How to Make Improv Monochromatic Strip Quilt Blocks with Scraps - Ep. #14

How to Make Improv Monochromatic Strip Quilt Blocks with Scraps - Ep. #14 - Working Our Scraps Off

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Let's do some scrap busting with all of your leftover strips of fabric! It's easy with this tutorial. A lot like crumb quilting, with this technique you can focus on one color in each block. It's like playing with crayons, it's super easy and the results are beautiful.
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This tutorial is episode #14 in my "Working Our Scraps Off" KZfaq series. This is a monthly video series that highlights a new & free scrap fabric project tutorial. Here is the playlist for all of the projects we've done so far: • Working Our Scraps Off...
Video Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:41 - Picking Out Fabrics
3:06 - Cutting the Strips
6:32 - Sewing Strips Together
10:00 - Trimming the Block
12:56 - How I Decide on Colors
15:20 - Making Another Block
21:55 - Laying Out Blocks to Make a Quilt
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@marygem 2 жыл бұрын

Love scraps day. These monochromatic are so lucious!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The batiks are so beautifully color saturated so they are ideal for this method!

@shel4252 Жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with Batiks! I love this idea. I only wish I had a tub of scraps like you! Thank you for sharing.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I do love my scraps!

@nanettejernigan7338 Жыл бұрын

Claudia, I just love these strip sets and the Island Batiks are so saturated in color.! Thank you for sharing!

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I love the colors in this quilt.

@chrislittebrant5235 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Claudia, I love the colors, I didn’t realize that Island batiks had such rich colors. I’ll have to check them out. Have a wonderful upcoming 4th of July. Thank you for sharing, 🥰 Chris

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Chris- Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great 4th as well. Yes, Island Batiks have such incredible colors. I love the patterns they have too.

@donnarichey144 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much .

@CreatewithClaudia 11 ай бұрын

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching.

@DK-hv1gt Жыл бұрын

I save the small scraps to share with the ladies who make beds/quilts for shelter animals, or, use them for stuffing.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a lovely idea!

@omisfavorites1054 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! The blocks are beautiful. Makes me want to find all my batik scraps and start sewing! Thanks for another inspiration.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I do hope you give this a try. It’s so easy and looks great. Have a lovely day.

@belindasmith8790 Жыл бұрын

Finally. Someone who has the same amount of scraps as I do. I see others with a drawerful and realize I make too many projects. But you can never have too much fabric!

@belindasmith8790 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sisterchicksquilting Жыл бұрын

I love these blocks , thanks for showing what we can do with scraps.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I hope you give it a try!

@karenlittle2905 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love!!!!! Such beautiful saturated colours. I love using strips in improv quilts -- it makes for really interesting quilts. Thank you for another useful, informative tutorial.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Karen. It’s so much fun playing with all of the fabrics, especially when they have such great colors. Thanks for watching!

@brendamcclintic9157 2 жыл бұрын

love your scrap qullts. Keep them coming!!!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. This is fun and easy one! 🤗

@vickyadams3007 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the look of these blocks. Thank you for sharing.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Vicky. I’m loving the way my quilt blocks are coming together. Enjoy your day! 🤗

@pennyweightman8731 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@CreatewithClaudia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dorislarry875 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Doris!!!

@paulaneary7877 Жыл бұрын

I love batiks so much.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!

@angief1330 5 ай бұрын

OMG Claudia these are beautiful blocks and the quilt will be amazing. This is going to be my next project. I think I will be making smaller squares about 5 inch as most of my scraps are shorties, I know I'll have a ball making them. Thank you for your inspiration. ❣

@CreatewithClaudia 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I love making these kinds of improv blocks and I bet it will look awesome with smaller blocks too.

@2ksbill724 2 жыл бұрын

Love the colors! Love the scrap strip blocks

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I can’t decide which colors I like best. The batiks really look good with this technique. 🤗

@rachelburgener819 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏👏👏 ❤️😀

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you a Rachel! ☺️

@brendamoss1935 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Can't wait to start working on mine!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by. What colors are you thinking about using?

@joydavis3089 Жыл бұрын

Love, LOVE, love this!!! Thank you.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

@mygeorge1951 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 😊

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kathymcguire8287 Жыл бұрын

Newbie to quilting. I finally made my 1st block. I think it turned out well. I have been watching videos for months now since I am self taught with UTube, lol. I have met some great people online that are very talented. I love your work so I subscribed ❤😊 I wanted to learn about scrap quilting because I don't have the funds for the high end precuts and or fabrics.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

That’s so nice of you to say. KZfaq is a great place to learn and I’m happy you found my channel. Happy Quilting!!

@kathymcguire8287 Жыл бұрын

@@CreatewithClaudia Thanks 😊

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 2 жыл бұрын

Very pretty. Batiks are luxurious eye candy! My 3 cats would have a ball if I put my blocks on the floor. They think they are helping me!!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I wish I had a cat but my husband is allergic. I totally agree…those fabrics are eye candy! Thanks for watching!

