Easy Scrappy Improv Quilt Blocks Story

Easy Scrappy Improv Quilt Blocks

You can make yours any size you like. Ideally you need a clear acrylic template to help you frame and square them but other than that you can go for whatever size suits you.

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Pick a Size for Your Scrappy Blocks

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What can you use Scrappy Blocks for?

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Decide if you are going to go totally Scrappy or ‘Frame’ them.

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Totally Scrappy or Colour Themed?

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I start with two pieces not necessarily exactly the same size, but relatively small – crumbs essentially.

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Then I pick another piece and maybe lay it at an angle. I’ve shown here where I would sew and what I would trim off.

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SWIPE UP TO READ THE FULL TUTORIAL!

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