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Cherish - Alternate Version from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! 2 posts in 2 days! What's up with me?!?

Well, you may remember I posted about my new Cherish quilt pattern back in February.

Well, I made another version of that pattern that I want to share with you!

Since I know applique is not for everyone, I wanted to make a version of this pattern that doesn't have the appliqued scalloped border. When I was making the original and writing the pattern, I knew it could be cute either way. I always want to encourage you to think "outside of the box" and make each ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 2 weeks, 3 days ago. under cherish , etsy , heart quilt , in my shop , my patterns , scrap buster

Plump Pluses - 4 Versions from A Little Bit Biased

I just realized that I have never blogged about my Plump Pluses pattern!

And considering I have made 4 versions...I thought I would share!

This pattern came about because I wanted to figure out a way to use a lot of my 2-1/2" precut squares.

So I designed this block and was able to make a whole quilt with fabric I had on hand. The only thing I bought specifically for this quilt was the background - Boy Blue from the Confetti Cottons collection by Riley Blake. I've really been trying to use more colorful backgrounds this year ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under in my shop , my patterns , plump pluses , scrap buster

Chris' Christmas Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello!

I recently had the pleasure of making

a Christmas quilt for a friend. She was looking

for a quilt in dark colors that would really pop

against her white shiplap walls. After seeing her space

(so I could get a sense of her style) and discussing

a few ideas, I came home and pulled these fabrics.

I decided to go with mostly red, green, and black fabrics with little pops of gold, white, and brown.

We discussed just making stars - which would be really easy to accommodate the unique size she wanted the quilt to be. She has ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under cutting chart , sawtooth star , scrap buster , tutorials

Scrappy Brick Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Good morning!

I have another scrap-buster quilt

to share with you today.

It's a brick-style quilt. Have you made one of those before?

It was my first time doing one and you can't

get any easier than this pattern right here!

I was using up scraps leftover from my Kaleidoscope quilt

which you can see HERE. I ended up cutting some more rectangles

from my stash and scraps to make it a little bigger though.

I cut 3" x 9" for the main rectangles and 3" x 4-3/4" rectangles for the half-rectangles.

The finished size of this ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 6 months, 2 weeks ago. under finished quilts , quilt labels , scrap buster , tutorials

Scrap Happy Quilt Tutorial from A Little Bit Biased

This next project I want to share with you is such a great scrapbuster!

I saw a quilt like it at my friend's mother's house and knew it would be such a fun project

so I just had to make one too!

Here's a brief description of how to make this beginner-friendly quilt:

1. Gather a bunch of 4-1/2" wide scraps (they can be any length you want).

I cut mine anywhere from 1-1/2" to about 5-6" in length.

2. Sew them into one long strip. Press the seam allowances open.

3. Cut that strip ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 7 months, 2 weeks ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , quilts for sale , scrap buster , tutorials

Lattice Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing a fun

quilt I made with some blocks I received

in a block swap.

This was a project I participated in with my local quilt group.

We do swaps a few times a year. This time, our swap coordinator

sent out some simple instructions for these lattice blocks along with

some earth-tone color palette pictures for inspiration.

We swapped sets of 40 blocks each month for 3 months. We could swap more than one set if we wanted to...but I only did one set each month. That gave me 120 blocks and then ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 8 months ago. under free pattern , lattice quilt , scrap buster

Firework Quilt Tutorial from A Little Bit Biased

Happy July friends!

Today I'm sharing another red, white, and blue quilt with you.

I just can't get enough of this summery, patriotic color combo!

I've been wanting to do something with the

triangle cutoffs from my Glory quilt for a while now.

So I used them to make

3" finished Hourglass blocks.

And paired them with some coordinating

solid squares that I cut from my stash.

I used 97 Hourglass blocks and 98 solid squares in this quilt.

I did a 13 x 15 layout so the finished size is 39-1/2" x 45 1/2 ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 9 months, 1 week ago. under free pattern , glory quilt , scappy , scrap buster

Kaleidoscope Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hey there! Today I want to share a really fun,

scrappy quilt I finished recently - my Kaleidoscope quilt!

I started with a bunch of random fat quarters from my stash...

And turned them into this finished quilt top!

The pattern I used is a free paper-piecing pattern called Kaleidoscope

by Sharon Holland. Click HERE for the link.