@juanitamayes6329 10 ай бұрын

Love those colors!

@CreatewithClaudia 10 ай бұрын

Me too! I love jewel tones. Thanks for watching.

@peggersf9709 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🤗

@sandyarcher8104 Жыл бұрын

Love the blocks

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you . I appreciate that!

@sueswift8344 Жыл бұрын

Love the way these blocks worked out!!

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I need to post a picture of my finished quilt. It turned out really nicely. Have a great day!

@mts764 10 ай бұрын

You make it so easy. Thank you.

@CreatewithClaudia 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

@carmenbailey1560 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fabrics, thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Those jewel tones shine in this block. Have a nice day!

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 2 жыл бұрын

Hello and a fun sew chat! I hope you have a cheerful week ahead! Thanks for sharing!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Have a great week too. Thanks for watching!

@patcorona5979 4 ай бұрын

Love this style of quilting. Don’t have to nest a lot 😂. I’m a beginner so I have a little bit of scraps. Need to go check out fabric sales and get 1/4-1/2 yards worth of different fabric. Love batiks a lot! Great tutorials.

@CreatewithClaudia 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. I love quilting like this so much!

@downtnchatt9286 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching you quilt. Thanks for doing these.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

@connietroxell1575 10 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@CreatewithClaudia 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

@mcampalone 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I’m inspired to try it! Thank you for sharing!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you liked the tutorial. Thanks for watching!

@arvettadelashmit9337 2 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that so much. Thank you.

@annetteudey8397 2 жыл бұрын

Love this . Thank you . I need to get motivated to get back into sewing.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Annette. I hope this helps get you motivated. It’s an easy way to start. Why not do a small lap quilt to start?

@ShadowMoonFarms 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@CreatewithClaudia 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@billiecorbett5824 4 ай бұрын

Gorgeous fabrics

@CreatewithClaudia 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@anngraham3265 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your site. Love your style! I too use a 6600. Love this project!!!!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much. You made my day! I love my machine!

@sheilaallen2146 2 жыл бұрын

I love batik fabric.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. The colors are so rich and beautiful! Thanks for saying hi! 🌸

@josephineglover7635 Жыл бұрын

Very creative, love this method. Looks classy!

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! I hope you give a try. Thanks for stopping by!

@helenwood3199 Жыл бұрын

Very pretty.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate it!

@itzjadeplayz2476 10 ай бұрын

Love this beautiful idea

@CreatewithClaudia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@user-hp1ge5rb7y 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for an idea , well explained

@CreatewithClaudia 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@toyresjansevanrensburg1426 Жыл бұрын

Wow 👌 awesome you are a fantastic teacher love this new quick and easy method you are sucha pleasure to watch .

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

You are very kind to say so and I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching!

@carolentringer8836 Жыл бұрын

Such pretty scraps

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mrgarner4796 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I love Batiks. I don't like to waste fabric and your ideas to create are wonderful.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Welcome! I’m glad you are here. I like to use up scraps too and I’m happy you like this video. This is a fun scrap buster.

@sohinipatel5998 Жыл бұрын

You are a lovely person doing fantastic quilting

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate your kind words.

@doreensherk287 Жыл бұрын

I like this idea, I have SO many lovely Batiks, I think it is time to start cutting. Thank you for this video! I do like how you laid out your blocks, that will make a wonderful quilt!

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I hope you make a quilt like this. So easy and fun. Thanks for stopping by!

@lizreynolds4554 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous!! Love the serendipitous nature of THIS. Thank you for sharing this with us. Happy Healthy New Year 🎉😊🎉❤

@CreatewithClaudia 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you.

@deborahlunsford6983 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video. I make monochromitic string blocks from my fabrics and i also enjoy the proces.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it!

@saundraweed9738 Жыл бұрын

Loved your presentation. I can make quicker use of my strips as I accumulate them but end up with something beautiful!

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that.

@fransmeby8003 2 жыл бұрын

I like it.... I like it.....Going to do it.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! What colors are you thinking about using?

@SB-kg2is 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Just subscribed ♥️

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I’m so glad you are here and glad you like the project!

@deemac6142 Жыл бұрын

I love your colors and style. Learning slowly 😊 enjoying it as i sew along.. Thank you... 😊

@deemac6142 Жыл бұрын

Ps. Where did you buy this fabric ? I love those colors. Our grand daughters would fall in love with this color.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is a fun and scrappy way to quilt. Easy too! These fabrics are all scraps from various Island Batik fabric lines.

@anncantlin9710 11 ай бұрын

I saw your #6600 during your video, and I must say I have that machine and I love it.I also have the 7700 large opening for quilting but using the many wonderful stitches is a pain.but thumbs up for 6600.

@lesleygilbert1945 2 жыл бұрын

What beautiful colours and patterns you get to play with; love those blocks. I see you have a MC6600 machine - I've had my MC6000 new from 1986, the last year of manufacture. It's still going strong and never had any problems with it 🤩

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I feel very fortunate to be an ambassador for Island Batik! And I love my machine! 🤗. Thanks for watching!

