Quilting Made Easy: Crumb Quilts!

[@virginiaberg2295]

Good explanation of the process, thanks. I have just started crumb quilting and since I have 50 years of scraps I am having fun with this.

[@sonniecampbell1788]

This is probably the most informative crumb block video I’ve seen. And I agree with others, wish I had your fabric scraps! 😃

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@artsymarsy8480]

I like that you don't even take the piece off the sewing machine--you just keep going 'til it's done. Thanks for the demo!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Yes! Chain piecing is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@jellicosews85]

One of my go-to crumb block videos when I want some inspiration. Thanks!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Wow! Thank you so much for watching! I love that I can give a little inspiration.

[@audreyjoyner535]

Thank you, the crumbs pieces you make are very nice. And you are a good teacher. Thanks Again,

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!

[@beanixdorf6977]

Erica, you’re a great teacher. Thank you

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@karencompton5926]

Oh Erica....you made me laugh! Here is my tiny scrap box...and I thought...not too many scraps....then you produce a small bag..ok....a few more scraps.....then the big guns come out....that's it...all the scraps on the table....it really made me chuckle. I seriously thought you had just the tiny box!!! Girl after my own heart💕 Great video, I love your calm style of teaching and will be coming back to watch this again as I delve into crumb piecing. Thank you so much for the tutorial....and for making me laugh. I'm now going to rummage in my tiny box of scraps (said no quilter EVER!!)🤣😘 xx

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I thought I just had a small bit of scraps at first too, but... you know how that is. I hope that you enjoy your crumb journey!

[@jellicosews85]

Thanks for this reminder about crumb quilting and some great tips on getting them done. A good project to work on when life is too crazy to focus on anything complicated.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Yes! I agree. I love just doing a few crumbs to get away from the busyness. Thanks for watching!

[@dcinrb8538]

After making sundresses for my neice, I include bits of leftovers into one of my crumb blocks. Then I can sew her a small bag or doll blanket with HER dress in it. She's usually quiet but ask her about her bag/doll quilt and you'll get quite a story about her outfits. lol 💕 Thank you for your videos.

[@connieking9873]

I am enjoying your video’s. Your instruction is great. I love scrap and crumb quilting as I can sit and just create. I usually make 10 inch squares and just store until I need to make something. They are fun to add to baby quilts. I did QAYG about 69 squared all crumb. Learning to finger press seams open for the crumbs. Just purchased a small iron to get the seams flatter and a clapper. I have found that my scrap pile grows overnight. I am not sure how it does but I never run out. Thank you Brenda at mount scrap more quilting for sending us your way.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Welcome to my channel! I hope that you can find more videos to inspire you here. Thanks to Brenda, and thank you so much for watching!

[@elaineadair]

I've been making quilty/crumb WELCOME banners to hang on my studio wall. They make great gifts. LOVE sewing these crumbs. Often the crumbs are layered together in my trash bin too match my latest quilt, so a crumb project is already color coordinated to the current quilt. Thanks for good inspiration!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

That is an awesome idea, especially since they are already grouped by color. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching!

[@tributetomama]

Great job on your crumb blocks. I just recently started doing crumb blocks and find it very addictive.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much. I created a quilt with my crumbs, and now I am working on string blocks. Thanks for watching!

[@silverraven2017]

Thank you Erica. Love your blocks and tutorial! 💙

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Gabi-lt4mx]

looks so good. Greetings from Germany

[@malgorzatawandycz7912]

Hello Erica just found you on y tube, crumb quilting looks like si much fun. Can't wait to try I have an addiction to watching the videos I will most likely be addicted to making them as well. Love your calm voice and clear explanation.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Welcome to my channel! I hope that you enjoy crumb quilting as well. Thanks for watching!

[@nancyjohnson8642]

Erica, Thank you SO much for this great video. I got interested in string piecing - which is basically randomly making "fabric" with strip scraps of various widths and when I heard about crumb piecing, knew I wanted to try it. Thank you kindly for sharing your skill, knowledge and enthusiasm for this fascinating option for beautiful projects. This video was excellent!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for watching! I enjoy creating just about anything with scraps, and I love the idea of making my own "fabric". I am so glad that you liked this video.

[@nancyjohnson8642]

@@PurpleQuiltCo 👍 Sitting in sn airport with dear hubby goingvto gisit grands in another state and keeping me company is a soft cover book called String Quilts. In my luggage is one entitled Crumb Quilts. Love this stuff Erica and your video very inspirational. You deserve a GREAT day! 😀

[@susanmaroney5520]

awsome blocks nothing goes to waste just love it are you putting solids between them. can't wait to see the finished blanket

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your comment. I think it will look great with solid blocks!

