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

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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.

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.

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

I just received this book, and I can't decide which quilt to make first! The designs are very good and offer alot of variety and you can use all scraps! I would recommend this book as a must have!

Loved the book-plan to order two more for gifts!! The book has great pictures and fun patterns. Because you are using strips, you can use fabric out of your stash to make the strips, or buy them precut. I am excited about the book and can hardly wait for winter to come so I can make some of the patterns. Would recommend this book to others.

LOOSE CHANGE by Claudia Plett and Le Ann Weaver tells of how to use precut fabrics in 5" and 10" squares to produce 12 creative needlework projects, from a table runner or lap quilt to a bed quilt. Quilters typically have large stashes - and this guide will help them mix and match the leftovers in satisfying ways: perfect for any needlework collection.

Excellent teaching approach with good basic designs to stimulate both the beginner and the regular quilter. Great read.

Excellent for fabric exchange and Jelly Rolls. Can us the scrap fabric you have been collecting.

Not really what I was looking for. I'm not much in to scrap quilts but it's a good book for some. I didn't see any quilts I thought I would make.

This book was a great addition to my collection of quilting books. Wonderful patterns.