How I Use Fabric Scraps and Shreds

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[@patricianewman5233]

Love this! Im 79 and have given up quilting so i watch you😊

[@sharon3108]

These videos with your waving hands and the table bring me back to Maine. I loved those videos watching you make fabric from scraps and strings :) You've given me many years of inspiration on top of all the laughs

[@Carolyncreatesmore]

Me too! Thanks for the inspiration Darlene!

[@dorothyd6522]

Darlene, I watch pretty much all of your videos. I wish I could live near you and hang out sometime. I am in Alaska and have lots of fun repeating the methods you show all of us out here in Internetland … Thank you for all your tips and videos. We are all grateful.

[@margaretgleisberg6775]

I save all my shreds for a lady who always makes a pillow with every quilt and/or uses them for the cutest teddy bear donated to the pediatric ward for the pets patients. I keep them in large baggies for her to pick up. No fabric goes in the trash. 😅😊

[@cherriberri7161]

Shreds (and selvage) are what us Junk Journal creators love! Have a beautiful day Darlene! 💖

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

So happy to see you back playing with scraps

[@tinajones3990]

I've always loved quilts but never thought I had the patience or ability for the perfection of the quilts I was seeing. You showed me that imperfect and wonky is a goal!! I can achieve that and love my scrappy projects no matter if it is fabric or crocheting. Thanks for showing me this world.

[@719mystee]

Watching Darlene helped me realize it doesn't have to be perfect according to the rules or quilting police, if you like it and it fits together, you made it, so it's great!

[@marthatierney2632]

OMG you're on fire again! Happy times are here again... YES!

[@patricia753]

I love how you don't always have a planned out design before you start! You show us How to get started and work through the creative process!!! Thank you 🎉🎉🎉

[@shay8364]

These remind me of your doodles, piecing different patterns, shapes & colours together. The end result for both looks so cool. Very creative & so pretty 🙂.

[@lbond2349]

Fantastic! It is so amazing to see the blocks transform from a mess to perfection when you trim the excess. Those 3 blocks are so pretty.

[@nz-nz]

Ooh….. you’ve inspired me! The dark strip “ties” all the blocks together. Love it.

[@countrygal3688]

It's amazing how pretty those squares are after trimming.

[@sewinghomegoodsmarymichaud8632]

They look like little paintings!❤

[@keleecoats3193]

They are fabric mosaics. Lovely 😍

[@joancook8454]

Shreds scraps and no bullshit! They are beautiful, and I love it!❤ thanks Darlene for another great video.

[@carold.9626]

Oh soooo happy to find ye. I used to watch ye at my friend's computer ,didn't have one, then i moved on !! Sooo again happy to be able to watch ye, ye are a HOOT !!😂🎉🎉

[@elena3831]

I love this, went back and watched your video while in Maine with moms tv in the background❤. That’s when I started saving the shreds. My friend thinks I’m crazy😂. Let’s do a quilt in all this stuff..

[@719mystee]

I agree, yes let's do an all shreds, and crumbs quilt.

[@erinmorrison6199]

Omg I’m in love with those squares. Wish I knew how to sew.

[@marycook9607]

Yes, it does look like the ocean. I have to go back and re-squares it for the material you used. I love it when you make these types squares.

[@Whole180withAliyah]

I'm a bit excited, too. Can't wait to see how you make something awesome out of small scraps & shreds. This is going to be fun!!!! Oh! And paper beads, please! lol; cheers to you, Joe, Rocket et toute la famille (Quebecer here😉 ).

[@karikant4142]

Sorry one more comment but the more I watch I so love it and you really have the gift to teach to those who are newbies!! Thank you!!

[@tinamarie712]

Hi Darlene! I have been watching you since Skylar was dyeing your hair. I laughed so hard at the hair cutting videos that I was hooked and have been watching since. I too love to sew , I am currently working on 5” crumb cake squares. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@lindadavis2754]

I absolutely love how you describe what to do. You are the only one I can make sense out of what you are doing. Thanks!

