How to make a scrappy quilt

I've been slowly making these blocks with my scraps, and I thought I'd share my process! I cut notebook paper to 8" squares and use that as a foundation for my blocks. This is my preferred method of improv piecing, as the paper makes the process so much easier! Supplies: The scraps don't need to be cut into perfect squares or rectangles, but I do trim 1 raw edge of each scrap piece with a rotary cutter and ruler so that I have a nice, straight edge. It will make more sense later in the…

Make a stunning scrap quilt with this easy-to-follow beginner quilt tutorial! You’ll learn how to sew scrappy quilt blocks, create a modern quilt with strip quilting techniques, and even finish it with a scrappy binding tutorial. If you love scrap quilt patterns free, this quilt is perfect for using up leftover fabric while trying out new improv quilting ideas. A fun, fast, and creative stash-busting project you’ll love!

Scrappy quilt blocks are a great way to use up leftover fabric. I'm making a color wash quilt with squares and all the tiny pieces of scraps from my stash.

Do you love scrap quilts? Do you wish you could create your own? Today I share time tested tips and tricks for scrap quilting success.

FREE PIECED FABRIC MAKING OK players! Got your bin of scraps? Here's a step by step of 15 minutes of play... Put those strips of fabr...

Use your fabric scraps to make this Fast & Easy Scrappy Quilt. Make 9 patch quilt blocks for a beginner quilt.

This Scrappy September, we want you to raid your fabric stash and sew up something beautiful with all that's left of your other projects. We knew that quilters end up with lots of leftover fabrics and that inspired us to get scrappy with our September sewing! This September, we are challenging you to make a new quilt entirely from your scrap stash. Are you up for it?

Make cute Scrappy Quilt Blocks from the leftover fabric you end up with from traditional quilt patterns. PIck a colour theme or go totally scrap happy! Making these mini quilt blocks from your fabric scraps is a great scrapbuster practice and you'll end up with lots of extra blocks to make baby quilts, table runners or even just coasters. Easy Quilt Project | Scrap Bin Sewing Ideas | Improv Quilt Blocks

Use Strips of Varying Widths You Already Have on Hand! This charming quilt was made entirely from scraps. It’s nicely sized for display on a table or wall, can be used as a lap quilt, or can be given for use as a play mat or baby quilt. Plus it’s super easy to make and …

Looking for scrappy strip quilt patterns? Here ya go! The first question would be - got scraps?! I bet you do!

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The crumb quilt project was a great scrap buster. I got 2 quilts out of that project. But for some reason, after all the mess all over my sewing room, and working several months on those crumb quilts, I still had a huge pile of scraps!! They just seemed to multiply!!! So I decided to try scrap strips instead to see if I could lesson my scrap mountain. I put my scraps into piles strips that were about the same length. I had 6 or 7 piles of different lengths. I pulled two from the first pile…

Get a supper scrappy look without hours of sewing with this time saving tip. Strips + Accuquilt Go and strip dies = scrappy goodness.

Make-In-A-Day Quilt Topper for Beginners

Scrap quilting is a delightful and sustainable way to transform leftover fabric scraps into beautiful and unique creations. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting, harnessing the …

Most quilters I know have scrap collections. Since we tend to acquire fabric that we love and cherish, it can be difficult to throw out our leftover scraps. A great way to use up our leftovers and a fun scrap-busting project is making scrappy bindings! HERE ARE A FEW STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU DECI

I'm all about saving time and money. When I first heard of chain-piecing, I really latched onto it. I discovered that not only did it prevent the little bird's nest knot on the underside of the fabric when starting and that it saved thread, (Have you ever noticed how much thread is thrown away as you sew? You could stuff a doll with it!), but it also kept a whole line of pieces together so I didn't have to get up and down as much as I was sewing. I could get into my groove and go. I then…

Learn how to make a string quilt using leftover strips from your stash. If you have strips of fabric that are either from a collection (think jelly roll) or from scraps, the string quilt is

What can you do with scraps? This is one of those quilt patterns that looks difficult but it's quite easy to create and it's a fun sewing project to use your leftover fabric.

This is how I made a modern scrap quilt without a pattern. This is a quick controlled improv style quilt you can make in less than a week!