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Learn Crumb quilting and make a tote bag with it – video tutorial

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I’m sure you have plenty of fabric scraps at home and crumb quilting is one thing you can do with those scraps.

Get enough scraps because we’ll be making a tote bag with it, or two. Maybe you have a friend you want to give a special gift to this Christmas.

Learn crumb quilting and make a tote bag

How easy is that?

Why are you waiting for? Go and start crumb quilting.

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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Crumb quilting tote bag video tutorial
Learn crumb quilting and make a tote bag
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What to do wIth spare triangle scraps – video tutorial

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I often make corner triangles using squares of fabric so there’s always some wastage. But I always keep my scraps and do something with them.

These are the 2 ways I tend to use the scrap triangles. I hope you enjoy the video:

A good way to use the left over scraps is to use in crumb quilting, or to use in the back of the quilt as a  half square triangles signature block of some sort or as an improv piece.

Fabric collection

I used  fabrics from the Michael Miller black and white FQ bundle which has some great fabrics in it.

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

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What to do with triangle scraps video tutorial
What to do with triangle scraps video tutorial

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Curved log cabin quilt block – video tutorial

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You’ll agree log cabin is one of the most popular quilt blocks.

Today I’m trying a new kind that gives the appearance of curves even though it’s all made with strips of different widths.

How to make a curved log cabin quilt block

Credit: Said With Love

Fabric collection

I used 2 beautiful Michael basics collections that have a great range of colours to choose from:

Curved log cabin quilt block video tutorial
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Scrappy star and pinwheel quilt blocks video tutorial

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Today we’re going to have fun with these two scrappy blocks: a star block and a pinwheel block.

Both can be made with fabric scraps.

How to make 2 scrappy fun blocks

Learn in no time:

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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2 scrappy blocks video tutorial

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Hexies using fabric strips – English paper piecing (EPP)

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If you’re a bit tired of doing the usual hexies, use two fabrics joined together.

For my project the fabrics are joined in the middle but you  could choose to place the same anywhere really and come up with very interesting designs.

Download the templates

Print the 1 inch templates on thick or plain paper.

Thick card stock is easier to work with in this particular instance because you’ll be dealing with seams and the card stock hods its shape better.

Cut the templates and get sewing.

Two important points to make:

  • Before printing make sure you’re printing at 100% to avoid surprises.
  • Leave the paper template in until you have finished sewing all  hexies together

Fabric collection

I used Haerae Designed Studio 100% GOTS certified organic cotton printed with low impact dyes. I love the beautiful fabrics in these collections:

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
Hexies with 2 fabrics video tutorial