[@maureenkolis9738]

Erica...you’re a good teacher! I’m thinking a crumb block quilt will be my next new adventure! Thanks so much! I’m glad I found you!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching! I am sure you will love the crumb adventure!

[@carolelylesshaw9615]

I enjoy watching your videos. You are so warm and friendly. Thanks for sharing!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!

[@KathleenJLightWorker]

This would be perfect for a picnic quilt! It is beautiful enough for display, but is an inexpensive way to achieve a quilt top! This makes me thing of my grandmas busy quilts but she died before I got old enough to be interested in quilts. Thanks for showing me how I can get a feel for her personal quilts, she made tons of fancy pieces but only made these for everyday personal use to wash a million times, go on picnics, to pad something fragile for moving or storage, in the trunk of your car for emergency’s. One she did all in prints, and hand appliquéd a design using solid pieces, that was her bed quilt and it was stunning.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I agree that crumb blocks are sort of like the crazy quilt blocks. You can turn these into the crazy blocks by adding decorative stitching if you would like. I combined my crumb blocks with denim and created a great "casual" quilt. Thanks for watching!

[@CAKESBYMEME]

I have fallen in love with scrap quilting watching your videos. Great inspiration.

[@patbowman6723]

Really great squares and almost no waste. You have talent hon. I will be watching you for ever.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much! I definitely appreciate you watching.

[@melissaflores3776]

its crazy how we get hooked on watching all these videos on crumb quilting!

[@razzmatazz1974]

great tutorial, greetings from Argentina!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Catwomanmn]

Your blocks are beautiful! Isn't it amazing how little fabric one needs to make a lot of blocks!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much! I love how these blocks come together with just scraps.

[@canitacampbell-simpson3336]

Wow! Thank you for providing the crumb block in detail and down to earth tutorial. Love the way you have separated the different sizes of left over fabric. It's a very good tip shared. As "crumb block" style of making a quilt is new terminology for me, do you mind simplifying the process in words. I am gaining an understanding the way to create this style. E.g.. hexagon block. I automatically picture the shapes required. Trust you do not mind me being not able to grasp. Thank you, Erica, for an amazing share and demonstration. 👌💐

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for your comment. I will try to simplify my words moving forward; sometimes I think and say things so fast. Thanks for watching!

[@matsamnicfam]

Great video ....thanks I will make one. Wish I had your scrap stash lol 😂

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@marlenebrockmann1553]

I have so many little pieces. Sewing all of those blocks looks very therapeutic. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@susananderson1209]

I love your style!! New to quilting.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I hope that you can get some inspiration from my videos. Thank you for watching!

[@suzanneboyd3902]

I love your crumb quilt squares! The colors are amazing!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy putting crumb blocks together. Thanks for watching!

[@bonnieshovlin8756]

I love your videos

[@merylemichetti2393]

Great video! Crumbs are a great when I find interest in my current projects wanes. It keeps me sewing and tweaks my creativity. Thank you, Erica.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Meryle Michetti Thanks so much! I just finished a big project and I may do a few of these before going in on the next big project. I have some scraps to add from this project.

[@jennygill8056]

I love to crumb,strip or random quilting. Most times I cut a 10" square out of a piece of sheeting and sew my scraps onto it and then sometimes it can be heavier enough and you don't have to use batting Love love doing my quilts this way and they look so pretty. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I agree with you. That is a great suggestion for using foundations. These are always great quilts. Thanks for watching!

[@jennygill8056]

Erica Selman thank you for your reply. Love your show. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@joc0553]

Love watching this process. Thank you for sharing!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@albanircalheiros]

Belíssimooooo trabalho abençoada! Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@andreakubsch8428]

I love your colors!!!!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching!

[@suewebster2768]

I have become a crumb person-love your method!! And loved seeing your scrap stash🤓

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I really enjoy the crumb blocks.

[@jennifersmith6284]

I love crumb blocks too ! They are so addictive!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I love making them. Thanks for watching!

[@debranelson2640]

Thanks Erica! Never heard of crumb quilts til I found you. Seems like after learning the process, and tips, i won’t have think too hard, press constantly, worry if colors will work together perfectly, stress free! Great Jan. project!!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I agree. Crumbs are great for just relaxing and stitching. Plus, the more fabrics you use, the more uniform it looks (does that make sense?). Thanks for watching!

[@MrsHeavencitizen]

Thank so much , your quilting samples are very nice , I like them .

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Erica, I really really enjoyed watching you. Those blocks are really really stunning and I can see them sashed with a plain fabric and that would really make a stunning quilt.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching! I actually made half-square triangles with these blocks and put them together in my "Pieces of My Heart" quilt. There is a video on my channel about it. Please check it out. Thanks again.