[@DerekScottAbdn]

This was great. So creative and inspiring. Thank you for making these videos.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

These are art (no duh} that would look so cool on the wall! ❤ omg! Wouldn’t these look good mounted on top of different colors of burlap that you can fray a bit and mount on the wall! Buttons! Ok, stop me….lol! Thanks for all your ideas!!!

[@gail8916]

Love it. I know it as couching. Very therapeutic. I had forgotten I could do that as a wall hanging. Thanks, Darlene for another great awesome video.

[@ndlz1]

Beautiful creative outcome.👍🏻🙏

[@jenelks1495]

Loving the look of this! I think every now and then it's good to just sit and be creative, instead of following a pattern! These are beautiful!! 🎉❤ Oooh for those with decorative stitches on their machines, this would be a great block to use those on with a variegated thread or different colors of thread!

[@blais313]

Darlene !! This is so creative and so much fun to watch you create!! Thanks!

[@debbipacker4215]

Hi Darlene, it's always good to see you did a video. And great to see you happy!

[@patricia753]

Seriously Darlene, you are such a great teacher!!!! Thank you

[@nanstewart6411]

Those are absolutely beautiful!!! The things you could make with these! Thank you for sharing this Darlene. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. 💕 💯

[@Deelovesgoldens]

Oh happy day. I love these type of videos. You are so creative

[@heyjude57]

That looks like an orca swimming on his back having a grand old time. Those are gorgeous.

[@smudgekids3203]

Get a crochet hook and make a few chains of chain stitching to add to the shreds topping? For interest.

[@shalomnurse]

Love these squares. I’m going to try this. Thank you.

[@sharonvantroyen9686]

So cute! Definitely want to try this! One more great idea, Darlene! Thank you!

[@tammyschweitzer7850]

Wasn't into this until I saw the finished product....those are great! ❤

[@Dina-gf6nk]

Beautiful I don't know how you come up with these great ideas 😂❤❤❤

[@blewbirdie]

Darlene…you need to connect with someone that has an embroidery machine. My friend saved all her thread trims. So much variety in beautiful colors.

[@VicLynn5522]

Beautiful fabric combinations

[@lorrainemcdonald7332]

I love scrappy videos!

[@marthaburriss5740]

Like stained glass...very pretty

[@brendagoulette759]

Oh I love them. I like everything going in different directions.

[@noname-nr4iy]

so creative. i love it.

[@francesjones5781]

Love this. Need to find this stabilizer. The last one I used was black and bought from you. I ended making a tote bag and get so many compliments on it.

[@messerdesigns2055]

Can you make some fabric beads with some scraps in the future please. ❤❤

[@Whole180withAliyah]

Oh, yes!!! Love this idea!!!

[@TheAAdele05]

They turned out really cute!

[@romonaelrod7870]

This would be a good way to use up old thread that is not strong enough to sew with. Old embroidery floss could be used too.

[@lorettayoung7220]

I love them too!

[@LadyBug..Reseller]

Omg I was just today looking for a vd like this .. lol wow I didn’t think of fuse able facing 😮thank u ….. lv lv lv this vd ❤

[@karenwazny7994]

Going to try this!! So cool

[@credenza1]

Wonderful. It makes me think of a mini Kawandi.

[@lballerina6725]

I had to think about why I love watching your videos so much. The answer I came up with is, I fuc'n love your creativity, imagination and your excitement when creating things. It draws me in every time. You are a hoot.

[@karikant4142]

The more watched I love the scrap block an definitely ging t try.

[@hollylamb7416]

I'd love to make a jacket out of squares like that!

[@KW3908]

Just so gorgeously fun!

[@jenihansen7201]

Darlene, you are a gem. Thank you so much.

[@countrycaboodle9152]

Love them, never seen it done like this before. Gives me ideas....thank you!

[@karikant4142]

Love the scraps!!!…never knew I should save my scraps! You seem more happy and I’m glad .😀

[@febeleven]

OMG, that is frickin cool... I love it!

[@olieboerinolieboer7651]

It's awsome Darlene👍Thank you very much for sharing your ideas.. I love it❤️💕💋 More love and power to you❤️🤗

[@mantistoboggan2676]

Cool process. They turned out really good!

