Confetti Quilt Sew-Along

March 1, 2021 Rachel Hauser

Let’s get Super Scrappy!

Ready to make a masterpiece with your leftover fabric scraps? This project uses all the smallest scraps, down to 1.5” square! Please join me for the Confetti Sew-Along!

Sewing fabric confetti is so very fun that I know you’re going to want to savor this quilt. Our sew-along is spread out over 4 months, March - June. Sew along with us (maybe in between your other projects) and discover just how far your scraps can stretch!

Join in on the fun by subscribing to my blog and following #ConfettiQuiltAlong on Instagram. Your shared sew-along photos qualify you to win prizes along the way.

You can sew-along, whatever your pace!

the Quilt

I loved the making of this quilt at every stage: sorting crumb scraps, puzzling together quilt blocks and watching my Confetti collection grow and grow on my design wall. I liked it almost too much to finish, so I am so glad for the opportunity to make another alongside you during our sew-along!

I love to save fabric scraps, even the small ones. A lot of scrap patterns don’t work for little bits, which is what led me to create this design. I think fabric makes the best confetti!

Don’t have a lot of scraps? Build your future quilt one block at a time. Each manageable 8” block uses approximately 8 scraps. You can add to the quilt over the years with trimmings from your very favorite fabrics.

Wondering how this is sewn? Confetti is not improv-pieced, but rather foundation paper pieced. This has advantages - no need to trim scraps to precise sizes. The pattern includes 4 unique block patterns for spontaneous variation in your quilt. Basic foundation paper piecing experience is assumed. Foundations are color coded and labeled for ease-of-use. This means you won’t have to reference pattern directions as you sew! The pattern incorporates chain piecing as well, to jump start your blocks in an easy, relaxing manner.

the Supplies

The Confetti quilt pattern includes 2 quilt sizes: baby (40” square) and throw (64” square). You can make either size during the sew-along, or even another size of your own creation. For a different size quilt, just make more 8” blocks!

To get started, you’ll need background fabric: 3 yards (baby quilt) or 6 1/2 yards (throw quilt). The quilt does use a lot of background fabric given the many seams and paper piecing approach.

I loved using Firefly Whisper on my first Confetti quilt and will be using it again during our sew-along. Find it here at Fat Quarter Shop. Is it sold out again? They are expecting it to be restocked later this month. If you order via my link, I do receive an affiliate commission.

Want to try something different? I’ll chime in on Wednesday with some pointers and suggestions for alternative background fabrics.

You’ll also need regular printer paper for printing out the paper foundations.

Goals + Posts

Sew-along Goals

Have fun sewing happy, scrappy confetti!
for Throw quilt: sew 16 blocks per month
for Baby quilt: sew 4 blocks per month

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Prizes

Stitching with friends is great fun; stitching with prizes is even better! Share your Confetti progress on Instagram throughout the stitch-along for a chance to win monthly prizes. You don't have to keep up with our schedule to win. Stitch at your happy pace and enjoy!

Stitched in Color