🧵🦋7 WAYS TO USE UP YOUR CRUMBS - SCRAP QUILTING

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  • When you are cutting your fabric and squaring your blocks, it’s inevitable that you trim and make lots of scraps. Let’s head back to Mt Scrapmore because it’s time to focus on all about the small pieces, the irregular shaped ones, even the less than 2” ones, AKA crumbs. Here are 7 ways to use up your crumbs!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 954

  • @errinwellman1960
    @errinwellman1960 4 роки тому +207

    I love that this channel always makes me feel ready to go quilt and sew and make. I know you've been burt out and have had a heck of a year, but I'm so incredibly grateful for you!

  • @lesliebehringer2372
    @lesliebehringer2372 3 роки тому +49

    Tiny little pieces and threads go into a small-ish flower pot out near the bird feeders in late winter. The birds collect them and incorporate them into nests. It's so much fun to be cleaning out nesting boxes in the fall, and find little pieces of last year's projects, knowing who is using which item.

    • @TheIdeabaker
      @TheIdeabaker 3 роки тому +4

      What a lovely idea!

    • @oldinawahlers6116
      @oldinawahlers6116 Рік тому +11

      I have heard it’s dangerous for the birds to have threads in their nest

    • @katehenry2718
      @katehenry2718 Рік тому

      Thanks for making me look it up. )))))@@oldinawahlers6116

    • @FlickiChicki
      @FlickiChicki Рік тому +10

      As a vet tech - this is EXTREMELY dangerous. It leads to entanglement.

  • @maryzoss608
    @maryzoss608 4 роки тому +11

    I’m 67 and still working full time at a job I love... until I watch your videos. Then I desperately want to retire so I have time to sew all the time! I will save all these wonderful ideas for sure. I love you!

  • @palominogirl2732
    @palominogirl2732 10 місяців тому +6

    Just a general big THANK YOU Karen for all he ideas and inspiration the past few years! I'm typing this one-handed because I had an arthritic bone removed in my thumb yesterday. Hopefully when I recover I'll be able to hold onto things and do a bit of applique again. But I enjoy regular quilting most. Going through scraps is something I can do one-handed the next few days. :)

  • @lauraclemenshaw1553
    @lauraclemenshaw1553 4 роки тому +5

    The improv block at the end is beautiful 😍

  • @karencondon8567
    @karencondon8567 4 роки тому +26

    I’m amazed at how much “fabric” can be created by sewing crumbs together!

    • @michaellamore1148
      @michaellamore1148 3 роки тому

      Hi Karen

    • @isaiahfisher5454
      @isaiahfisher5454 2 роки тому

      @@michaellamore1148 the decisions again for years ago so when the pain gets too much see the beginning too bad and the seizure this morning was not pretty to work at my tooth pretty bad

  • @SaintOsburg
    @SaintOsburg 4 роки тому +69

    I love crumbs. I find it relaxing to hand piece little crumbs of fabric into 6 inch blocks. I end up with load of interesting squares and eventually I get enough to make a really scrappy quilt. It's like having an extra quilt that grew by itself, lol.

  • @landlprevo
    @landlprevo Рік тому +1

    love your voice so easy to listen to. I love your videos and your explanations. The only beef I have is you have no search engine to find just the right video.

  • @Brontyger
    @Brontyger 4 роки тому +22

    A lady in our quilting group gave me a great idea - She lays the crumbs on another piece of fabric, then zig zags over the lot in a large, wide stitch. Creates new fabric. I did this onto a 20cm wide piece of plain fabric, used it for the best coasters ever!

  • @nuvoflo
    @nuvoflo 3 роки тому +2

    Happy to see this throw back to the very origins of patchwork quilting, which started when cloth was not abundant and every scrap was used.