[@AniesMommy]

You are such a wonderful artist ❤

[@stitchingandsteelhomestead8012]

Beautiful! I will try this!

[@cathihill4683]

I love these blocks. I don’t have the patience to do that.

[@debbieott1076]

Hi from delaware

[@wamble5]

You dear lady are so very talented!!! Love what u do! God bless!

[@bettypolasik7137]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@nancymathisen9707]

Could be panels on a denim jacket.

[@suebean3873]

I really like the looks of these blocks, however, just wondering how well the quilts would hold up in the wash. I think I may sew a bit more on them. I like the threads at the end, finishes the blocks up so nicely.

[@darlene.michaud]

These are not good for quilts. Way too stiff. They are good for tote bags, baskets, journal covers, wall art, stuff like that.

[@natalie73animals]

This idea is just gorgeous! You inspired me!

[@smudgekids3203]

I’m so selfish! Darlene is BACK and she’s cutting fabrics and SEWING!!! 🧵 Gosh, I’ve missed watching you sew and talk about sewing. And just doing stuff with scraps. Having fun! Welcome back. 🎶🌸

[@missmary9950]

I admit it... I did NOT trust the process! But oh my gosh, those came.out so cool! Awesome job Darlene 🤓

[@joanbarker6581]

Looking like great blocks!’

[@karikant4142]

Ok one more!!!! , I’m amazed , you could take a block of your 3D scraps a name to sell a lot my distract at art fairs on the square. So so cool! I’m amazed!!!!

[@tamora.monique]

Absolutely beautiful 😍❤️

[@user-pr7ny6xj5y]

What a cool idea...love it! Thanks!

[@carolchlosta1027]

They are beautiful ❤ you are so artistic ❤

[@stellaunger8568]

Love these❤️😁🌹

[@RanchoLagniappe]

Love this!

[@debbipacker4215]

They are really cool! ❤❤❤

[@tvhernandez]

Amazingly Beautiful😍 Thank you💖

[@robinpowell2712]

So cool, dimensional 🎉

[@annaturner2828]

So cool

[@SK-is2ux]

hi 🌸 KZbin keeps unsubscribing me from your channel. It’s happening with a bunch of my other subscriptions too but I watch yours every day and i don’t understand why they’re doing this. thought you should know.

[@user-mn3um3mo6q]

Big Question Darlene: When cutting your bolts of fabric, do you use electric scissors or electric rotary cutters? My hands and thumb around where I hold the scissors get awfully sore.

[@darlene.michaud]

Nothing electric. Plain old rotary cutter and some very old scissors.

[@ericataylor9063]

Love it

[@sherimcgill5139]

This may be the coolest thing you’ve done yet!

[@bonniechrisrensen1016]

Put bridal mesh overand then sew. Edges will stay down as you sew.

[@user-bn7cg5kz9p]

Thought it was going to be a hot mess but turned out really great! Nice tutorial!

[@patricia753]

BTW, in your video: How o turn narrow scraps into new fabric; I've never seen anything as Beautiful as the end product!!!

[@Whole180withAliyah]

Hnh. KZbin auto-corrected my French in my original comment to 'the whole family,' lol. Alrighty. Just figured a Maine Mama with the family name of Michaud might appreciate a little French.

[@heyjude57]

Mais, oui!

[@jenihansen7201]

Oh Darlene, I went to the Salvation Army and purchased all of their wedding gowns and prom dresses and cut them all up to use on quilts. I bought 75 of them and all it cost me was $125.00. I plan on putting the silk and satin around some of the squares as an embellishment. What do you think ?

[@missmary9950]

I have that iron! 10 buck @ Walmart 🤓

[@debbiew.7630]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@kayeprescott8228]

You cut so much fabric. How do you keep your scissors sharp?

[@winningnumbers]

Do you have a video on doing pintucking and using piping on a block for a cushion/pillow or tote bag? Thanks

[@mantistoboggan2676]

I could practice music all day but life gets in the way… ha