3-4 months, and then set it aside for other crafts. You have inspired me to get it out again and set to work. I may leave the concept of a full-size quilt, and go for a lovely robe. Thank you, Shannon for what you do! I love how, like so many of us, you make do with what you have or can find.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, I’m so glad you’re motivated to work on it again - I found it great for keeping idle hands busy while watching a show, or waiting for something! Best of luck on your robe!

[@naomilacy9226]

I made a full size crazy quilt by accident. Just kept making another block for my grandmother (she was supposed to make some too but didn't). took a couple of years but suddenly the stack of blocks made a complete quilt.

[@Yoda1949]

Unbelievable!

[@manhurter]

Your patchwork bag is really beautiful. I like how you used the buttons and beads to embellish the bag.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! I love how the extra touches really make it pop that extra bit!

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

I am so excited to see the crazy quilt aesthetic making a comeback! I absolutely love the look. My Grandmother used to make me small crazy quilts for my dolls and I own a 1907 crazy quilt with the date and the peoples names embroidered onto it. I am now going to look through my scrap stash and see what I have that will work for a crazy quilt. This will be a great winter project since I can't work outside in my garden until spring.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yea, the look is just SO fun! Also, how cool that you have an original crazy quilt... that's so cool. Who are the names, do you think/know? People who worked on it, family members, people who donated fabric? I'd be so curious to know!

[@Anna_Kot]

So interesting history period and this tradition, I like it so much! I think almost all nations have their special quilt , its great to discover them🤩👏

[@manushakyagubyan3644]

OMG You have so much patience😊

[@AmazingAndrea]

Love this! Please do more. 😊 I actually made myself a new purse kinda like this. I made a purse over 10 years ago, which was falling apart, and everytime I tried to find a new one (it just wasn't the right size or style) I never ended up using them. So one day I though why don't I just make another like my old one I love? I used old worn out jeans (all different colors) and patched it together. Then I added lots of embroidery all over it. I love it so much! Definitely a great way to use up scraps otherwise too small for other projects.

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow, great job! 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-no6qp2ip1e]

Respect. Привет из России . Большое удовольствие наблюдать за вашими эмоциями. Потрясающий крейзи.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Such a great idea! I have some denim scraps from making capris and shorts, so maybe I'll do that!

[@sonshineandsong]

Wow, I'm currently working on a jeans purse that I scrapped together and collecting different embroidery stitches to embellish it. That is why I'm watching this video now😊.

[@marim0y]

"Doing a little dance... a line dance." That cracked me up. 😂 Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it… it gave me a solid giggle too when I said it 😂😂

[@ladyd54]

Shannon you did an exquisite job!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@KathleenStidham]

This is a WONDERFUL project, and an idea that will let me have some fun on my rather frequent “too tired to craft” days…. Thank you!❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh definitely, this is a really good project for just doodling away on a little bit at a time without needing to plan much ahead or think too hard!!

[@odessawellington3388]

I love how kind of loopy you got with the jet lag - you're always so composed and it was a sweetly human moment to see you tipped a little bit sideways. ☺️ Thank you for your continued efforts to bring us such lovely and inspiring ideas. We appreciate your work!

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re very welcome!!

[@BeMoreBarnaby]

Loved this video: the upfront teaser montage and filming yourself filming yourself while embroidering on a plane - very cool! Beautiful result.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! And Phil is glad you approved of his cinematography 😂😂

[@TruFlyFox]

I knew it!! I knew it was inspired from Kristine's video. I love watching both of your channels so this makes me so happy.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so glad! It was such a lovely video, and I’m glad it’s bringing her channel the attention it deserves! 🥰🥰

[@joiedevivre2005]

I have a ton of scraps from various sewing projects. You've inspired me to (finally) make a crazy patchwork skirt (with the fancy stitching) out of the more autumnal colors. I'll happily send you some of my scraps too! What a cool project!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, thank you!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Quick update: the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@iluvanime35]

These kinds of projects are my bread and butter! I love projects that use scraps and nothing goes to waste ❤ Thank you for this video

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! And you'd definitely enjoy my zero waste apron, and my extreme budget videos ("tiny budget, average tools" and "sewing on a shoestring") because they were also very environmentally friendly videos with very little waste!!

