🟪🟧SCRAPS STRIPS TO SPLENDOR-MAKING A KING SIZED QUILT FROM A MILLION ZILLION SCRAPS

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

7⃣ YEARS IN THE MAKING. I can hardly believe that it's done. And the strips have totally transformed into a quilt. And I love a heavy quilt. Off to test drive it now. 😊

[@suzan604]

It was so satisfying to watch! Thank you!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

well done!

[@maureenreed7670]

Karen it's just stunning!! 😍, what a mammoth devotion achievement, in time, energy and careful collection of fabric memories, I'm very inspired.. I might just Start by setting myself a task of one adding machine line per month. And see where it takes me. Thank you again for your inspiration 🎉 that really is a celebration quilt 🎉

[@hazelmccullagh]

Thanks Karen my scrap box is large and I’m going to try a version of your quilt I don’t have access to paper tape however I’m going to try well done the quilt is quite an achievement it’s beautiful

[@gloriamarrs3273]

Now I am 82 and I have the tape, and a lg. basket of scraps. So I have decided that when I have finished all of my ufos I will do this. LOL. Maybe this will be the one I take to the nursing home? The last project. Have a good day Karen. 🤎ya . From Texes.

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Applause! Standing Ovation! This is a quilt that tells the story of your life and is a treasure.

[@shannoneaster9311]

❤️Absolutely fabulous scrap quilt. It resembles a stained glass window. Well done!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@shannonlanghart346]

When it dropped down in the reveal of looked like a stained glass window, so beautiful

[@opally]

Karen has shown how a bite at a time with persistence you can eat a whole wedding cake and create a Masterpiece! You can talk yourself out of something but you can also talk yourself into it. Just make your current goal realistic. In my 60's I bought a retaining wall "kit". Then I could not find anyone to hire. I worked on it for 15 mins at a time and now it's finished and gorgeous!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👏👏👏 way to go

[@sandramyer7081]

😂😂😂true

[@joyful7320]

Well done, Karen! Many sewists wouldn't bother keeping such small pieces of fabric, but look what you've made out of nothing at all! Imagine all of the warmth that sewists could provide if they all did this.

[@AnitaSouthall]

❤ Amen 🙏

[@denisepineda1788]

That is an amazing quilt. With the sun going through it, it almost looked like stained glass. I love the small sashing strips which helped unify it. Thanks for sharing the process with us.

[@lisafrancisco7342]

One of my favorite quilts you’ve done. Bravo. I have my own adding machine tape scrappy quilt pile in progress.

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

I remember when you started the adding tape strips, it was a long, long time ago. It looks brilliant you must be delighted how it’s turned out and so glad it’s finally finished. I’m sure looking at all the fabrics must bring a huge amount of memories and emotions.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It is fun to touch them all and remember where they came from

[@aliveinjo]

It’s a living moment quilt! ❤

[@judyfargo8162]

Wow! The "sum total" (not sorry) of your adding machine tape project is an impressive, beautiful album of your projects.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That would have been a great quilt name

[@simonegarfield4730]

This is a heirloom quilt Karen. I’m in awe of your bravery to make this.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I’m surprised that my family did not stage an intervention

[@suebean3873]

I so agree! An heirloom for sure!

[@Suzanka-d7y]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts THAT is hilarious! i.e. "OK Mom, that ticker tape project is getting a little bit too tickery silli-ickery for us, come on down from the mountain top and back to reality!"

[@barbaralong4362]

Absolutely legendary quilt! I've been watching you make the adding machine tape strips for so long. I go through phases of crafting and I recently came back to quilting, so I'm checking on all my favorite channels. Holy smokes! This is amazing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@kerryrowles5217]

Oh wow! Karen, that is truly SPECTACULAR! What an epic quilt. Your perseverance is admirable. I love all things "scrappy", from crumbs to granny squares made with yarn. This quilt epitomises the frugal aspect of quilting's humble beginnings. 🙏

[@nancyharman4795]

Absolutely STUPENDOUS!!! From a distance, when we can see the entire quilt top, those neutral sashing strips are virtually invisible. Well done in EVERY respect! 🤗💖🎶💐

[@lindathomas4524]

Beautiful. And, the memories make it precious and priceless.