I'm a HUGE fan of Sharon's work.

She designs fabric for Art Gallery Fabrics and I swoon over

everything she creates! Her Instagram feed is gorgeous and inspiring

so be sure to check her out at @sharonhollanddesigns.

Sharon's Kaleidoscope pattern ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 10 months, 1 week ago. under finished quilts , free pattern , kaleidoscope , paper piecing , scrap buster

WIP Wednesday #95: Using up fabric scraps, batting on a roll and a NEW fabric bundle! from Crafty Gemini

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a NEW Half Yard Fabric Bundle that’s on sale

– How to cut up your fabric scraps into 2.5″ strips

– Ideas for using up fabric scraps (fantastic for stash busting!!)

– What is batting on a roll and how I use it for quilted projects

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:24 – New fabric bundle

5:59 – Choosing colors that go together

9:30 – Using fabric scraps demo

11:13 – Prepping ...

added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 10 months, 1 week ago. under quilting , quilting videos , scrap buster , sewing (general) , sewing videos , wip wednesday (Comments)

Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

A scrappy, classic quilt is my favorite kind of quilt.

So when Liza Taylor (of Liza Taylor Handmade) announced

that she was hosting a Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt-Along

in 2022 - I couldn't resist joining. And even though I am way

behind schedule, I am so glad I participated!

I took my color palette inspo from some beautiful yardage

I had in my stash. It's from the Kismet collection by Sharon Holland

for Art Gallery Fabrics and I used it for the back of my quilt.

I knew I wanted a layout that created diagonal rows of

saturated prints ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 11 months ago. under log cabin , quilt along , scrap buster

Intersections Quilt Block from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Welcome to Block Mania!! This month’s theme is all about friendship. There are some really cute blocks in this link package, so follow the links on the list below to build the perfect quilt. I have a special treat for you, so keep reading until the end. I went a little deep in thought for my block this month. As I pondered the meaning of friends, how important they are, and how people come in and out of our lives at different points, my block appeared. I just love it. As a modern maker, I took a different approach ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 12 months ago. under blog , michael miller fabrics , printable download , quilt block , quilt block mania , quilt blocks , quilt pattern , scrap buster , stash buster (Comments)

Flora's Baskets - Scrappy Version from A Little Bit Biased

Hi there! I have been wanting to share a new

project that I started a month or two ago.

It's based on my new pattern,

Flora's Baskets.

Flora's Baskets is a pattern I designed

based on an antique quilt I saw on

@caravanquilts Instagram feed.

[This picture is shared with permission from @caravanquilts.]

I love following that account. It's a great resource

if you're in the market for an antique quilt!

[This picture is shared with permission from @caravanquilts.]

If you look closely at the two pictures ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 1 month ago. under etsy , flora's baskets , in my shop , my patterns , scrap buster , works in progress

Scrappy Pink Irish Chain Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Today I am finally sharing my scrappy pink Irish Chain quilt that

I started in December 2021. I finished it shortly

thereafter but just recently got some pictures of it!

But first (before I share the details of this quilt),

thanks to all of you that watched my LIVE Thursday Trunk Show

that I did on Instagram this past week and that wanted to see more

of this quilt! Several of you reached out and gave me just the

motivation I needed to get this quilt photographed and blogged.

FYI: I do Thursday Trunk Shows once in a while.

It ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 3 months ago. under finished quilts , irish chain , low volumes , scrap buster , tutorials

Crowning Glory Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Today I want to share one of my favorite

quilts that I made this year! I finished it a few months ago

but just recently got some pictures of it.

The pattern is called Crowning Glory and it's in my book,

Quilt the Rainbow, available HERE. The original one

was made in all yellow fabrics from my stash.

[photo courtesy of Martingale Publishing]

I really love the yellow one. But the darker version

just speaks to me! I love the blues, browns, and creams on the dark gray

background. Most of the fabrics I used were from the line ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 4 months ago. under crowning glory , etsy , in my shop , my patterns , quilt the rainbow , scrap buster

Triple Play! Crumb Quilt, Carpenter’s Square, Full Circle from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

Quick! Gather your scraps! We’re making crumb quilts today!

When you truly love fabric – and I KNOW you do – you simply can’t toss away those beautiful bits and pieces; you have to make ‘em into something fabulous! So for this month’s Triple Play quilt tutorial, Jenny and the girls have whipped up 3 great crumb piecing projects.

