Crumb Quilt Block Using One Color
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I like to have some sort of theme when crumb piecing. To me, this helps the overall look to be more aesthetically pleasing.
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Materials Used:
– Sewing machine – Sewing thread – Rotary cutter – Bits of fabric – Ironing board
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What size should crumbs be?
There’s no set rule and it’s really about personal preference, but a typical crumb is smaller than a 2.5” square and generally, is at least 1” wide.
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Step 1:
It does look a little bit nicer if the shades are grouped together. I try to find the smallest pieces to start with.
Sort your fabric scraps by color.
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Line them up, right sides to right sides with a shared edge. Then, you can move on to piecing them together.
Step 2:
Line your crumbs up.
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Step 3:
Next, you chain-piece them together with the sewing machine. I use a scant ¼” seam when I’m doing these.
Chain piece the crumbs together.
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When I feel like I have enough pieces together, I cut the thread.
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Each time I add a crumb to another piece, I take them to my wool pressing mat and press the seams with my iron to one side.
Step 4:
Iron.
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Easy Tutorial for One Color Crumb Quilt Block – Video Tutorial
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