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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Scrap-Basket Beauties: Quilting with Scraps, Strips, and Jelly Rolls, by Kim Bracket

Kim Bracket has released another great book, in her series of "Scrap-Basket" quilting.  This is fun new book that is a "must have" for any quilter that needs to reduce their stash and/or enjoys making beautiful quilts from scraps of fabric!

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Scrap-Basket Beauties: Quilting with Scraps, Strips, and Jelly Rolls, by Kim Bracket, published by Martingale.

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There are 18 beautiful quilt designs in this book that use 2 1/2" strips and scraps that you can use from your stash or purchase pre-cuts or yardage.  Fabric requirements are provided for both pre-cuts or yardage options.

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Every design comes with easy to follow instructions and great visuals, a trademark of Martingale and Kim Brackett!

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Designs range from geometric to pinwheels to flowers, with sizes from  from 49 1/2" x 61 1/2" to 61 1/2" x 73 1/2".

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Sections are also included for Basic Quiltmaking Instructions, making this a great book for confident beginner quilters.
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And, there is a section "All about 2 1/2" Wide Strips" that includes oodles of tips including cutting.

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I hope you get a chance to check out this book at your local quilt shop or at Martingale's online store.

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8 comments:

Vroomans' Quilts said...

I just got this book and it is delightful. I am not a 'book' or pattern quilter, but have students that rely on them and this is a great book for beginners to have in our library.

quiltin cntrygrl said...

What beautiful scrap quilts!! I wish that I was able to cut up scraps and not feel that things had to be structured.

Bouts Choisis said...

I own Kim's first two books - which are lovely and this new one is on its way to me! Looking forward to its arrival!

MalinisQuilts said...

Wow! these look awesome! Thank you for sharing!

barbara woods said...

I won that book and its great. Wonderful quilt patterns

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Looks like another fun book by Kim!

Ivory Spring said...

Oh, I do love the fabric choices!!

Marjorie said...

Those are great designs - a very good book for reducing scrap stash. I cut almost all my leftovers into 2-1/2" strips.