[@user-qh6tf4vw6l]

همچنین من از کودکی عاشق این کارها با تیکه پارچه ها بودم اکنون که 60ساله هستم با تیکه های خیلی خیلی کوچک از طریق اتو و لایی چسب سپس تور کارهای هنری می‌دوزم..اما کار این بانوی عزیز خیلی خاصه و زحمتش بیشتره چون همه ش با دسته❤از ایران

[@Bunefoo401]

I’ve been a quilter for years and years, but usually “constructed” baby and oversized lap quilts. This video snuck 8n to my feed, and I sat through it mesmerized ❤❤❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

I love that!! Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@jenniferfriesen7691]

Twins!

[@shia2734]

Oh my god, I gasped!! This is such a beautiful style, a beautiful work. I was just eyeing a book about border embroidering for Christmas right now. You're making me want it even more.

[@ShannonMakes]

On the one hand, I’d say you don’t really need a book, on the other hand, I do love crafting books and it can be helpful to have it all in one place instead of searching all over the internet for various images, so I totally get it, and I hope you find that book under your Christmas tree this year! 🎄🎁

[@liddybird3608]

I am now looking for a book like that. I love sewing and crafting books and it's going to be a while until I will be able to start a project of my own. I'll use it like I do most of these kinds of books--for inspiration!

[@rijgddurfncg]

I have a couple bags of leftover clothing and fabric scraps from my grandparents who died last year. I've been intending to make a crazy quilt with everything, and this is helping inspire me to get started. :)

[@ShannonMakes]

Perfect! (and that was absolutely one of my musings that I had during this project that I just didn’t have time to expand upon but I think this would literally be perfect as a memorial quilt with clothing from loved ones that have passed)

[@blufaerie]

I love that you work on projects in your down time. The organic look of the bag warms my crafty heart. 🪡🪡🪡

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! ♥️♥️

[@LillibitOfHere]

I hand quilted two quilts in the last month because it was a very stressful month. Quilting and audiobooks were my happy place. I’m happy I found you.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so sorry to hear that it was a stressful time for you, but I'm glad you had your quilting and crafting and books to fall back on

[@olgavoiteshik3024]

Спасибо Вам огромное! Я теперь знаю, как будет выглядеть чехлы на мои любимые швейные машины! Очень хотелось бы Вас поддержать, но не могу, к сожалению, я из России, и есть определенные преграды для движения денег. Но продолжайте обязательно! Вы великолепны, вдохновляющи, очень обаятельны, пересмотрю все Ваши видео!!!!

[@susanelliott1970]

Your crazy quilting is beautiful. You have inspired me to think about a project where I could do it too. Thank you.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I hope you find a project that speaks to your heart!

[@GoblinGhouls]

I'm tempted to send you scraps, but I'm also now tempted to scrap stash bust my own crazy quilt project! You've succeeded at inspiring me. But don't worry...I have basically the same 2-3 kinds of color piles as you do, so when I pick earthy or blue I'll send you the rest!

[@ShannonMakes]

Definitely prioritize yourself and your crafting, and I'll take leftovers if you have time and energy!! I'll have the P.O. box through the end-ish of January, and also, just FYI, the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@EAhighlander-vf7rr]

You have made me interested in patchwork again. I never thought that crazy patchwork could ever be so beautiful! 🎉

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, thank you so much!!

[@Elena_Vasilievna]

У Вас получилась очень интересная сумка! Сумку хочется разглядывать часами! Мне 62 года, но я будто снова маленькая девочка. Эта прекрасная сумка из лоскутков, пуговиц и Вашей доброты вернула меня в детство. Детство- то время, когда мир полон чудес и волшебства. Спасибо!!!❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@user-sx2wt9qq7u]

I was in High School during the early 1970’s. I saw a very tall and thin boy wearing patchwork pants. His mother made the pants. We dated for a year. We went our separate ways.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh my goodness you’re making me want to dump everything and do this right now! I love how you just made up stitches as you went, cause honestly, you can try to get a solid encyclopedia of embroidery stitch names, but there’s so much disagreement across the world and you can vary every single stitch in so many ways, it’s like… why bother, just stitch whatever you want!

