Starting a new SCRAP QUILT

[@jopetersen542]

I am 80 and quilts have always been a part of my life, almost exclusively using scraps. I love looking at the fabrics and remembering what garments had been made with them. I recently looked at a flannel crazy quilt top my mother had made and was thrilled when I recognized a fabric my mither had made pajamas fir me as a child. A wonderful memory. I loved this pattern and your tips in making this.

[@lindsayschilling8707]

What lovely memories! Quilts can/do hold wonderful memories for all of us. I particularly love using old cottons from clothing (a dress you wore as a little girl, pajamas, a favorite cotton summer dress, or plaids from men's shirts). Congrats on your quilting years. I'm 71 (which I can hardly believe), and I've been quilting for about 30 years. I'm an Artist and have combined my love of fabrics into my somewhat artistic approach to Quilts. However, I also love traditional Quilts (and I go bonkers over vintage Quilts 😅). I find tremendous joy in holding and wrapping myself in them. I like to think about the Maker, where she lived, and what her life was like. I know sounds kinda corny, but quilts are most definitely voices of the past: history of women gone before us. Wow, that would make a great book, hmmmm! Keep quilting, Sister. Lindsay, from Sacramento, California ❤

[@jopetersen542]

@@lindsayschilling8707 I have a wonderful collection of my mother's quilts, one fliwergarden she started in 1936 and finished when I was in high school. I also have some from my great grandmother and great aunt. I consider them my mother's legacy.

[@SuzetteSeal]

I’d like a tutorial on quilting circles on the wall please

[@rosetoole8319]

Hi Jeanette, I really enjoyed your tutorial on your new scrap quilt. I have a suggestion on what to do with the squares that don't quite work in your categories, you could use the wrong side of the fabric and maybe get a softer colour way that works with the rest of block. That way you can use it all and not have to put it back into your stash. I hope this is helpful for you. Rosemary from Australia.

[@LucilleOneal-vk7be]

Thanks for the organizing tutorial, which is good for those who don't know where to start.

[@karenstclair3725]

Another great idea! I have all the bits and pieces. The hard part is figuring out what to do with it all! I love all your ideas.

[@KiyomiY]

I really enjoyed your discussion on how you sorted and selected colors.

[@kod8104]

The orphan block: applique a fabric square you do like over the centre. Then don’t unpick the red/cream strip set units: I’d use them to make a frame for the orphan block and turn it into a table mat to keep or give away. Your scrap block is lovely, thank you!

[@seamist8228]

Just spent the last couple of hours doing exactly what you are doing from 3 boxes of scrap I have been saving. Couldn’t believe it. Now to make the strips into baby floor mats.

[@robintaylor8421]

Thank you. I like this block.

[@angelavorhees5946]

Loved the quilt on the wall. And of course, watching you play with new scraps.😊. I noticed several fabrics in them that are in my own reproduction fabric stash and my scraps. 😃❤ I'm looking forward to seeing how you set the blocks you made.

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Love this block. I hope you will show us different layouts. Thank you for your inspiration. This is a true leaders and enders block fun and simple to do.

[@rosiehowell5575]

You are so calming going through the process. Wonderful ideas for organization and use of scraps.

[@TheCatlady63]

I'm loving this idea of scrappy quilting.

[@vangiebrake2295]

Greetings from Canada; Great video, especially the idea of dealing with scraps when you get/find them. I will try and implement that practice. Thanks. Can't wait to see how tall comes together. Happy New Year.

[@sharrenmiller1820]

Another great tutorial ❤ xx

[@sandybruce9092]

I took a screen shot of this block and I’m going to look it up in my several books on just many thousands of blocks! I like this one and since I’m terrible at being scrappy, this might be a good place to help me along!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I also avoided scrappy quilts. But one day I looked at my Mt. Scrapmore of scraps: I thought about the amount of $$$ I've spent on fabric (yikes), made a plan for a scrap quilt, and I dove in head first! I'm hooked. Some of my best quilts are scrap quilts, if I may say so. And, the best part of scrap quilts is you can grab pieces and just sew, or you can do some pre-planning. Either way, they become one of a kind, and they turn out great. Call me, Scrapzilla from Sacramento, California 😅❤

[@malb.2588]

Thank you for showing us how you sort scraps I'm going to give it a try as I get overwhelmed with my big bags of mixed colours. Great tutorial thanks.

[@imaginecastles]

Great idea to get your scraps organized and sewing them as in-between projects.