  • @marygreen8056
    @marygreen8056 4 роки тому +4

    I so enjoy your positive attitude and innovative ideas. I’m 74 and have been quilting for 45 years, starting with traditional and now doing more scrappy in order to use up my huge but older stash. I made hubby an extra long quilt from scrappy 2.5” strips for his side of the bed. I’ve been doing crumbs this year and have assembled backings to sew into vinyl-fronted project bags for my quilt bee friends. It’s so fun to see the contents of my scrap bins diminishing.
    Thanks, Karen. God bless...

    • @marygreen8056
      @marygreen8056 4 роки тому

      P.S. That quilt for hubby weighs a ton!

  • @ellyvanveen1856
    @ellyvanveen1856 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi Karen! I save even the itty bitty pieces that are literally too small to sew together. When I have a shopping bag full I take them to my local primary school. The kids use them to make beautiful collages.

  • @radhatereskabuko1093
    @radhatereskabuko1093 4 роки тому +78

    Thanks Karen - I don't ever throw out fabric - so crumbs go in a bin and I use for stuffing of pillows or teddy bears.

    • @cynthiastark7258
      @cynthiastark7258 4 роки тому +4

      Radha Tereska Buko or pet beds!

    • @carolyndymond5521
      @carolyndymond5521 3 роки тому +1

      That is a good idea.

    • @mariebranham6684
      @mariebranham6684 3 роки тому

      That's what I do too, any scraps that are too small or I have no use for.

    • @dale3404
      @dale3404 3 роки тому +1

      I saw a video where someone combined tiny scraps with stuffing and used it in tubes. I liked that idea.

    • @michaellamore1148
      @michaellamore1148 3 роки тому

      Hello, how are you doing my friend?

  • @dorianeellis5191
    @dorianeellis5191 2 роки тому

    I am new to the quilting world. Your instructions are great.

  • @ssoozee
    @ssoozee 3 роки тому +11

    OK, you are now officially the most adorable Energizer Bunny on UA-cam! Thank you SO much for all of your great ideas, suggestions and technique. I am so thankful for your videos.

    • @marywemigwase3354
      @marywemigwase3354 3 роки тому

      Your so right! She gets 2 thumbs up 👍 👍 like the Fonze

  • @Treeofwysdm
    @Treeofwysdm 3 роки тому +2

    This is why I don't worry too much about waste. I love a scrap quilt!!

  • @charlottecampbell417
    @charlottecampbell417 3 роки тому +23

    You are such an inspiration. I now use my scraps and crumbs to make a storage bag for each quilt I make. If I have larger leftover pieces, I make 1 or 2 pillowcases. Thank you

  • @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830
    @kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830 8 місяців тому +1

    Postcard idea is brilliant!

  • @earthmotherwithin
    @earthmotherwithin Рік тому +3

    That improv quilt is sooooo wonderful! I love it. Thanks again Karen, your videos are great

  • @Ilsa7337
    @Ilsa7337 3 роки тому +1

    This is not my idea but read it on the internet. Take your scraps or crumbs and put them in a paper bag or some kind of a container. Reach in and pull out a piece, then iron, sew, and continue picking out pieces of fabric until you are finished with whatever you are making. Sounds like fun I think. Talk about random piecing.

  • @twyla2575
    @twyla2575 4 роки тому +5

    Karen, the queen of Mt. Scrapmore - I love, love, love the improv use of scraps!!! Thank you so much for permission to use the other side of my brain.

  • @rosedwight4861
    @rosedwight4861 3 роки тому +1

    U r so clever. U r a very good teacher. Thanks for helping me thru this pandemic.

  • @jenvanderweide1047
    @jenvanderweide1047 4 роки тому +26

    Just finished a crumbs quilt. Managed to creat a jelly roll strip of close to 40meters! Cut into 5 strips and created 35 blocks of 25 X 25 cm. Some sashing made from an old duvet cover and a quilt top is born 😁

  • @sheilacossey9162
    @sheilacossey9162 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Karen,l hope you don’t mind me writing to you.l started quilting many years ago . I have made some nice quilt s.But Karen l have a bit of a bad year l need to get back into sewing .watching you gives me the urge to get back into my sewing. You make me feel l want to get my mojo back l have some beautiful friends , l love who try to encourage me . I love watching your video s thank you Karen

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  3 роки тому

      Those first steps back in are hard. I would encourage you to just start touching your tools and fabric again. Chances are everything is tucked away or somewhere under a dumping pile. The aim is not to get everything organized, just carve out a spot that you can sew.

