Loose Change: Quilts from Nickels, Dimes, and Fat Quarters (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Claudia Plett (Author), Le Ann Weaver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2008

Finally a book to use with all those great precut fabric collections. Have fun using 5 inch; and 10 inch
squares and fat quarters or quarter-yard cuts in 12 creative projects.

* Try a table runner, crib or lap blanket, or even a bed cover

* Get up to speed on rotary cutting, traditional and foundation piecing, and easy optional applique and embroidery

* Great for fabric swaps or using up your stash

Editorial Reviews

Review

If you're not a big fabric buyer (you like FQs and smaller), you'll love Loose Change by Claudia Plett and Le Ann Weaver. I think it's a very nicely done book, and while the quilts aren't anything out of the ordinary (what do you expect from tiny pieces of fabric?), they are worth a look and are inspiring! --Mark Lipinski, The Blog from Pickle Road

About the Author

Claudia Plett is the owner, designer, and webmaster of Claudiasquiltshop.com, an online retail quilting store. She lives in Inola, Oklahoma. Le Ann Weaver is a custom longarm quilter and is the owner of Persimmon Quilts. She resides in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (October 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564778258
• ISBN-13: 978-1564778253
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #666,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nickel, dime, fat quarters -- learn the language here, April 11, 2009

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loose Change: Quilts from Nickels, Dimes, and Fat Quarters (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

5", 10" and fat quarters! The language of the quilter. But exactly what can you do with these size pieces of fabric? With the book LOOSE CHANGE and some time, you can make GREAT quilts.

Beginning with an explanation of how many pieces in nickel (5") or dime (10") sizes you can get out of a fat quarter (18" x 21") and going on to explain about color and value, the authors show you just how wonderful these types of quilts can be. A dozen patterns later, your stash will be well depleted if you choose to make each of these projects.

A full color photo of the finish quilt or table runner and a paragraph about it begins the project instructions. The finished size of the quilt and the block is given, along with a skill level. The materials and cutting lists are clear and easy to understand. Graphics are included to help you understand the section on making the blocks. Adding appliqué, blockers and finishing the quilt is the final section of instructions. Any templates needed to create the quilts are also provided at full size.

There are "Piggy Bank Tips" included in colored boxes throughout the book. These are tips on various quilting ideas, suggestions on colorways or how to make different sized quilts to name a few.

As in most quilting books, there is a section on the basics for those who need a refresher or for those who are new to the quilting process. The final page gives a short bio of each author. If you want to learn about nickel, dime and fat quarters projects, this is a great book to have in your library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scrap Quilts are Great, March 9, 2010

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Stephanie Bullock "Quilter 1" (Petaluma, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Loose Change: Quilts from Nickels, Dimes, and Fat Quarters (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

What quilter doesn't have a stash - and what quilter doesn't say they are going to use up those leftover pieces in their stash. That's why I love scrap quilts, and this book is just so much fun for making them. Instructions are easy to follow. Unlike some "scrap quilt" books where you have to go out and buy more larger pieces of fabric, you can really use up your smaller pieces. If you like making scrap quilts, you will certainly enjoy this book.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Book!, November 4, 2008

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Jane M. Smith - See all my reviews
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Just received "Loose Change" in the mail and I had to sit down to look at every page. I have to say that this is the first book I've gotten where I just want to start at the beginning and make every quilt in the book! I'm lovin' it!! Great job Claudia and Le Ann!!

Jane M. Smith
Knoxville IL