Download or read book Scrapstashtic Quilts Organizing Your Scrap Fabric Stash and Actually Using It written by Janellea Macbeth and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change Your Relationship with Your Fabric Stash, and Become a More Creative Quilter This book is for the creative quilter who knows and appreciates the value of every inch of fabric, but values the organization and order of their sewing room even more. The defined scrap sizes and restricted storage space gives you control over your excess fabric and trains you to funnel it into creative use. ScrapStashtic Quilts will nurture your quilt design creativity and teach you how to "fabricate" fast, unique quilts based on the constraints of the supplies you have on hand. The quilt recipes allow you to explore the creative possibilities of a traditional quilt, while breaking through the implied limitations of a typical quilt pattern. This system will enable you to say, "All I need to design a one-of-a-kind piece of art is my brain and my fabric." ScrapStashtic Quilts is a complete scrap quilting system based on over 30 years of sewing experience and 20 years of productivity and time management study. Janellea Macbeth presents easy to follow steps that will increase your quilting creativity, clean up your sewing space, keep your fabric stash fresh and inspiring, and help you reduce your quilting carbon footprint. If you like books by Kim Brackett, Evelyn Sloppy, and Jane Ford, you will love this book. Buy ScrapStashtic Quilts today to change the relationship you have with your stash fabric from passive to active.

Download or read book The 7 Day Quilt Challenge written by Janellea Macbeth and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever meant to finish a quilt, but don't because your kids and grandkids are coming for a visit this weekend, or your neighbor needs you to dog sit, or your husband wants to fix the bathroom sink but you had better watch him do it so that he doesn't also take apart the toilet and the shower? Yeah, me, too. Since life gets in the way of quilting from time to time, I ran a challenge for one week to get myself, and some quilting friends back on track. Want to join me? Read the introduction section the night before you are ready to take the challenge and do the extra credit. Then, every morning, read the essay for the day, and then, GET SEWING! Use the challenge in this book to get back in the habit of sewing every day, find your ironing board under a mountain of quilt supplies, and finish up those UFO's that are lurking in your sewing room If you enjoyed ScrapStashtic Quilts, Organizing Your Scrap Fabric Stash and ACTUALLY Using It, you will love this book!

Download or read book Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers written by Judy Gauthier and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Not only are the projects cheerful and lovely, but the author spends time explaining how to save and tame all those wonderful leftovers.” —Down Under Quilts Learn to rescue fabric leftovers with twelve colorful quilt patterns for scrap lovers. Judy Gauthier teaches you her indispensable system for cutting from “real,” oddly shaped scraps, not just strips or precuts! Cut scraps into 3 1/2” 4 1/2”, and 5 1/2” squares—a magical combination for all skill levels—using traditional rotary cutting or Judy’s fast2cut Simple Square Templates. Clever organizing and quilt-assembly tips will help you uncover hidden treasures from your stash. “Author Judy Gauthier guides readers through cutting, sorting, and organizing scraps into twelve colorful rainbow quilts. Using simple shapes, these patterns are perfect for quilters looking to use their odd-shape scraps and reduce their stash size.” —American Patchwork & Quilting “Bright and cheerful ways to use up your scraps to make beautiful quilts. twelve projects from easy squares make sensational quilts . . . Recommended.” —yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

