Scrappiest Easiest Quilt Pattern EVER ~ tackle that scrap mountain

[@jojomontgomery7119]

I can't wait to see it once you are done. I like this idea very much.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I am just as excited! Thanks for watching!

[@PracticallyCreative]

GREAT IDEA!!! I think it's a great use of scraps and should work really well. Love the tulle/organza over it. You go girl!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

It looks like all my channel hard work is paying off. KZbin is finally pushing my content. Hopefully this will get me monetized! 🥰 Melissa thank you for being one of my channels loyal friends!🥰

[@viviannefraser5974]

I hope you get monitored! I try to do my part for all new quilt Ytubers cause I know you have to work hard before you reach that level!!!🥰

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

Kindred spirit here. I'm trying to make a scrappy quilt every monthfrom my scrap bags in 2024 on my channel. Haven't tried piecing on my longarm yet. Excited to see your project completed.❤

[@MyQuiltProjects]

yay! I am waiting for scheduling conflict to get back at it. Stay tuned part 2 is coming!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

This kind of scrappy is not for me. My OCD cannot cope. But, that said, I admire how fearless you are to try something new. Thanks so much for sharing this with us all.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Truth be told, this messes with my ocd as well. But the joy of finally getting the scraps all used up overruled my quilter court of law. Thanks for watching!

[@KarenEstes1295]

Yes, I never could 'embrace' cutting scraps into many size squares. It just didn't 'fit' me. Also, I developed Tendinitis in my dominant elbow. So, then I couldn't rotary cut anything. I stumbled on to someone talking about using an Accuquilt cutter to bust up their stash. It made sense! I now have the Big Electric cutter + many dies. The beauty of the system is that you can cut 6 layers of cotton fabric @ a time, very easily + accurately! I cut such shapes as: Half Hexie, Tumbler, 2.5 x 4.5 rectangle(×2), 4.5 x 8.5" rectangle , 2.5 " Square (cuts 9 @ a time x 6 layers =54 squares!) I can use smallish to medium to large scraps for these dies. I put the too small + irregular pieces in my crumb quilt bins to make rail fence blocks. I have containers for each shape. As I cut them, I roughly sort them by color as I put them in the bin. So, eventually, I'll be able to grab a container a make a quilt. I am happily busting up my scraps into very usable shapes.

[@paulinechapman5669]

Yes..OCD rules my quilting life..l enjoy it..when l wade into a mountain of scrap l mean business..and get er done till the next one and so on…🇨🇦

[@ParaleeOhl-fg1ev]

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[@judy2928]

Great idea. For scraps. Thanks I think I will try it.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Have fun with it! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@tracyalbert6056]

Awesome idea Dawn. I think it will be beautiful with lots of memories for you. Thank you for showing this idea. Great idea to use organza/tulle.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Aw thank you Tracy!

[@jennifertompkins7462]

WOW! I love this idea and can’t wait to make my own project.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@christy8130]

I was wondering about how the organza will.hold up! I can't wait to find out

[@viviannefraser5974]

This is the first time I’ve come across you but am excited to see your other videos!!!❤

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Welcome Vivianne! Stay tuned to see how this turns out 🙂

[@joyceklebe5794]

So glad I came across your video. Love. What you’re doing and looking forward to more of your quilting!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Joyce, I am glad to have you. Stay tuned for more quilting adventures!

[@jmarylastone]

oh my gosh! - I saw this done on PBS Nancy Zieman's TV sewing show about 30 years ago but the woman showing it used tulle or nylon net I think (maybe she did use organza it was so long ago) - I always thought it would be beautiful to gather all the solid colored scraps and "trap" them under a white or black lace so the colors would show up with the lace design on them - she didn't use a long arm

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Ooooo, I love the lace idea! Thanks for watching!

[@AnitaSouthall]

When did the first long arm machines come out?

[@jmarylastone]

the lady didn't do it on a long arm from what I remember but I think long arms have been around for quite a while but not for home use

[@MyQuiltProjects]

@@jmarylastone longarm machines have been around since the 80s. Shortarm machines have been available for non commercial use since the 60s. Thank you for commenting and watching! 🥰

[@MyQuiltProjects]

@@AnitaSouthall short arms started being available for non commercial use in the 60s and 70s. Longarms were first introduced in the 80s. Great question!

