FROM SCRAPS TO BLOCKS - TEN FAST AND EASY SAMPLER BLOCKS

[@marysharon9186]

I've only been quilting for 4 months. At 73 you would have thought I'd been doing this forever. But I was intimidated by all that cutting. Never used a wheel cutter and mat. Grandmother used scissors. And pieced everything in her old treadle singer.. she taught me to sew. And tried to teach me to quilt. But it was awful. I'm on my 6 quilt. I'm hooked.

[@momistaken]

Good for you! I am 74 and have been quilting for a long time ! I live close to Hartford, Connecticut. It would be great if you lived close by so we could quilt together!

[@pinsandneedles4020]

@@momistaken I'm in Stratford. I'm 70. Look at my post above. LOLOL. I'm losing my mind with scraps. 🤣

[@jessemciver9592]

thank you for making videos like this! i'm 16 years old and i've only recently taken up quilting. i don't have any mentors and these videos are very helpful!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad to help

[@hannahherrmann4921]

I've taken quite a few sewing classes from some kind ladies in my area. They quilt, and taught me the very basics one time. I haven't seen them in ages, and I've actually made a baby quilt and I'm working on a twin size one!

[@cynthiarowe5768]

Welcome to the quilters club Jesse. Oh the quilts you will make

[@MJ-ps5yq]

How is the quilting going, Jesse? I hope you are enjoying the journey! Keep on!

[@rhondagarden8878]

Hey!! How's it going?

[@quiltingwithnina5939]

I love rewatching your videos, I get so many idea’s from your videos!

[@lynnejones3525]

My Mount Scapmore consists of much smaller pieces I think of five inch piece as a precious gift! Influence of a lovely Gramdma who's husband died in the Spanish flu epidemic She brought up four children - my mother was less than a year old- on very little money Thankfully my life has been easier but the thrifty genes have come down I treasure the things she made and the memories I have of her Thanks for your channel I look forward to every post

[@kingmewade6032]

I started watching your channel a few months ago. I use to have 2, 55 gallon trash cans full of scraps. I did not want to throw them away, I did not know what to do with them so they just piled up. I do now, thank you.

[@PetAllies]

Thank you for being so generous with sharing your wealth of knowledge. So much information. So little memory. 😊

[@debabrams8438]

Hello and thanks for all your help. I got gifted a tote full of scraps.need more ideas

[@debabrams8438]

I'm not complaining just need some more ideas. I would love to have my sister back

[@kimmypuhr1]

Omgoodness, I just recently discovered your channel. The more I watch the more I believe I have found a kindred spirit in the quilt world. I love scrappy quilts. I can not recall a time I was not the one who went for the scrap quilt in the pile. Now I will confess, I wish I had learned how to sew by my Grandmother. When I became disabled in 2011, I thought I was going to drive myself nuts, along with everyone else in the house. I have always kept myself busy, now I couldn't. Things are kind of backwards in a way in our house. My husband and I have 3 gorgeous daughters. I like football, he likes Nascar, I suck at Math, History is not one of his skills/likes. I could not sew a button on to save my life, the girls would have dad mend anything that needed it....finally one day after becoming disabled, he told me he was going to teach me how to sew. He thought I would like it. Dont tell him I said this, he was right, I do like sewing. My Grandmother made gorgeous quilts along with making gorgeous outfits and dresses for us to wear growing up. We became Grandparents for the first time the same year I became disabled. My first project I sewed a simple brick quilt for our Oldest Grandson. I was so tickled pink, I made one for our oldest Granddaughter. I could not be the Grandma mine was to me like I had envisioned, but I could make them quilts at least. I learned what I could from MSQC Jenny's tutorials. I got fabric in characters the Grandbabies liked in Disney or Cartoons. In the mean time i did what my Grandmother would do, anytime fabric was on sale, I would buy. Now I have a good stash which is great, but what to do? You are my lifesaver! You speak my language. Thank you for making these videos. I'm having a blast!