Download or read book Scrappy Quilts Handbook written by Zera Meyer and published by Zera Meyer. This book was released on 2022-10-05 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is anything more gratifying than being able to make something out of nothing with your pile of scrap fabrics? This is what scrap quilting helps you achieve, so read on... Scraps have been used in quiltmaking for a very long time, and as a quilter, I enjoy the practice of carrying on the heritage of scrap quilting in my work. Scrap quilts aren't out-of-date just because you choose to follow the footsteps of quilters from yesteryear and keep the tradition alive. It's actually the exact opposite! Making the most of what you currently have isn't just beneficial to your soul but also to your wallet and the environment. Scrap quilting is a cost-effective method of making patchwork, especially for quilters who enjoy using up every little bit of their scrap fabric. Even though scrap quilting patterns offer a basic framework to quilt with your pile of leftover fabrics, there are several fundamental techniques and know-how that you need to be familiar with to enable you to use your stash fabrics the right way to quilt lovely patterns and projects. These patterns and projects could span from traditional quilt blocks to free-form improvised quilting. Regardless of your preferred quilting technique, this book, Scrappy Quilts Handbook, aims to help you find inspiration to create lovely quilt designs from your stashed fabrics. Below are what is covered in this book; 1. Sourcing for scrap fabrics if you don't have enough in your stash. 2. Sorting and organizing your scrap fabrics the right way 3. Choosing fabrics for your scrap quilts 4. Tips to help you plan effectively before undertaking a scrap quilt project 5. Essential supplies and materials needed 6. A collection of 5 scrappy patterns and projects (potholder, lap quilt, coaster, etc.) to help you find inspiration and get you started So, what more are you waiting for? If you are ready to begin the adventure of using your stash of fabrics in quilting lovely designs, then get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW

Download or read book Stash Lab written by Tonya Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find fresh new ways to combine the scraps you've been collecting. Perfect for budget-minded quilters, these visually pleasing designs give a modern slant to traditional quilt blocks. Discover three "scrap equations" that will make you fearless about fabric: neutrals + scraps = balance, value > color, and more = better Choose from 11 appealing projects for confident beginners and beyond Learn time-saving techniques for sorting and storing your scraps so you can easily transform them into fabulous quilts

Download or read book Oh Scrap written by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be a scrap quilter? Great! Want to think like a scrap quilter? Learn from a master! Lissa Alexander has spent three decades honing her scrap-quilting talents, and in her first solo book, she offers page after page of tips for making dazzling scrap quilts bursting with colors, prints, and textures. Learn Lissa's secrets for deciding which fabric combinations work (and understanding why others don't). Best of all, with a dozen patterns to choose from you'll discover how to (finally!) use your unique stash to make scrap quilts that sing. Includes a preface by renowned quilt historian Barbara Brackman.

Download or read book ScrapTherapy Cut the Scraps written by Joan Ford and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ford presents a tried-and-true method for organizing your fabric and turning it into gorgeous quilts and accessories, including tote bags, pillows, table runners, and more.

Download or read book Quilter s Scrap Pantry written by SusanClaire Mayfield and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·This book is a complete and approachable guide to organizing scrap material for quilters. Author shares a methodical and easy method for storing scraps, in addition to scrap block quilt patterns and quilt designs. ·Quilters inevitably have short lengths of full fabric widths as well as smaller leftover pieces from creating countless projects. The beauty is those scrap pieces can be tamed for re-us but are often thrown aside into a growing pile of unorganized leftovers. When scraps are methodically organized and stored, quilters are rewarded with more time to spend on designing and quilting verses spending hours searching for the perfect scraps. ·Features perforated pullout sticker labels ·Author SusanClaire Mayfield has a solid social media presence with 121K subscribers to her Gourmet Quilter YouTube channel. She has 4.8K followers on Facebook, 1.5K on Instagram, and 1.8K followers on Pinterest that visit her site 74.8K times per month. ·This book links with the author's YouTube channel. ·The author introduces tips and techniques for thrift quilting as well.

Download or read book Spectacular Scraps written by Judy Hooworth and published by Sally Milner Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create dazzling scrap quilts from your fabric stash, using four-patch blocks made of simple half-square triangles.

Download or read book Scrap Patchwork written by Sandra Clemons and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew 13 scrappy quilts with color palettes so sophisticated, you won’t believe they’re from scraps! Blending the best of modern and traditional quilting, these projects pair fresh fabrics with classic block designs and trusted techniques. Learn to organize your fabric and choose winning color combinations. Each quilt features design notes to help you get the look you want when “shopping” your own stash. Ideal for confident beginners, these patterns will keep your waste to a minimum and your creativity to a maximum.

Download or read book Scraps Organized to Perfection written by Deloa Jones and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop a perfect system for sorting, folding, and storing your fabrics to improve your scrap quilts. *Pre-cut strips, squares, and triangles streamline the piecing of your favorite traditional quilts. *Choose from 12 handsome quilt projects, many with yardages for several different sizes: Goose in the Pond, off-center Log Cabin, scrappy stars. *A colorful assortment of 16 additional quilts are sprinkled throughout the chapters. *'Happy Accidents' happen more frequently when organization prevails in your work area.

