How to Start a Crazy Quilt
A crazy quilt -- a colorful, patchwork quilt made of assorted fabrics, trims and embroidery -- is constructed block by block. No batting is required, merely a backing fabric. The pieced blocks are made one by one and then sewn together to form a quilt top which is then attached to a backing. Starting a crazy quilt is an easy task requiring a few simple elements and a little bit of time. Piecing the crazy patchwork can be done by hand or machine.
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Things You'll Need
- 12-inch squares of muslin for foundation blocks
- Various fabric scraps (cotton, silk, laces, polyester, taffeta)
- Scissors
- Sewing needle (#9 sharps)
- Thread
- Straight pins
- Iron and ironing board
- Embroidery needles (#1, #3) and floss
- Items for embellishing (buttons, lace, charms)
Instructions
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Create a Crazy Quilt Block
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Measure and cut a 12-by-12-inch square of foundation fabric.
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Place and pin a fabric scrap at a corner of the foundation square.
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Place and pin a second fabric scrap overlaying the first by about 1/2 inch. Working from one side to another, repeat until the foundation fabric is covered by patches.
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Return to the first piece of fabric scrap; turn the raw edges under, iron and pin it in place again.
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Repeat Step 4, turning the edges under, ironing and pinning each fabric scrap until every piece is pinned down.
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Sew the fabric scraps together and to the foundation fabric. Add embroidery (such as chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, and fern stitch) to the seams. Attach embellishments as desired.
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