[@VickiB-k1s]

I enjoyed your video much! Very nice blocks you are creating & it is a block I will do. I like your organization too for your blocks. Great ideas you presented! Thanks!

[@rosehixon2790]

Blah blah of seeing your swing process and how you support your scraps when you first get them. That was a lot more helpful and sewing box which I have done many many times. Although, I’m sure knew Quilter’s appreciate watching you saw the blocks too. Love watching your videos.❤

[@brendamc3535]

I love your scrap block and maybe I'll be making some. I have loads of scraps cut that I can use!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@dianamarcotte9152]

Thanks for the video. Enjoy your ideas. 😊

[@donnagraham2802]

Great video! Very helpful to follow your thought process, from dealing with the scraps to finishing a block. I think processing the scraps is my most difficult step.

[@sonyamah5444]

Great leader and ender. I have made so many bonus quilts this way. It really is all about the prep and you nailed it with this tutorial! Will be adding this to my list

[@AuntDi2]

Do a donation quilt with fabrics that you don’t like or want and orphan blocks 😊

[@leslielambert7514]

New to your channel. Just stumbled across you today. I love the quilt hanging behind you with what looks like wreaths made of strips. Do you have a tutorial on how you made that or a name and website if where you obtained the pattern?

[@cynthiajones1461]

This is really a great block. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

[@reginajameson7840]

Great block to use up scraps! Thank you!

[@nicolebaumann5667]

Hello Jeanette, what IS the Name of the quilt in the Background ON the wall?

[@phoenix8779]

Hi. I found the pattern on their website: Basket Weave. Have a nice day and keep enjoying to quilt!

[@nicolebaumann5667]

Thank you

[@sandybruce9092]

Yes! Thank you - I’ll go to their website!

[@sandybruce9092]

Looking at Jeanette’s table I see a white basket - reminded me that I need to make a Dollar Tree visit and pick up a bunch of those size baskets. I do have plenty of ones either too big or too small - and honestly, most baskets are always welcome!

[@phoenix8779]

@@sandybruce9092 Where I come from we don't have stores like Dollar Tree but nevertheless, yes, baskets are always welcome for many different things!

[@joannjerabek2691]

Thanks for sharing this lovely block! This pattern is going on my to do list. It’s a beautiful pattern to use with scraps. Please show us the finished quilt when you get it done. Thank you! 😊

[@elsafischer3247]

Very pretty of your block. Could you show us how to make the quilt in the wall behind you thank you

[@sandybruce9092]

Yes, please!! That one looks like lots of fun with almost any fabrics (except for the darn lights that I need to get!).

[@pampeterson3092]

I enjoy watching you go through your process of sorting and using your scrap fabrics, and have liked all the projects you have shown this last year. This is another fun and simple block. Thank you and I look forward to more scrappy projects.

[@deborah1555]

Loved both the block and quilt behind you

[@mandyadams918]

Lovely scrap quilt - will give it a go.

[@BattyJ1]

thankyou Jeanette yet another added to my ever growing pile of blocks to make from you or Katrina....

[@karawitcher1326]

Oh my goodness, I have bits of every size scrap possible. Nothing is in order. Maybe when I get inspired through watching you, I'll attempt to go for it. Thanks so much! 🇨🇦

[@marydalrymple1432]

Thank you Jeanette, it’s always good to have another block handy for scraps. I have just ordered two scrap bags so this will help, also my stash of 2 1/2” square’s. I have a quilt for my grandson to finish then I’m going to spend a week doing my pineapple blocks and log cabins. Just making blocks for a change.

[@katehenry2718]

When laying out the arrangement with intent to copy a finished block, it will be useful to align the pieces the same. It is confusing to have the old and new in different directions. 18:16 onward.

[@ilonabancroft5948]

Thanks for this idea. I have oodles of light 2.5" squares and a big bag of bonus hsts. This block would use up a bunch of them

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@sarahharding5197]

For the blocks you are not keen on then how about doing a faux crazy quilting over the top with embroidery and embellishments. Need to do some organising to retrieve my craft space but you inspire me to keep going.

[@JC-hn7cm]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@marialeon1888]

I would like to see the complete the completed Quilt with the block

[@sandybruce9092]

Found one almost exactly like this in Maggie Malone’s 5,500 Quilt Block Designs - #58, page 14 - Nine Patch Blocks. The only difference is the book block has the same colors in all 4 corners where Jeanette’s block has a light in two,opposite corners and a color in the other two opposite corners! I like Jeanette’s block better!!!