Download or read book Fantastic Stash Quilts written by Joyce Dean Gieszler and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your quilter’s stash to work with 8 easy patterns that can be made in scrap or yardage variations for a total of 16 fabulous quilts! These 8 quilt patterns, each shown in 2 distinct looks, will have you reimagining your stash! Piece beautiful blocks from your scraps or uniformly plan your approach from fabric yardage. Plus get easy sewing and pressing tips to remake quilts in your favorite fabrics. With line drawings of each quilt to color in, the possibilities are endless! Even beginning quilters will be able to jump right in and sew these colorful stash quilts.

Download or read book Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers written by Judy Gauthier and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover new possibilities for your fabric stash with this guide featuring 11 easy scrap quilts using ingenious, no-waste cutting techniques! Quilter Judy Gauthier is a master of turning fabric scraps into fabulous quilts. In this practical guide, sheshares her secrets for conquering that mountain of odds and ends. Learn how to piece gorgeous scrap quilts from fabric prints you never thought would go together—even remnants in odd shapes and sizes. Judy’s easy-to-use templates and color theory tips will have you cutting up your scrap surplus and making magic in no time. With these fun and inspiring projects, playing with scraps may become your all-time favorite sport.

Download or read book Quilts for Scrap Lovers written by Judy Gauthier and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make 16 gorgeous scrap quilts from the scraps in your stash, including odd-shaped leftovers from craft or garment sewing. A unique cutting system helps beginning and seasoned quilters achieve beautiful results. Piece traditional blocks with ease when you start with 3 1/2", 4 1/2", and 5 1/2" squares. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment when you transform novelty, holiday, and even mismatched fabrics into striking quilts!

Download or read book Stash Busting Quilts written by Annie's and published by Annie's Wholesale. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's your answer to the scrap dilemma. If your scraps are out of control and you need help finding ways to use them and if you're not a scrappy quilter well here's the solution. Stash-Busting Quilts is a unique collection of patterns for the quilter with lots of stash and scraps but really doesn't like the scrappy look. Let our designers show you how to put those gorgeous morsels of prime fabric to work. How to make the most of small amounts of fabric. Here you'll find 9 scrap possibilities that will change you you feel about scraps.

Download or read book Sunday Morning Quilts written by Amanda Jean Nyberg and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of modern quilting projects you can create with scraps. Are scrap piles wreaking havoc in your sewing space? Not sure what to do with all those tiny bits of gorgeous prints you hate to part with? Modern quilters Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison share a passion for scraps, and they’re here to help you get creative with 16 scrappy quilt projects that include piecing, appliqué, and improvisational work. This book has ideas on how to adapt patterns for your own personal “Sunday morning” style, plus tips for effectively cutting, storing, and organizing your scraps. Your Sunday mornings just got a whole lot cozier! “Sunday Morning Quilts shows you how to use every last scrap of treasured fabric in your collection…The book champions the original ethos behind patchwork—make do and mend…The quilts are bold, bright and clean, and the co-authors actively encourage you to be creative and to come up with your own designs.”—Popular Patchwork Magazine

Download or read book Sisterhood of Scraps written by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when famed quilt designer Lissa Alexander invites her quilting friends to create scrap quilts alongside her? Scrapalicious magic! Lissa reached out to six quilters whose quilt designs she's long admired--Susan Ache, Kim Brackett, Barbara Brackman, Sheryl Johnson, Laurie Simpson, and Sandy Klop. The result? Spectacular scrap quilts from true masters of the craft, and an invitation for YOU to join the Sisterhood of Scraps! Choose from 12 quilts inspired by everything from simple Four Patches to Trip Around the World designs to Log Cabins and more. Start a quilting bee, build a community, and bring new sisters into the fold as you make these stunning projects. Inside you'll find your Sisterhood of Scraps certificate--hang it in your sewing space to show that you're a proud member of the Sisterhood of Scraps.