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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... 1

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... 2

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... 3

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... 4

Wow! these look awesome! Thank you for sharing!

barbara woods said... 5

I won that book and its great. Wonderful quilt patterns

Karen in Breezy Point said... 6

Looks like another fun book by Kim!

Ivory Spring said... 7

Oh, I do love the fabric choices!!

Marjorie said... 8

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