[@ShannonMakes]

That’s such a good point… like that feather stitch… when I was looking up the name for the video, there were diagrams of all the variations, and it was wild! Like at what point does it stop being feather stitch, and start being a different kind of stitch? STITCH IT ALL, WHO CARES AS LONG AS YOU LIKE IT!! So true! 💙💜💚

[@gettheetothestitchery]

@@ShannonMakes Exactly! I started with Chain Stitch as a base and ended up with 90 different stitches that you could say were all just variations on chain stitch but also all have their own names (and multiple names at that), and it's just like... at some point, you gotta stop caring about the labels and just make stuff.

[@KristineVike]

Oh my goodness, you did such an amazing job on this one! It came out so good!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!! And thank YOU for the inspiration 🥰🥰

[@user-jz6uc7tw8c]

I am just now seeing this older KZbin. It is. Fabulous beyond words. I really like how you just grabbed the Canvas bag out of the garbage. Your stitching and beadery is impeccable. I also love how you make great use of your time. ❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquec9768]

I have seen extant tea cozies made like this! With Velvet scraps.

[@ShannonMakes]

Amazing!! ☕️ 🫖

[@damogranheart5521]

I have a darling little 🫖 shaped like a little cottage that gets cold way too fast! A tea cozy would be perfect for it! I wonder. . .a slit for the spout? Or an overall cover? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

You're reminding me of my daughter not having a plan and a contingency or 14 is truly painful for her. Stepping out of that and making something so beautiful and stunning is something to be very proud of! Congratulations on stepping way out of your comfort zone!!! Quilting in all forms has always bseen on the list! I have a box of scraps from making masks. Figured I should save them for my plague quilt which would have to be a crazy quilt cause that what it made me. All those people talking about all their extra time were killing me. There was no extra time for me! Three generations home and underfoot!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! For me it's less about the contingencies (because I do know that crafting goes sideways ALL the time, and I kinda relish in the problem solving that it causes), but I DO really like having a plan, and structure to start out with - whether that's having an arsenal of stitches that I can use to embroider, or knowing exactly which pattern I want to start out with.... it makes it feel like at least starting out is going to be controlled, and then when things go kiddywampus, it's a bit less chaotic?! I dunno, maybe not 🤣

[@apocriva]

Delightful!!! I love the t-rex embroidery hahaha Kristine Vike is just lovely, awesome source of inspiration. :)

[@ShannonMakes]

🦖🪡🧵🦖!! And thank you!

[@Tessa1172]

This is very beautiful. I did not consider patchwork quilting, but after seeing your video, I am inspired to try one.

[@ShannonMakes]

Wonderful! Thank you!! I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@homemadetheology]

It is so pretty! I saw the same video you saw and started on a blanket but realized it is too big a project for me to start with. A bag... or even a bible cover would be amazing! This was already an awesome concept, but you took it to another level.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@astridafklinteberg298]

So fun! I’m a total fabric hoarder, too!! I’d love to see more projects to use up scraps, notions, buttons, etc.

[@TrixiaDK]

Thank you for inspiring us, to use our scraps for something useful ❤ I have a laundry hamper full of scraps, and now I have an idea of how to use some of it.

[@ShannonMakes]

PERFECT!! Can't wait for you to try it out yourself!!

[@TrixiaDK]

I have decided to make a cover for my sewing machine. Do you have any favourite colours ?, I just might have something for your next project 🎁

[@evapainter8692]

I am in the process of making a crazy quilt bag and saw your video… I had to smile!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh goodness, that's too perfect!

[@7juno]

it turned out so beautifully ! i'm a beginner sewist, so i do not have nearly enough fabric scraps to attempt this yet, but i hope i have enough to create a patchwork like yours someday ! great video as always.

