Sunday Morning Quilts
July 19, 2012 Hey y'all!
I wonder if you guys have seen this book yet.
It came out a few months ago and - as with any good quilt book I buy - I've been studying it ... a LOT.
It's more than just a pretty book with great modern quilt designs (which isn't why I bought it, 'cause I'm not much of a "modern" quilter, per se.)
I'd consider it a mandatory textbook for all quilters on how to manage fabric scraps (which is EXACTLY why I bought it!) And when I say manage, I mean everything from acquiring to classifying to storing to using. It's the A-Z encyclopedia for fabric scrapology. I kid you not.
See, I have a serious problem with my scraps. Don't know what to do with them ... can't bear to part with them. And if you're a quilter like me who hasn't yet figured out how to cope with scraps, then you know what I'm talking about.
Exhibit A
I've already started using some of the things I learned from Amanda Jean & Cheryl (the brilliant authors of the book) and let me tell you ... I've finally found a cure for what has been my nightmare of a fabric scrap bin these past 25 years.
Seriously.
Stay tuned. ;)
Reader Comments (13)
Yeah, it's a great book, isn't it. Curios what you'll show us! Have a wonderful weekend, Hildy
I can't wait to see what the cure is but I'm assuming it's not 'throw them out'!!
Looking forward to this! I've seen the book and wondered about what was inside it! And, oh yes, I need help with the scraps! Have a fabulous weekend, K.! :)
ah, ya big tease! we have to wait until monday>?? ;p
I'm so glad you're back! You've spoiled us with blogging every day, now I'm disappointed when there's not a new something for you to show us.
Can't wait to see what you've been working on!
I've been seeing this book pop up alot latelyat different websites and was wondering about buying it. Didn't realize that it dealt with scraps so well - something I need help with too. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours!
I think I need this book. I am guilty of giving away my scraps when my bin gets too full
Ok, so I am spoiled too....I miss it when I don't find a new post each day. Anyway I think I need that book...I too cannot throw a scrap of fabric away.
Can't wait to see what you learned from this book! Glad to read your review - I don't usually find myself drawn to modern designs so I hadn't taken a look at this one so now you have me intrigued!!!! And I think your scraps are even pretty! And I see a few blocks there in the midst... they would make cute pincushions! :o)
This post really interested me! I have been longing for this book! My birthday is in mid Aug and I am told my birthday elfs are taking care of that..So I feel like I am already be ahead of the game when I read your post on Monday!! From what I have read previewing this book,it is wonderful!!!
Dang another long wekend and no posts from our beloved Kristyne!! See how you have spoiled us?
thanks for your kind words about the book! i'm super anxious to see what you have up your sleeve! your scraps are sooooooo pretty!!!
It looks like a great book, I have some scraps anyway I can use them that would be great. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Just purchased this book. What a great book. Thank you for the recommendation.