I'm very excited to share my first post for my Scrap Quilting Series 2022. I created this series because I plan to finally use up my scrap fabrics this year. Each month I'll be posting scrap quilting tips & tutorials, instructions for making scrap quilt blocks, scrap quilts, scrap fabric gifts, and so much more. I'll be sharing anything and everything I can find about scrap quilting. So, gather up your scraps and let's get started.
If you need help organizing your scraps before you start, go to my posts below:
INSTRUCTIONS
5. Cover the squares with a pressing cloth and press with a hot iron to adhere squares to the interfacing.
I discovered this technique for making scrap checkerboard blocks several years ago. I used it to make my grand-niece a doll quilt (above). With these few easy steps, the results are so worth it. When you're finished, every square will be aligned perfectly and you'll have a strong base to join the blocks so they won't stretch out of shape. Finished Block Size: 9 inches (4 cm)
1. First you'll need a non-woven, light weight, single-sided fusible interfacing. I purchased this very inexpensive one on Amazon.
Non-woven, light weight, single-sided fusible interfacing |
2. Cut [18] 2 inch (5 cm) colour squares and [18] 2 inch (5 cm) light colour squares.
3. Cut [1] 14" x 14" (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm) square of interfacing.
4. Place squares 1 inch from edges on the adhesive side of interfacing. Butt together the squares as shown below alternating between light and dark colours.
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All squares placed on interfacing. |
6. Fold first row over and sew a 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat this until all the rows are stitched.

7. Your first set of rows will look like this.


7. Your first set of rows will look like this.
8. To open each seam, trim a scant amount at the edge of each row and press to open.