[@corneliadebeer4638]

Thank you thank you for doing the “homework”. I am so bad at doing the math part !!! Just love your channel. Greetings from South Africa.

[@martialbers3486]

And, Karen, this is why we love you! "I need another ruler like I need a hole in the head!" I'm so glad you said that - you're just so real! I'm going to work on the 4-patch and see what else I can use from your video to incorporate all of my 2.5" squares that I can't seem to stop cutting! Thanks, you keep it fun!

[@kathyf3656]

I make lots of 9-patch blocks. Then, when I need a lap robe or wheelchair lap robe for my doctor's homebound and hospice patients, I gather a bunch, cut them in one of the "disappearing 9-patch" methods, and sew them back together. They are colorful and fun. And if I have something more structured planned for the front, 9-patche blocks make a great back.

[@theREmissionary]

LOL...I just found this video today, and you said something that I had told my husband two nights ago. I've been trying to conquer Mt. Scrapmore too. Well, it seems I make a LOT of progress sewing the scraps together to use later, but when I get ready to quit sewing, it looks like I haven't TOUCHED that scrap pile. I told hubby that I was POSITIVE that pile procreated during the night, and some night I was gonna sneak in there and catch them in the act.

[@vickiemasturzo2303]

Awesome information! You make me wish I were 20 years younger!

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ watching your videos over and over. I always see something I hadn't thought about. Lol

[@marilyngandhi8571]

Hi Karen, It’s so cold here watching your videos is the perfect way to start the day…😊🇦🇺👋

[@alisonwasserman2936]

I don’t know how else to say it, so I’m just going to say it: I love your channel.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thx 🤗

[@susansommers2181]

Karen. I love this video. I watch it over and over.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love making the Spot-in-the-middle block

[@phillipsnider378]

At age 68, I have decided to jump into quilting. So I have been binge watching quilting videos. Yours are so informative and fun! Thanks for your excellent instruction!

[@kimnewell2597]

I started my scraps!!! so far I have about 1/8" deep in a shoebox size container! WoHoo! I'm sure I can quilt something in a few years. Well, maybe some potholders, coasters and a dog quilt will be my goal. Can't wait.

[@michelleramirez2443]

Lol...they have babies!!!! Love it!!

[@evperez3599]

Thanks! So helpful. I'm going through my stacks ... 😃

[@paintbrush1718]

Wow! I just joined a sewing club at local church ministry of sewing quilts of all types for nursing homes. Vet homes, homeless..cancer centers . Today we wete doing "scrap squares". I made one in 3 hours! Newbie to using rulet cutter. You videos have helped me understand and i am so looking forward to next sewing day..Thank you..will watch all and learn.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Welcome to quilting. It’s so much fun

[@rosadrover2070]

Scrappy quilts are some of my favourites.

[@rachelmisc]

I dream of the day when I can sew, sew, and sew some more. I want to make them all! Great vlogs. 👍🙏🏻🙋‍♀️

[@paulinechapman5669]

This works for me..l make 61/2 “ blocks…sew scraps till you get About an 8 “ piece sewn together..press well.lay a 61/2 ruler on and twist it to form a slanted look ..but stay within the fabric..then cut the 61/2” block..continue to make these and sew together For a happy crumb quilt..sew fun..!!🇨🇦

[@karenrich9092]

Hi Karen I've watched this video a couple of times and saw the hug and kiss blocks. I thought it would make a great baby quilt (hug and kiss a baby). Oh, and lots of squares with a sharp contrast could be a great vision exercise for that little one too!

