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Quick and Easy Scrap Quilts

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I had been frustrated with previous scrap quilt and fat quarter quilt books that often called for significant yardage of certain fabrics, and then a few small pieces of fabric. I need something to do with all my bits and pieces--when I have lots of yardage, I'll go with a conventional pattern, thank you! This book is chock full of interesting quilts that truly utilize your scrap collection. I can easily pick out eight or ten quilts that I'd like to do from this book--usually it's hard to find more than five from any given publication that one actually wants to try. The book is well-laid out, too, and the patterns are easy to follow and able to be completed in a reasonable amount of time. I now grin gleefully whenever I get new scraps, because thanks to this book, I have plans for them!

This is a wonderful book filled with great quilts. It is the best scrap quilt book I have seen so far. Almost all of my quilting friends purchased it after browsing through mine. It is a real treasure in my quilt book collection. The instructions are easy and there are a lot of great tips and shortcuts in it.

This is a terrific book of scrap quilts, with a quilt for every taste and occasion. There are quilts using reproduction fabrics from the Nineteenth Century to the Thirties, as well as flannels and other cottons. Most quilts are perfect for the beginning quilter, yet interesting enough for the expert. As a quilt shop owner, I would say that if you could only buy one book of different quilt designs, buy this one!

This is my favorite quilting pattern book in my entire collection. So often there is only one or two patterns in an entire book that interests me - I have already made 4 and plan to make another 5 from this one source alone! Also, it is a great way to use up scraps of all sizes and equally fine for getting ideas for swaps (I personally recommend the 'Dahlia Delight' pattern for this purpose). The directions are easy to follow, the selection of patterns has a wide range, and the pictures are printed clearly and large (no squinting). You will not be disappointed whether you are a beginner or an advanced quilter.

I was getting ready to throw away several bags of scraps and found this book. I decided to use those scraps from 20+ years of sewing. I just finished the triple irish chain and what a beauty. I can't wait to try some of the other patterns.

I like scrap quilt books, but don't have the money to buy them all, so I compared a lot of them, and this is the one I bought. I feel like it has the best-looking combination of scrap quilts. Colorful and attractive, good patterns.

The book has a great selection of scrap quilts with something for everyone. Good instructions, easy to vary, some sophistication, not too country or cutesy.

I just received this book and took the time to carefully look through it. Unbelievable! Beautiful quilt patterns with clear, concise, easy directions. Even includes up to 3 ideas per project for quilting. All of the quilts are pieced with a couple of Applique quilts thrown in for good measure. Just about every project is listed in 4 sizes. Sprinkled throughout the book are helpful hints to make quilting easier. I own other scrap quilt books and wish I'd seen this one first because I would Not have bought any others! Excellent book!!

I only just received this book today and already can't wait to get started on a quilt. There are just so many really lovely quilts to choose from. The kaleidescope quilt and the candy wrapper and the baby bow are all especially beautiful but then so are quite a few of the other ones. I cannot imagine that anyone would be disappointed with this book. All the instructions seem to be quite clear and detailed. I'm so pleased I ordered it.

For those of us who like scrappy, old-fashioned quilts, there are plenty of patterns from which to choose. These are easy-to-follow and quick to piece. I've used the baby bowtie quilt for a gift -- it turned out wonderfully. I plan to make several more of her quilts, and so do a few of my friends. Well worth the price.