Today I used up most of the almost-always-too-small scraps and a few larger ones from the red bin and put them together into two big crumb-pieced squares–one is redder and one is pinker.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Cleaning up the Crumbs ...
I love working with scraps and often start with my (sorted by color) scrap bins when making blocks for the Block Lotto or other projects. But lately, I keep finding that most of the scraps in my bins are too small. I have been thinking of cleaning out the crumbs for a while ...
Today I used up most of the almost-always-too-small scraps and a few larger ones from the red bin and put them together into two big crumb-pieced squares–one is redder and one is pinker.
Each square measures between 13 and 14 inches. I wonder how many more I can as I work my way through the scraps ... maybe enough for a small crumby quilt?
Today I used up most of the almost-always-too-small scraps and a few larger ones from the red bin and put them together into two big crumb-pieced squares–one is redder and one is pinker.
I love making something for nothing. These crumb blocks are great!
ReplyDeleteNo crumb is EVER too small for me!!! If it can hold a decent seam on all sides and a little of the fabric still peeks through I use it!!! LOL, I consider myself an
ReplyDelete"Extreme Crumber"!!!
It is satisfying to clean out those scraps though!