Crumb Quilts
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Crumb Quilts Books
Crumb quilting is the ultimate way to
zero waste patchwork using tiny scraps or crumbs of fabric that are so
small that most people would throw them away. This collection includes
instructions and techniques for how to turn your stash of crumbs into
beautiful quilts and quilted projects. Tiny fabric scraps or crumbs
don't have to end up in the bin - now you can learn how to use these
crumbs to create 15 beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your
stash. Author, Emily Bailey, explains how to make fabric from 'crumbs'
which you can then cut to your preferred size and use as a quilt block, a
dramatic background fabric or as a piece of applique for added texture
and interest. These instructions include step by step photography for
extra clarity around Emily shows you how to quickly piece together small
scraps to create larger pieces of crumb fabric using chain piecing to
build up the fabric. All of the instructions are accompanied with step
photography so you see exactly how to create your own scrappy fabrics.
There are also instructions for all the quilting techniques you will
need to sandwich, baste and bind your quilts and projects. As well as
the step-by-step instructions and photography for how to make the crumb
fabric Emily also shares her tips and tricks for how to group fabric
colours and prints in order to get the best In addition to the
instructions for how to create background crumb fabric, crumb blocks and
crumb there are also step-by-step instructions for 15 stunning quilted
projects including full-size bed quilts and smaller projects including a
pillow and pin cushion. Choose from a full-size bed quilt which
features crumb piecing in all its different forms: as a background; as
applique and in blocks, to spectacular effect. Other quilts include
Under The Sea - a crumb quilt featuring a whole host of scrappy sea
creatures and Night Sky a dramatic quilt which uses crumbs to create a
richly textured background with crumb applique for the stars and
planets. So why not take another look at your own stash of crumbs and
get patchwork and quilting the zero waste way! 128 Pages. David & Charles
