Orphan block, crumb quilt

I was digging through my 'collection' of blocks that didn't make it into a snuggle under for some reason or another.  (I swear these multiply over the years)  Many are extras from swaps or rejects gifted to ME b/c everyone knows I will eventually use them.

I got it in my mind that I just needed to sort the overflowing box and pull out favorites to use as pot holders or placemats.  Now, what do I do with the rest?

TA DA----------a scrappy crumb style top!

 First I sorted by size, I had enough 6.5 inch blocks to  do a center.  I sewed them log cabin style, starting in the middle and moving around clockwise with similar blocks.  I got a 36 x 36 start on a future baby size quilt.

Then I got the idea to die cut the other blocks at 4 inches.  The scraps from that cut will go into my 'crumb'  tub.  I sewed the cuts into strips.  Then I added my new strips to the center in a 'courthouse steps' style.
I added a row to the left & right, then to the top & bottom.  I then repeat till I used up all the strips.  Left overs went to the crumb tote for 'next time'

A small inner border and a 6(ish) inch print should bring this up to a nice size keepsake.
I giggle b/c some of these 9 patches are from a swap in early 2000!

Next I had to raid my stash and look for a border print.  The tan was pre-cut for a binding.  I don't mind sewing bias, especially if I don't have to cut it first.  The outer border was a yard of strip that never seemed to get picked for a project.  I love how they both fit the scrappy top.

Don't hold your breath it may be awhile before I get around to picking a quilting pattern, I still have a rather large pile of future placemats to play with.

Crumb is a Flimsy- w/ a back!!

I took my pictures late last night and the lighting was not the best.  When I tried to clean them up a bit I got to messing around with hues and brightness etc...

This is just for fun, I will post 'real' photos after I get this quilted.

I had finally decided to add a border and chose a dark blue w/roses.  My plan was to make this entirely from stash and the blue was the largest piece I had that matched.  2003 was a good year for blues. lol

I had enough yardage that a back pieced with orphan/test blocks moves me one step closer to a finish.

Crumb Along is coming along-

I set the blocks 8 X 8 and added a 1 1/2" inner border of navy blue Swiss (mini polka dots)  Now to flip a coin to see if I do a piano key border or more crumbs.  I can't decided on 'words' so this one may not get any.

Good news is my 'crumb' pile is growing and I am adding to it almost daily.

One of my goals this years was to sort the stash and get my crumbs and strings under control-  yeah right!!

I love Crumb blocks!

the assignment was to work on Heart blocks, my first heart looked too much like a "V".  Nice thing about a Crumb Block is that there is NO wrong way to make one.

I have 38 blocks made and several started.

Hopefully today I can get a few that actually like like a Heart- lol

I'm having a Crumby Day- join me?

I am making 6 1/2" blocks

46 pcs

paper pieced heart from a couple of yrs ago

I am using any old mini orphan blocks that will fit

mini churn dash w/borders

tradition crumb from L&E

Wonky Flying Geese w/borders

mini stars need borders about 3"

check out my last post for links to the original Crumb Along

Crumb Along- Join ME?

As a disclaimer:  I did not start this, she did- lol  Did you see the new button on my side bar?  I think I am getting addicted to adding buttons!

Run over to JO's Country Junction and check out the  instructions and then join us in making a crumbie quilt!

To help out the non-scrapers and cross a Give Away off my list,  I will offer a good size hand full of scraps to get you started.

To Enter, leave a comment here and I will have an impartial third party do the drawing.

I am working on my flying geese, need to decide how I want to turn them into blocks.