@AnitaSouthall Жыл бұрын

With super tiny scraps I make pin cushions then stuff them with the unsewable trimmings from projects. I'm proudly a #notextilewaste sewist. Love improv style and your thoughtful process. I probably wouldn't cut until after pressing a pile ready. This style makes great placemats and drink coasters or mug rugs. Pop a few together for quilted doll blankets. 💕

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I love this kind of freeform sewing and no waste projects! Happy New Year!

@MarieGreger-zg7ut 8 ай бұрын

Wowzer .. that is so beautiful … I see you also have the same Janome Mastercraft sewing machine as mine .. I love it …

@CreatewithClaudia 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I love my Janome!

@phyllisdippert2216 2 жыл бұрын

Did a batik quilt, so i thot i was done with batiks. Now i want more!

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you give it a try. Batiks are my favorite. Have a great week Phyllis!

@patriciaemeigh4370 Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful blocks. The sewing method looks so relaxing. Subscribing today!

@CreatewithClaudia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing and for watching! I appreciate it!

@connieking9873 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Wondering if you ever use washi tape to mark your 15” square at 9 1/2mark. I recently found this hack and it helps me. Scraps make me happy I am enjoying going thru your older ones

@CreatewithClaudia 10 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for that and for watching!

@elainelear4982 Жыл бұрын

I have lots of strips, unfortunately no batiks. I will use this.

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

You can definitely do this with other fabrics too. It's so much fun! Thanks for stopping by!

@judyvance1556 Жыл бұрын

Quillows

@jmurphy7192 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve found my scrap bin overwhelmed triangle scraps. Most are leftovers from strip sets, and are the end cuts. Any ideas for making this menagerie of colors and patterns work together?

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. There are so many thing you can do with odds and ends scraps. You could combine like colors and make some fabric…depending on their sizes you could trim them down and make half square triangles…just to name a couple of things. Here’s a video I did of making yardage out of scraps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpOWe8-VvJ6popc.html . Have fun! Thanks for watching!

@polyesterbebe 2 жыл бұрын

do you find the wool mat lets too much heat to the cutting mat? mine warped a little bit once when I was ironing

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Good question…I put a hot pad type thing underneath it to protect the surface. I also only have that set up when I’m doing videos. Thanks for stopping by.

@stitchann 2 жыл бұрын

Claudia, love it. Will you sash those blocks or leave them as is.

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra - I’m not sure yet. Once I have enough I’ll start laying them out and deciding. Thanks for stopping by!

@winningnumbers 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a video showing how to then join those blocks together and then batting, backing, binding? Thanks in advance

@CreatewithClaudia 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not for this quilt but I’m working on another video and I’ll have to show that.Thanks for stopping by.

@anncantlin9710 4 ай бұрын

Love 6600 Janome , I see you have it also

@CreatewithClaudia 3 ай бұрын

I love that machine!

@gigiontube 2 жыл бұрын

Ms. Claudia, Sometimes it’s very hard to know which side is the face and which one is the back since the print looks the same. Any trick on knowing the right side from the back side ? TYIA

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

It can be tricky and honestly sometimes I don’t know. However I did this video some time ago and at about the 34 second mark I talk about ways that you can figure it out. I hope that helps and thanks for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbiWm6aCmsiph5c.html

@lorraineleclerc5960 Жыл бұрын

I need help, I have scraps and ideally want to make a scrap quilt. I have things sorted but I can’t seen to start. I get anxious then I’m too afraid to start and make a mistake. How can I let go and have fun. Can anyone help? 😢

@CreatewithClaudia Жыл бұрын

There are so many scrap quilt patterns or you can make up your own. I don’t worry about making mistakes. Maybe try a test block and see how you like it. If you like it, try another. This block is improv so you really can’t make a mistake. Good luck and Happy Quilting!

@shirleykennard3571 11 ай бұрын

❤ Very pretty, quilt as you go project?

@CreatewithClaudia 11 ай бұрын

This could definitely be a quilt as you go. That would be fun. Thanks.

@anncantlin9710 11 ай бұрын

What model Janome is in this video?

@CreatewithClaudia 11 ай бұрын

MC6600 and I love it!

@gigiontube 2 жыл бұрын

Those blocks are too big for me to be just sewn together. I would make 4 HST from each 2 of them, and play with those to create the top. Thanks for doing the video.

@DH-qz2so 2 жыл бұрын

You could also do the "3 Dudes" quilt pattern with them... l believe Jenny Doan did a youtube of this on her channel... it is my fav. pattern.... take 2 strip squares, as shown in this video, right sides together but have the strips on the top, going opposite...sew ALL the way around 1/4 inch... then cut diagonally in both directions....You end up with 4 smaller squares and a very interesting and intricate block. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpt5q9mbz8uXYWQ.html

@CreatewithClaudia 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! That would look lovely. Thanks for watching!

@gigiontube Жыл бұрын

@bina nocht Half square triangle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oahkmt2jt9Kwo4E.html