...you have more than a few scraps of fabric laying around! These 7 scrappy sewing projects will inspire you to use up some of those fabric scraps!

Quilts and Quilting - Scrappy Pinwheel in a Square

Scrappy Four Patch, Older Child (click here to open the pattern in a new window)

So excited to start showing you my finished scrap quilts for 2020! For a bit more background, read this post here. Basically I decided to clean out every. last. scrap. and see how many quilts it wou

Learn how to use quilter's grid fusible interfacing to create a scrappy quilt top.

It's time to celebrate my new machine, the Baby Lock Jazz II with fun projects, quilting tips and applique template designs.

This item is a DOWNLOADABLE pattern for an adorable Baby Bear Quilt (finished size - 48" x 56") with two options. Choose the Scrappy Bear and use a variety of fabrics in two color groups OR the simpler Two Fabric Bear. Both use a third color for background and inner border, and another fabric for the outer border. I choose a cute bear fabric for the outer border, but any medium scale juvenile print would work well. I've added a second downloadable file with info about piecing your scrappy bear in more than 3 fabrics - great for using up scraps.

This zip pouch is made with scraps sewn together to form panels, then some quilting lines are added to create a nice sturdy pouch. DIY Sew Tutorial

Simple Bucket Hat Free Crochet Patterns

Happy March 1st! I'm so ready for our dreary wet winter to end, but the sun is out today and it's looking like Spring! I pulled this happy stack a couple of weeks ago and decided to make another Ziggy Baby quilt but with lots of different prints for each color. The pattern really only...Read More

This Crochet Tank Top Pattern is completely customizable. Perfect for using up yarn scraps. Get creative and scrappy and Find Your Beat!

Scrappy Lines Quilt Pattern For Beginners Scrappy Lines is a great pattern to turn your fabric scraps or fabric bundles into a modern, minimalist quilt. Make yourself a beautiful, minimalistic home decor piece with our scrappy lines quilt pattern. Perfect for beginners. Comes with easy-to-follow instructions. Skill: Beginner-Friendly.  Includes 6 sizes - pillow, wall hanging, baby, throw, large throw, and bed Block-based pattern allows for versatility in sizing Use your stash- Use scraps, charm packs, fat quarters, layer cakes, or yardage Full directions for yardage requirements, cutting, and piecing your quilt See yardage requirements in images This is a PDF Pattern. Download link will be delivered to your inbox. No shipping is collected on PDF patterns.

Fast & Easy Scrappy Quilt using Polyester batting

learn how to sort fabrics scraps and tips on what to make with fabric scraps after you are done with the fabric in a quilt

Tutorial on how to use scraps of fabrics to make a magic quilt that sews itself as you are making another quilt.

It's actually not all that crazy to say that this Harken quilt practically made itself! From choosing the fabrics, to piecing, to quilting and binding, it was all just so effortless and super fun! This scrappy Harken Quilt will definitely go down as one of my all time favorites! I started with a color inspiration tha

Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial

I don't know if you have a "quilting bucket list", but I sure do! And a cathedral window quilt was at the top of that list! There's something so elegant and perplexing about how they're constructed and I always love a good challenge of figuring things out and stretching my skills and this quilt did just that! I first d

This sewing tutorial will teach you how to sew an understitch on a neckline or armhole, or even an inseam pocket.

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Choose your favorite 5" charm squares to make you own cute and scrappy My Town quilt!

When I blogged about my scrappy improv blocks, I had several people mention that they were afraid to try it with their own scraps, since there really isn't a true plan for sewing. It does take some time to get used to sewing with reckless abandon in an improv style, but I thought that a few guidelines might help some of you take the plunge. Once you get the hang of it, this method of sewing is so much fun, and it's a great way to use whatever fabric you happen to have. The first thing you need to decide is how big you want your blocks to be. I use a 12.5 inch square ruler, and I find it makes things much easier. If you would rather use a regular quilting ruler, that's fine too! Get all of your fabric ready and divided in whatever way works for you. I have my scrap baskets divided into cool, warm, and neutrals. I also don't distinguish between scraps and strings. They all go in together, and you'll love using both with improv piecing. Start by sewing two pieces of fabric together. It's helpful if the sides you're sewing are similar in length, but not necessary. When you're finished sewing, just take your scissors and trim the excess. Add another piece to any side you choose. I always try not to sew around the first piece in a regular way, so that it doesn't end up looking too much like a log cabin block. If you don't come across a piece that is long enough to cover the side, or if you just want some variety, piece a couple of scraps together to make them long enough. As your sides get longer, you will have to piece smaller scraps to get enough length. Try to avoid sewing too many long strips on the sides or your block might end up looking like a log cabin instead of an improv block. I don't press my block until the end when I'm sewing like this, but you can if you choose. Continue adding to your sides until you have a block that is about 3-4 inches bigger than your square template. I know you're wondering why you are making blocks that are too big, but just trust me. The part that will make your blocks really special is coming up. Give your block a press and take it to your cutting mat. Line up your template along one edge of your block. Check our those extra side strips! Cut them off with care and don't throw them away. You'll need them later! I know when I look at quilts that are improv pieced I'm always impressed by the tiny little strips and fabric bits that seem so perfectly placed within the blocks. Well, you can get those neat little pieces without actually sewing teeny tiny pieces. We're going to use those fabulous little trimmed strips in your next blocks! One or two of those strips can really add a lot of interest to a block full of bigger pieces. If you really get on a roll, you can always make a really big improv block and cut several blocks from it! This also gives you the freedom to use pieces that are a little bigger, because there is a good chance that they will get cut when you cut your blocks out. You can do improv piecing with a planned color palette as well! If you choose to use scraps though, just remember that the beauty of a scrap quilt isn't fully realized until all of the blocks are together. In my opinion, that's when scrap quilts really show their wow factor! I really encourage you to try some improv piecing. Once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun, and I think it's really great for getting your creativity and sewjo going! Editied 8/25 to add- Here's a picture of the finished quilt, just in case you're wondering how it looks when the blocks are all put together! You can check out the post with more pics of the finished quilt HERE!