[@rcl-crafter8]

You are so fun to watch!! Seems like everything you talk about is stress free and creative. I've been collecting small pieces of fabric from the thrifts stores. I just buy what I like - bright and whimsical. Again, you have rules but nothing seems like a rule. Thanks!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

You're nuts girl. I LOVE IT. So incredible. Thanks Karen❣❣

[@jopayne5617]

Your tutorials are a blessing! I have been trying to find someone who can speak intelligently, explain about how to organize scraps. Too many want us to buy more material and cut it up to make quilts. I like the idea of using what I have and have inherited from my late mom. I kept looking and enjoyed hearing your video, and now I have subscribed to your site. I appreciate your knowledge and down to Earth style of speaking. Too many either treat us like we don't even know what a needle and thread are, or bounce all over the video and ramble on to the point we lose what they are talking about. I have so many holiday themed materials, and I want to do what you said and cute them into strips and try to make a dent into my scrap mountain. Thanks

[@coleenhuff432]

I am new to sewing. I won a sewing machine in a drawing at work. I have been bingeing on your videos. They're so informative and your personality is warm and welcoming. Thank you.

[@katchmoleengmail7034]

Coleen, curious if you have stuck with it a year later?

[@kozyautumn55]

Karen, you are simply brilliant! I know you hear it all the time, but I am amazed at how much I actually understand! I've tried some of the things you've suggested, and I'm already a better quilter. Gosh, I wish I could come to your Guild! I live in Australia and quilting is fairly new to me, though my siblings and I all have one of Big Mama's quilt, made from scraps of her old painting shirts, my great-grandfather's overalls and pajamas. I just love listening to your interviews as I get a cuppa and some sewing! Thank you, Karen!

[@deannesherriff3247]

Hi Karen, I made my first little quilt, using as many of your tips and tricks as I could. It came out really well, and I loved doing it. I’m just sandwiching my first HST quilt, sewing them into pinwheel blocks. The points are pretty good for a beginner. I followed your advice, taking photos and looking at them in mono to check values. Really pleased again. Thank you so much for your help. 💐

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Sounds like you’re a natural

[@deannesherriff3247]

Just Get it Done Quilts , I think it’s your tuition!

[@damsel1934]

Love this, I only found you a few weeks ago. I am 85, hope I live long enough to make all these. I have so many scraps cut to every size one can think of, ugh! Now I will use only 2.5" & 5". Thank you, anyhow I think you are funny and pleasant to watch.

[@loissanders4314]

I feel the same way. So much I want to accomplish. Lord, please put me in the Craft Department when I go to heaven!

[@janecorcoran2705]

I feel the same way ladies...Karen Brown is a keeper!!!

[@louisenewberry3090]

Count me on! I’m 73 and really love quilting!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Same here. I am 80+ and wish I had more years in my life to do all that I am learning here. Gives me so much joy.

[@sherrynewington1120]

I am 31 and I feel like I don’t have enough life for everything I want to make and working full time. I guess I need to prioritize lol

[@akapody]

Karen I loved my visit to Mt. Scrapmore. It's safe traveling and totally worth the trip. Now I can dig thru my crumbs and make something artsy. Thanks again for the fun trip.

[@marilyncarrasquillo5378]

Thanks Karen for your videos. Show more blocks.

[@lesleyobrien3907]

Thanks Karen I love scrappy quilts.

[@kimbeckner9240]

I find the scraps get out of hand in a big hurry. After 5 years or more of intense quilting, bin after bin exists from yardage to fats with a smidgen cut out to unusable sizes. I love these patterns! Thanks so much for sharing. I find setting aside one day per month for nothing but scrap clean up. Some pieces go into a bin by colour without cutting and others get cut to anything from 1” to 12.5” squares. I am going to start setting aside one day a month for using them. I have enough cuts for several quilts made using your great pattern ideas!

[@marthatracy8147]

So excited about your scrappy quilts. I am still a newbe at quilting a stack of squares.that are waiting to become quilts.