[@lw7967]

Oh my! You keep everything so neat & flat. Love your teaching style!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

I'm so glad to find youuu🌹 thank you for teaching how to do this!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I am glad you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching!

[@judithkois1892]

Erica, you are such a good teacher, thank you for this as my little crumbs are overflowing!!!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I hope you try it!

[@hasaheadachenow]

Tomorrow I start a crumb quilt to keep me busy till my fabric delivery arrives. I love your squares!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

That sounds amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@beckyspeer5872]

I only recently learned about crumb quilting. It’s brilliant! I really like your tutorial; you’re easy to follow.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much for watching! I am glad my tutorials help.

[@patriciaharris8250]

Enjoyed you are a good instructor love your blocks

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!

[@sallymay3643]

Hang a flannel sheet on a bare wall & place yr blocks on it so we can c them better. Nice work.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for that suggestion. Thanks for watching!

[@anndiehl9820]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I have a LOT of scraps & your video shows how to use all different sizes together to get one bigger piece. I will be making my first crumb blocks & your video has been very helpful.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I am glad I could help.

[@rmcrms5]

Crumb quilts fascinate me. Thank you for explaining and making the process so simple!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@zibahayatshahi1559]

Beautiful👌👏🙏

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@rosemacalpine7496]

Great idea. I think I’ll try one. Good presentation.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I am sure it will be great.

[@emmacarpenter4055]

I like your crumb quilt making best of all. Glad you shared.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I am trying to think of what to do with my blocks after they are all finished.

[@paulag4891]

Just discovered your channel, I love your tutorials and this piecing method is so much fun!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I agree; I love crumb blocks! Thanks for watching!

[@eleanorrieth458]

I love the blocks that you have done. So colorful!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@melissaflores3776]

i just started doing the crumb blocks about a month now... its so fun.. and so unique.

[@oldchickenlady]

this was the best crumb block video I have watched...you explained it very well. it's sort of like the string quilts my Granny taught me to make

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! The technique is very simple; just put the fabric together.

[@praterclp]

Yep I’ve hit the crumb block band wagon too. Love using up scraps.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@kimbennett2369]

Your blocks look great Erica

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Kim Bennett Thanks!

[@yolandaserna2288]

First time watching your channel 4/13/22. I did subscribe. Beautiful video

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Welcome to my channel! I hope that you can find some inspiration in my videos. Thanks so much for watching!

[@debranelson2640]

Another winner Erica! This is my kind of block 😊. Great name for it, too!!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Debra Nelson Thanks for watching!

[@kimbennett2369]

These blocks are fun to make.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Kim Bennett I agree. And very little hard thinking.

[@peggy1046]

really enjoy your videos. you are a very good teacher. clear and informative. thank you.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Peggy McCrystal Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenvonderahe1449]

Loved it......thanks! 👍

[@lornadiuguid1358]

Your a great teacher,Thakyou

[@carolsaunders3972]

Peggy McCrystal couldn't hear you your mike is not loud enough

[@AudreyAL6]

Great video I am working on my first crumb quilt

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Audrey Daigle I hope it goes well!

[@kerrypieritz8951]

Great video. Thanks!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@tanyarichmond8313]

LOVE!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@joane8651]

Sew very colorful ;) love it!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@GJ-vj4lj]

I have a small triangular shaped trash can where I store my crumbs. I made a point of showing my husband what it looks like and saying that it is not trash so that it never gets thrown out as trash!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

LOL! Our crumbs are very special and priceless. I am glad you let him know! Thanks for watching!

[@elvasuarez6102]

Love it!!

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@jezzikapjiexi]

That looks like so much fun. I've only started quilting recently so I don't have a crumb stash yet, but I'll definitely keep what I have. One question, at 11:25 - 11:30 you are adding another piece, but its not connected to the piece before it. How does that affect the block?

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your question. In that section of the video, I am creating new crumb sections. I sewed individual pieces to one strip, then cut it apart. There are now several new beginnings for blocks. Thanks so much for watching!

[@michellegoldsmith]

You have a natural feel for color. I like the blend of lights and darks, some people have too many middle shades and the effect isn't as attractive.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks very much. I love that the crumbs can somehow "go" together, even if they are completely different fabrics. Thanks for watching!

[@harryburkett7754]

I Love making crumb quilts! I just finished a quilt with blue jean squares sashed with crumb quilting surrounded by piano keys for the border. The entire quilt was made with blue material. I'm thinking of making scrappy material, cutting it into heart shapes and using applique for the blocks. Thanks for making this video.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

The quilt you made sounds awesome, and I love your new idea, too! Thanks for watching!

