Monday, December 5, 2011

QUILTER DOWN!!! QUILTER DOWN!!!

HEY....I may be down, but I'm not out!!!! For some unknown reason something happened to MY BACK last Tuesday!!! OUCH!!! It's been a mystery, but maybe vigorously shaking out those 10 blankets on the back porch may have had something to do with it....???? I'm not able to do much, I'm soooo mad, there are tons of things I need to be doing!!!

SO........I made some of these!!!!!!!

The only place my back feels better is sitting in my sewing chair with the ole heating pad. Not a bad spot to perch whilst I try to mend!!

Out comes my crumb bin! It's time to make some fabric! And boy, do I ever have plenty of crumbs!!! I finally figured out I think the main reason I make quilts is so I can have scraps and crumbs to play with!!! HA! ( no seriously)!

And when I say 'crumbs' I mean CRUMBS!!! I know some of you may think I'm crazy, but I save anything that will hold a seam all the way around and still have 'some'......yes, I said 'some' of the fabric showing. OK ANNIEO stop rolling your eyes!!!

Those 'crumbs' can quickly become larger pieces like these. Before you know it, you have some nice made fabric of your own design!!! LOOK...LOOK how cute they all play together! I usually keep some of these blocks made up, they are great for potholders and such. I make them 8 1/2".

Before you know it you can have THIS!!! If I sew the blocks all together with no sashing this is what I would get. I. LIKE.
This piece of made fabric measures about 25" x 25". I am amazed that alllll those tiny pieces can turn into something that makes my heart sing so!!!!
Mr. Brown Dirt just stood at my design wall and was just mesmerized and in awe of those teeny tiny pieces that were mixed in! He likes it too!!!!

Check out my labels list on my sidebar under CRUMB THERAPY or MAKING FABRIC to read more about my CRUMB THERAPY/FABRIC MAKING.....I've enjoyed 'MAKING FABRIC' since 2008. I think you should try and make some too!!!

..........it's snowing!

Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , , ,

42 comments:

  1. Janet O.December 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I think we have twin heating pads, and mine has permanent residence in the chair near my sewing machine.
    I can't believe your crumb blocks! Wow.
    You would shudder with horror at all the "crumbs" I throw away. I've never been bitten by the crumb making bug, but I do enjoy seeing what other people create with them. Amazing stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pinkadot QuiltsDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Very cool! I like it without sashing too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. BrendaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'm down too with a sore back after getting rear-ended last week. fun crumb blocks, and the crumb potholder you sent me is hanging in my sewing room.

    ReplyDelete
  4. LoriDecember 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    How much fun is that?!! I love it!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sujata ShahDecember 5, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Love your crumbs! Those are some tiny crumbs!

    ReplyDelete
  6. NancyDecember 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    You sure have a way with crumbs! I could see these blocks joined to form a center medallion with ??? what around them? So colorful and lively. Best therapy for your ailing back. Feel better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  7. joe tulipsDecember 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    These are amazing! I like them touching with no sashing too. I don't know if I could do this, being such a square person and all.
    Keep the cold outside, and your backside warm! Hope your back starts feeling better. Don't fall down running to the mailbox for squishies.

    ReplyDelete
  8. TerryDecember 5, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Sorry about your back! But those crumb blocks are amazing! I have crumbs...want some of mine? LOL

    ReplyDelete
  9. Elaine AdairDecember 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    How lucky can you get if you must have a bad back, comfy only at your sewing machine! Yikes, take care of yourself. From one who knows...

    ReplyDelete
  10. PattyDecember 5, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    So sorry about your back but how lucky can you get being able to sit and sew; most people end up propped on the couch with the remote watching television!

    I really, really like the crumb blocks; you should make a whole quilt with them. It would truly be one-of-a-kind.

    ReplyDelete
  11. lizDecember 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I like too! I hope the back improves quickly, although it is a good excuse for you to do what you like to do. Perhaps it can get better in a couple of days.

    ReplyDelete
  12. bethDecember 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    i LOVE it!!! Get better soon...although an excuse to sit at your sewing machine may mean you might NOT want to get better! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    WOOHOO! I love your crumb blocks! They are super cute and fabulous. :) BUT.. sorry that your back has you down and out. At least you are able to sit at the sewing chair right? Get well soon!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)December 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Oh no - quick get some fat quarters for padding - get some strips and make a sling - get that quilter up and moving around again - stat!

    One time I hurt my neck shoveling two truck loads of mulch and was unable to sit anywhere except at the dining room table - leaning forward on my elbows - so I embroidered two sets of State Bird and Flower blocks and quilted another bed size quilt - I was certainly glad when I could sit in regular chairs again - I got rather sick of that table.

    Hope your back is better much sooner!