[@emilie1365]

Picture of the top floating in the garage door: the stained glass effect is absolutely sublime!❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The first time I hung a quilt there I was just mesmerized by the effect. Now I do it for all my quilts

[@SewGurl58]

Wait, what??? You have an on-point layout chart??? How did I never find that? I’ve actually googled that because I didn’t want to have to do the math. Of course you’ve figured this out and put it together! You’re brilliant.

[@casa5080]

Yay! I've been looking forward to you showing off the crumb strip quilt for a long time now! It's so nice!!!!

[@m.m.4645]

So gorgeous! So many months ago, I watched some of your videos and let you inspire me to take care of all those tons of scraps, small and smaller and tiny .... And....mine is finished, too! Thank you so much. I love my scrap quilt!

[@pooie0116]

Fantastic! I absolutely love how you assembled and finished this one! Congratulations on seeing all those crumbs through to the very end and, as always, thanks for sharing your journey ❤❤❤

[@FlyBabyArlette]

Oh wow, Karen, this is amazing! ❤❤❤

[@TheSewingChannel]

💥STUNNING! 💥 This is a lovely make Karen!!! I always wondered if the adding machine tape would be hard to "pick" out of the fabric...happy to hear that it was an easy task for you 🤩This is a ROCKSTAR QUILT❤

[@marysalmond5273]

You are truly amazing and you do amazing work! After all these years, you are still so practical, clear, and creative. ❤

[@SewingMamaJulie]

Wow Karen, that is sooo tremendous!!! Fabulous job!

[@kellyboyneoconnor3709]

Straight line quilting was definitely the right choice for the quilt! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was wonderful to see those crumb blocks turn into a quilt

[@susanmizen9493]

Such a vibrant playful quilt Karen. Just love it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@sharonlyman3029]

Wow! Gorgeous quilt, but what really impresses is the time, thought and persistence it represents. Thank you for sharing.

[@proud2bktsmama]

My favorite quilt, the one that I love to snuggle under on a daily basis, is a crumb quilt made out of all my scraps. I love yours!

[@gailg129]

It's fantastic! The .5 inch sashing divides it enough to rest your eyes and appreciate all the fabrics. Great job!

[@lisaroper421]

All the thought that went into those stripy blocks about made my eyes cross! But the results are stunning! Brava!

[@djlane5213]

I love this quilt so much. It may be my favorite of all the ones I’ve seen you make. It’s so my style! I’ve been making scrap strips for a few years, but I cut the strips from newspaper, since I didn’t have adding machine tape. I got in the habit of doing in between projects as a way to decompress with a little free-styling-no rules, no measuring, just mindless stitching, and we all know how good that feels. I’d been thinking of using them as a scrappy binding, but seeing them in your FABULOUS quilt may inspire a different direction. I’ve learned so much from you since 2021, with your incredible graphics and mathematical calculations. You could be called a Quilt Engineer. TY for taking the time to put together these exceptional videos. They are much more than entertainment. They’re a master class in the how-tos behind the creativity. 🙌

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@maryannboyd5007]

This turned out BEAUTIFUL! I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment that you have when you look at Your Masterpiece. Great Job!!!!

[@MariaColon879]

Great job! I don’t think that I would ever finish a project like this.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheTinytownmom]

Clearly, you are a force of nature. Such an amazing quilt, Karen.

[@kath9939]

Karen, congrats on this beautiful quilt!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@meghanplamondon8639]

Thanks Karen for the info about how you sashed between the rows, it will help me the day I have enough rows to assemble. I can’t imagine how long this whole process took you. Bravo to you!❤

[@Sewing4ever]

It’s beautiful.❤❤

[@carmenbailey1560]

Karen you never fail to amaze me, so impressive, inspiring and beautiful. This is why you have such a huge following. Thanks for all that you do.👍❤️🙂

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

The sight of the quilt catching the sunlight was just gorgeous, like a stained glass window! Congratulations on completing this massive undertaking!❤

[@bevh2241]

WOW!!! Best scrap quilt I have ever seen!

