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Tiny Scrappy Quilt

Created By:

Maday Delgado

Skill Level: Advanced

Every marathon (holiday) sewing season yields a delectable amount of scraps! Fabric scraps seem to multiply like glitter around the sewing room; perfect for creating mini quilts that can double as doll quilts, mug rugs and much more. They are as cute as they are whimsical. More importantly, when you only have a few minutes to sew each day, playing with scraps becomes a delightful and sustainable distraction. I made one of the tiny quilts from triangles leftover after making quilt bindings. You can use traditional quilt binding to finish your pieces or the pillowcase technique for a speedier project. Make one or ten and let your mind wander in the magic of it all.

Janome Supplies Required

Fabric and Notions Required

Assorted fabric scraps
Batting in assorted sizes
Backing fabric (can also be from larger scraps)
Coordinating Cotton thread 50 wt
Embroidery needle
ruler,small rotary cutter, rotating mat
pins and/or binder clips

Instructions

1. Select small fabric scraps in a variety of shapes.

2. Begin by piecing similar shapes to create pairs using the HP foot. Trim as needed.

HINT: For a speedier project, you can use larger fabric scraps that don’t require piecing.

3. Sew squares together improv style, to create a small rectangle. Trim segments as needed. Have fun mixing up patterns and dreaming up color combinations.

4. Now is time to create the pillowcase quilt layer. Trim all three (3) pieces the same size. Lay mini quilt top and backing fabric right sides together, place on top of batting like shown below. Sew around all of the sides leaving a three (3) inch gap for turning inside out. Back stitch for strength.

HINT: I used the AcuFeed Flex™ Dual Feed Holder with AD Foot. You can also use the Acufeed flex professional grade foot (HP2) with HP Plate.

5. Turn inside out, pushing out the corners carefully.

6. To close the gap, fold the fabric and batting under towards the inside of the sandwich matching the seam allowance you used (¼” - ½”), press again and pin or clip to hold in place. I prefer to use the HP foot for topstitching all around.

7. Embellish with decorative stitches, straight stitch or leave plain. Voila!

I have been in love with tiny objects my entire life and I’m committing to it with fervor in 2024. It also ties in well with my sustainable sewing practice. Tiny quilts have so much magic and joy built into them. I think we can all use a dash of whimsy and a hint of hope.

May 2024 be filled with magical things!

Maday

https://www.sustainabletextiledesign.com/

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Reviews

Tako

Beautiful

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola

Around the Table Dresden Placemats

Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.

Txmaid

Fun Great Gift!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK

Teatime Quilted Tablecloth

Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.

MickelSews

Great Machine

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.

rvstan

S9 Review

Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.

pjmnana

PJMNana

Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!

KLWash

S9 Review

Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.

SewSueMe2002

Horizon Memory Craft 15000

Thursday, November 19, 2020

My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!

Jillfmischo

Treat Bag fun!

Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!

elenaz

Very helpful tutorial

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.

plonkar

So useful

Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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