  • @Hanechon
    @Hanechon 4 роки тому +5

    thank you for this Karen! I sew clothing alongside quilts and I've accumulated so many irregular off-cuts in fabrics that aren't usually used for quilts. This gave me a lot of ideas for them!

  • @klarakrok
    @klarakrok 2 роки тому +1

    Hi ! Your videos help me to unlock my conditionment about .keeping nice my scraps.
    Already made a few extravagant squares.and great pleasure
    Thank you friend

  • @maryamalothman940
    @maryamalothman940 4 роки тому +3

    It is amazing to me how wonderful the randomness or crumbs come together and make something that works. As someone who uses their left brain all the time for work, having that randomness brings me comfort. Logic can be thrown out the window, and feelings is what takes over and I LOVE it.

  • @kendraressler4497
    @kendraressler4497 2 роки тому +1

    I have recently finished a crumb scrap quilt consisting of various Christmas fabrics. I still have enough scraps for one or two more. Another thing I do to help the sewing is that I cut a tapering edge of the sewing seam so there is less the build up of fabric when more sewing is done.

  • @amikrenzel5788
    @amikrenzel5788 4 роки тому +62

    I just love the improv quilt at the end! I am currently quilting a quilt made from the scrap bin with the exception of the border. I have 3 large scrap bins to work with. I am the person that will go thru the trash after classes and pull out what others have thrown away........I once found a fat quarter. My threshold is " can I make a 1" finished size. I have two friends that will use it if they can make a seam and see fabric.
    Love your videos!

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 роки тому +16

      We need to make a club

    • @hrhdmk5845
      @hrhdmk5845 4 роки тому

      @@JustGetitDoneQuilts Count me in!! ;-D

    • @inesmundt6130
      @inesmundt6130 3 роки тому +3

      tiny, crumb quilting gives me such a challenge and the finished result is always amazing. What you can do with things most people would throw away!!

    • @michaellamore1148
      @michaellamore1148 3 роки тому

      Hello Ami

  • @marionbartley214
    @marionbartley214 11 місяців тому

    I really like this quilt so much that after watching a few of your video's i joined "all " thank's for posting and adding the instructions in the more section.

  • @pamstrong8709
    @pamstrong8709 4 роки тому +4

    I love sewing crumbs into something usable. Chain piecing crumbs is very relaxing and the finished products can get the creative juices flowing.

  • @jackygallon3995
    @jackygallon3995 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my goodness Karen, I was revisiting this great video and just realised how much you suit orange! That orange scarf looks great!

  • @marymelfi535
    @marymelfi535 Рік тому +3

    Love your ideas for using up my stash!! I've started making "ugly quilts" to donate to a homeless shelter. They're NOT really ugly.. I love how they look! Thank you!!

  • @gailmpintos7232
    @gailmpintos7232 3 роки тому +2

    I have used used drier sheets as a stabilizer for small pieces. I use 2 methods. One is to butt the pieces together and use a fancy zigzag to join the pieces. The second is to overlap the pieces and sew down the middle. Both methods make beautiful pieces of fabric.

  • @susanmdoucetsd
    @susanmdoucetsd 4 роки тому +21

    Sometimes, while working on a project, I'll just sew the scraps together anyway at all before I stop sewing for that day. Then I put those scrappy "blocks" together to create fabric. I've used these for bags and I've almost finished an apron this way.

    • @beloved4evr
      @beloved4evr 4 роки тому +4

      Great idea! I'm going to try that!

