#174: How to Make Quilts More Sustainably

Do you dabble in quilt making? Or are you curious to give it a go someday? Well this episode is PACKED full of amazing tips submitted by CYT listeners on how to do so more sustainably. So you can get maximum enjoyment from the process and finished item, whilst knowing that the negative impact it had on the environment is just about as low as it could get.

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Quilt top made by Katie from scraps:

Hannah made a quilt from her dad’s shirts:

Another amazing scrap quilt, this one by Kathryn:

Andrea was inspired to try quilt making after visiting the American Museum in Bath, UK.

Andrea’s quilting related book suggestions:

Books

World of Quilts - Cassandra Ellis

Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy - Sara Larson Buscaglia

Parson Gray Trade Quilts - David Butler

Inspiration Kantha - Anna Hergert

Countless ones by Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably, but these use their fabric collections.

Some free and pay-what-you-can resources, also suggested by Andrea:

Matchy Matchy quilt patterns (one is free)

Cedar Quilt Co (free pattern available)

Farm & Folk I have Sara's amazing book, 'Quilt Alchemy' which focuses on dyeing fabrics to then use in quilts; her blog also has lots of useful information on how to quilt.

Sew Diy - Beth has a pay-what-you-can course on improvisational quilting. I haven't purchased the course but I basically stole the idea to make various bags as gifts. I think I've posted some photos in the Patreon group.

Watch the YouTube video by Mary B about sorting scraps that Louise found inspiring.

Here’s some of the strips and 5” blocks that Louise has been creating from her scraps:

The mini quilt and the Wild Star quilt from Plains and Pine made by Kat: