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Crumb Blocks - How and Why

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MerryMabelMarket

MerryMabelMarket

Күн бұрын

I love making crumb blocks. It is such a Zen thing for me to do. Once you "set yourself free" and starting sewing these pieces together it feels SO good. I hope that by sharing my joy with you, some of you might also try to make some crumb blocks in your joyful creations.
The quilt we made specifically for this video, is now a pattern that we carry in our online shop:
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Stay Merry and Creative!

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@mel_r
@mel_r 2 ай бұрын
You mentioned in a past video that you make a lot of charity quilts. I would love to see a quilt parade of your work. I enjoy all your videos!
@anhs20
@anhs20 21 күн бұрын
I love using scraps! And saving the planet a scrap at a time
@paulacostello6912
@paulacostello6912 Ай бұрын
That's my favourite thing about quilts: resourceful and talented people "making garbage into beauty". I just found your channel and I'm loving it.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@eleanorwittering3126
@eleanorwittering3126 2 ай бұрын
I love watching people sew fabric scraps together and that they take the time to film it. It’s so instructional and in itself is an art. Thank you!
@Paul_Sheila
@Paul_Sheila 2 ай бұрын
Sheila here. You’ve inspired me to save crumbs! I just needed a reason to. Your finished projects don’t look like a messy riot of color. They look fun and interesting! Thanks 😊
@lindarambone5305
@lindarambone5305 2 ай бұрын
You set me free with 3-yard cuts. I buy only on sale and pay with cash. My stash is growing nicely. I'm on vacation but I can't wait to get home and separate my crumbs by color. I love what you say about blue/green. I'm learning from you to just go with the flow. You are my hero.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@JesusisKing222
@JesusisKing222 2 ай бұрын
I enjoy making crumb blocks. Sometimes i need a ‘palette cleanser’ between larger projects or i need to work out stress via sewing nothing into whatever something. It’s productive but relaxing. I love your suggestions
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@cherylbrown4058
@cherylbrown4058 2 ай бұрын
I love crumb blocks! I started out making just five to chain piece and kept adding more starters and ended up with 22 blocks😜😁🤪. My happy place!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
They multiply brilliantly!!
@lizwarnke4689
@lizwarnke4689 2 ай бұрын
I've been saving my crumbs and now I think I need to sort them by color. I really like how yours looked.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
It's SO theraputic!
@pattymongolo9643
@pattymongolo9643 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! My sister gave me all her scraps from when she had a business making children's clothes. Her fabric she has is amazing and I couldn't image throwing any of it away. So I have been making crumb material. I have yet to cut it down to block size and use it, but you have inspired me! I will probable make some bags, potholders, or other small projects. I am intimidated when I think of making a quilt...little to big for me!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@terryanderson6153
@terryanderson6153 2 ай бұрын
You are so talented, and a GREAT teacher. Thank you!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@deborahnolan9360
@deborahnolan9360 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful blocks
@MBird-ld6uv
@MBird-ld6uv 2 ай бұрын
This is a really calming process, and all those blocks at the end are so fun to see :)
@mariejohns1387
@mariejohns1387 2 ай бұрын
I don’t know if you realized it, but that one brown block in the novelty Quilt looks like a shark!! I love doing this kind of sewing. it brings peace knowing there’s something you can do with scraps and you don’t waste… I really hate waste!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Now I have to go watch for the shark!! Tee hee...
@creatinghanley
@creatinghanley 2 ай бұрын
I saw the shark too! but I watched for it after reading your comment; it’s like finding animals in clouds. So cool.
@diannenaworensky6698
@diannenaworensky6698 2 ай бұрын
Relly enjoyed watching this video. Crumb blocks are so cool !!
@DH-qz2so
@DH-qz2so 2 ай бұрын
"Saving Lives!"... I save fabric's lives either at the quilt shop when bundles go on sale...or at the Thrift Store, as our main thrift store here, has a craft/sewing/fabric section...and often, I have rescued Moda fabrics!... feels good to do 'my part' !
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Improving society - one Moda piece of fabric at a time!!
