🔷 🔶SCRAP FABRIC - HOW TO USE EVERY SMALL SCRAP & CRUMB - ADDING MACHINE TAPE TUTORIAL

What can you do with fabric scraps? This quilting tutorial is about those small scraps that we call crumbs and turning them into scrap strips with adding machine tape. You can then use those blocks in your quilting and your projects.


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[VixxiaTwylin]

Not sure if anyone will see this, but I've got a tip about removing the paper that some might find useful. I love FPP quilting and my fav methods for removing the paper is to take a water brush, it's a paint brush that has a reservoir to hold water, and "paint" over all my seam stitches on the paper side. Sometimes if it's a slightly thicker paper, I'll paint it twice. Let the water soak in for a minute to soften the paper. Lay a ruler on the seam and tear the paper right along the seam. The ruler supports and protects your stitches and ensures that your tear is on the seam line so you can easily just pull away the paper on either side. I hope this helps make your quilting a little easier... Happy sewing!

[amyfalise]

I use this EXACT same method, but instead of using adding machine tape I use store receipts. When I get home from a shopping trip, I save the receipt. I keep a pile of receipts in my sewing room so they are always ready to use. When I have accumulated enough scraps, I sew the strips onto the receipts in the exact same way. The store receipts are 3 1/8" wide, so just a bit wider than adding machine tape. I have made several fun quilts using these strips. I also want to add that removing the paper is so easy. Receipt paper is very thin! I simply start at one end, fold the paper back on itself and quickly RIP the paper from one side to the other as fast as I can. I comes right off! Thanks Karen for another great video. I always learn so much watching your videos!

[kimscott]

Just finding you now. June 2023. I can already see why you have so many followers. Your voice, video, and instructions are all excellent. Thank you for taking the time to add to the beauty and knowledge base of life.

[ConnieBleam]

I loved making this quilt. I had so much fun using up scrap pieces. My retired husband even got involved helping iron and then sewing strips together for the first time in 30 years. Can't wait to make another one.

[annas.r.p.]

I ran out of machine tape awhile ago and I will not buy more... instead I am cutting strips from dress maker interfacing to the size I need and am using that .... added advantage is NO RIPPING OUT PAPER. I just leave it in the quilt top.

[poheng]

Karen, you are looking good ...keep doing what you enjoy doing at your own pace and Stay happy, and healthy always..

[melissab]

Love this as I am a quilting novice and have inherited a ridiculous amount of fabric and fabric crumbs from my 82 year old mother who started sewing when she was a teen.

[annettefodge]

You were talking about all the threads, I save mine and put them out side for the birds to use when making nest. Sometimes I will kinda put them on the fence (I live in the country) and sometimes I have put them in bushes. I love to find a bird nest with my thread in it. Yes it gives me the warm fuzzies. LOL

[rcl-crafter]

Mind blown! I watched this and got so happy! I've stayed away from quilting because it seems that there are so many rules and everything has to be perfect. Too stressful for me although I appreciate everyone's work. But this looks fun!! Everything you do is fun!

[alyseceleste]

I’m a new sewer here. I cannot get myself to throw away “crumbs”. You are a lifesaver for my OCD crafting mind :) thank you!

[deborahbausch]

I am sewing my strips diagonally on the adding machine paper (not cutting paper into smaller pieces). I will then use the very long strip as binding. How fun!!!

[erinpennington]

I'm anxious to see a finished quilt made from these.

[janicesmith]

I really like your crumb method.
You’re a great teacher, very easy to understand.
I have to also tell you your natural hair is beautiful & makeup shades are perfect.

[greatlakezgirl]

In the fall I switch from fishing to quilting. I have been binge watching your videos for the last 2 days. Some I've seen before and hit the like button and some I just had to go to my phone and put hearts in the comment section. But one thing I have noticed is you wear are the cuties earrings. I love them.

[cpamom-]

I've made about 40 of these strips over the last couple of weeks in an effort to tame my scraps. Love them and are going to use them in a bright birch quilt. My strips are 21 inches long and I'm cutting each of them 1.5 and 2 inches wide.

A trick I'd like to share!!! Before sewing, I first fold the length of paper in half, then half again, then half yet again. These creases keep my strips vertical v wonky when guiding the paper under my needle. If I'm angling a bit, I correct when adding the next piece. My 2022 resolution is to clean up my scraps and ready them for register paper strips when I cut out quilts in the new year!!!!

[jshepard]

Love this! I remove the paper backing with a wet q tip that I run along the seam line. Then the paper lifts off with minimal bits left. Karen, you are the upcoming speaker for my guild, Westside Quilters Guild. We are greatly looking forward to time with you.

[ResinChannel]

Ok I watched this video a few times. I was able to buy a single roll of 3” tape for a few dollars. I spent a few days getting my crumbs ready and I’ve got my two piles. My mom gave me a well loved pair of jeans that done fit her anymore. I’m using the strips to make a new bag. I’m recovering from spinal fusion surgery so my mom helped me with my sewing machine. I’m ready to go. Spending New Year’s Eve and day working on my project. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. ❤️

[linbloomfield]

Lin Bloomfield - Wales UK
Hi Karen - a massive thank you for you for 'being you' and sharing. I have sorted all my scraps into piles and made six strips in two days. I am loving seeing scraps that are up to ten years old becoming bright colourful useful fabric. I really enjoy and am truly motivated by your videos. I've watched most of them! Re watched several many times to be sure I've 'got it'. As a retired teacher I appreciate your carefully planned, clear explanations of your excellent ideas. Your voice is great (many more YouTube video presenters should take note). Your upbeat attitude is a breath of fresh air. You are also so honest about your work and the little bits of 'You" that you share really connect with your audience and help us all feel it's OK to experience the fluctuations of life and being human. I intend to continue trying your other scrap busting ideas while I wait to see what you plan to do with your crumb strips. Braids next and after quilt back for my newest grandchild's first quilt. Brilliant!

[cindyjohnston]

It’s so much better watching a video with voice on it.

[maryhodge]

I thought I knew all about crumb quilting, but I learned some new things from your video. For one thing, trimming the overhang to 1/4" past the edge of the paper is a game changer! So simple, and I don't know why I didn't think of it before! Thanks for a clear, well organized video.