I love the the classic look of quilted squares.
So when I have
odd pieces of paper left over from projects I cut them into manageable squares
in the hopes I will use it in someway.
Especially when the paper is good paper. These leftovers are from a super 3 Birds 12 x 24 paper collection I am presenting later this year.
Sewing paper is remarkably easy. You just have to
remember that it isn't easy to manipulate in corners.
Unlike fabric, you can't just bunch up paper.
Straight
stitches are easy since you can use the foot edge to ensure you are sewing a straight line.
But, you can do all sorts of curvy
stitching too!
My final paper quilt is just waiting for embellishment now. These are all squares of paper that would have been in the trash otherwise.
I love the the classic look of quilted squares.
So when I have odd pieces of paper left over from projects I cut them into manageable squares in the hopes I will use it in someway.
Especially when the paper is good paper. These leftovers are from a super 3 Birds 12 x 24 paper collection I am presenting later this year.
Sewing paper is remarkably easy. You just have to remember that it isn't easy to manipulate in corners. Unlike fabric, you can't just bunch up paper.
Straight stitches are easy since you can use the foot edge to ensure you are sewing a straight line.
But, you can do all sorts of curvy stitching too!
My final paper quilt is just waiting for embellishment now. These are all squares of paper that would have been in the trash otherwise.
I was just sewing some vintage wallpaper Christmas ornaments last night! I love your classic squares paper quilt!
ReplyDeleteAwesome way to use up those scraps!
ReplyDeleteI often sew paper to make little pockets, but it never dawned on me to quilt it... LOVE IT! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute, Carmi. Thanks for the tips on sewing paper. What a great way to make good use of scraps. This technique could be used in so many ways - scrapbook background paper, mail art, greeting cards ...
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea for using up paper scraps. I hate throwing away even the tiniest piece of pretty paper.
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