@Sewwithdebee
@Sewwithdebee 2 ай бұрын
Great minds think alike - my friends & family just don’t get how fun this is and the bonus fabric. Like being a fabric rescuer too. They also makes great leader and enders
@caroljohnson7286
@caroljohnson7286 2 ай бұрын
Awesome,you made the blocks so easy to do.Thank you,enjoyed
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@vickiclark1998
@vickiclark1998 2 ай бұрын
The joy of watching you make beautiful things!! Yay!! I appreciate the way you explain things!! Thank you❤❤
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TheRozylass
@TheRozylass 2 ай бұрын
This was so helpful!! Thanks for the tutorial. I've seen others that are way more complicated using some kind of foundation. You're one of the best teachers around.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@creatinghanley
@creatinghanley 2 ай бұрын
I LOVE making crumb blocks! You’re right about putting a puzzle together; I’ve said that too! And it’s very zen-like; I can stay up well beyond bedtime sewing crumb blocks making new fabric. ❤
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
It really is!
@vangiebrake2295
@vangiebrake2295 2 ай бұрын
Great Video. Makes me want to make crumb blocks. Just might give it a try. Thanks so much for making this video, I always look forward to them and hope today is the day you post another video. They just make so much sense and fun.❤❤
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Crumb blocks really are "free and fun"!
@lindamyers953
@lindamyers953 2 ай бұрын
One way to use the crumb trimmings or even just the small pieces of fabric is to use them as batting! I do this when I make charity quilts for our local animal shelter. So nothing has to be discarded!!😎🇺🇸
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Sweet.
@lorifontaine
@lorifontaine 2 ай бұрын
Hi Merry! You always make my day. Just hearing you say the words, "joy", "beautiful" and "happy", makes the creative journey even more wonderful. I listen to your words not only before quilting, but before facing the world, so I always have a smile on my face and people see only the "good" side of me. Hugs from Canada.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! What a kind comment.
@cornucopiafoundationmediak2834
@cornucopiafoundationmediak2834 2 ай бұрын
Quilting is my therapy and threads are my meds!! Love your ideas for using the blocks in finished quilts. I make a lot of crumb blocks but needed this inspiration. Thank you for all you do!
@mikepetramalo2904
@mikepetramalo2904 2 ай бұрын
What a great, creative way to use little “crumbs” of fabric! I love it!
@soSEW-COB
@soSEW-COB Ай бұрын
OMGosh I SMILED all the way through your sweet video. I haven’t sewn for weeks and you have inspired me to get back to playing with my scraps. I have made scrappy fabric also❣️ My daughter calls my pieces Moms fabric! I didn’t know what to do with them and now I have a plan. Thank you for your inspiring scrappy video Chris, Ontario, Canada
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Have fun!
@mignonnerogers6848
@mignonnerogers6848 2 ай бұрын
I truly enjoy every video you post, you are freeing to watch and listen to, you remind all who watch to be creative without the rules and what anyone else might think. It is what do we think, feel and enjoy!! I am always ready for what you share next!! Thank you!!! 🤗🌹
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@elizabethbordman6964
@elizabethbordman6964 6 күн бұрын
Love this video and as a new quilter I LOVE these scrap blocks. They let me use up those cool scraps I can't throw away :) and create really creative blocks. Thanks for sharing!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for your sweet comment!
@dafairygirl86
@dafairygirl86 2 ай бұрын
I love this idea so so much :D I've always saved my crumbs, because I've seen other "Crumby" ideas. LOL But this one! I love the charity quilt!
@patricia753
@patricia753 Ай бұрын
The crumb blocks are Beautiful!! I am a total beginner, so I certainly benefitted from watching your How To, Thank you
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
What a kind comment! My best to you.
@papercents
@papercents Ай бұрын
I really enjoy sewing crumb blocks - especially the monochromatic ones. Sewing with crumbs and small scraps really makes me happy :) Really enjoyed seeing your quilts with using crumb blocks. Thank you for your video - it was great! Happy scrappy sewing!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@donnagraham7329
@donnagraham7329 26 күн бұрын
I’ve never wanted to sew crumb blocks but after watching your video I may start saving those crumb pieces and give it a try. Thanks for sharing this video.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 26 күн бұрын
Have fun!
@Hiker_who_Sews
@Hiker_who_Sews Ай бұрын
Twosies. I love it. It reminds me of playing jacks when you pick up two at a time. "Pairs" is so unplayfully adult. Thanks for the piecing tips!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
I REALLY love your comment!