[@katblevins8736]

I Love your saying "Mount Scrapmore!" I have 4 baskets of scraps! Ha! Wonderful ideas! Thank You! thank You!! :-D

[@jenniferintouch]

I love you and your videos! I just found them a few days ago. I just turned 50, have been sewing since I was 13 or 14. I'm not a gifted seamstress; I just love it. I've made some pretty fantastic formal dresses, clothing and home décor. Quilting has always been a passion of mine, but what few things I've done seemed so cumbersome that it's remained a subdued passion, with the exception of about 15 jean quilts. not a whole lot of technique other than matching corners up. Watching you I realize I've gone about things the hard way! I'm so excited to make all 10 quilts shown here and a whole lot more from other videos - pillows, bags, and leftover scrap quilts. So much potential! I hope your friends and family know how lucky they are to have you! Thanks for sharing your time, talent, knowledge, and passion. Hugs!

[@joycekwetherbee6030]

husband has started to buy me bolts of material from Marshalls Dry Goods. They are wonderful I am going to town to try to finish the promised 2 quilts to fire victims here in CA.

[@elainedonnellyagain]

I watched this about a year ago and never did anything with it. But I rewatched today taking good notes and I am diving into the deep end. My Mount Scrap-more is out of control! thanks so much Karen. you are my favorite vlogger!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope that you find the blocks as useful as I do

[@alicejohnson3100]

Who knows how many times I have watched this video. It's very helpful if you have a lot of scraps.

[@HRHDMKYT]

I like that.. "Make an appointment with yourself on your calendar". What a great idea for being productive/efficient with personal time. Thanks for all the inspiration and "hacks", Karen. Your knowledge is invaluable, it's very generous of you to share it with the world in this way. ~Diana K

[@brendabronstein3828]

I am becoming inspired to use my scraps not for doll clothes as I was doing, but for scrap quilts. I really enjoy your videos and this "old dog" is ready to learn new tricks!

[@lornacorbet5065]

Since Covid 19 I have been quilting, yesterday I decided to empty my scrape bin. LOL wow it grew fast, my granddaughter and I are sorting colors today and tomorrow I have a date with the sewing machine. Thanks for all the ideas:)

[@Diniecita]

Im going to have to watch this one a few times to get all that. So much info. I love scrappy quilts but this is a whole other level for me.

[@celinedumoulin4485]

Love listening to you. You are a very smart woman ♥️

[@murielwilliams161]

I have just upgraded my sewing room...i.e. I took everything out and put in storage and now I'm putting things back. Guess you were right about my fabric multiplying.I have bins full of scraps. which I hope to get into blocks over the summer. It's a good time to be in my craft room, it's a bit cooler in the Ontario heat. It feels like 35c today. Thanks for the help. 4 and 9 patches here we come.

[@terryhaywood9218]

Thank you for all of your helpful video's.

[@valerieslater3029]

This is all about the basics but it is really handy for us to come back to and use the different blocks for lots of different purposes, so thanks very much !!

[@arabellalunkes4532]

I love scrappy quilts!!!

[@teribusse8607]

Hi Karen, I’ve been watching your videos for some time. I’ve been sewing and quilting > 40 years but I watch because I still learn from you. LOVE your humor! Thanks, and keep it up 👍😎

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

I’m new to your channel. Been sewing since I was little, and my mom was my Home Ec teacher. That dates me since it’s not even taught and more. No matter how long you’ve been sewing, you can always get new ideas. Love the strips of 3 idea in which you turn the middle one upside down. Think I’ll use that in a variation of Fence Rail. Thanks for all your ideas and great videos. You’re friendly and informative. I feel like I’m sitting across the table from you. Like my BFF neighbor. 😉😉😉

[@gwenmangelson]

I like to use my Accuquilt for accurate cutting- great video I have been quilting now for 42 years and I am 58- besides gardening this is my favorite pasttime my 3rd is Stampin Up! l ol

[@beccacramer7990]

I love your no nonsense approach. Never wordy or redundant! Well done!