[@ShannonMakes]

Just an excellent reason to save your scraps (old linens and clothes are also great items to incorporate in there!!)

[@jeanettepetersen3514]

Ask some friends who sew if they'll donate some scraps. They probably will quite happily, and you'll get continued encouragement to finish, as they'll want to see your progress. (And where their scraps fit in.)

[@7juno]

@@jeanettepetersen3514 thank you for the idea ! unfortunately none of my friends sew 😅 i'm sure the suggestion will be helpful to others though !

[@AuntNutmeg]

​@7juno Most fabric shops sell remnants at considerable savings. Also, some thrift shops (more close to Amish communities in my experience) sell remnants or leftover fabric at bargain prices. And as mentioned above, clothes that might be tossed usually have sections worth saving as scraps (and certainly buttons or zippers).

[@user-rm4kr2xo7l]

Такой приятный и талантливый человек! У меня не было другого выхода, кроме как подписаться😉

[@kellybryson7754]

Love the button montages. The video certainly makes covering an existing bag in crazy quulting more accesible.

[@SciFiFemale]

23 years ago, I made a velvet crazy patchwork bag for my impending hospital visit for the birth of my daughter. I machine sewed it, so was using the stitches my old machine has. Everyone commented on the bag at the hospital, and I was there longer than I thought I would be, due to emergency caesarean and then coming down with flu. I lost it when I moved though. Love yours.

[@ShannonMakes]

What a fun story... so sad that you lost it, though! ♥️💛♥️

[@leenoah1505]

Queen Lili’uokalani, Hawaii's last queen, made a lovely crazy quilt during 10 months of house arrest. I encourage everyone to look up photos. Her stitching is so beautiful and there is so much history in the piece. 💗 Thanks for the great video!

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow, what an interesting (and sad) story... and a marvelous example of the original crazy quilt style. Love that, thank you!

[@jeanettepetersen3514]

THANK YOU! for this recommendation! I looked it up immediately!❤

[@regulartransport-user5340]

It's just scraps. But it's transformed into a thing of beauty through the alchemy of craft! ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

So true!!

[@zoelakidis7499]

I've always wanted to try my hand at Crazy Patchwork & NOW I'M DEFINITELY INSPIRED 🙂🙃

[@ShannonMakes]

MOST excellent!! ♥️💙💜

[@dewuknowHIM]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HAND STITCHING/EMBROIDERY !!! I collect old quilts....what a treasure.... 😂❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@catpawrosales4265]

WOW! That turned out beautiful 😍 and I love the embroidery 💞 I got the bug when I repaired one for a customer a few years ago, and to date I've made 2 blanket sized (individual duvet size) crazy quilts, one made from scraps I'd collected over 10 yrs (on my bed), and one from donated fabrics (while I was in half cast for 8 months), all sewn by tiny tiny hand stitches (no embroidery). Then I made a tote bag for my sister in law with hidden secret pockets! Rn I'm saving up to make an artist's shirt (?) from silk scraps. When I was a teen I made a fitted one using diamond shapes in black fake suade and white seersucker. I loved that one and wore it out. And now I want to make a crochet bag with embroidery on it 😂 dang you're a world class enabler😽

[@ShannonMakes]

World Class Fiber Enabler (with a recycled bent) is my goal in life 😂😂 Your projects sound just lovely and you must have so much patience!!

[@catpawrosales4265]

@@ShannonMakes patience is not something anyone has ever said in connection with me 😂

[@loverizzato9081]

That's absolutely gorgeous. I have always loved Crazy Quilts. The beauty is in the chaos. Time to stash bust a hippie sack!

[@ShannonMakes]

I totally agree!

[@adedow1333]

Oh my gosh, Shannon. This is gorgeous! I thought the embroidery was excellent, but the buttons and beadwork take it over the top! Tis peak, ma'am! Tis peak!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!! 🧵🪡🧵

[@kiracraft3360]

I absolutely love the "T-Rex" stitch! I was actually thinking dinosaur before you said it!