    • @amylesley3967
      @amylesley3967 4 роки тому +1

      I've started sewing scraps as I go as it keeps the pile manageable

    • @ticker1963
      @ticker1963 3 роки тому +1

      Wow! You just gave me some great ideas on what I will do with some of my scraps 😃 Thanks❣

    • @michaellamore1148
      @michaellamore1148 3 роки тому

      Hello Susan

  • @cindywagner4623
    @cindywagner4623 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent place for leftovers quilt squares. So nice to be sewing without a worry of what fits, matches, seams. Press and square. Ta da!

  • @altsummoner3630
    @altsummoner3630 3 роки тому +12

    my grandma showed me how to make "crazy quilts" when i was a little kid do anything that i can hold in my fingers and see gets saved for crazy quilts. ^^

  • @ragathnor326
    @ragathnor326 3 роки тому +2

    That Improv Quilt is great but I dont think u fully appreciated how much your right brain was engaged while u created this quilt...it was quite a bit! I throw away all of my crumbs and most of the scraps...but I certainly enjoyed seeing the possibilities.

  • @cherylwoodall6292
    @cherylwoodall6292 4 роки тому +25

    I love how you show things step by step I watch all your videos and they have helped me so I would just like to say abig thankyou

  • @paintbrush1718
    @paintbrush1718 3 роки тому +1

    Love your new HAIR style! I am new to quilting..I volunteered church ministry..we make quilts for several DIFFERENT charities..as a newbie i was given bags of scraps..and was told to make fabric squares.
    With your great videos..i am so happy making scrappy blocks. I sew on to muslin backing. I am in love. Your color value video helped me as a DECORATIVE artist. I watch uh ou over and over.. learning..each time. Thank you. And yes the more i sew cut more crumbs.

  • @katrinafarrell36
    @katrinafarrell36 4 роки тому +11

    Your a great inspiration to me. I finally found someone who has has a great personality and down home atmosphere about sewing

  • @playme129
    @playme129 3 роки тому +1

    Your big block at 8:44 is gorgeous. Love it. Virginia in Ohio

  • @maryaliceestes4774
    @maryaliceestes4774 4 роки тому +3

    That big block towards the end as you talk about yoga for the brain is absolutely beautiful! I want to jump into the "improv" water....this is the push I've needed! Great video!

  • @cheriwilliams7001
    @cheriwilliams7001 4 роки тому +1

    You made beautiful creations from your crumbs. I have some of those. Crumbs, I mean. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Your mind is incredible and you probably create while you’re sleeping. Thank you for your creative and teaching tutorials. I look forward to your next video.

  • @gwynwellliver4489
    @gwynwellliver4489 4 роки тому +5

    This year, I am making my preschool staff mug rugs for their birthdays. It 's been a great way to: use up crumbs as I finish a project; make a small, personal gift at no cost; and a relaxing reward after completing a quilt top. Lucky me, only 11 on staff and our birthdays are spread out evenly over the year. Thanks for the tips. I have some adding tape somewhere...

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 3 роки тому

      I made some bookmarks from scraps, just another fun idea for teachers and students

  • @Graceandcompany
    @Graceandcompany 4 роки тому +2

    Scrap quilting is my happy place. I love to "adopt" other quilters' scrap bags and make something beautiful and warm. Right now I'm making memorial quilts and I'm looking at fidget quilts for my next round of play.

  • @brendashaffer7747
    @brendashaffer7747 4 роки тому +3

    I use some crumbs for leaders and Enders and I sew them in to chains and cut them into blocks. I nearly have enough to make a wall hanging! Just wish I had your improv skills. I think squares and rectangles but I loved your triangle block!!!! Thanks fir your brilliant ideas!!!!!

  • @dorideboard5252
    @dorideboard5252 3 роки тому +1

    I found you during lockdown. I started making masks (clear ones) I work with the deaf and hard of hearing ...they read lips. Well after 800 of them I break out in hives at the thought of making 1 more. I love making quilts and I have really learned a lot from you. Thank you from Florida

  • @patstutzman7506
    @patstutzman7506 4 роки тому +5

    Working with crumbs is a favorite thing to do when thinking about upcoming projects or out of sorts with the world! I have a tub of over 200 six and a half inch blocks and have used them to make eyeglass holders and sleeping bags for my granddaughters dolls and her Peppa Pig . The crumb tub seems to grow very quickly! Yet to make a quilt..waiting for the right pattern! Love your videos and your upbeat spirit!