[@beccacramer7990]

That was supposed to say "wordy" but it keeps auto correcting

[@ginnyleger7761]

I just came across your site. Wow! I've been busy making face masks for hospitals, etc. due to this Corona Virus and I have lots of scraps. On my own I started making 2-1/2" strips and are trying to save my scraps. Now, thanks to your wonderful tutorial I know what I can do. These scraps will make a wonderful donation at Christmas time because I can make a number of doll quilts and along with buying a doll to go with the quilt, these will make some little girls very happy (and boys too if I buy stuffed animals). Thank you 10 times over!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are very welcome

[@lesliehobson3196]

WOW! My head is spinning---from all the beautiful scrappy quilts you showed & from trying to decide which one I should make first! Thank you for all the inspiration & motivation. Hugs &🌹🌹🌹

[@marilyncarrasquillo5378]

I love your videos. Thank you. Bless

[@malissalagios132]

818k views?! 8k of the views are me🤣 this is great to revisit over and over when in need of inspiration. Forever grateful. Happy Holidays!

[@skyfox9643]

lol...lol... you are sure right they will have babies whiles we sleep. I got 13 bags full of scrapes (babies). I love your videos, great work.

[@sanbar50]

So awesome. I have buckets getting carried away. Just getter done 💕

[@woodnquilts]

Thank you for this video. Your wool appliqué has inspired me.

[@KouzyFox]

im just researching quilts to go along with some projects and your videos have been so on point for all my questions and more...

[@aniquemuller6496]

Did a lot of spot in the middle blocks today and used up all scraps....11 pieces of 2 1/2. Inch squares all I have left over. Thank you so much for your tutorials. They are gold for a beginning quilter like me!

[@lucycolley1857]

Thank you for the idea of cutting scrap fabric 5 inch strips and 2.5, I just got a box full of scraps, wasn't sure what to do with them,lots of old fabric, ironed them trimed them then cut the larger fabric to 5 inch and what was left 2.5, then what was left ,that could be used, goes to crumb quilts, now to find someplace in this little apartment to store them, thanks for your video

[@amandinevannaxay5050]

Year such an inspiring lady and you know well about the pragmatic approach of colors and quilting...you are amazing !1 thank you. Celine

[@valeriabauer2738]

I love every single video. You are my mentor. Thank you

[@janstewart9591]

I learn so much watching your videos.

[@Harrisonburg2011]

I always use a leader and your idea of actually putting blocks together was so genius Thank you I ask myself "why didn't I ever think of that?"

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Karen, that’s really really awesome, lots to think 🤔 about, and lots to try out, if I ever get round to it. Thank you so much Karen, I really really love 💕 watching you and listening to what you say. Stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I am making 6" corner pop blocks for a signature quit and to do some scrap busting. Not only does the pile not look any smaller, i have ended up creating smaller scraps 😅🤣 i did see a briliant idea to double sew the corner scraps into HST blocks which i am going to potentially use as pilowcases to "match" One of my goal this year was no fabric purchases so i can work down my stash but now i need to add in scrap-busting to the list

[@MartinLeuenberger-m3t]

Hi Karen, thank you for so much good information on your videos, especially color theory, excellent. My all time fave is the ten fast and easy sampler blocks video, it's my go to all the time. Cheers from Southwest Oregon, USA

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

Definitely will be trying some of these ideas!! 😊😊😊 Thanks!

[@sistermarieskitchen]

I love stuff like this. Im going to make a fabric block collection to hang on my wall... much in the way you would display family photos. Of course there will be a corresponding quilt. Whether it stays in my home will be a different story, lol.

[@elenanemo713]

Карин- вы умница,Мастер,Красавица!!! Браво, Браво!!! И спасибо ,что так хорошо показываете тонкости печворка!!!!🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@raquelwright7451]

I like your tutorial for scrappy blocks. Thanks for sharing,😀

[@Treaclepuff]

Oh MY! I think you are an answer to my prayers! I have been quilting for a little over two years and you are answering so many questions about how to use my scraps (I will have to watch your color theory series). I just watched your video on handling leftover batting. Thank you for putting out all this information to us new quilters! I still have so much to learn! I'm glad to have some new ideas on how to handle my scraps better and especially my batting! I hope you have a blessed day! Happy quilting!