[@ShannonMakes]

NOICE!!

[@damogranheart5521]

For a giggle, Sandra Boyington wrote a song about a T-rex that can be found on KZbin!

[@bunnydontlikeu]

So i make clothes out of scraps like this and sell them. Skirts are the most popular item. I find scrap quilting so beautiful

[@131dyana]

I sew odds and ends together, but I never thought of adding embroidery stitches to the piece. Thank you very much.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@ebunni5862]

I was inspired by your hobbit robe but now it needs crazy quilting! It'll probably work out better with my more slap dash style of sewing.

[@ShannonMakes]

A style for everyone!!

[@cadileigh9948]

the crazy aspect was used in the early 70s to patch my husbands jeans using smaller bits mostly of velvet left over from cushions. Then in the late 80s I made bags usings old velvet skirts and denim jeans all with pockets and embelished with small trims gathered during the late 60s. When my bag became bald on the side next to my body as velvet does after a few years I kept it for later inspiration . Today I began waking up and oiling my old tredle Singer machine unused since moving north 7 years ago , I bought it 50 years ago but really must get around to dating it from it's serial number. That involved moving the textiles trunk which contains lots of old scraps of velvet some pre dating me. You have sparked me to repair the bag using them which will give me a winter indoor task for afternoons after gardening between machine sewing projects. So glad that now i live far away from houses and shops so can't add to the pile by skip diving any more.

[@ShannonMakes]

This kind of project is just PERFECT for afternoon breaks or keeping your hands busy in the evenings while watching a show. Glad to see other people enjoy skip diving... if that speaks to you, I literally have an entire playlist on it - a week of dumpster diving in Denmark, trolling the streets on Montreal's infamous Moving Day (where more than half the city changes apartments on the same day... SO much garbage), etc. Really fun videos, lots of good recycled materials, so if you wanna watch some of that, the playlist is here: kzbin.info/aero/PLSjy4P6fFEoYTSH4Zv8RcLym38PlYJaMt

[@JustSaralius]

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed your use of the Wilhelm scream! 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL thank you… I try and sneak it into my videos, wherever possible!

[@lestrada1351]

Anyone else ever see the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers? Millie's quilted skirt!! I have been obsessed with it since i was a child

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm actually working on making the quilt dress she wore at the very end of the movie.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

The bag looks really cute and reflects your personality. I think it's fine as it is for a knitting bag. Can also double as a shopping tote too. I don't do crazy quilts. I either do 4 inch hexagon or 4-7 squares. Then it goes to charity. Often my cabbage can be used up for doll clothes, dolls or small shirt. All of these goes to a charity Xmas program. So I see these things now and then in my town.

[@ShannonMakes]

That's so fun!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@ShannonMakes I like seeing a child in need having important things like a coat, scarf, hat and mittens.

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@bohemiansusan2897Toys can be stuffed with the coleslaw, the wee bits of leftover cabbage!🎉

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@damogranheart5521 but it gets weighty though.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@bohemiansusan2897 I'm thinking of pocket dolls or 🐻 's. They are excellent for children who are shy or stressed. They can reach in their pocket and squeeze their Itty bitty bear.

[@DottyKupsky]

My grandmother (born in 1899) made crazy quilts from old clothes. She called her stitches chicken feet (AKA feather stitch). Her quilts were completely utilitarian, but I always thought they were beautiful. I'm making scrappy quilts now but haven't tried the embroidery stitches. You've re-inspired me, Shannon! Thank you!

[@ShannonMakes]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@Schatzie301]

Absolutely incredible Shannon. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and boundless energy never fails to inspire me.

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow, thank you!

[@janiswierzbicki7362]

Omg!! You have inspired me to start a small project to crazy quilt!! I had a childhood friend that had a crazy quilt in her room that I just loved! It was made of all velvet gemstone colored fabrics!! The stitching was beautiful!! I haven’t thought of it in years until I came across your video!! Thanks for taking us on your crazy quilt adventure!!

[@ShannonMakes]

You are very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it! Good luck on your own!