[@abigail01441]

I am impressed that it is actually square! Awsome!

[@janestes8315]

Beautiful incredible quilt! Your work on the quilt and your work on the video is amazing, Karen. Thank you for doing what you do for the quilting community.

[@margaretlewis2289]

That is stunning. I’m hand sewing the binding on my scrap strip quilt now. You have inspired me to sew more strips and copy your design. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Thank you Karen for providing such beautiful inspiration

[@sharone9751]

How FUN to see the final product from your scraps!! It's GORGEOUS! Personally I never want to see the fabric again from my quilts so am happy to gift leftovers to others . . . .

[@susyk6839]

Wow! That is so amazing! And you selected the best backing for this as well! You motivate me with every project, Karen! Thank you for sharing!

[@hazeldw4786]

The enormity of this leaves me in awe. First of all, it takes a lot of projects to get that many scraps. Then to do a king size quilt out of nothing but scraps and crumbs is monumental. Just wow.

[@sueschultz1770]

Absolutely beautiful result of years of patient sewing. I especially like your idea of the narrow sashing as a way to attach the crumb strips together. Just enough width to allow cohesion without diminishing the impact of the crumbs. Inspirational. Thanks for sharing the finished quilt.

[@lauris5708]

Yes, I thought the narrow sashing strip was a really smart way to join the strips together and I like that she used the same fabric throughout for cohesion. Very nice.

[@cathyhasfaith6991]

Karen, I LOVE THIS QUILT and how you worked through the process. Love the tips and tricks! ❤🎉

[@Matty06001]

Yeeeah, this is great inspiration for those of us who just…can’t…let…go.

[@judithdavis5169]

Here is a great name for this amazing quilt.......name it "WOW" !!!

[@pattyturner7634]

This is a wonderful, colorful, memorable quilt, Karen! You keep and use so many of your small scraps. I usually get rid of any scraps smaller than 2”. We have a wonderful recycling program, Ridwell, which has a category called “Threads”, which will take fabric scraps. So I bundle them into a worn out zip lock bag and toss them in the bag. But now perhaps I’ll start keeping even the smaller ones…. Thanks for another fabulous, informative video!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I’m glad the binding is finally on this one

[@alisoncastagno8197]

Amazing work Karen, resulting in a fabulous quilt 👏

[@nancycox3318]

Wow! What an accomplishment... and a beautiful quilt you have to show for all of your work. You have inspired me to start saving my crumbs. I love making scrap quilts, but this is the ultimate scrap quilt! Thanks Karen for showing us how you did this.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks Nancy. It’s one of those things that’s doable one strip at a time.

[@sonyamah5444]

Congratulations, it is so impressive And a shout out on the Opinionated Quilter… you brought her to the crumb side!

[@angief1330]

Oh Karen, this quilt is so beautiful and so much fun, I just love it. ❤❤❤

[@marktreatrepeat5543]

Thank you for making quilting so accessible.

[@jeanettemarks3881]

Congratulations on finishing this epic quilt. It is a beauty.

[@silverraven2017]

Wow Karen ! You are fearless. 😊 The quilt is beautiful! I'm totally inspired !

[@christinevalentine3373]

Congratulations Karen! What a wonderful achievement, and a practical, pretty, and parsimonious (I had a bit of trouble finding a third ‘p’ word😉) heirloom which is the very basis of quilting tradition. You are a star in every way. I’m not a quilter and I love watching your creative process. ⭐️

[@trevorbromley-palmer]

What an incredible project you have finished. It was captivating to watch you transform tiny scraps to such a massive quilt. I don’t have the space, time or patience for something like that, but was totally mesmerised to watch you work. You are such an inspirational quilt tutor and presenter. Thanks Karen. 🙏🏻

[@barbeb]

Gosh I love this so much.I normally am not one for completely random quilts with any and all fabrics but this just looks gorgeous. The top in the window looked like stained glass. And I love that all of the fabric memories are in there. It's like a wheres waldo of fabric! Congrats on getting it done. :)

[@irisday5776]

OMG, Karen! What a spectacular quilt! Now I know why I have been saving small crumbs and what I will do with them.

