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Create a Scrappy by Number Quilt: A Fun and Easy Guide

Learn how to turn fabric scraps into a beautiful quilt with the Scrappy by Number technique. This step-by-step guide will show you how to combine different fabric squares to create a unique and colorful quilt without worrying about perfect seams or precise measurements.

Cutting and Preparation

โญCut scraps into various sized squares

โญDownload the project guide from Fat Quarter Shop website

โญCombine scraps to create a Scrappy by Number quilt

Assembling the Quilt

๐ŸงตTo make a 15-inch block, use four 6 and 1/2 in squares and nine 3 and 1/2 in squares.

๐ŸงตUse eight 5 and 1/2 in accent squares when assembling the blocks into the quilt.

๐ŸงตPull fabric squares from different parts of the bucket to get a mix of different colors and collections.

๐ŸงตUse a 1/4 inch foot and a 1.5 stitch length to sew the seams together without using pins.

๐ŸงตPress the seams to one side and then press them open.

FAQ

Do I need to worry about precise measurements when making a Scrappy by Number quilt?

No, the nature of the crumb quilt allows for flexibility in block sizes and seam alignments.

Can I use different fabric collections to create a Scrappy by Number quilt?

Yes, pulling fabric squares from different parts of the bucket will give you a mix of different colors and collections.

Do I have to use pins when sewing the seams together?

No, you can use a 1/4 inch foot and a 1.5 stitch length to sew the seams together without using pins.

How do I adjust the length of the quilt?

You can sew blocks together in different combinations and sizes to create a column, and use increments of 5 inches to adjust the length of the quilt.

Do the blocks have to be perfectly square?

No, the blocks don't have to be perfectly square due to the nature of the crumb quilt.

Summary with Timestamps

๐Ÿงต 0:28Kimberly from Fat QuarterShop shows how to make a chumb quilt using scrap fabric.
๐Ÿงต 2:07The video is about assembling blocks for a quilt using different fabric collections.
๐Ÿงต 3:53The video demonstrates how to make a scrappy quilt using scraps of fabric without worrying about perfect alignment or planned placement.
๐Ÿงต 6:26The video demonstrates how to trim and straighten scrappy quilt blocks.

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