@RoseWaddell-jj7oe
@RoseWaddell-jj7oe 2 ай бұрын
I will be glad when I get enough scraps to try this. Thank you for another easy to follow.❤❤😊😊
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@joannsilva4715
@joannsilva4715 2 ай бұрын
Great idea to separate colors! I'm a pack rat, hate to throw anything out! I also have dabbled with crumb blocks & crazy quilt blocks! It really is fun to create! You made some very cool quilts, nice work! ❤
@SpeakTruthBeKind
@SpeakTruthBeKind Ай бұрын
Monochromatic! What a great idea for baby/child/donated quilt. ❤
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@yeseniagomez8864
@yeseniagomez8864 2 ай бұрын
I love to see your creations.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@anhs20
@anhs20 21 күн бұрын
Hello! Just want to say I love your videos! Your narration makes me smile and I 100% resonate with the creative flow of using crumbs/scraps. Love your work!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 21 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@angielovett4159
@angielovett4159 2 ай бұрын
Your positivity and encouragement is so wonderful. I find your videos so inspiring, thank you!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lindamasson3094
@lindamasson3094 2 ай бұрын
I recently tried making a couple crumb blocks. It was fun. I like your idea of making them monochromatic. Thanks, great video
@victoria9663
@victoria9663 Ай бұрын
This is the coolest thing! I am just getting back into sewing after a decade of not sewing anything, so this is fantastic for me to keep in mind as I start projects. I will be saving all my scraps!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@gibraeelco-main288
@gibraeelco-main288 2 ай бұрын
Such an amazing projects you made with crumb blocks. ✨
@mariajosedeval3304
@mariajosedeval3304 2 ай бұрын
👍👍👍😃😃😃👏👏👏 María José 💖💖
@Moni221960
@Moni221960 2 ай бұрын
I just love watching your channel. You are so down to earth and a joy to listen to. Monica from Australia
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
So glad!
@northernkarma9296
@northernkarma9296 2 ай бұрын
That was a great video. Made me smile. I'm just a beginner and I can't wait to have enough crumbs to make a whole quilt like that. 😁
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@fransak2723
@fransak2723 2 ай бұрын
I have a fairly large pile of scraps that I usually cut into squares, 1.5, 2.5, 5 inches etc. Now I may try to use your idea of making them into monochromatic crumb blocks. Thanks for the tips.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@imariser1111
@imariser1111 2 ай бұрын
I very much enjoy listening to you. You’re so upbeat and happy! You’re my quilting cheerleader! Thank you for sharing! I hear your voice “good job” when I open a four patch and see my seams all aligned! 😄 BTW, I’m still working on binding like a boss!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks for the encouraging message!
@janetdowning1443
@janetdowning1443 2 ай бұрын
What beautiful quilts😊
@jenniferahlstrom590
@jenniferahlstrom590 2 ай бұрын
I just got back into using a sewing machine, and before I do any “real” (aka mathematical / even / complicated) pieced blocks, I’ve been making crumb blocks to get me back into the groove of the sewing machine. It really is fun- “making something from nothing, basically- and therapeutic! I’ve even “rescued” some cotton shirts and pajama pants from the outlet thrift store to save them for use as fabric. (That hunt is lots of fun, too!).
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@santagreen7360
@santagreen7360 Ай бұрын
Wow, very inspiring, love how all of them turned out 👏👏😍
@erinwells4078
@erinwells4078 2 ай бұрын
I love crumb blocks!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Me too!
@christy8130
@christy8130 2 ай бұрын
My 9 year old son loves to do this. Our local quilt shop owner gives him her scraps
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Sweet!!
@eleanorwittering3126
@eleanorwittering3126 2 ай бұрын
I love watching people sew fabric scraps together and that they take the time to film it. It’s so instructional and in itself is an art. Thank you! Also, as organizing my quilting, studio is ongoing, I love how you store your fabric scraps… And that will work for my storage, so I’m going to duplicate this particular storage concept. Thank you for that too!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Organizing is SO much fun!!
@jo-annevandermey2704
@jo-annevandermey2704 Ай бұрын
So fun! And it is so fun to sew no stress sewing.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Agree!!
@glendaporter4362
@glendaporter4362 Ай бұрын
I just watched your video on making crumb blocks and you have inspired me. Great job!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Have fun!!