[@elisabethreeves1786]

Oh wow wow wow That shot with the light shining through the top looking like the patchwork stained glass in Lincoln Cathedral took my breath away!

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

Wow! I've been watching you all this time! You are a force of nature! Nice to see this quilt come together. ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Your were probably with me for the first 10 strips 🤗🤗🤗

[@Noreenlee1]

Fabulous! And, no, I don't have the perseverance to even attempt such a feat, but I certainly admire yours!

[@kimragland963]

I am totally blown away by your dedication to this project…what a testament to your love for this craft, and a lifetime of using your skills to bless others. It is inspiring to think of all of the projects, work and love that went into each step of this quilt. I can imagine that as you look at it and use it, you will remember times and people on your life that were meaningful and formative to who and where you are now. I hope that I can emulate this in my own quilting journey. Thank you for sharing your heart in this way!

[@lexitejeda6209]

Although the entire quilt is amazing, I think the coolest part is how you made the side and corner setting triangles. And that you made it an on point layout at all, is super cool, and I would never have even thought of that!

[@JanaCoyle]

Karen! I have been waiting for this…and it’s stunning. My very first quilt was crumb pieced because I am nuts and when I saw the previous adding machine strip video, it spoke to me. It also started a hoard of grocery store receipts, but that is another story. 😂 Your videos have taught me so much over the past few years. Thank you for helping me make the quilts that I want make.

[@cashby1425]

W. O. W. That is like the triathlon of Quilting.!! It looks fabulous Karen

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Maybe even an Ultra triathlon 🤪

[@cashby1425]

@@JustGetitDoneQuiltsno lie!

[@lazygardens]

Your scrap series reminds me of my grandmom's beef roast. First as a nicely sliced roast for Sunday dinner, then slices in gravy for Tuesday dinner, then hash for Friday and bones to soup for Saturday.

[@sandramichaud8033]

You taught us something about sticking to a huge project…to the end. Thank you.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Love the "Doodle" !!!! I have subscribed and I Do Love this quilt ❤❤❤

[@loridouglas5576]

I absolutely LOVE this quilt. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So glad!

[@joannmiller365]

That is awesome. I’m still working on making 10” blocks with my scraps. 84 done, made one charity quilt with 16 of the blocks, using a 2” black sashing and borders. Even made a pillowcase using a couple of the blocks for the edging. I’m sure I’ll get more than 300 more scrappy blocks with the scraps I have left. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@kimabbs920]

that is dedication! It turned out great and you figured out all those details like a true expert! I love the backing too.

[@bethkoch11]

I'm very, very impressed! What an accomplishment!

[@ValerieLopez-r6u]

Love it!

[@AnitaSouthall]

I'm using a similar method to construct shopping bags by using a base fabric to stitch and flip strips. I no longer keep scraps but constantly process them for later use. Anything 1 inch and up is fair game. It means my auntie gift shop is always well stocked for gifts.

