FAST / EASY / QUILT in ONE DAY !!! Beginner Quilt ~ SCRAPPY CRUMB QUILT ~The Sewing Channel

[@mrscalifdreamer]

I made a grandma's garden all by hand. My first and last fully handmade. I prefer to machine sew and hand quilt. I also challenged myself to not throw away anything from my quilting for an entire year. Every piece of thread, every teeny tiny fabric, everything was saved. I cut many 1 1/2" squares and made 6" blocks. All pieces of fabric, battings and threads were then shredded with my rotary cutter over and over until it looked like stuffing. I used it for stuffing a dinosaur I made for my grandson!

[@maryboyer9659]

You inspired me to begin my own scrappy crumb quilt three years ago. I am a retired teacher, and when I was called back into the classroom to fill in for a teacher who had passed away, this was my way of staying connected to my sewing machine a little every day. I finished ten blocks during that time, and then put it away (and actually forgot about it) when I started working on other quilt projects. I found the completed blocks a couple weeks ago and decided it was time to get it done. So . . . I worked nonstop and loved every minute of this process. Thank you so much for this inspiration!

[@TheSewingChannel]

That's awesome...keep up the great work Mary❤️

[@mollysmith6055]

Happy that the YT Algorithm Gods suggested this video, this is definitely the time of year that while other people obsess over diets and gym memberships...us quilters try to get a grip on our sewing rooms and those scrap piles make us twitchy! Last year I worked hard to gift everybody on my list a quilt, never worked on the scraps, and now in January am ready to take a sewing 'breather' by playing with the scraps. Thank you for giving me extra inspiration. This week I'm trying to finish a ginormous UFO from 2006 and when it is done I'll feel like I can 'breathe' and tackle my scraps once again. Thank you for all the great videos you've published to help us deal with scraps.

[@katmd405]

I love this idea. As a child, my great grandmother had a “crazy” quilt that she made and it had velvet patches in among all the other fabric pieces. We always sought out the velvet. It was magical. Thanks for sharing.

[@patriciawhitener3398]

Oh my gosh, where have you been all my life.😊 I’ve been making totes and blankets and they all have to be precise. Now I’m going to go crazy and I don’t need a glass of wine. OK I’ll get a Diet Coke. You’re a blast. Thank you.

[@joanmacleod1362]

I have made many quilts totally by hand but many years ago. These days at 74 my sewing machine is my best friend. Love this idea

[@TheSewingChannel]

I’m a bit younger than you but I can relate to your sewing machine being your best friend!💜💛❤️

[@barbarahaupt6950]

You are such an inspiration. Love my scraps!

[@cynthiabandekar7054]

Wow, wonderful I love the way you make, thanks you so much 💕

[@kathynash5609]

So glad I found your videos! I take myself too seriously and want to have more fun quilting! Great ideas!!!

[@katehenry2718]

3/4 inch crumb will sew to 1/4 inch showing.... which can be pretty cool. )))

[@estelitamartin6793]

“You don’t have to think” love that statement.

[@rashmichoudhry3161]

Great tips for using up scraps

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you Rashmi✅_*

[@thememorytravelerReset]

I love the process of scrappy to amazing. Your presentation was enjoyable.

[@esperansaloughran693]

Beautifully made video, with invaluable information! Thank you! and God bless you!

[@marysharon9186]

My grandmother and my mother taught me to sew by hand and on a treadle sewing machine when I was 8. Basting first. So I can say yes. I've "helped " sew a quilt by hand.

[@marisah5724]

I love watching your tutorials, Tracy. Your voice is so soothing and you make me laugh too :) Enough talking already. Let's get sewing! Lol.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Lol. 😂 Thank you Marisa!💛

[@kaymckean8851]

You're the greatest! This is the fastest way I have seen without raw edges. Now I can show hubby that I am not just a hoarder. THANK YOU!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Lol a hoarder!!!! ✅ 😂

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I enjoy piecing these crumb blocks. It is such mindless sewing that I don't have to think! Very fun!

[@sirenamichelle]

I cannot wait to try this. All your tips opened my eyes to so many things 😊

[@Marialla.]