    ReplyDelete
  15. em's scrapbagDecember 5, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I love these blocks. Playing very nice together. I think creating bits is a great reason to quilt. Hope your back feels better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnnieODecember 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    You are soo funny! I wasn't rolling my eyes, I was just shaking my head and grinning, really! I do think it's crazy, but it's quilty crazy and that is a whole nuther category. I'm pleased this crumb addiction will keep you off the streets seeking medication for your bad back :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. ShariDecember 6, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Sorry about your back. But very well done with those blocks! Hope you are better soon!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Teresa RawsonDecember 6, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    So sorry your back is under the weather, but I LOVE your remedy!! Your "made fabric" is AWESOME. Lord knows I use the same guidelines for saving stuff. You are so creative with how your piece the crumbs together...my eyes are drawn over and over the blocks, looking for your clever piecing patterns. Good luck with healing your back!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

    ReplyDelete
  19. ClareDecember 6, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh poor you!

    I'm loving these blocks. Very "lego" ish.

    I too have got bins full of scraps, but I MUST NOT start playing with them before Christmas otherwise nothing will get done.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Theodora quiltsDecember 6, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I like your crumbs ,they sure became something into a nice piece of fabric all sewn together,I also use up all of my crumbs ,I can't seem to make them disappear they keep giving birth Ha Ha Ha !! .

    ReplyDelete
  21. SharonDecember 6, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oooo, so sorry to hear of your bad back. Ouch! I hope you're feeling better very soon.

    But, girl, you have been making AMAZING crumb blocks!! What fun! And what great therapy too. I have a ton of crumbs too, but I think yours are prettier than mine. hee hee! I like your blocks with no sashing too. It's mind-boggling!

    And listen to Joe Tulips - no falling down scrambling to get to the mailbox for those Block Lotto squishies!

    ReplyDelete
  22. KarenDecember 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    The crumbs are wonderful!! Hope you're feeling better by now.

    ReplyDelete
  23. AngelaCRDecember 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Love the colors!

    ReplyDelete
  24. MaureenDecember 6, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Love these blocks! Makes me want to pull out my crumbs. I, too, keep the small bits. Hope your back feels better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Erika MulvennaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Totally, TOTALLY adorable! How do you manage to make all of those bits of color blend together and look so dang good? Hoping your back feels better very soon, and maybe a couple of good nights of sleep is all you need. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Quilter KathyDecember 7, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I love it too! Very fun quilt!

    ReplyDelete
  27. DeannaDecember 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Those are such happy, interesting blocks. Maybe just setting one of them on your back would help, too? :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. Carrie P.December 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hope you are doing much better today.
    Now those are some nice crumbs.
    I wish it was snowing her.

    ReplyDelete
  29. WendyDecember 8, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I hope you feel better soon. Spending time in your sewing chair is a good recovery.

    ReplyDelete
  30. ThreeundertwoDecember 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    So sorry about your back pain! It's the worst. I once fell off a ladder and it was agony - but time, heat, and rest will heal it up.

    I'm feeling very guilty about the crumbs I toss out now. Yours are so wonderful together!

    ReplyDelete
  31. RuthDecember 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Hope your back is better by now! I love your crumb quilt! I love scrappy too, and I have plenty of crumbs, I really need to start sewing them together, I guess. I've been making strip quilt blocks and when you trim them, you get lots of crumbs. Oh No! The scraps do seem to multiply and I never get rid of them - I doubt I can get them all used up in my lifetime!

    ReplyDelete
  32. PokeyDecember 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    So sorry about your back pain, but what better way to get relief than in that sewing chair! Those are totally yummy squares, and great therapy.

    Hope you are doing better today ~
    :-}pokey

    ReplyDelete
  33. Tine HohlDecember 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Hi Belinda,
    I love it! I do hope, that your back is getting better als soon as possible.

    With love from Germany - without any snow :(
    Tine

    ReplyDelete
  34. BarbDecember 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    sorry to hear about your back. I have on again off again problem with mine - know the heating pad well!
    the crumb blocks are super scrappy and fun!

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I LOVE them too!! Pure awesomeness.
    PS. hope the back is feeling better

    ReplyDelete
  36. PackratDecember 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Guess I start saving the smaller pieces! I absolutely love these. Hope your back gets to feeling better very soon.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Victoria Findlay WolfeDecember 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    you know I love these!

    ReplyDelete
  38. jovaliquiltsDecember 21, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    This is just awesome! And I love the pincushion you made with the little crumbs.

    ReplyDelete
  39. Barbara ArcementJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I love your "made" fabric. Your blog is an interesting place to visit!
    hugs
    beebee

    ReplyDelete
  40. GingercakeJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    beautiful! I love it so much. I feel inspired!

    ReplyDelete
  41. NickiLeeMarch 20, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hi therre! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! Love your crazy quilt blocks.... here's an idea for your heating pad. I hated mine looking so bla so I took a couple squares like to ones you just made and made a cover for it... with my back it is like my little security blanket.

    ReplyDelete
  42. JuliaMarch 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hope your feeling better now..love the crumb blocks..must stop throwing my crumbs out!

    Julia ♥

    ReplyDelete

**THANK YOU BUT, PLEASE DO NOT TAG * OR * AWARD * ME **

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)