[@bettywhittington9654]

New subscriber. Just came on my feed. Love the idea. Was thinking if you had you scraps sorted by color, you could start at a corner of your quilt with one color fan it out with the next color that would look good beside it. When you look at it from your opposite bottom corner, the whole quilt would have rows of colors. Just another idea. Will continue to watch you. You’re excitement is contagious.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

That thought crossed my mind too! I hope out of this contagion, I end up with one like that. Welcome to the channel! 🥰

[@chickad5820]

I just found you and this is a brilliant reminder of textile quilts I've seen on KZbin years ago. The ones I've seen on Sewing with Nancy the woman even added left over hem tapes, rick rack, all her scrap and cut threads, fake flowers and many other misc bits and pieces. Organza was layed over the top to encapsulate everything and a grid was sewn. You could use this fabric for quilts, bags, jackets, backpacks or whatever as you would for any fabric. No glueing, just placement and a top layer. I do think tulle might be an issue because it can melt if an iron is too hot. Not sure about the organza? I think I'll try a doll quilt and just keep it with my laundry awhile to be washed and dried to see how it holds up. This is brilliant for scraps and those long ago memories of watching Nancy and past projects. I've seen it done with cut pieces of just embroidery threads from projects sewn and randomly spread between washable stabilizer, sewing a tight grid of random decorative stitches and made into scarves. Once the stabilizer is washed away you are left with a delicate fabric of left over threads. Might have to trim some threads away but this scrappy idea reminded me of these threads I've saved in sandwich bags for years. I wish we were neighbors!!! I found a new favorite KZbinr however. Thanks for this and your brilliant ideas. You made this your own by doing a quilt that's not just a lap quilt or wall hanging. I've used my scraps for miniature quilts I give to my emergency 911 depts for kids in crisis. A stuffed animal or doll added makes a perfect present and lowers much anxiety and fear. Even in adults... God blessed you and I'm humbled to have found you. Babs near Tombstone, AZ

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I am thinking about a coat with this technique. My schedule right now will not allow it, maybe next year. I had another commenter tell me they saw this on Sewing with Nancy. I actually want to start saving all the dog ears to tackle a mosaic tote bag. I wonder how long I will need to save those? That is also for the future. Thanks for watching!

[@chickad5820]

@@MyQuiltProjects If love to do a quilt as well. I've been watching awhile at different ones. I like your idea about doing it in this technique. Instead of just a coat of many colors, it'll be the next step and add colors and memories. Awesome idea... I'm down the rabbit hole... Meet you there

[@kathybracken3433]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@rosedrover1146]

I am so happy to see your video. I just tried the same but was not so specific in my colour layout, so I have a lot of yellow scraps in one area but overall my quilt turned out awesome, thanks for helping me manage my scraps this way. Love it! And yes I used organza on top, actually light blue organza because I got it on sale at Fabricville for $2 per meter.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Rose, wonderful! I am glad to have helped in your quilting journey! Thanks for watching!

[@vickisparks5612]

This is so cool!!good !!!...I love this idea.😊

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Vicki, I am so ready to be rid of scraps! Thanks for watching!

[@vickisparks5612]

Ya me too how long do we keep scraps😂

[@pauletteliddell2923]

So neat. Looking forward to see the finished quilt. TFS.👍💙❤💚💛💙🧡

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Paulette, may your scrap pile be forever changed! Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyjardine8634]

Can't wait to see it completed. Hope the organza holds up and doesn't tear with use. It is going to be a beauty

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I have had the same thought, if it does, all those pieces will chenille and rag, which is a different effect, which I would like as well. Thank you sew much!🥰

[@pattimize5742]

This is so awesome. Thank you! I can't wait to see it finished.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Aw, thank you Patti. The current temp in the garage is too cold. Need a spring thaw to get crackin with my scraps, thanks for watching!

[@barbarajohnson1572]

Thank you for coming up with something to try with scraps.... Hugs, GB

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Gramma Babs! Barbara it has been a long time! Nice to hear from you! A new level of enjoyment with scraps 🙂🥰

[@theresawinter8380]

That is shadow quilting. It was very popular in the1980's when I was working at a quilt store. I still have organza from that time, lol.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Wonderful! Glad to know it has a name! Thank you!