    • @michaellamore1148
      @michaellamore1148 3 роки тому

      Hello Pat

    • @carolynsorah2819
      @carolynsorah2819 2 роки тому

      I saw someone who sewed small crumb blocks into around 12in squares, and then made them into a half square triangle block. Simply stunning...and of course the number of ways to lay the blocks out is seemingly endless. I loved it soych that is what I'm currently working on.

  • @feloneewebster3420
    @feloneewebster3420 3 роки тому +1

    My aunt showed me crumb quilting as my start onto my quilting journey. I'm addicted now. I do on a weekly basis to unwind and be intuitive. I even put thread strands and unusable crumbs in my sketchbook. I love the postcard idea.

  • @francraig6498
    @francraig6498 4 роки тому +7

    I use crumbs to make pocket prayer quilts and children's pocket comfort quilts. The finished size is only 2" square, so even a 3/4" x 1" crumb can be part of, e.g., a crazy quilt patterned pocket quilt.

  • @RTAngelRichards
    @RTAngelRichards 3 роки тому +1

    I love the idea of the roll of adding machine tape. Ingenious.

  • @doreensherk287
    @doreensherk287 4 роки тому +3

    Great ideas for the use of crumbs, thanks

  • @cazfromoz1
    @cazfromoz1 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Karen, I'm so glad to watch your video about what to do with scraps & crumbs. I have at least a dozen large bags FULL of scrappy pieces, all leftover from quilts. How great to finally use them to make wall hangings and gifts for family members and friends, when you don't know what to give them for their birthdays. The creative ideas are endless...oh, I think you'd already said that! LOL. Thanks for giving us some amazing ideas and sharing them.

  • @donnaschindlbeck7457
    @donnaschindlbeck7457 4 роки тому +4

    You just think of everything! I never imagined you could use your “crumbs”! I’ve only used them for leaders in the past.

  • @nikishazechiel6848
    @nikishazechiel6848 3 роки тому +3

    One of my early quilts, I cut pieces this small just to have a scrappy quilt!! It was so fun! Now, to build up an actual collect of scraps!!

  • @Persida_
    @Persida_ 3 роки тому +1

    I love love love the postcard!!!!! I’m going to try!!!

  • @lindadavis8082
    @lindadavis8082 4 роки тому +6

    Love your category “Mt. Scrapmore”

  • @helensmith7177
    @helensmith7177 3 роки тому +1

    Karen I love your videos, but just have to tell you, that you have the cutest haircut! I wish my hair could look like that.

  • @season.appreciation8102
    @season.appreciation8102 Рік тому +5

    Hi Karen, I found you by accident recently, you’ve already given me so much motivation (I’ve been binge watching) thank you so much - time now to get sewing! ❤

  • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
    @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 3 роки тому +1

    I have a new grand baby coming in early Dec. I am working on a crumb quilt for the baby. I have been holding my scraps for years! It’s kind of cool that the baby quilt will be made from scraps that I made sibling quilts for. In the process of getting my scraps ready, I thought that I would work on a few other crumb quilts for the older grand kids from the hoards of fabric scraps for various projects thru the years. I’m one of those people who cannot throw a scrap away and now I can begin to use them up.

  • @ma555680
    @ma555680 3 роки тому +3

    I watched you today for the first time and I couldn’t believe how amazing you are with scraps, nobody I know has ever done this . Just fantastic

  • @evanorth3056
    @evanorth3056 3 місяці тому +1

    I’ve started doing crazy quilt blocks with scraps-I’m a beginner at it but love doing it

  • @lindasimmons3167
    @lindasimmons3167 4 роки тому +64

    The sad truth: I cut up bigger pieces into crumbs so I can make colorful scrappy blocks. Variety is the key!

