Vertical Quilting Curve

I have come to the decision to leave Vertical Quilting Curve as its writer. This was a very hard decision to make. It took me nearly a month to decide on this course of action because I really do love taking part in it. But, life happens. If I wasn’t working full-time and trying to accomplish so much at once, well, then maybe I could give this blog the deserved attention it needs.

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We all have them. Scraps. A little snip here, a little strip there and many of us cannot seem to find the strength to throw them away. I grew up with a mother who lived through the depression so every little scrap of everything was kept because you never knew when you might need it and not be able to buy something new. Luckily, there are several things you can do with fabric scraps. Of course you can make a scappy quilt. You can make small hand sewn gifts like potholders, sachets or pillows. Another item you can make for yourself or for a gift is an item decoupaged with fabric.

The container I made shown in the photo is one of those paper mache boxes you can buy at the craft store. The top is made from pieces of fabric from one of those bundled 5″ square samples you can pick up at most quilt stores. Unfortunately I can’t remember which brand this is. I just remember picking it up at the Spring International Quilt Festival for $5. The bottom is not fabric, though. It is a nice crepe tissue paper I picked up at the art supply store. It is not as thick as fabric so it makes the lid fit not so tight.

To make the box, or cover almost anything including glass vases, candle globes or wooden tissue box covers, you will need just a few supplies.

Modge Podge glue
Sponge brush or a nice size paintbrush
Fabric
Container

Steps
1. Cut pieces of fabric into interesting shapes and angles.
2. Using brush apply glue to surface.
3. Lay one fabric piece onto glue. It is easier if you start in the center of an area.
4. Apply glue over fabric piece and more of the uncovered surface.
5. Overlapping the edges of the first piece lay another fabric piece down over glue.
6. Continue applying glue and fabric pieces until desire area is completely covered.
7. Allow to dry.
8. Apply a layer of glue to finish. Allow to dry and repeat if desired.

Now you have a cool little object to use in your quilting space or an instant gift for the holidays.

Want to learn some more stuff? Check out the tutorial section.

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