[@catherinemccann9192]

Thank you from the US for yet another wonderful tutorial. I love the quilt on the wall, would you please share what the name of the quilt is? Thank you!

[@dianehutchens]

You make it look so simple. I have a tendency to get my angles all messed up.

[@lynnehill4608]

Great video. I have never used the corner clipper but when you do, do you still have to square them up or are they perfect a they are?

[@willahensley3478]

I love this scrappy block! It may become my leader/ender for this year. In my search for the Contrary Wife quilt block, I came across two versions. This version is the more simpler of the two. Fat Quarters Shop has a tutorial as well using larger units.

[@sandybruce9092]

I have a terrible time just remembering about using leaders/enders instead of my usual scrap with lots of threads in it!! I think I might just need to go and cut a gazillion 2-1/2” squares from scraps, jelly rolls, etc. and make a big pile so I remember!!!

[@katehenry2718]

"very scrap" quilts do not need standard sized bits. Rather than unpick, I'd just cut the stitching seams off and use those where size is irrelevant. ... or seam it with another bit of "close enough". The bits you don't like can be given to other quilters.. even less fuss. Taste varies enormously. Its the trash vs treasure deal. A big roll of piano keys makes use of just about any bit. Thank Heavens that Crumb Quilts are a whole welcome category. Only the trim slivers don't make their way into quilts. (a couple of amazing quilters manage even those!!) Those do make sweet compost, or stuffings. No scrap wasted )))

[@elainelear4982]

I might use this block for a quilt i starting for Project Linus. Thank you.

[@KathleenKing-c1l]

Hi Jeanette! Is that an Anvil Block? Lovely way to use up those scraps. ❤🎉

[@cheryleaston6820]

Love the quilt hanging on the wall. Do you know what the pattern is or where we could purchase it? TFS your scrappy quilt blocks.

[@ritaniemeyer4401]

Do you have a tutorial on the beautiful quilt on the wall? Almost looks like wreaths.

[@katehenry2718]

How do you recycle scrap you can't use? Good category of Just Pastel. I have bins of "single color" of all intensities with intent to make "single color" quilts. or choice of blended bins because I like the colors together. When the bin is crammed solid full, I have to stop collecting that color ))). Can't resist at garage sales and thrift shops. NO no no the orange bin won't close anymore..... but the teal bin still has airspace.....)))) 1000 designs filed from internet. Dozens printed and pinned to the wall as NEXTies. Quilting is just too much fun eh? ))))

[@wendycrigger5235]

My stash has fewer lights so I would switch value placement.

[@sandybruce9092]

I know I have a “problem,” with buying lights so I’ve made it my job this year to try to pick up as many in this category as I can!! I do have a pretty good amount of the medium lights (in the beige type family) but these won’t work in many blocks I want to do (but are great for my ever- growing supply of Civil War/Reproduction fabrics!!!).

[@gerryfoster7734]

Hello from Wisconsin, can you tell me the size of the half square triangles you are cutting. Thank you!

[@fransak2723]

When you have colors that are not quite light/ medium values I tend to look at the background color and if it is the color of a brown paper bag or lighter I’ll call it a light. If the background is darker I’ll use it as a medium. Sometimes I’ll use them both ways. I like this block a lot. I have bunch of HST’s and they are ready to go into a block like this. Thanks. P.s. doesn’t that machine have the auto lift feature?

[@marcamp5450]

The center of your block looks like an anvil. Is there a block by that name? Did research. There is such a block and it’s similar to yours.

[@BattyJ1]

looked for the block but I think it is just a variation of lots of others....

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

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[@robertadesantis9920]

Lease shre a finish Pic tia

[@ndlz1]

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[@oliviaoconnell1368]

Thank you Jeanette great ideas as usual. Your orphan block could be made into a small cushion, you could donate to old people’s home. Just a suggestion. 😊

[@bettygreen97]

Omg we use all those orphan blocks and sewn strips in charity quilts.,..someone will appreciate the quilt. We arent so picky and wasteful.

[@funwithtoys3163]

Jesus is coming again dont get caught off guard ❤❤❤

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Line it and use it as a pocket on a tote, then give it away? Put the odd stuff in a scrappy charity quilt the square with a 45° bit is for a french braid. Square inside, outside already cut. Don't cut them down, what a waste?

[@karenwerts2331]