5 Creative Ways to Start Your Crumb Quilt Blocks

🧩Crumb blocks can be created using tiny pieces or larger scraps, as long as the block has the appearance of having small pieces within it.

🗝️Strip sets can be made using scrappy strips and crumbs, adding visual interest and allowing for easy construction of larger crumb blocks.

🎨Adding a variety of colors and angles to strip sets and strip-pieced blocks can create more dynamic and visually appealing crumb blocks.

✂️Trimming and arranging big scraps to create the illusion of smaller pieces is a fun and effective way to start crumb quilt blocks.

🔮Combining scraps with illusion techniques, such as sewing squares together and then cutting them into smaller pieces, can create visually interesting crumb blocks.

Do I need to use tiny crumbs to create crumb blocks?

—No, as long as your block ends up looking like it has a lot of small pieces in it, it can be considered a crumb block. You can use larger scraps and arrange them in a way that creates the illusion of smaller pieces.

Can I use strips to start my crumb blocks?

—Yes, strips can be used in various ways to create crumb blocks. You can sew scraps and crumbs onto strips, create strip sets, or use strip-piecing techniques to add visual interest and structure to your blocks.

Are there any specific color or angle combinations that work best for crumb blocks?

—There is no specific rule for color or angle combinations in crumb blocks. Experimenting with different colors and angles can add more dynamic and visually appealing elements to your blocks. It's all about finding what works best for your creative vision.

Can I use big scraps to start my crumb blocks?

—Yes, big scraps can be used to create the illusion of smaller pieces in crumb blocks. By arranging and trimming the scraps strategically, you can achieve the appearance of small and varied crumbs without having to start with tiny pieces.

Can I combine illusion techniques with other methods to start my crumb blocks?

—Absolutely! Combining illusion techniques, such as sewing squares together and then cutting them into smaller pieces, with other methods like using strips or big scraps, can result in visually interesting crumb blocks. Get creative and have fun with your designs!

00:00Introduction and overview of crumb quilting

01:48Method 1: Using actual crumbs to create crumb blocks

04:10Method 2: Using strips and strip sets for easy construction of crumb blocks

07:25Method 3: Using scrappy strips to add visual interest to crumb blocks

09:47Method 4: Using big scraps to create the illusion of smaller pieces

11:43Method 5: Exploring illusion techniques for unique crumb blocks