[@sherip1270]

I worry about how the organza holds up over time. Have you seen any issues? It would be such a shame to have the organza wear out over all those memories.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

@@sherip1270 Worse case scenario the organza which is polyester, breaks down. But the quilting will hold all of it down and the raw edges would chennile. If the organza does break down I can always quilt it to death to hold all those scraps down. Normally the cotton fibers break down before the polyester organza ever will. Thank you for raising concern with your comment, scrap on! 🙂🥰

[@cyn4rest]

@@MyQuiltProjects I did something like this but the scraps were cut into appliqué shapes, covered with voile and stitches added on top. It was all done by hand but only pillow size so not too insane. That was 1986 and the voile on my pillow is just now wearing out. Too many trips through the laundry. lol. I’ve used it daily for 30+ years. Can’t wait to see yours finished. I’ve subbed so I won’t miss anything. 😊

[@MyQuiltProjects]

@@cyn4rest I will pass this knowledge on, thank you!

[@chloemorgan7560]

Great video, Dawn! I love this idea. You have got my wheels turning.

[@robincadwallader7426]

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to do one of these in QAYG blocks and NOT use the organza. I like the frayed raw edges, and if one spot fails, I can just add a piece on top. I think I'll put my blocks together in a raggedy quilt so that I will have even more frayed edges. I'm excited about this!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Brilliant! Thanks for watching!

[@ColeenSewsChats]

So many great tips in this video!!That is genius, the storage & mosaic quilt idea! I can't wait to see what you come up with ! love the backing lol I really love that you want to use all the scraps in the bucket . I wondered about the selvage edges ,ty. & then you get EXTRA using orphaned blocks 👏👏🥂 The memories are just 🤯🥰! I saw a big container of glue at the dollar general the other day , I was thinking that has to be good for something lol I LOVE true scrappy quilts , my mind wants more control lol it needs to let go and just be random too! ( off topic) I suspect I broke my toe or foot Saturday at my parents house , in either case I'm stayin off it as much as I can. I should have time now to catch up on my FAVORITE youtubers 🥰🤗 LIKE YOU YOU YOU! Love what you do , I so miss you!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Oh no, sorry about your toe! Hugs! And it looks like this video will break me through to get monetized. KZbin is finally pushing my content! All of the work I have put into this is coming true 🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳. Thank you for all of your support, you are considered to have channel loyalty, which is practically royalty. 🙂🥰

[@ColeenSewsChats]

@@MyQuiltProjects That is absolutely FANTASTIC news you have worked hard and keep giving it your all . I am so impressed with you & your content it's just beyond words how excited I am for you!!!🥰🥰🥂🥂🥳🎊🎊 I'll be sewing in a few months & will need to rewatch my friends ( like you ;) ) to keep inspired .

[@genny7493]

Love the project on the wall behind you - it looks interesting!!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Hello Genny👋, that is a legit kits foundation paper piecing kit. If you go to legit kits.com you can view all the kits. This one will supposedly have a 3D effect using 3D glasses when done.

[@rachelburgener819]

I think this is a really fantastic idea!!! Could you not do a meander or wandering, wavy line to incorporate more of the edges?!? I’m newer to quilting so very curious!!! Sure why not keep scraps to use… Thank You ❤️😀

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Oh Rachel, absolutely! I was going for the feel of modernism, meandering would be an excellent choice! Wonderful idea!

[@francesrivera3569]

Very cool! I can't wait for the reveal. Kristin from Scrap Fabric Love did a quilt as you go on her longarm. She didn't use an overlay like you did, but she just started with random strips and went from there. I enjoy watching the out of the box creativity of you all!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Frances, so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! I appreciate you! You are one of many making my channel successful, thank you! 🥰

[@katherinethomas2131]

I love scraps I make scrappy quilts.

[@ThirdStoryThreads]

Thanks for sharing this! I have to agree though, at the end of scrappy projects I do end up asking myself "should I keep anymore scraps or..." LOL! Fun video!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Scrap projects are free in a sense. But the scraps become nonsense after a while. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@elizabethamis9376]

Just found your channel and think this idea is genius! ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Thank you Elizabeth, enjoy this new scrap way! 🥰

[@vickyadams3007]

I might try this on a smaller scale, like 12 or16" blocks on batting then do the quilt as you go method with bias sashings in between them, using the water soluble interfacing idea. We will see what that lloks like.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

This will be a scrap masterpiece when you get done!

[@svs1551]

I really like it!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Thanks for watching Susan!