Jenny’s crumb quilt is framed with a crumb-style piano key border, Natalie’s crumb-pieced Carpenter’s Square comes together just like a charm quilt, and Misty’s Full Circle quilt combines crumb piecing with the classic orange peel.

(I ...

added by Annie G 2 years, 3 months ago. under carpenter's square , crumb quilt , crumb quilting , full circle , how-to , jenny doan , missouri star quilt co , missouri star quilt co triple play , misty doan , natalie earnheart , scrap , scrap buster , scrap buster projects , scrap busting projects , scrap quilt , scrappy quilt , scraps , triple play , tutorials (Comments)

Sew Fast & Fun: Sewing Caddy & Mat from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

Get organized this January as part of you New Year’s Sewing Resolution with this incredibly simple Sewing Caddy and Mat! Having a handy location to put all your notions and quilting accessories allows you to quilt on with confidence and never waste time trying to find your most used templates and tools. All you’ll need is two half yard cuts of contrasting fabric, a half yard of batting and a little Steam a Seam for quick binding!

Supplies Needed

Two 1/2 Yard Cuts of Contrasting Fabric

Scrap Batting

Steam-a-Seam Double Stick Fusible Web

First and foremost, you ...

added by Dalton Gentry 2 years, 3 months ago. under jenny doan , missouri star quilt co , missouri star quilt company , msqc , organization , quilt , quilting , scrap buster , sew fast & fun , sew fast and fun , sewing caddy , sewing machine mat , sewing machine pad , sewing room organization (Comments)

Postage Stamp Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

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 complete - my Postage Stamp quilt!

I got so many questions on Instagram every time I posted pictures of this project

so I will try to cover all the FAQ's here. First, let me start at the beginning...

THE INSPIRATION

My grandmother passed away in October 2019.

She was the one who taught me how to quilt and who my pattern company is named after.

After she passed, my mom and ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 2 years, 4 months ago. under finished quilts , postage stamp quilt , scrap buster

Willy Nilly String Quilt Tutorial from A Little Bit Biased

Want to turn a pile of fabric scraps into a fun, vintage-inspired quilt?

Do you like fast and easy projects? Do stress about cutting straight or

having a super accurate seam allowance? Do you need a mindless sewing project?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions then my

Willy Nilly String Quilt tutorial is for you!

It's a fun, beginner-friendly pattern that uses up a lot of scraps!

Finished block size = 6" x 6"

Finished quilt size = 51” x 60½”

Materials needed:

Approximately 3 yards of assorted bright scraps

1 3/4 yards of background fabric ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 2 years, 11 months ago. under scrap buster , tutorial , willy nilly string quilt

Hands 2 Help - progress from Sew Sunshine

I continued my scrap usage when making this little baby quilt for the H2H quilt drive.

Mine is going to Little Lambs. I know so many quilt makers that are sending several but I was only able to get this one done in time. Truthfully I support a local Quilt for Kids group and have already delivered several to them this year.

I used a free pattern over at Sew kind of wonderful for this tree. It was great because I already had sorted a bunch of 2.5" strips into scrap piles and that is just what this quilt ...

added by Kris 2 years, 11 months ago. under h2h charity , low volume , scrap buster , sew kind of wonderful

How to Quilt As You Go - Time Saving Scrap Buster Technique from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Hello Makers,

I am so excited about our brand new Youtube Series called Quilting Tips! In this playlist my mission is to cover all the basics every beginner quilter should know to jump start them on their quilting journey and to have them making finished quilts in no time!

Today’s new video is about Quilting As You Go! Grab a piece of batting and pull out your scrap bin because not only is this process a great scrap buster but it saves you the extra steps of having to quilt your project after you have pieced it together. Quilting ...

added by Melissa Boike 3 years, 5 months ago. under agf elements , agftv , art gallery fabrics , easy quilt as you go tutorial , easy quilting , fabric inspiration , fabric scraps ideas , free projects , how to quilt , improv piecing quilt tutorial , modern fabrics , oekotex fabric , pure solids , quilt as you go for beginners , quilt as you go free pattern , quilting , quilting for beginners , quilting tips , quilting tutorial , quilting with scraps , scrap buster , scrap friendly project , scrappy quilt , sewing , sewing projects , tutorials

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