I adore crazy quilts/crumb quilts made like this! I have a few tips that I enjoyed while making mine. This is a wonderful way to use up old/partial bobbins of thread. I like to keep a large spool of white thread on the upper feed of my machine, but use up every leftover bobbin of thread down below, since all of these seams are short and it's not hard to tell when the bobbins run out (unlike in a project with long seams, where bobbins running out halfway causes such frustration). The white upper thread is because after I sew each seam I like to topstitch with one of my machine's many decorative stitches. I just pick one at random and enjoy seeing what they all do. I think this is a fun way to get to use the functions of my machine which I rarely need in any other circumstance. Plus, the white decorative topstitch (no matter what the stitch pattern looks like) becomes a unifying factor throughout the quilt, and adds a lot of character on top of an already interesting art piece! When planning where to trim a block, I try never to trim it very close. I like to have at least an inch of overhang on all sides, so that I can skew my clear ruler as needed to get not only the best arrangement of fabrics/seams within the block, but also to leave good scraps/cutoffs (as you mentioned in this video) with which to build future blocks. It's a mindset shift from thinking only of the block you're on towards thinking of improving the quality of scraps you're leaving. I don't enjoy sewing bulky seams on top of one another, so I try to never trim any piece closer than an inch to an existing seam. It still happens sometimes, of course. But if I see that some seam is very close to the edge, I make a point of joining a long strip beside that to clean up the edge and make it easier to join the next "seamy" scrap. It's almost like sashing, but within the block itself. Along those lines, I also like to put long scrappy "sashing" strips around the outside of crazy-pieced blocks. It's a good use for leftover jelly roll scraps, or strings. I build them log-cabin style around the edge of the patchwork block, and this makes it much easier to join one finished block to another because I'm not fighting accidently bulky seam pileups as much. Since the fabrics I use for this "sashing" are all as random as the ones inside the blocks, it doesn't really interfere with the overall crazy patchwork feel of the top. Finally (and this one may not be for everyone) I have a way I like to use even the tiniest scraps smaller than an inch. Instead of doing a normal seam with them, I merely butt them against each other, overlapping slightly sometimes especially if a scrap is jagged, and support them underneath with a used dryer sheet. So, the dryer sheet has no more chemicals left in it, it is just the nonlinear webbing left over after it has already softened a load of laundry in the dryer. It is light, and strong, and flexible, and can be ironed no problem. It provides a foundation for these insanely tiny crumbs. I use decorative white topstitches as I mentioned above, to help seal one fabric to another and to the dryer sheet foundation, instead of trying to sew anything like a regular seam. This creates a small patch that I would not try to make a normal quilt out of because I'm sure it would fray apart under normal laundering. But it does create a decorative piece useful in non-laundry applications such as a purse pocket, a book cover, or a decorative jacket patch. (I like cutting these into heart shapes, then applique'ing them to my jean jacket sleeves with a satin stitch edging.) I think they're also nice for doll quilts, as long as it isn't expected to be the type of toy that should last through laundering. ... then again... if a seam DID pop open on this, it would be the easiest thing in the world to patch over it with another tiny scrap of anything, and it would only continue to add to the character of the piece! But it is more a type of "tiny, up-close art" than normal quilts which are a sort of "across the room" art.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wow thank you so much for all of your ideas!💛

[@joannordin340]

Been looking for how to use scraps thank you from minnesota

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome Joan💛

[@brendapetropoulos3259]

Hi Tracy- I love your sense of humor and your style of teaching. Does anyone sew by hand? I do! Every stitch. It’s weird because there are lots of sewing machines in the sewing room but for some reason sewing by hand makes me happy! Maybe it’s because I don’t have to get off the couch!😂😂

[@TheSewingChannel]

You go girl🤣 Really though it's wonderful that you love it...I sure don't LOL Sometimes I wish I enjoyed it so I can stay on my couch for awhile too. haha

[@eogma7848]

THanks for this tutorial. I am going to make one!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Awesome Anita💛✅

[@lauriepayseur5897]

This, to me, is just as inspiring as the 1800’s quilt. I just can even imagine hand sewing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you for such kind feedback Laurie💛_*

[@lyndaslocum7404]

I remember my grandma using a treadle sewing machine. She still made lots of quilts for all of us.

[@leetravathan]

Love this! I grew up as a MO circuit-riding preacher's daughter and spent a lot of time sitting with the ladies at church around a big quilt frame. I still love to make quilts today. This is a great method. Thanks!

[@TheSewingChannel]

What wonderful memories you must have Lee...💛

[@Marlenemaise72-cc2dt]

Tracy, i love your tutorials and your work, you're AweSome❤❤❤

[@momistaken]

I like your techniques!

[@pamstrong8709]

This is my very favorite time in front of the sewing machine...Crumb/scrap sewing! Anything goes and the pieces always look a mess until they're trimmed and squared up. Then the magic happens and they're beautiful. My sewing group "donates" all the leftover scraps to me and I bring home bags full. I have tried to explain how much fun it is to make something with them. Thank you for the validation!

