10 Scrap Sampler Blocks to Make the Most of Your Scraps

🔑Having a few block patterns ready is a great way to manage scrap fabric and continuously use it up.

⭐Sampler blocks that use consistent size pieces are highly repeatable and can create a variety of designs.

🌈Playing with value in scrappy blocks can add interest and help create eye-catching patterns.

💡Using two and a half inch and five inch strips is a versatile and efficient way to make scrap sampler blocks.

✂️Fussy cutting and playing with contrast can enhance the overall look of scrap sampler blocks.

What is the advantage of using sampler blocks for scrap fabric?

—Sampler blocks provide a structured way to use up your scrap fabric by having ready-made patterns. They are repeatable and can create a variety of designs.

Can I use any size strips for these scrap sampler blocks?

—The suggested size for these blocks is two and a half inch and five inch strips. These sizes are versatile and allow for efficient use of scrap fabric.

How can I create interesting designs with my scrap sampler blocks?

—By playing with value, which refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, you can create contrast and make your blocks more visually appealing.

What is fussy cutting and how can I use it in my scrap sampler blocks?

—Fussy cutting is the process of selectively cutting fabric to feature a specific design element. By fussy cutting your scrap fabric, you can highlight certain patterns and motifs in your blocks.

Can I mix different types of fabric in my scrap sampler blocks?

—Absolutely! Mixing different types of fabric, such as prints and solids, can add visual interest and create unique and dynamic scrap quilt patterns.

00:00In this video, Karen Brown teaches viewers how to make 10 different scrap sampler blocks using two and a half inch and five inch strips.

00:37One of the advantages of using sampler blocks is that they provide a structured way to use up scrap fabric by having ready-made patterns that are repeatable and can create a variety of designs.

01:35Playing with value, which refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, can help create interesting designs and make scrap sampler blocks more visually appealing.

03:10Fussy cutting, the process of selectively cutting fabric to feature a specific design element, can be used in scrap sampler blocks to highlight certain patterns and motifs.

05:31By mixing different types of fabric, such as prints and solids, in scrap sampler blocks, you can create unique and dynamic quilt patterns.