@SparkyOne549
@SparkyOne549 19 күн бұрын
I love crumb quilts. I wish I knew quilters locally to get small scraps. I want to make myself a queen crumb quilt. I have half a 20qt tub full of crumbs, but I know it’s not enough to make one yet. Green isn’t my favorite color, except in nature, but your blocks are absolutely gorgeous!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 19 күн бұрын
Thank you. Join an online quilting community. There are always people who want to send boxes of scraps?crumbs to people. I've seen this on several quilting lists. It only costs you shipping.
@kristicitak3932
@kristicitak3932 9 күн бұрын
I love making crumb blocks. I like how you separated by color. I just have a few tubs of all colors. I have several made but haven’t made a quilt with them. Bibs, pot holders & oven mitts so far.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 9 күн бұрын
Sounds great!
@leitner2418
@leitner2418 2 ай бұрын
I do this with every scrap. I make 121/2” blocks and join them to make charity quilts. It is fun and addictive. Smaller pieces are saved as stuffing old pillow cases for rescue dogs. V
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Sounds Great!
@moonmare
@moonmare 2 ай бұрын
I love the way you talk about fabric friends. It makes perfect sense and is such a kind way to talk about different colors.
@cindywagner4623
@cindywagner4623 2 ай бұрын
I do crumbs when I’m ready to slow down from my quilting. Relaxes me, it is surprising how many you can get from not very much scraps. I don’t monochromatic my fabric. Very little solid prints.
@ConnieHeidemann
@ConnieHeidemann 10 күн бұрын
I do this with donated scraps. I make 10” blocks which are put into charity quilts. A great way to help others and almost eliminate waste. (The tiny pieces go into cat/dog pillows as stuffing, which are also donated.))
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 10 күн бұрын
Sounds great.
@stitchann
@stitchann 2 ай бұрын
Love this little video. I could not agree more. Sewing crumb blocks is freeing in the best and most creative way.
@anainjamul2056
@anainjamul2056 2 ай бұрын
I just subscribed and love this! I haven't quilted in many years, but you inspire me!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Quilting is my favorite way to create.
@paulaneary7877
@paulaneary7877 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, very beautiful work! Love it.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@MelissaWoodPs138
@MelissaWoodPs138 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this and showing leftovers can be reused imto something new. Your words were inspiring! I know what to do with all that fabric I saved/rescued! And I am also a rescuer of fabric from projects people otherwise discard. Glad to know there is others out there that do the same! 😊
@julieh4816
@julieh4816 2 ай бұрын
Marvelous idea!
@THELOVEOFMYLIFE89
@THELOVEOFMYLIFE89 Ай бұрын
Really love these videos and ideas thank you !❤
@joydavis3089
@joydavis3089 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@authenticallyamber99
@authenticallyamber99 2 ай бұрын
Love how all the bits and pieces come together to form something so beautiful and unique!! 🩵 Looks very calming to make. Thanks for sharing!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@ShadowMoonFarms
@ShadowMoonFarms 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AmandaIsAwesome
@AmandaIsAwesome Ай бұрын
I love these so much!! Sooo pretty!!!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Susietacoma
@Susietacoma Ай бұрын
I love those!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ananani8475
@ananani8475 2 ай бұрын
muito legal essa forma de aproveitar os retalhos e transformar em mantas.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rimmon24
@rimmon24 2 ай бұрын
i feel exactly the same way...i try to tell both quilting groups, give me your scraps/crumbs, pls dont throw them away.... lol
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Good job. We must save the lives of all "good" scraps!
@margaretbaker623
@margaretbaker623 Ай бұрын
Thank you for another instructive and relevant video. I love making crumb blocks but haven't yet tried monochrome. Watch this space! 😂 ⚘️
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket Ай бұрын
Have fun!
@coreygilles847
@coreygilles847 2 ай бұрын
I want to do this with my crumbs.❤
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
YAY!! Do it!!
@passthedonuts
@passthedonuts 2 ай бұрын
seems simple
@lesa6399
@lesa6399 2 ай бұрын
My crumb blocks aren’t nearly as nice as yours! I’m taking notes! 😊 All the teeny pcs I saved & now I’m ready to make an awesome bed for the grand dogs!!!
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Lucky dogs.
@Kdcaswell
@Kdcaswell 2 ай бұрын
I am in love with sewing small scraps. Fabric is expensive. Why not sew them together into a quilt or small project.
@merrymabelmarket
@merrymabelmarket 2 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@peggersf9709
@peggersf9709 2 ай бұрын
👋👋 ❤❤
@Artindi
@Artindi 2 ай бұрын
Face reveal when?
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