Memi's Lemons Quilt Pattern is now available on my shop! I will begin by saying I don't really know where to begin with this one, hah. This is one of the most, if not THE most, meaningful pattern I've design and I think that's what makes it hard to talk about. This is the fastest idea to release pattern I've released.

{Fabric Stamps} Whenever I do a textile project I am left with quite a lot of scraps which I am not eager to throw away. On the other hand they take so much space with their disproportionate sizes and shapes and storing them is a head-scratching job. Recently, decluttering and sorting through my fabric stash, I piled them up in a box, hoping to find the right project to use them for. I thought of fabric beads and necklaces first {you know me}, but decided to check up on some fresh pinterest ideas. I narrowed the list to 10 awesome projects. 1. The cutest will have to be the Fabric Stamps above. 2. Next, using the scraps to make some adorable pillows {Tea Cup Pillow} {Raindrop Pillow} {Sprocket Pillows} 3. Fantastic toys: {Fabric Tea Bags} {Matching Game} {Plushies} {Gone Fishing} 4. Garlands and Buntings: {Garlands} {Garland} {Garland} 5. Dreamy Dream Catchers: {Dream Catcher} 6. Warm and Colorful Birdhouses: {Birdhouses} 7. Upcycling wooden spoons: {Upcycling with scraps} 8. Fabric Scraps Magnets: {Fabric Scraps Magnets} {Magnets} 9. Fabric Scraps as Wall Art {Wall Art} {Fabric Scraps as Art} {Fabric Scraps Art} {Fabric Wall Art} 10. Fabric Scraps Mobile {Vintage Sheet Mobile} {DIY Scrap Fabric Mobile} {Fabric Tassels Mobile}

Scrappy Four Patch, Older Child (click here to open the pattern in a new window)

Kawandi Table Runner - a fun and easy way to use up fabric scraps, creating a beautiful, hand quilted project.

Fringe tutorial: Make a fringe project to add a 70's vibe

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Here’s a lovely idea for using up some of your scrap fabric! You can now create these beautiful fabric butterflies and moths. You can make anything from a magical brooch pin, or as ornaments for your cozy home, or just a fun little project for you to create good-looking fabric butterflies and moths. Use this […]

How To Make A Travel Sewing Kit. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern

Learn how to sew a rainbow color wash quilt pattern using leftover fabric scraps. It's so fun and easy to do! Free tutorial with video.

I'm linking up with Nicky and Leanne for Scraptastic Tuesday this week because at last I've got a scrap project to talk about! I haven't mentioned my scrappy crumb blocks for a while, but I did tell you all about them quite some time ago. These are little 5" scrappy charm squares which I've been stitching up over the past few years on the tail end of other projects and leaving aside for some future purpose. These are mostly either less than 2" wide or 2" square and making up the little squares as I go along helps to control my small scraps basket. In my current programme of clearing out and condensing all of my sewing supplies, I thought now seemed like a good time to use the little squares in a project. So after a quick layout and whipping up a few extra blocks to fill some of the gaps, this is my rainbow crumbs quilt. (I took the picture in horrible glaring nightime light - sorry.) Getting them all stacked and labelled ready for stitching together was progress in clearing the two little storage boxes in the top pic - so that's a success for condensing, right? And now, I have a small colourful rainbow flimsy with what feels like a thousand seams awaiting quilting. Interestingly, this little quilt top got the greatest response any of my IG pics have generated to date. Who'd have thought that a wee quilt top full of scrappy leftovers would be so very popular? Seems everybody loves a rainbow and scraps!

Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!

Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!

Hi friends! Today I have a really special (long) post for you! Today I want to share a quilt that took me two years and about 85 hours to...