[@madelineking9104]

Beautiful pattern

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you Madeline💛

[@marysharon9186]

I made the block one day quilt. Took a couple days. Turned out pretty good.

[@cathyphegley7848]

This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you! Cathy in Montana 💕

[@rosinyberg8747]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT SCRAPPY IDEAS

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

I revisited this - my update is - I’m almost done! It has taken me 3 and 1/2 years to make a queen size very scrap quilt. I used 2 inch and 3/4 inch scraps, assembling and pre quilting sandwich’s- then putting them together as I go - it’s almost done-

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

I also used mistake blocks

[@TheSewingChannel]

So awesome!!! Great accomplishment for sure❣️ WAY TO GO🎉🤩

[@RoeRoe123]

I LOVE THIS QUILT!

[@SusieMartinez-np7uy]

I love this I’m gonna try this I like to sew but I can’t never cut straight even when I use a ruler but I still make my blankets a little wonky but my grandkids still love their blankets I’m glad I came around your channel. I love this blanket.

[@carolfeller8591]

My 2 daughters were little at this time and couldn't use scissors but wanted to make me a quilt. So they took some scrappy pieces and glue them on a piece of paper and this was their quilt for me.

[@Molly-pb2yb]

I hate running out of bobbin thread! Great tip! They're ALL GREAT TIPS!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thank you so much....💜Thanks for watching✅_*

[@judyvance1556]

I see a lavender check with looks like flocked strawberries. I have searched everywhere for that fabric.. it’s sentimental for me. I had made the cutest dress for my step-daughter(who now is around 55 yes old, was 5 or 6 at the time.

[@ebain3351]

I will be using my scraps to make a quilt in this method. And yes, I have sewn several quilts all by hand. working on one now from old flour and feed sacks.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Buried alive in fabrics! Lol. But I love this technique Becasue you don’t have to think...just sew.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Most relaxing quilt I've ever made💛_*

[@Barbaracoyle]

My granny and mom sew it all by hand and used left over sheets for the backing. Used yard and tied them

[@UserUser-tn9pr]

I like this good idea I will try now thanks rose varatharajah nilaveli trincomalree Sri Lanka

[@vivianjones9130]

I love this for I have a problem with things having to match. So you've given me inspiration to get my scraps out and get started. Thanks so much Tracey, love your channel.

[@cindywagner4623]

This is most favorite quilt of all time. I just finished a flannel crumb for my brand new great granddaughter. It turned out so happy.

[@sallyannbagita2943]

Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@susanlarson4321]

I did hand piece a quilt. I made a crazy grandmothers garden (hexie) quilt. Incredibly proud of it.

[@TheSewingChannel]

A hexie quilt sounds lovely. 💜

[@debbiewood3819]

I love it!..my favorite memory as a lil girl; sitting on grdma's couch and rubbing my hand over a crazy quilt pillow, w/ velvets and silk pieces that had been fancy hand stitched together.....love it!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great memories💕

[@carmenbalko1372]

SCRAPPY ROCKS BIG TIME

[@knitknack2285]

Oh heck no, no hand sewing a quilt for me! This is a great video! I really want to make your bubble quilt.

[@estelitamartin6793]

I just saw your channel, I love scrappy quilt, new subscriber here.

[@carmenhall9079]

Have always been curious about how Pioneer ladies cut the cloth they used and what their templates were made from. Thanks so much for the video!❤

[@paulawestcott1411]

I just saw your quilting tutorial. I love it! I started sewing strips together but got bogged down by thinking too much. I'm looking forward to making a quilt like this for myself. I really love how the colors go together - even if they don't "go together".

[@TheSewingChannel]

Paula this is one of my favorite quilts to make...it really is therapy...I love the look of it too with all the colors💛

[@MisterMurphy]

My Grandmother used to say "if nothing matches, it all matches". I live my whole life by that ❤

[@susanonealsmith8434]

I really enjoyed this! As a super "straight line / matching angles" person, crumb quilting has always looked like a struggle for me, but the way you trimmed with your ruler made it make sense. Thank you, Tracy! I have so many scraps that I dearly love, and now want to start my crumb quilt after the holidays.♥️

[@irenedias5870]

I love this idea

[@robertamccarroll554]

I love your quilt show

[@FoD1975]

Love this! I sew "crumb" blocks - smallest crumb half an inch square. Just keep chain piecing, pressing, and so on until the block is the size I want. Can't imagine doing it by hand though! 😊 Deb xx 🤗

[@BrendaH289]

This way of sewing crumbs made more sense to me than all of the ones I’ve watched… thanks

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_This is such a fun quilt to make too Brenda💛_*

[@Cndnwoman]

They are magical machine, like you magical 🇨🇦💕✌🙏🙏🙏

[@debiogle3798]

YES I did make a quilt by hand. It’s not perfect but I love it. I call it my $ quilt bc it was a time when we were very low on money, as my husband was writing and trying to get published, so I bought 1.00$ fabric from Walmart and spent my days creating.

