Scraps [Paperback]

Judy Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2006

Scraps features 16 new and original Judy Martin designs. Every quilt is presented in 3 sizes so you can make the design you like in the size you want. You are given your choice of accurate rotary cutting instructions or templates. Fat quarter requirements and yardage are listed for every quilt in every size. Color diagrams show piecing details. And every pattern is rated for ease of cutting, ease of sewing, and ease of thinking.

Perhaps the greatest challenge with Scraps is in deciding which quilt to make first! Several quilts feature shadows and other dimensional effects that make patches appear to float over the surface of the quilt. You’ll find an abundance of stars, including a magnificent Lone Star. In addition you’ll see a Log Cabin, a Wedding Ring variation (with no curves!), an exotic Nine-Patch, a beautiful flower quilt, and much more.

Scraps is more than just patterns. The upfront material draws upon Judy’s 37 years of making quilts from scraps. She offers basic quiltmaking information plus scrap quilt cutting strategies, techniques for sewing with scraps, suggestions for building and organizing your stash, and ideas for working with color and style in scraps.

Whether you’re looking for a pattern that is clearly simple, surprisingly easy, or stunningly beautiful, your next quilt should be made from Scraps.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

For two decades no one has been more closely identified with Scrap Quilts than Judy Martin. That was true in 1985 when she wrote the all-time classic book, Scrap Quilts. It’s even more true today. Scraps is Judy Martin’s 18th book in an amazing career that dates back to 1979 when she began working as an editor at Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. Among Judy’s many popular titles are Pieced Borders, Judy Martin’s Ultimate Book of Quilt Block Patterns, Taking the Math Out of Making Patchwork Quilts, and The Creative Pattern Book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Crosley-Griffith Publishing Co., Inc. (March 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929589114
• ISBN-13: 978-0929589114
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful New Quilting Book, June 21, 2006

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Grandma of 2 (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scraps (Paperback)

I don't buy many quilting books anymore because they seem so repetitive in their information and patterns. "Scraps" is definitely one worth buying. The quilts themselves are beautiful, and Judy Martin is one of the best at writing instructions. Most of the instructions are given by illustration, rather than having to wade through cumbersome wording. Very clear and easy-to-follow. The blocks themselves are not that complicated, but her use of color and placement makes the finished product look spectacular. She gives directions for template and rotary cutting. If you like traditional (not "artsy") quilts, with no applique (a big + for me!), you'll love this new book.

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource & pattern book!, June 12, 2006

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J. Goppert (New Paris, IN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scraps (Paperback)

This book has so much information for everyone, from beginner to experienced quilters. I have been quilting for many years and I found new information here. A friend that makes award winning quilts was looking through my copy of "Scraps" on the way to the Paducah quilt show. She said several times "There is so much information in here!" Judy provides practical tips that make working with scrap quilts very manageable and fun. Especially fun in this book are the patterns with shadows. So unique! I am so glad I succombed to buying "one more book" to add to my library. If you have a fabric stash, or want to know how to build a usable fabric stash, and want to know what to do with it that will WOW! your guild, this is it.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Contemporary Scrap Quilt Patterns, March 14, 2007

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brnbear (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scraps (Paperback)

I got this book from the library and wasn't dissapointed. Judy Martin's books are always good. I found the patterns to be more contemporary than your traditional quilts. There are several quilts that have a "shadowing" background, which looks like the blocks are floating. It's not a book for beginners. These patterns are challenging.