    • @tanabarnes8124
      @tanabarnes8124 4 роки тому +3

      Not sad, creative!!

    • @Graceandcompany
      @Graceandcompany 4 роки тому +1

      I have done this too! Especially when I'm out of the color family that's needed.

    • @dianebauers4231
      @dianebauers4231 4 роки тому +1

      I have also done this very same thing - especially with my ugly fabric

    • @marywemigwase3354
      @marywemigwase3354 3 роки тому +3

      😝 🙃 😜 I’m dropping out of scrapaholics anonymous!

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 3 роки тому

      Diane B. If the fabric still looks ugly, you haven't cut it small enough! I heard that on this program!!!😸

  • @carolrichardson4078
    @carolrichardson4078 3 роки тому +1

    A couple of years ago I learned how to use crumbs to make new fabric. I put on a good audiobook and just sew little pieces to strips then cut them up, press, and sew them together again. I now have several large pieces of fabric ready to go. Thanks for some new ideas.

  • @annewhitney8809
    @annewhitney8809 4 роки тому +36

    Dog beds...hmmm. I have a friend who puts her newly purchased fabric in one. She washes it and puts it on the shelf eventually. When hubby notices and comments on new fabric she can honestly say..no I’ve had that for ages.

    • @sunflowerbaby1853
      @sunflowerbaby1853 4 роки тому +8

      Oh my goodness. That's so funny. Hiding fabric in the dog bed. That's a new one.

    • @marywemigwase3354
      @marywemigwase3354 3 роки тому +2

      😦 GASP!!!

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 3 роки тому +1

      I used to keep my new fabric purchases in the trunk of the car for a few months, then if asked, I could honestly say, "I've had it for awhile and just brought it out from storage."

    • @definitely_summer
      @definitely_summer 3 роки тому +1

      @@judithburke1539 ohmigod I've done it too. LOL

    • @carolrichardson4078
      @carolrichardson4078 3 роки тому

      LOL! That is brilliant. I have friends who do that with clothes and shoes. So funny.

  • @annaryan4803
    @annaryan4803 3 роки тому +1

    I used my crumbs to decorate a trash can in patchwork pattern. I also used crumbs to decorate a space heater.

  • @nuvoflo
    @nuvoflo 4 роки тому +3

    Karen, thanks for yet again brightening our day.🙏🏾

  • @faridahabdulsamad2886
    @faridahabdulsamad2886 3 роки тому +1

    I am from Malaysia.. I love this channel so much.. 💞💞💞💞

  • @twopugsmom
    @twopugsmom 4 роки тому +12

    I love crumbs snd scraps, when I have a migraine I just sit snd cut my scraps into small applique pieces or i make cards and bookmarks for people

    • @kathygreenwood2592
      @kathygreenwood2592 3 роки тому

      I LOVE this idea, thank you.. I really needed something to do with my fabric that didn't involve measuring...

  • @randylls5341
    @randylls5341 3 роки тому +1

    My husband often sees me watching you tube. He has commented that he likes when you are on. Not the usual response. I enjoy your videos also.🥰

  • @mamakaka73
    @mamakaka73 4 роки тому +3

    I make a big fabric and make reusable bags

  • @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282
    @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 2 роки тому +1

    I find that you are creating the art AND science of quilting. You are someone who brings quilting to the next level. I am so surprised that it becomes such a precice ART PROJECT!!!!!

  • @jonnaosborne1832
    @jonnaosborne1832 4 роки тому +3

    I love anything about scraps and crumbs, and BTW, your hair looks fabulous. I love it this way.

  • @lauraromains4037
    @lauraromains4037 4 роки тому +1

    I love crumbs! Thanks

  • @LittleRedTeaCake
    @LittleRedTeaCake 4 роки тому +9

    I have three categories of scraps: big enough for solo projects, too small for solo and crumbs. The crumbs are going to be cut up more and used as stuffing! I got the idea from Annika Victoria here on YT. ☺️ but I do love the idea of turning them back into fabric as well. What a wonderful idea!