[@TerryKitchens-dr9cf]

That is a priceless memory quilt! Beautiful!❤

[@SUE-q7l]

I have a very small area for sewing and quilting so I'm planning on making a baby quilt using this brilliant idea. No babies expected at this time so no rush

[@jolewis-brown6608]

That’s wonderful Karen. Congratulations on completing the project and thanks for sharing 😊

[@sharonwilson8208]

I have a great pattern for crumbs and scraps. It's an old quilt pattern with two different kinds of trees, and a house scattered here and there. I used the scraps for the trees. I did try and get yellows, oranges, reds together, greens, with a hint of teal, and some were different colors of burgundy and violet. It was gorgeous! I was surprised how simple it was, and how much thread I went through. I used bobbins for my top thread and bottom thread, and discovered how many bobbins I freed for a future project! There had to have been miles of thread in my quilt, but they were hidden well. Then I put it on my mother's quilt frame and quilted it by hand. I felt lucky to have the use of her frame, as my father and his friend made it for her birthday years earlier. He also put up a design board, and finished off an entire room in our finished basement that I helped my father complete. Carpeting, a wood stove for heat, a couch and chairs in a second family room with a TV set, a bedroom with a new quilt....all because my Mom wanted a proper place to sew. 😊

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

Your dad made a wonderful gift for your mom and your quilt sounds gorgeous 🤩

[@DH-qz2so]

where could we find that pattern?

[@sharonwilson8208]

@@DH-qz2so Quick Quilts from the Heart By Liz Porter and Marianne Fons. The name of the pattern is Can't See the Forest for the Trees. There are pine trees and maple trees with 1-2 houses in each row. Very colorful. It can be dialed up or down in color depending on your taste. This book was purchased and signed by Liz and Marianne. We live about 35 minutes from Winterset, Iowa where my mother watched them teach some of "the new methods". The book has patterns for making templates for each pattern. We've both made each quilt at least once, with markedly different colors. 🙂❤️ This book was printed sometime around 1982 or a bit later. You wouldn't recognize them in the picture on the back cover 😅. This was when they started their weekly TV show on Iowa Public Television called Sew Many Quilts. The publisher is called Leisure Arts.

[@creativekp9326]

I'm so happy your videos have made there way back on my feed.

[@danielleaguiarmourao1743]

Maravilhoso!!! Adoro peças bem coloridas!

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

Hi Karen, I just wanted to let you know that I think that this is the most gorgeous scrap quilt that I ever seen. I love everything about it. I have been subscribed to your channel and I’be been watching your videos. I am a new quilter, working on my first quilt. I’m making the 6 inch size of Moda Blockheads 5. I have referred back to you so many times and I always find the answers to my questions from you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for bringing your love of quilting into my life. Hugs and appreciation from Minnesota.❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@janetcorder44]

Love love love this quilt ! I started quilting when covid hit.....as most people did. I knew i did not want to do a patterned quilt....so i searched in youtube and you were the first that came up with the crumb quilting. i watched your videos and that's what i did, "crumb" quilting. That is all i do and just love it....i've made all kinds of bags with this crumbs and all the recipients of them have just love them also... Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us....

[@dianagrant9479]

Absolutely gorgeous. Way to go Karen.

[@missyb.623]

What a beautiful quilt. All that scrappy yumminess ❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenbrownson4589]

Amazing!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

The front and the back look amazing !!!

[@lindy4462]

This is so fantastic, Karen! Such a labor of love and how much fun to see your past quilting projects in every square inch. Love your channel.

[@donnahageman6289]

Beautiful quilt. Love me a scrappy quilt.❤😊

[@phylliscruz8483]

Looks like a stained glass window. Just loveley even from scrap. Ghanks goff sharing and inspiring this novice, raring to go. ;

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

That's exactly what I thought, it looks like stained glass!

[@rachelsukeforth6142]

Karen, you're a genius. And utterly delightful.

[@JoanReyla-r2m]

I really admire your patience and tenacity in making this quilt. So proud of you ! I am starting my crumbs with adding machine tape today. 👑 Joan

[@sallymakes]

This is my favorite quilt you have made! Absolutely stunning! Well done!

[@ChristineKrannich]

That is STUNNING!!!!!!! Hooray! I’d definitely be interested in the solids project, too :)

[@teribusse8607]

Dear Karen, I've been watching you and subscribed for years. This quilt is amazing! The enormity of it and your perseverance are a testimony of your expertise and bravery ❤. You go girl!!!

[@NellieChristopher]

This is gorgeous! I want to do this with my scraps!