[@maegpye]

lol... first, let me say, your channel has never come up on my feed before. This video is the first. And, I am slowly working through some crazy quilt squares so I was keen to save it to my 'watch later' list. I had some good crazy quilt fabric and a friend gifted me her small stash and I created 9 squares because I was making a big mess with all the fabric spread out trying to choose colors so I just wanted to get the piecing done and I'll get to the embroidery this winter. I never throw anything away because I also do small mixed media pieces and you never know when a small scrap of fabric is just right for a collage. I was thinking you were in Montreal (okay... I was jumping around in the video and likely missed the full story) and overseas postage can be pricy but I was willing to try for a flat envelope and test out what it would cost. Then the address popped up and ... you are just across the river from me! We could likely meet up for coffee! But I'm definitely going to drop some fabric in the mail for you with my next art mailing (I mail regularly to friends across the country). Can't wait to see what you do with all the fabric sure to come your way.

[@ShannonMakes]

Hi, thank you! If you've never been here before, welcome aboard! I hope you stay to check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are lots of fun videos here, and plenty of content to entertain you as you craft or do holiday prep, or what have you!! Also, yes, I do live in MTL, but my parents live in MN, and since most of my viewers are American, I decided to take a P.O. Box there, for convenience and accessibility! Best of luck on your own crazy quilting and embroidering this winter, and I hope it brings you as much joy as mine did/does!!

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

Hello beautiful! ❤ yay quilting ! 🎉❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Good morning! Thank you!!

[@cindabearr]

Okay, I've had some crazy quilt ideas pinned in a Pinterest board for forEVER now, knowing full well that I do NOT have the patience for that. But after seeing you make this tote? I now know what I must do! Crazy Tote! Yay!

[@ShannonMakes]

Crazy tote!!

[@sophiaoldford7806]

I love this project! And the idea of sending you some of my extra crafty bits is THRILLING! How exciting ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

It's equally thrilling the thought of receiving them! 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Quick update: the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@sophiaoldford7806]

@@ShannonMakes Got it, thanks!

[@annalockwood3021]

I'm so glad you've made this project!! I haven't even seen the video yet, but the photos I've seen so far remind me of the Crazy Quilt my grandmother made forty years ago. She used scraps of fabric leftover from the clothing she'd made for her daughters, lots of corduroy, IIRC, with a satin back. Very colorful, and much beloved within the family. ETA: What a wonderful project! Loved every minute of it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@ShannonMakes]

There are definitely bits of a dark green corduroy from an old pair of pants in my bag!

[@carmenbalko1372]

Very Well done Young Lady…Have LOVED CRAZY PATCH FOR most of my adult Life 89 years…Your Work is Stunning…BEAUTIFUL…❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@diannenaworensky6698]

My true Love of quilting is The Crazy Quilt. I do like that you hand sewed your bag. I am recuperating from a stroke so I need to keep my hands moving. At this stage of my recovery my brain has a hard time following a pattern or even attaching to backing. Im still kicking so there is hope. Enjoyed your video and the cute names of your stitches. ✌🏻♥️

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🥰🫶 I know how hard the stroke recovery can be, so I wish you all the best on your journey, and hope that the healing process, while it can be slow, continues forwards to the point where you can sew again!

[@mariansmith7694]

I love it

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! ☺️☺️

[@mariansmith7694]

I remember an old quilt with this design. I think it was made over old silk ties. It was beautiful.

[@juniper111984]

I love it so much! I've been watching your progress on Instagram and I really want to make a crazy quilting project now. Maybe a tea cozy...

[@ShannonMakes]

Tea cozy would be lovely, and small enough that you could go absolutely nuts with the embroidery if you wanted to!