[@AnitaSouthall]

I roll my strips into a roll using a wooden school ruler. Those rolls stack nicely in take away food containers. Which stack on top of each other. From smaller lengths I piece them end to end or side by side. I make funky shopping totes using all the various scrap rolls. If tiny scraps are continually being used as leader enders they stop being tiny and start getting used.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Anita, your method is genius! Scrap on! 🥰

[@mephomorphisied]

This looks very similar to what i seen a designer do here in the uk . Using the voile or organza she uses her rotary blade and shreds the fabric . Hense confetti not seen a big quilt like this but you could def use her ideas to do blocks . Check out Delphine Brooks confetti quiting . I dont know if you get sewing street t.v where you are if so there maybe a couple of pattens . Aand yes she does small merandering over the fabric peices .. hope this helps

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Well thank you for letting me know, I will go check it out!

[@simonelynch9872]

You could do quilt as you go with smaller blocks. A little sewing to piece the blocks together but more manageable on a domestic machine.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

You are sew right, Simone! Thanks for watching!

[@vickyadams3007]

You said that piece was a little loose and you were going back later to do a vertical stitch to attach it, how about doing a slanted lines instead. It would really step up the interest/ depth of your project. ( just a thought). What if you used a water soluble ( interfacing) to catch all of your fabrics but then when washed it wouldn't be covering up your fabrics; then if it has frayed edges thats O.K. it would look like a rag style piece then.(?)

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I love all these suggestions! Really there is no wrong way! Have fun with it and thanks for watching!

[@Sybil_Detard]

I don't want to send you down another rabbit hole, but, should you find yourself drowning in scraps again, a fun use for them is a kawandi quilt. Examples can be found here on KZbin. Super fun.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Enabler alert haha, thank you I will check into this! Thanks for watching!

[@Sybil_Detard]

@@MyQuiltProjects :) It was fun to watch you get so excited about creating something new. Creating art.

[@cyn4rest]

Absolutely! Kawandi are amazing!

[@dawnplough1458]

Good luck I think it’s a great idea but this will make me nervous trying to find a spot for each scrap. Best wishes.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Haha, completely understand! Thanks for watching!

[@christy8130]

What are you plans for this? I'm enthralled

[@MyQuiltProjects]

To use with much love! I am anxious to see how the organza holds up with children and pets. The good news, I am stitching all those bits and bobs down. If the organza fails, I still have a quilt, and it will be all mine! 🥰

[@carlabattle8301]

I like this idea for a bag. Might be too stressful for me in a big quilt.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I highly recommend doing this on a small scale, a tote bag would be all the rage! Great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I love this! Wish I had a long arm 😅

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Lisa, think about this on a small scale. Try a 15 inch block for your domestic, you sew got this, and if it doesn’t work, it’s only scraps right? 🥰

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BettyIrvin-k9r]

I think I would do a tight edge to edge quilting pattern

[@jolynnsholmire2785]

I have a lot more scraps than what you showed. In fact I bought five giant totes of scraps of various sizes. My son made about six quilts out of them. One was a California king. I have made a crumb, a string quilt and some other projects and I still have scraps running out of my ears.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

sounds like you are winning with those scraps, keep at it! They will eventually whittle down. Thanks for watching!

[@pennytinker2356]

interesting, thank you

[@MyQuiltProjects]

You are sew welcome! 🙂

[@MonaDidWhat]

I use leftover jelly roll strips for scrappy binding

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I do that too! Great minds think alike! Thanks for watching!

[@junehanson7865]

Enjoy scraps this way hope it works 😊😊

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I turned the volume all the way up, I am hoping you heard me this time! So far its working great, thanks for watching! 🥰

[@paulinechapman5669]

Interesting but am talking a mountain of scraps..tidy but daunting..🇨🇦

[@MyQuiltProjects]

They never go away AND multiply! Scrapping is hard work! Thanks for watching❤️

[@brendafoley6995]

Hello from Kentucky

[@cynthiadugan858]

❤

[@cynthiadugan858]

I really like the idea of making a large block from the scraps after finishing a quilt … that way you have a quilt diary of sorts. This would be a great method for doing that.

[@dianemartinez1839]

Can the organza be washed and dried?

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Great question! Modern organza is 100% polyester, so the answer is yes!

[@benettemcneill984]

Please come back and show the finished product.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

There will be a part two! Stay tuned….❤️

[@bonieloiselle5489]

Problem we with gluing everything down and not sewing it the first time you wash it anything not sewn will come loose.

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Bonnie, we are encapsulating all the raw edges behind organza. you can always stabilize with fuse interfacing. Thanks for watching!

[@tracystrobel1065]

Try a glue stick so you wont have the “puddle” that needs to dry. Glue sticks will dry faster

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Indeed!

[@sdv1967]

Do zigzag stitching

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Wonderful idea! Thanks for watching!