[@uchumazrina]

Thanks a lots i can try this...easy 👏👏👍💖

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy the process.

[@reginacamargo8237]

Linda,vc e seu trabalho,aqui do Brasil 😘💥

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@melissaflores3776]

only 18 more to go! thats all? enjoyed this video.

[@jacquiwilmot9602]

Really enjoyed the video Erica, can you just tell me what 'leaders and enders' are?

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Leaders and enders are pieces of fabric that you might stitch before or after your project piecing. This helps to keep the machine from "eating" your work, particularly if you are piecing smaller bits of fabric. Instead of just using one piece of fabric that you would stitch over and over, I use that opportunity to stitch other pieces together. It is a fancy way of saying that I stitch at least two blocks at a time, one after the other.

[@jacquiwilmot9602]

Thanks Erica, I think I understand!

[@noodlenoggin5854]

I am planning on using the crumbs from one project to make the fabric for its own border.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

That sounds like a great idea! I have done that as well.

[@emmacarpenter4055]

Erica: Tote bags, placemats , shopping bags, clutch purses or bags pillow covers, relatives (kin), etc. If you are feeling charitable, there are lots of children organizations that need quilts. I sent 5 patchwork 36x36 quilts to a foundation in connection with Nancy Zieman last year. Although, since yours are very nice and pretty; sell them through internet or set up a booth at festivals\fairs, etc. I will be keeping my first for myself, the others will be given to community service through a quilt guild I belong to. Keep up the good works.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your suggestions. I have an idea for how I want to put these blocks together, but then I have to figure out what to do with the quilt. It is a great opportunity.

[@amendez6358]

Yeaaa youre a Singer girl!😁 what model is your machine?

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your question. I have the Singer Futura CE-100. It has an embroidery attachment, but I just use it for sewing right now. Thanks for watching!

[@debbiestringer6205]

Erica, when I first saw your video, Romare Bearden's work immediately sprang to mind. If you're not familiar with his collages, check them out! And thanks for the video. I will be trying this.

[@cindywagner4623]

I like how your squares are really mixed up, not so much strips. ❤️

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you. I prefer smaller pieces in my blocks. I did make a video where I show how to use larger pieces. I call it "Big Crumb Quilt Block." Thanks for watching!

[@melissaflores3776]

if you dont mind can you possibly tell me or list the order of all your videos on crumb quilting.. I seem to be jumping around or watching on I've already seen. thanks.

[@melissaflores3776]

oh yay, someone else to follow! lol! but its okay I'm learning

[@cindywagner4623]

I do that too, as large as I can and then square up several block

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@marilyncapehart663]

It’s Cool I am Just learning how to make Quilts 12-9-19

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching! This would be a great way to work on practicing stitching in a straight line or just putting pieces together.

[@sandybeach368]

how do you do the quilt sewing on crumb blocks so that every piece is quilted down to the backing? or do you worry about having each piece quilted down?

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your question. These blocks are not quilted down to the backing yet. I am only focused on making blocks with the smaller pieces of fabric. I do not worry about quilting every single piece onto the batting since they are already a cohesive block. Thanks for watching!

[@emmacarpenter4055]

Oh, Erica, by the way, these crumb blocks would make one terrific-looking jacket; upcycle the top from a jogging suit.

[@paulinewhite1896]

I liked yours best you would show and not go on and on and not show what to do loved it

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@louisesmith3219]

I have made masks during covid and I now have over 100 7x7 crumb squares. I have made a bag using them to hold my fat quarters. I thought I was a scrap quilter but it turns out I am a crumb quilter. Who knew.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I think that crumb quilting is definitely scrap quilting too. It's all about using what you have to create new blocks or projects. Thanks for watching!

[@gbyrd1970]

Girl you definitely don't have a shortage of crumbs!! Lol

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

I know, right? It seems like they just keep growing. I think I have even more containers now than I did when I made this video. Thanks for watching!

[@melissaflores3776]

my blocks are 6 1/2 squares..

[@janhulse9518]

no where in this do I hear the pedantic ravings of the women who say cut fabric by the grain. are we supposed to check the grain and work off that direction with each and every scrap of fabric?

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thanks for your question. I do not worry about the grain of the fabric since I typically start using small pieces. I think that the bias can help with making the fabrics "fit" together; that stretch is used to your advantage. Thanks for watching!

[@geraldinewilton9822]

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[@lindamiller4898]

I had a hard time seeing what you were doing because it was so dark to see. Please use a brighter light so people can see better what you are doing otherwise everything was interesting and informative.

[@PurpleQuiltCo]

Thank you for your comment. This is an older video, so hopefully you can see more clearly on my more recent tutorials. Thanks so much for watching!