    • @judithburke1539
      @judithburke1539 3 роки тому

      Sometimes I get a random strip of fabric and start adding crumb to it. I try to make sure that I leave a little space between the crumbs so that I can cut the strip in a straight line. Then I can get another strip and add the double crumbs to that. And once again give them some space for cutting another straight edge. Keep on going until you get a large enough piece to cut into the size you want.

  • @kimcollum6553
    @kimcollum6553 Рік тому +1

    Started collecting scraps when I began quilting in 2019. Since then I have not touched the scraps. Well - 21 quilts later I have a huge Mount Scapmore. Thanks to these wonderful videos I have gone through almost all of it. I've decided 2 1/2 and 5 inch are my favorites either squared or strips and now the rest goes in crumbs. Next project ... an improv quilt to actually USE the scraps this time. Wish me luck.

  • @r.leeedwards234
    @r.leeedwards234 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the ideas on dealing with scraps, I am still working on what I want to do, Picking an idea is the tough part.

  • @grittyinpink16
    @grittyinpink16 3 роки тому +1

    Such great ideas! Natural fibers are compostable, too. I throw the teeny tiny bits in my compost bin.

  • @60nonie
    @60nonie 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Karen for this wonderful tips and ideas. Every quilters will have these issues. Take care stay safe and stay well and stay on sewing.

  • @ing83646
    @ing83646 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you again for helping me think outside the box..... best wishes to your family....

  • @kandaykerr3653
    @kandaykerr3653 4 роки тому +23

    Thank you for showing the postcard! I'll be using it for my Christmas cards this year. 🥰

  • @dianebauers4231
    @dianebauers4231 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you SO MUCH for your inspirational videos. I made a special 10 year old friend a yellow, blue and white twin size quilt. And Because of what I learn from you about crumbs, I used up a lot of my yellow, blue and white “crumbs” for the back. My friend told me that I made her a reversible quilt. I am now making an I-Spy quilt for my two great granddaughters and will make the back out of crumbs again. YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!!

  • @kyczy1
    @kyczy1 4 роки тому +17

    Brilliant- I am a beginner and have extreme attachments to the fabrics I choose so it has been hard to let go of bits and tails. Now I have a reason to hold on to them!!!

    • @karenhoskins9126
      @karenhoskins9126 4 роки тому +4

      Yes, a lot of my fabric feels like jewels to me

    • @jenifferfoster4312
      @jenifferfoster4312 4 роки тому +7

      Ohhh my goodness both of you lady's just made my night!!! I thought It was just me who was "attached" to my fabric!!!! I am seriously so bad some times that I can't even use it!! I think I need HELP... But seriously I'll have a plan, pick a design or quilt pattern, buy the fabric and then when I get home and go to cut it up to sew, I can't bring myself to do it, I just can't do it....its too pretty orbim affaid I won't be able to buy more I guess...I love sewing, quilting ect, but I don't get much DONE and whenever I do start a project it's with fabrics I don't like so much, so then that raises yet another problem, Im working with fabric I'm not crazy about so it's hard to stay inspired!!! I've tried to over come this issue but haven't as of now... I think maybe it's because I love love love looking and feeling all the pretty threads and fabrics so much, and they are so very expensive for me... OK, I sound CRAZY, maybe that's why I have never say this outloud....lol.

    • @cazfromoz1
      @cazfromoz1 4 роки тому +5

      @@jenifferfoster4312 I've had the same problem for a long time. Now that I'm in my 60's, I've got to use it up or else it'll just get donated to a good cause.
      I often say, "lI need to live 2 more lifetimes just to use up my pretty fabrics". Well, I'm going to start using these 'jewels' right now and enjoy the results while I still can! There's no time like the present, right?! I'm sure I'll enjoy it instead of trying to live more lifetimes. Hey, once was enough for me! Here I go...I'm going to cut, then sew, sew, sew! Yay, I did it! :)