[@camokitty]

❤ Love this video! Can't wait to dig into my scraps ..thank you!!!

[@judith98630]

Thanks. Very clear with close shots!

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome Judith💛

[@evperez3599]

Clever! Like it. Going to try it 😃 Thanks

[@jackirichards8789]

We have an American Museum near me and there are some amazing old American quilts in there. I live in the UK, in Wiltshire.

[@bettysilsbee879]

I loved the quilt. If I had young grandchildren near me I would put the scraps of fabric in a grocery bag. I would have them reach inside and hand me a scrap. Once I had finished it I would give it to the child that helped then they would be able to say I helped my grandma make my blanket.

[@TheSewingChannel]

What a wonderful memory maker!❤️I absolutely love that idea!!💜❤️💛💙

[@bettysilsbee879]

@@TheSewingChannel I would call it a grab bag quilt.

[@TheSewingChannel]

🥰 love it!

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

I would like to sash them in black or use alternate blocks in solid or a nice gold textured fabric. I have made hundreds of scrape quilts. Not too many with real tiny pieces. I will try that next. I have a longarm quilter. Fun,Fun,Fun😀😀

[@annablock8037]

I have made many, many scrappy quilts. You have done an excellent job with this tutorial. The important point is definitely as you said to “not think too much”. Great job with this one, I’m sure many quilters will now be inspired to try a scrappy quilt.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_🤓Wow! Thank you so much for the kind encouragement 💜I appreciate it very much!_*

[@sharonlackie6142]

I am going to do this……

[@elijesus4936]

Você e uma grande talento você e maravilhosa Deus te abençoe grandemente sua família parabéns

[@TheSewingChannel]

Você é muito doce ... obrigado pelas palavras gentis ... Deus abençoe você também❣️

[@lyndakling901]

I love my 12.5 inch ruler!

[@Kathleen58]

I really need to do this with my scrapes. I’m working on 3 quilts right now and working full time.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Oh wow...you are busy Kathleen✅_*

[@susyk6839]

Sewing machines were invented in 1830 and they were in a lot households by 1880's. I have a 1890-1900 quilt top that has both hand and machines pieced blocks. I love your bobbin protip!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Thanks for all the history info Susy✅_*

[@susyk6839]

Thank you for letting me share. Can you imagine how my great grandmother would've enjoyed rotary cutters?! That is a game changer! Thank you for your video. I loved it!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Oh I know ! They would be amazed for sure!🤓

[@countrygal854]

Love scrappy quilts. I enjoyed watching this video. First time watching you. I’ll be back😆

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thanks for watching 💛

[@janicefender2071]

Haha, great minds think alike. Just spent the evening making blocks similar to this to make a small cat bed. I made myself a lap quilt to snuggle under for a winter afternoon on sofa. . The cat loves the polar fleece backing so he's getting his own blanket, using the leftover fleece . Scrap fabric and polar fleece, I know which side he'll be using most. And your right this is so relaxing I needed a break from my Bargello project this weekend.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_I bet your cat loves you Janice 😀The quilt in the video is still to this day the most relaxing quilt I've ever put together 💟_*

[@rickyfernando8864]

instablaster

[@TheSewingChannel]

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[@glendacrouch1877]

Watching Again! 🎅😁

[@TheSewingChannel]

You go girl!!!🎉

[@artiejohnson703]

Love this method, using scapes is Genius. There is absolutely no waste in your fabric. Your quilt is beautiful. Can’t wait to try this with my scapes. Thanks for sharing your video with all of us. ❤️

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!💛

[@judyannyelton3906]

Glad to have found this video with all of the tips for crumb blocks. Yes, I have hand pieced a quilt. It’s a hexagon design and is still in process. It’s a lot of fun.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Wow Judyann! hand piecing is a lot of work! That's awesome!!!💛_*

[@audreygervais8508]

I love making scrappy quilts. I just love this technique!

[@TheSewingChannel]

I love scrappy quilts too❤️💜💛

[@flameshakk670]

Great technique!!!👍

[@TheSewingChannel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@amyrhoda3312]

Now I feel the need to go through my sewing room trash. I can’t wait to try this!

