No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes [Paperback]

We all have them, and sometimes they overwhelm the sewing studio. We're taking scrapstoo good to throw out and awaiting the someday they might be used. If you're looking for 16 great scrap-suitable projects, this is your book. There's good info on storing and organizing your bits, how to work with colors and values, using tiny bits and orphan blocks. Look for fun projects using strips, squares, triangles and snippetsfrom to quilts to small accessory and decor items.Amanda Jean Nyberg, who co-authored the popular Sunday Morning Quilts with Cheryl Arkison, has now written her own book of delightful quilt patterns, using something every quilter has plenty of - scraps!Nyberg (coauthor, Sunday Morning Quilts) found herself in a situation that many quilters will find familiarher scrap bins were overflowing. Her solution? Embrace scrappy quilting and make use of those small pieces! The quilts in this book use scraps ranging from tiny (one inch square) to six inches, in a variety of forms (square, triangle, strip/string, and irregularly shaped snippets). Working with scraps is more of a marathon than a sprintNyberg admits that it took her over a year to finish several of the quilts here. The peek into her design process (including some ideas that didnt quite work) is fascinating, and demonstrates that even experienced designers dont always get it right the first time. Helpful hints for organizing, cutting, and working with scraps are included throughout. VERDICT Nybergs point of viewthat no scrap is too small, and that fabric is meant to be used rather than hoardedwill resonate with many, as she brings together patterns of traditional design and contemporary fabric. (Starred Review)Scraps of all shapes and sizes will find a home in 16 projects from author Amanda Jean Nyberg. Learn to sort and store your fabric leftovers, then use them in small objects like pincushions or showcase them in larger quilts.If you're someone who saves even the tiniest piece, then this l%