Emily Bailey

Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

Crumb Quilts: Scrap quilting the zero waste way

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Crumb quilting is a technique to create beautiful quilts and quilted projects using tiny scraps or crumbs of fabric that would otherwise be thrown away. Author Emily Bailey provides instructions and techniques for turning these crumbs into stunning quilts and projects, including step-by-step photography for extra clarity. The book includes instructions for making crumb fabric, crumb blocks, and crumb applique, as well as step-by-step instructions for 15 stunning quilted projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: David & Charles


Crumb quilting is a revolutionary approach to patchwork that utilizes tiny scraps or crumbs of fabric that are often discarded. This collection offers comprehensive instructions and techniques to transform your stash of crumbs into stunning quilts and quilted projects. Author Emily Bailey demonstrates how to create fabric from crumbs, which can be cut to desired sizes and used as quilt blocks, dramatic background fabrics, or appliqués for added texture and interest. With step-by-step photography, the instructions guide you through the process of piecing together small scraps to form larger pieces of crumb fabric using chain piecing. Additionally, you will learn essential quilting techniques such as sandwiching, basting, and binding your quilts and projects.

Emily shares valuable tips and tricks for grouping fabric colors and prints to achieve optimal results. The collection includes instructions for creating background crumb fabric, crumb blocks, and crumb appliqués, as well as 15 breathtaking quilted projects, ranging from full-size bed quilts to smaller items like pillows and pin cushions. Whether you are a seasoned quilter or a beginner looking to explore new techniques, this collection provides everything you need to create beautiful and waste-reducing quilts and quilted projects.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 216 x 279 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781446308707

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