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Crumb Quilt Block Swap #1

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Crumb Quilt Block Swap #1
Swap Coordinator:snpyrunner (contact)
Swap categories: Fabric  Sewing  Quilting 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:September 2, 2013
Date items must be sent by:September 21, 2013
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I saw this done in a quilt at our local fair this past weekend, and couldn't believe that I had never thought of it! They are called crumb quilt blocks, and they use up your stash of bits and pieces of fabric. If this becomes popular I can continue the series of swaps.

You can use a muslim or other lightweight fabric for the backing, and you sew freeform and willy nilly basically (pieced method). The tutorial is here or here or here. OR if you are using bigger scraps of fabric, you may not need to use a backing fabric. It is YOUR choice how you wish to do it, just make sure that the quilted block is sturdy. There are a lot of tutorials out there. I thought this would be fun to try!

Let's make 6 inch blocks. In the tutorial, they make one BIG block and cut it down, that's up to you. If you decide to do that, you can start with a 12 inch square piece of muslin, then cut it up into four 6 inch blocks, send 3 out and keep 1 for yourself. Use good quality fabrics, nothing too flimsy. Obviously fabrics are senders choice, and the more crumbs you can squeeze in the better! Finished block size is 6 inches.

We will have 3 partners that you will each send 1 block to. I am keeping this USA only, but feel free to make an international swap if you'd like. If you're block isn't too thick, the postage won't be a lot since you can fold the block in half and tuck it into a regular envelope. There will be no rating limits, however if you have 1's or 3's in the past 6 months you MUST message me and explain! Full profiles ONLY for all members please.

I will angel or find an angel if needed. If you have questions please PM me for faster response.

Discussion

ladydy5 08/27/2013 #

If you do a 12 inch and cut in 6 inch blocks make sure you start that block on larger than 12 inches just in case it gathers up a bit as you sew, then you can be sure of a perfect 6 inch blck to send.

snpyrunner 08/27/2013 #

thanks for the suggestion @ladydy5

JLVerde 08/27/2013 #

Do you have a tutorial for making these blocks using a backing fabric? The two tutorials you linked don't mention a backing fabric of any kind. I'm unsure if that something you do once you've done the patchwork/piecing or if you use the backing fabric like you would when you paper piece.

I like the blocks but need to make sure I understand what's expected before I sign up.

snpyrunner 09/ 4/2013 #

here is a link that should show how to use a foundation fabric here

ladydy5 09/ 7/2013 #

That link does not show a backing, that is just laid out on paper to show us. This is most like doing a crazy quilt block, right? You start in the middle and work out from there?

snpyrunner 09/10/2013 #

yes it's basically a crazy quilt block. the one I saw at our local fair was just SUPER crazy, it had the tiniest little pieces of fabric in each block. I loved it.

snpyrunner 09/10/2013 #

I edited the swap, it will be sender's choice if they choose to use a fabric for the base of their scraps due to much confusion

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