[@wendyturner7047]

40 years ago I made up this method of crazy patchwork (no KZbin back then) and made a big quilt cover for myself. I still use it and love it. Over the years I have had to replace most of the embroidery (the thread wore out) and a few of the patches that were old or recycled and getting dangerously thin with washing and use. I still love it, each patch has memories of my youth. More recently I have been making fabric using the same fold and tack method but stitching them down with some of the fancy stitches on my machine. It’s so much fun and the thread is much more durable. I hope you still enjoy your lovely bag 40 years from now 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

That's amazing! And kind of fun that you get to keep updating it with new embroidery! And definitely some people will love to go by machine for the stitching that that's fantastic too!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I was so blessed too find a Reader's Digest book of from Embroidery to rug- making. Hard back books are the that last a long time plus you can print them out and laminate them too carry with project and could be put into a 3 ring notebook.

[@ShannonMakes]

Love that, congrats on your find!

[@christinedabbs7416]

Your quilt is amazing, and your stitching very even and lovely. I wrote the book Crazy Quilting 25 years ago, but haven’t done much crazy quilting since then. Christine Dabbs

[@mmcgartland2095]

So pretty

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 😌😌

[@rivergalen4020]

Now I want to finish my rainbow patchwork skirt to make a crazy patchwork accessories with the leftovers

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh perfect!!

[@nixhixx]

Ooooooh I've been itching for a patchwork project... This is perfect! This one I'm gonna try!

[@ShannonMakes]

I found it super easy (once all basted down, at least) to pick up, work on for a short spurt of time (even just a couple mins if that’s all I had) and put it back away, so it was very portable and good for filling little bits of down time!

[@nixhixx]

@ShannonMakes And I'll tablet weave my straps for it. I don't have a scrap stash, but do have some ... expired clothes...

[@medoingstuff1284]

Thank you! You’ve inspired me to tackle my scrap box. 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Amazing!!

[@SusanS588]

I think the embroidery really makes this project. Looking forward to the community project.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you ☺️

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I have always wanted a crazy quilt.This is a really inspiring video. Since TSA would probably confiscate my scissors I have this round disc thing to cut threads which I can wear as a necklace. I always like a project to do while I watch tv and I think this is the year I do it.

[@ShannonMakes]

This is a great TV project! (and ive never had trouble with TSA, but your necklace sounds genius)!

[@jezanne]

I have done some mini crazy quilts to cover cloth hanger. I use old buttons as ‘stopper’ for thin strap cami. It make for some pretty padded hanger. Nice small projects.

[@ShannonMakes]

Love that, such a great idea!

[@zoehamilton9993]

You just inspired me to make my next project of a belly dancer “tool” bag ! I’m so excited ❤🎉

[@ShannonMakes]

That is awesome!

[@damogranheart5521]

Okay! Now you have me curious. A belly dancer's tool bag? What on earth would it contain?

[@miniaturephilosopher]

Hi Shannon! I love this project. I save every scrap, no matter how small. The tiniest ones get collected until there is enough to stuff a dog bed, and anything over 1x1 goes toward an ongoing scrap quilt project or saved until I can use it for something else. This bag definitely inspired me to consider a more deliberate scrap patchwork project (as opposed to the current one which will be beautifully hideous with dozens of different clashing fabrics.) I would love to send some scraps your way! I know you said any type is welcome, but is there anything you would particularly fancy?

[@ShannonMakes]

Stuffing the dog bed is literally genius - I don't ever stuff things for wearing with scraps because it's too heavy and doesn't really breathe, but the dog bed is PERFECT!! Also, just FYI, the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!! There isn't anything I'd fancy - maybe whatever you'd most like to see in a video, or if you have a good story behind some fabrics, you can send it with a little note?

[@miniaturephilosopher]

@@ShannonMakes Thank you! My dog enjoys the scraps more than other types of stuffing because he likes to push the bed around and arrange it into a little nest, but I definitely wouldn't find it comfortable for anything I would use! I always feel bad throwing away the tiny scraps so I was very pleased to figure out it's his favorite bed stuffing. It's also nice because we can just throw the entire bed in the washing machine and dryer when needed. I will search through my scraps for some of my favorites for you. This is a great idea; I'm excited to possibly see my scraps in a video! And I will be sure to pull the address from the description; thanks for the heads up.