[@crosstitcher2]

Thank you for this video. I am defiantly trying these blocks. First I have to organize my stash. What a great idea to cut all my scraps into 2 1/2 and 5 inch pieces. I use a lot of precuts so this is an awesome way to calm the stash storm.

[@hollywaddell6727]

crosstitcher2 : Haha ... I had to grin at what may be a Freudian slip ... maybe you meant to say "definitely," but I like this better! "I am defiantly trying these blocks."

[@annablume1553]

Thanks for your videos and all the nice tips. I enjoy watching your videos, you are such a natural authentic person =)

[@angiem.3088]

Thank you. I am definitely going to tackle my scap pile and see what I can create.

[@giodrakes]

I love this! Thank you!

[@dawnchattin5935]

I am so energized to bust my stash!

[@midnightsun553]

Great video, thank you! I’ve taken a very long hiatus from Quilting for many reasons. Moving 3 times, not having room and becoming a knitter. Now that I have room, but not much time, I have been watching a lot of quilting videos. I’ve seen so many talking about “scrap management” which I had never heard of before. It makes so much sense and will be a great starting point as I move forward. Thank you!

[@sherrynewington1120]

I love you videos and love the way you talk! Thanks for great information and humor.

[@dugrut1325]

I've made a few scrap quilts. Two types, stripe and patch, both look great. Nice gifts. But I'll try your tips to impress my 'quilting sister' haha. She hates making scrappy quilts.

[@pegorgan7910]

I am what I refer to as a scrap quilter. I have made most of these blocks over the years, but I really like the last 3 you showed and will be making them. Thanks for all your videos and ideas.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

+Peg Organ they are my favs too

[@cj2sew]

Oh my goodness you're awesome! I wish I had followed you earlier. Yes I will be sorting and using my scraps. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

[@maryhardman4325]

I just love your teaching videos, best ever thank you

[@Mdb0514]

Just press to the left and up- fab tip! Thanks!

[@musicmom614]

love this video Karen so many ideas. took ooodles of notes. you gotta write a book

[@abydolinger2872]

I love your idea of purposefully cutting scraps to make blocks. Following your suggestion, I cut pieces for Crosses, intending to sew them together at a quilting retreat. Alas, the retreat was cancelled due to COVID19, but I am having a blast constructing the blocks as leaders and enders this spring. Thanks for all your videos; watching them is a highlight of my week!

[@audiclinton4385]

Thank you this is so helpful for a new quilter! Hugs ❤❤

[@lizw9799]

I love your videos! They inspire me to get busy and "get it done!" You might like 4 patch - 9 patch. It was one of my first quilts I ever made and still a favorite :) Thanks for all your work and videos, plus you're really good on camera. :)

[@christieross2755]

I love your energy and upbeat look at quilting. Because I love working with bargellos I always have a lot of left overs. Right now my scraps are over the top. I think I have 3 totes full of scrap. Thanks again

[@francecyrenne6016]

I love scrappy quilts and more so during this pandemic when I’ve been buying leftover quilting cotton from others. I make them and donate the quilt tops to a charity that finish them for cancer patients. I get to do the fun stuff and it’s an inexpensive hobby when using scraps. Just found your videos and I love your down to earth style. Keep making those videos!

[@kenvanblerk2129]

I enjoy your tutorials, so down to earth. I like to be frugal with my fabric, as I tend to buy fairly good stuff. I use up my tiny snowball corners by making dolly quilts. I sit my collectable bears on them as though having a picnic. Windmills are easy from these scraps and leftover skinny strips make great borders and bindings. All the best to you & yours, keep safe ! Julia x

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They sound adorable

[@janeterikson9950]

scraps scraps and more scraps sounds like heaven!

[@momdad8806]

These videos are great for using up scraps

[@SewFun]

Where have you been all my quilting life?? Thank you so much for the wonderful video. More please?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@susieinthecountry4434]

lots of good ideas here for beginners. thanks karen!

[@robertawestbrooks1650]

I are so awesome 🤩🤩