    • @jenifferfoster4312
      @jenifferfoster4312 3 роки тому +1

      @@cazfromoz1 AMEN and God bless you. I think I'm with you I don't want to regret keeping to myself and not actually enjoying it in a project!!! Im thinking, well hoping that once I actually just use some and see how nice the quilt or project turns out that I will start using more and more of it..lol ..it's craziness but a real issue for alot of us I suspect. Lol. Here I go too I going to startbthe quilt I've been wanting to make for myself, for around a year now, I bought the prettiest fabrics for it long ago, so I'mma start it right now before I chicken out. Lol

    • @marywemigwase3354
      @marywemigwase3354 3 роки тому +4

      @@karenhoskins9126
      Yeh!!!! Theyll have to pry my fabric from my cold dead fingers

  • @youwerewild
    @youwerewild Рік тому +1

    So many great ideas, I love the postcards!

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 4 роки тому +4

    I like how you save your scraps and use them in other projects and that is a good idea and I will be doing the same thing myself.

  • @suzannemoffitt137
    @suzannemoffitt137 3 роки тому +1

    I just love watching your videos. You are so awesome

  • @debschieve3468
    @debschieve3468 4 роки тому +4

    Karen, I really like your new hair style! Very cute ! Also loved that scrappy improv quilt that you made.

  • @rerunrescue8904
    @rerunrescue8904 4 роки тому +2

    Personally, I bought a sewing machine about 20 years ago that I still don't know how to use - to this day. But, despite that, I still subscribed to your channel. I find it relaxing.

  • @scwhitson68
    @scwhitson68 4 роки тому +6

    I love this so much! During a recent move, I came across a basketful of my great Aunt's quilt scraps, which includes some wonderful prints from the 40s and 50s. For some reason I just couldn't bear to part with it, although I don't even quilt! I'm so glad I now have some clues as to how to use those scraps. Thanks!

  • @debimynatt1741
    @debimynatt1741 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I have just found your channel and have learned more in 3 of your videos than I have in 20 years of sewing. I love your channel and all your tips and tricks!!

  • @sabrinabuoniconti5008
    @sabrinabuoniconti5008 4 роки тому +8

    Perfect timing. Have a bag of crumbs I was starring at and wondering how can I get inspired. Going to start off with the register tape method.!!

  • @jucarafaissalpatchwork
    @jucarafaissalpatchwork 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you from Brasil Rio de Janeiro

  • @MsOceanRiver
    @MsOceanRiver 4 роки тому +10

    I use crumbs because I believe in reducing, reusing, and recycling.

  • @7andearth76
    @7andearth76 Рік тому +1

    I know this is an old video but I’m viewing it again. I save everything 😂. I use paper mostly, but keep fabric on hand because it’s beautiful and because I use it on journals and such. I end up with scraps and crumbs. I like to make buttons with them too. I keep all my “paper crumbs” too. Thanks again.

  • @soccertxi
    @soccertxi 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks Karen! Crumbs are being prepped in anticipation of Bonnie Hunters's mystery fast approaching in November! I hope to plow thru a whole container. A girl can dream!

  • @roseannecarratkinson4271
    @roseannecarratkinson4271 3 роки тому +1

    I use a scrap fabric for my leader and enders. I feel I waste so much thread. Now I will bring my actual scraps and start sewing them together to build my memory quilt. That way I'm not wasting thread. Lol! Thank You sew much for your videos, I really enjoy them.

  • @laliichin5471
    @laliichin5471 4 роки тому +7

    Perfect timing!! I just cleaned and have a big ol pile of crumbs! Thank you, Karen!

  • @janeteberhart8480
    @janeteberhart8480 3 роки тому +1

    I've never liked scraps and with crumbs all the rage, I have tried my hand. I am very happy to continue donating my crumbs!!

  • @chydeecrystal
    @chydeecrystal 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for these helpful tips. I have tons of scraps that I have been wondering what to use them for. I'll implement these tips and hopefully reduce my mountain of scraps 😁

    • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
      @JustGetitDoneQuilts  4 роки тому

      The trick is to do it on a regular basis. I usually do it in between projects or once a month.