[@TheSewingChannel]

✅ 😂 I’ve done that!

[@jacquipayne7346]

That looks like a crazy quilt - LOVE them!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_They are so much fun!🥳_*

[@txtrish]

I started making crumb quilts about a year ago. Love this technique because I get to use all of my beautiful fabric. No waste. Lol. Love your video. The only thing I do a bit differently, I make pretty large “scrappy” blocks and THEN cut them into the smaller blocks (6 1/2”). Then I use those scraps too. I see, sew, sew, cut them apart, sew more and then make my blocks. So much fun!!!

[@TheSewingChannel]

The way you make them sounds fun!🥳

[@karenemerton5128]

Another great video!

[@Ocean.DreaMz]

Love the diagonal ones! Can't wait to finish mine! Thanks for sharing

[@TheSewingChannel]

You are so welcome!💛

[@Marlenemaise72-cc2dt]

Love love love this❤

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Hello Looking great as always spoiling that grandbaby

[@TheSewingChannel]

You bet I am spoiling her!!! Lol✅

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

@@TheSewingChannel You need too

[@giselaa6111]

Wonderful will try this block Thank You 🙏/Gisela in Sweden

[@TheSewingChannel]

You’re welcome!🤓💜

[@angelaworrell2974]

I love this. I have finally found something that I can do with all my itsy bitsy scraps. I can make up the blocks over a few weeks. A few every evening....I'm a gonna make me a scrappy quilt. Thanks 😊 for the video.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Wonderful! Go For It Angela....this type of quilt is most relaxing one to make💛_*

[@denisepineda1788]

Great ideas and tips. Thanks for the video

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Glad it was helpful!✅_*

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

quilting ,crocheting and knitting and embroidry,were largely done in the winter months when being outside was hard, and time was free of gardening.

[@suzanbaban2718]

Great...you made so easy👍💐🙏

[@maxinewebber881]

Great idea. The squares could be made, kept on hand and used in other quick craft projects eg to make lavender sachets, draw string bags, birthday cards, etc

[@claudiastevens9628]

I have not had success with scrappy quilts because I always started with the 5 side middle piece. I always ended up with big v spaces. I am going to try your method today. Thanks

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Awesome! Have fun with it Claudia✅_*

[@partridgeinapear]

I am making a quilt like this right now. It is my first sewing machine quilt. My first 2 are hand sewn EPP hexi quilts. So relaxing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Wonderful!

[@suzannesirotiak3635]

Cool thanks for the idea

[@sandifriest1857]

I take scraps and sew them to flannel, adding a piece at a time. Like a crazy quilt. The flannel is the center and all you need is the backing...nice weight for a large throw. I've made many memory quilts like this from deceased people's cotton clothing.

[@TheSewingChannel]

Great idea Sandi✅thank you for sharing!💛

[@Molly-pb2yb]

Every month or so I sew scrappy blocks...which I save and often make mug rugs or pot holders when I need a last minute gift. I also try to coordinate these blocks with a person who's familiar with the fabric!

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Great ideas 💡_*

[@barbarakushner5718]

Love your quilting blocks! Thank you for sharing and I had to laugh too because I hate to run out of bobbin thread! Lol!😂😂😂

[@dorothybentley3808]

My grandmother made a lot of scrappy quilts.if she had what we have today such as a rotor cutter, cutting mat,rulers of all sizes . She would have loved it she cut everything with scissors and sewed on a treble type sewing machine.

[@TheSewingChannel]

*_Quilting tools have really evolved....I love having all the rulers and gadgets to help us.✅_* How wonderful that you have such sweet memories 💛

[@wiccanangel12]

It’s funny that you mention sewing a quilt by hand as I am currently working on a baby quilt and sewing the entire thing by hand! 😂 it’s not a very big blanket, just big enough for a newborn, but it was really fun to make. Going to be working on a crib quilt for my toddler next and it will also be hand sewn.

[@DH-qz2so]

I have made a huge picnic blanket using this method/scraps... one of the most fun projects I have worked on...no pattern, no thinking...sometimes, you just want to sit and sew! Used up all my old K.T., Moda, and the darker fabrics that I owned.... I cut all my scraps square and rectangle as diagonal drives me crazy! lol!... and did not use a ruler to square off... just kept adding strips of fabric, in order to connect one block to the next... super fun!

[@TheSewingChannel]

Sounds like a perfect picnic quilt!!!!✅💜

[@cheriescalia4145]

Excellent! Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@TheSewingChannel]

You're very welcome!💛