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FIVE Scrap-Buster Sewing Projects To Make
Looking for fun and creative scrappy projects to make while using up piles of scraps? Join the quilting fun with these! I have picked five of my favorite scrappy projects and brought them together in one place! Let’s dig in and get sewing!
Layer Cake Quilt: Squares!
Want to learn to make a fast and super easy quilt out of just one layer cake? You are in the right place for this quilting tutorial! I will show you have to take just ONE layer cake (or set of (42) 10" squares) and make an amazing lap-size quilt. Come with me as I take you step-by-step in this easy quilt tutorial! I will show you all the tips and tricks that goes into making this one.
Lessons from an Old Blue & White quilt
Wow, is this antique quilt a beauty! This blue & white two-color quilt is made up of a few quilt blocks that are brought together to create this stunning quilt. The pieces are tiny and meticulously hand-pieced. There are even pieced blocks as cornerstones! Three of the four sides has appliqué borders, too. Let's look at this old quilt and see what we, as modern makers, can learn from this antique quilt.
Journal Pen Holders
Let’s make a journal pocket pen holder! I will take you through all the steps in making this, from beginning to end. These wonderful small sewing projects are great for beginners. They make great gifts, items to sell, or something nice for yourself.
Sew Merry Scrap Block
This simple sixteen-patch block is so much fun to make! Just by changing the colors, the color placement, or both can change the entire look of this block. It also works so well with all holidays and seasons.
Lessons From An Old Half-Square Triangle Quilt
Antique quilts are my favorite, and this one is no exception! I just love how the maker used a simple scrappy half-square triangle block, or as sometimes called HST, to make a lovely quilt. Half square triangles are so versatile and quilts made with half square triangles are stunning. We can see from vintage and antique quilts that this isn't a new idea in quilt making. It is a classic design that we can all use to make amazing quilts from scraps.
2025 Habits: May Update
I decided in December 2023 and the beginning of January to change some things in my quilting life that just weren’t working for me. After evaluating the good, bad, and ugly, I came up with my top five habits I wanted to implement in 2024.
Since 2024 was so successful, I am continuing this series in 2025! Each month I will update you on my progress. My goal of these videos is to help inspire you, but these videos and blogs also have helped keep me accountable. After all, I know I will be reporting to all of YOU on this, and I don’t want to let you down.
Just One Layer Cake
Are you ready for two projects in one? Not only am I going to show you have to make a quilt using just one layer cake, but I am also going to show you how to expand a layer cake by using your scraps. A little history first: I have a video where I showed how to curate scrap from our own stash to extend a layer cake. You can read that blog HERE and watch the video HERE. If you saw those, this is the moment you have been waiting for! I bring them together!
Expanding Your Precuts
Ever buy a layer cake or any precut but aren’t sure what to make? And if you can’t figure out what to make, you don’t have enough fabric to make the project and aren’t sure what to do? Then the layer cake, stacker, jelly roll, or whatever pre-cut you have just sits on a shelf or in a bin waiting for the right project. I think this has happened to all of us. I am here to help you expand on your pre-cuts.
2025 Habits: April Update
Since my last update in March, I have been working on some projects (but not overdoing it); setting some goals and re-establishing some healthy habits; and getting back on track. Spring is definitely springing in my part of the world. Here are a few photos from the past month.
Patchwork to Backpack: A Vintage Quilt Transformation
When I was given this antique quilt that had seen better days, I knew it still had more to its story. Because it was tattered and unusable, I decided to save what I could. I started by deconstructing it, saving all the Northern Light quilt blocks that I could, and repurposing them. At the time, however, I wasn’t sure what I was going to make. I only knew I wanted to save the blocks.
2025 Habits: March Update
Oh, what a month! I am still struggling with Shingles. Sigh. Yes, still. I am on another round of antivirals, and I have good days and bad days. Needless to say, I am still not where I want to be, but I am better than I was, so that’s good. It has definitely taught me about patience and made me slow down some. Maybe that is what I needed to do anyway, right?
Lessons From An Old Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Come with me as we explore this amazing double wedding ring quilt sent to me by a viewer. Between the itty bitty pieces and the wonderful hand quilting, you will love it as much as I do! Let’s take a closer look at this and see what we, as modern makers, can learn from quilters in the past.
QuiltCon From Afar
I’ll be honest—I’m feeling the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) hard this year. As a content creator in the quilting world, I would have loved to be at QuiltCon, soaking in all the inspiration, meeting fellow quilters, and seeing incredible quilts in person. But for various reasons, I couldn’t make it this time, and I know I’m not alone. If you’re in the same boat, wishing you were there but watching from afar, I see you. Let’s find ways to celebrate, stay inspired, and make the most of this time together!
Quilting Fabric Organization: How I Do It
Over the years, I’ve changed my quilt fabric organization system several times. No matter what I tried, I kept running into the same issues. One of the biggest problems was not knowing where certain fabrics were. This often led to spending far too much time digging through piles to find that perfect print—or worse, buying a fabric I already had because I couldn’t find it.
2025 Habits: February Update
It has been a slow month as I am recovering from a pinched nerve in my shoulder. I did manage to accomplish some things, thank goodness! I took down my sewing room tree (so sad to see it go), we worked on a puzzle, hung out with my best girl Daisy, organized my fabric and even tried my hand at wool appliqué.
Ohio Star Quilt Block Tutorial
In this tutorial, I will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a super easy (and amazing!) quilted table runner using 2.5" fabric strips, either scraps, leftover jelly roll strips, or jelly roll precuts. While making this project, I will show you some tips and tricks to help you with it. The fast strip-piecing construction is perfect for all levels of quilters, including beginners.
Lessons from an Old Ohio Star Quilt
Join me as I take a closer look at a stunning antique Ohio Star quilt, sharing its intricate details, craftsmanship, and the secrets (and surprises!) it might hold. From the vibrant fabrics to the unique piecing, this quilt is a treasure trove of inspiration for quilters and history lovers alike. I will examine the materials, discuss the possible time period it was made, and highlight the small quirks that make it truly one of a kind. Whether you’re a fan of classic quilt patterns, enjoy learning about quilting history, or just love the Ohio Star design, this is for you!
Five Favorite Layer Cake Quilts
What’s better than buying a fabric layer cake? Making quilts with them, of course! Join me for my top five favorite layer cake quilt tutorials! There are so many cool patterns that you won’t know which one to make first. Can you pick a favorite? All of the tutorials are easy and fun. I hope you enjoy them!
Jenny’s Countdown To Christmas 2024 Wrap Up!
All good things must come to an end, right? It was a great year for Jenny’s Countdown to Christmas! Let’s review all the things about this box, including value.