🧵Fabric scraps can be transformed into beautiful quilt strips using adding machine tape.
🔥The process of sewing fabric scraps onto adding machine tape is a popular scrap quilting technique.
✂️Crumbs, which are small fabric scraps, can be used to create unique quilt strips.
📏Adding machine tape is an ideal tool for creating straight and stable quilt strips.
🧰Quilt strips made from fabric scraps can be used for various quilting projects or as fabric blocks.
What are crumb strips?
—Crumb strips are quilt strips made from small fabric scraps called crumbs, which are less than 2.5 inches in size.
Why use adding machine tape for quilt strips?
—Adding machine tape is a convenient tool that helps keep the strips straight, stable, and easy to sew together.
Can I use regular paper instead of adding machine tape?
—Yes, you can use any paper for the strips, but adding machine tape is recommended for its straightness and stability.
How do I remove the paper from the quilt strips?
—The paper can be removed at the end when all the strips are sewn together, making the flimsy ready for quilting.
What can I do with the quilt strips made from fabric scraps?
—The quilt strips can be used to create their own fabric, as blocks in quilts, or for various quilting projects.
00:00In this video, Karen Brown demonstrates how to make quilt strips using fabric scraps and adding machine tape.
00:37Karen explains that fabric scraps can accumulate and overwhelm your space if not repurposed.
01:04She introduces the concept of crumbs, which are small fabric scraps less than 2.5 inches in size.
01:34Karen highlights the benefits of using adding machine tape for quilt strips, such as straightness and stability.
02:06She demonstrates the process of sewing fabric scraps onto adding machine tape to create quilt strips.
02:45Karen provides tips and techniques for creating long chains of paired fabric scraps.
04:01She shares her method of pressing and sorting the fabric strips.
04:33Karen explains the importance of leaving a quarter-inch off the paper when trimming the strips.
