🧩The #DeclutterChallenge Quilt was the perfect project for utilizing leftover fabric scraps.
🎨Working with limited fabric inspired creative problem-solving and unique quilting designs.
💡Choosing fabrics by value and grouping them together created a cohesive quilt design.
⏳The #DeclutterChallenge Quilt became a daily project, allowing for progress in small time increments.
🧵Attention to detail and precise piecing ensured alignment and a polished final quilt top.
What is the #DeclutterChallenge Quilt?
—The #DeclutterChallenge Quilt is a project that I undertook during the Declutter Challenge, where I used leftover fabric scraps to create a unique and cohesive quilt design.
How did you choose the fabrics for the quilt?
—I grouped my fabric scraps together by value and used fabrics that I already had in my stash. This allowed me to create a cohesive design despite my limited fabric selection.
What quilting designs did you use?
—I experimented with various quilting designs, including diamonds, stars, and art deco-inspired shapes. I chose designs that complemented the quilt top and secured the small pieces in place.
How did the #DeclutterChallenge Quilt fit into your daily routine?
—I dedicated a short amount of time each day to work on the quilt as part of the #DeclutterChallenge. This allowed me to make consistent progress and enjoy the process without overwhelming myself.
What techniques did you use to ensure precise piecing?
—I took extra care to align my piecing both horizontally and vertically, using channel locks on my long arm machine for added precision. Attention to detail ensured a polished final quilt top.
00:00Introduction: The speaker introduces her experience with the #DeclutterChallenge Quilt and shares her excitement about the perfect project she discovered.
02:13Background: The speaker explains how she came across the Alentejana Quilt pattern and decided to use her leftover fabric scraps for the project.
03:32Fabric Selection: The speaker describes her approach to choosing fabrics by value and using scraps to achieve a cohesive design.
05:03Quilting Process: The speaker shares her process of working backwards from the pattern to identify fabric placement, followed by sewing strips and slices to create rows.
07:45Challenges and Progress: The speaker highlights the challenges she faced during the quilting process and her enjoyment of solving quilting puzzles.
08:53Quilting Designs: The speaker explains the various quilting designs she used, including diamonds, stars, and an art deco-inspired shape.
09:31Completion and Binding: The speaker shares her journey of finishing the quilt, trimming it, and selecting a binding that complements the overall design.
09:59Conclusion: The speaker expresses her satisfaction with completing the quilt and looks forward to her next quilting project.