[@novampires223]

I save my tiny scraps for dog toys made from worn out knit shirt sleeves. Dog bed is brilliant.😊

[@ooohlaa13]

many years ago I did this for a daybed, but on the sewing machine ... considering I was not yet a 12 step graduate, I did most of it while intoxicated ... I can't believe how good it came out nevertheless ... when I moved from NJ to Hawaii I gave it away and noticed it was pretty well done except some of the pieces were not laying flat they had ripples here and there. These were all geometric, not all different shapes like yours. Such a great piece, thanx for bringing me back some nostalgia from the 80's of my life. Your work is exquisite as well as your instruction and energy. Thank you!

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow that comment was a trip in and of itself! Loved it, thanks so much for sharing, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🫶 I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@sherryharding5792]

Great results of your creative crazy quilting! Glad you repurposed the canvas bag which you found in the garbage. 😊 thanks for sharing you ideas.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@sheilam.4538]

Beautiful work 🤩

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@graceguse7985]

So cool 😍💖

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@honoraweaver788]

Now I need a crazy quilt patchwork bag. I love your’s!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@ritabutler1951]

I swear decades ago when I was in college I stumbled across a quilt show on campus and there was a patchwork quilt that I still remember. It was all jewel tone velvets. All the lovely embroidery stitching I was mesmerized.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other videos on the channel - there are SO many fun Makes in the archives!! ♥️💜💙

[@PaperDiva67]

I’ve never been too fond of crazy quilts, however you may have changed my mind! I do love the freedom to create without a lot of rules and your more color controlled version is really pretty and inspiring! I have so many bobbles and treasures that can be added so I may have to give it a try. However, I’m wondering if it can first be sewn down with a machine and then embellished with the embroidery stitches??

[@ShannonMakes]

Remember, there are no rules, only creativity! Do it by machine, do it by hand, make your crafty little heart happy!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Yes

[@greentree202]

Oooh, I'm getting a beautiful green wool in to make a winter skirt. I'll be sure to send you any leftovers I have! Loved the bag!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, that sounds delectable, thank you! 🥰🥰

[@ShannonMakes]

Quick update: the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@pLanetstarBerry]

I made one crazy quilt project, *waaaaay* back when I took a sewing class in high school. It was before Christmas break, so we made crazy quilt Christmas stockings! Haven't made any patchwork projects since, but I would love to someday. Something like making a quilt block using scraps from each project, so I can remember all the gifts I've made for people over the years. I'll see if I can send you something special in the mail. Maybe some of that vintage fabric I got from the thrift store a few years back.

[@ShannonMakes]

I was equally thinking about making some Christmas crazy quilt stockings for when on tour!! 🤣 Fun idea! Also, just FYI, the P.O. number on-screen has a typo, the correct address is in the video description (sorry)!!

[@showandtellmeg]

This turned out so great! I will confess I was skeptical at first too lol, but I love your finished bag. Where can we find info about your performances on that tour you're doing? Maybe I can come to one!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🤣🤣 The “this is turning out HORRIBLY” stage of every project hit especially early on this one 😅. I will post a tour schedule on my community page shortly, as soon as I have a break in rehearsals. It’s Cirque Dreams “Holidaze” but they have THREE different tours going on simultaneously, so I’m only in the cities that I have posted on-screen.

[@nancymarshall6014]

I remember having one of these quilts when we're young.

[@stregalilith]

How beautiful! I'm going to use these ideas to patch up and rescue the moth holes in my favorite cashmere sweater!

[@ShannonMakes]

oooh, what a fun idea!! Love that!

[@susanpilling8849]

What a lovely way to use up scraps. You did a great job getting out of your comfort zone. I wish I had the time to do one myself but with a new grandchild on the way I won't have time for at least a year. The knitted lace shawl is testing my patience and skills. I look forward to the knitting bag as a possible future project. In the meantime I'll try to look out some scraps. Thank you for your always cheerful and enthusiastic attitude. 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome... and there's no rush, the concept has been around since at least the 1870s or so, so you can get to it whenever life gives you the opportunity!