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| ISBN-13: | 9781590128541 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Annie's |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2017 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 48 |
| File size: | 4 MB |
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Stash Busting Quilts
9 Amazing Ideas for Scraps
By Annie's
Annie's
Copyright © 2017 Annie'sAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59012-854-1
CHAPTER 1
Village by the Sea
Slice your way through the scraps in your stash to stitch up these easy blocks and create a fun beach community.
Design by Lyn Brown Quilted by Cathy O'Brien
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Specifications
Quilt Size: 70" × 86"
Block Sizes: 6" × 16" finished and 4" × 16" finished
Number of Blocks: 24 and 12
Materials
• Assorted batik scraps for houses in blue, green, purple, pink, gold, teal, yellow and orange
• Assorted red batik scraps
• 3 1/8 yards white batik
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From assorted batik scraps for houses:
• Cut 12 (5½" × 6½") G rectangles.
• Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 5½" × 6½" E rectangle and 37/8 F square.
• Cut 12 (3½" × 6½") J rectangles.
• Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 3½" × 6½" H rectangle and 37/8" I square.
• Cut 12 (4½") N squares.
• Cut 12 matching sets of 1 each 4½" × 5½" L rectangle and 27/8" M square.
From assorted red batik scraps:
• Cut 20 (3½" × 7½") R strips, 18 (3½" × 6½") S strips and 4 (3½") T squares.
• Cut 9 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.
• Cut 12 (7¼") squares.
Cut each square on both diagonals to make 48 B triangles.
• Cut 6 (5¼") squares.
Cut each square on both diagonals to make 24 D triangles.
From white batik:
• Cut 1 (76½" by fabric width) strip.
Subcut strip into 2 each 5½" × 76½" U, 5½" × 70½" V, 3½" × 64½" P and 3½" × 54½" Q strips.
• Cut 3 (3 7/8" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 24 (3 7/8") squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 48 A triangles.
• Cut 1 (2 7/8" by fabric width) strip.
Subcut strip into 12 (2 7/8") squares. Cut each square in half on 1 diagonal to make 24 C triangles.
• Cut 3 (4½" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 12 each (4½" × 6½") K and (2½" × 4½") O rectangles.
Completing the Blocks
1. Sew an A triangle on one short side of a B triangle as shown in Figure 1a; press. Sew an A triangle on the remaining short side of B (Figure 1b) to make an A-B unit; press. Repeat to make a total of 24 A-B units.
2. Sew a C triangle on one short side of a D triangle as shown in Figure 2a; press. Sew a C triangle on the remaining short side of D (Figure 2b) to make a C-D unit; press. Repeat to make a total of 12 C-D units.
Tall House Blocks
1. Select one each A-B unit, B triangle and G rectangle, and one matching set of one each E rectangle and F square for one block.
2. Cut the F square in half on one diagonal to make two F triangles. Sew the F triangles to the two short sides of the B triangle to make the B-F unit as shown in Figure 3; press.
3. Arrange and join the units and the E and G rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to complete one Tall House block; press toward the rectangles.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to make a total of 12 Tall House blocks.
Short House Blocks
1. Select one each A-B unit, B triangle and J and K rectangle, and one matching set of one each H rectangle and I square for one block.
2. Cut the I square in half on one diagonal to make two I triangles. Sew the I triangles to the two short sides of the B triangle to make the B-I unit as shown in Figure 4; press.
3. Arrange and join the units and the H, J and K rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to make one Short House block; press toward the rectangles.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to make a total of 12 Short House blocks.
Narrow House Blocks
1. Select one each C-D unit, D triangle, N square and O rectangle, and one matching set of one each L rectangle and M square.
2. Cut the M square in half on one diagonal to make two M triangles. Sew the M triangles to the two short sides of the D triangle to make the D-M unit as shown in Figure 5; press.
3. Arrange and join the units, N square, and L and O rectangles in a vertical row referring to the block drawing to make one Narrow House block; press away from the C-D and D-M units.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to make a total of 12 Narrow House blocks.
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram for positioning of blocks and borders.
1. Arrange and sew three each Tall House, Short House and Narrow House blocks to make a row; press. Repeat to make a total of four rows.
2. Join the rows to complete the quilt center; press.
3. Sew P strips to opposite sides and Q strips to top and bottom of quilt center; press.
4. Sew 10 R strips together on short ends to make one side border strip; press. Repeat to make a second side border strip. Sew the strips to opposite sides of the quilt center; press.
5. Sew nine S strips together on short ends to make a long strip; press. Sew a T square to each end to make the top border strip; press. Repeat to make the bottom border strip. Sew the strips to the top and bottom of the quilt center; press.
6. Sew U strips to opposite sides of quilt center and V strips top and bottom to complete the quilt top; press.
7. Layer, quilt and bind referring to Quilting Basics.
CHAPTER 2The Whole Box of Crayons
Scrappy doesn't mean messy — it means playing with unlimited colors.
Design by Chris Malone
Quilted by Jean McDaniel
Skill Level
Beginner
Specifications
Quilt Size: 63" × 63"
Block Size: 9" × 9" finished
Number of Blocks: 49
Materials
• 5/8 yard black print
• 5/8 yard white tonal
• 4¼ yards total assorted-color scraps
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Here's a Tip
"Often we worry about what colors 'go together,' but if you open up a big new box of crayons, all you see are bright, happy colors, each with its own personality. So use the whole box for the fullest experience!"
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From black print:
• Cut 7 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.
From white tonal:
• Cut 5 (3½" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 49 (3½") A squares.
From assorted-color scraps:
• Cut 49 sets of 2 each matching-color 2" × 3½" B rectangles and 2" × 6½" C rectangles.
• Cut 49 sets of 4 each matching-color 2" × 3½" D rectangles and 2" × 5" E rectangles.
Completing the Blocks
1. For one block, select one matching-color set of B and C rectangles and a different-color set of D and E rectangles.
2. Sew B rectangles to opposite sides of an A square as shown in Figure 1 to make an A-B unit; press.
3. Referring to Figure 2, sew C rectangles to opposite sides of A-B unit to complete block center; press.
4. Sew two D rectangles together on short ends to make a D-D strip as shown in Figure 3; press. Repeat to make a second D-D strip. Repeat to make two E-E strips.
5. Sew D-D strips to opposite sides of block center; press. Sew E-E strips to top and bottom to complete one Crayons block; press.
6. Repeat steps 1–5 to make a total of 49 Crayons blocks.
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram for positioning of blocks.
1. Arrange and sew Crayons blocks into seven rows of seven blocks each turning every other block in each row; press.
2. Sew rows together to complete the quilt top; press.
3. Layer, quilt and bind referring to Quilting Basics.
CHAPTER 3Color Perfect
If the scrappy look isn't your style, try coordinating the colors and use a solid background to bring it all together.
Designed & Quilted by Holly Daniels
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Specifications
Quilt Size: 60" × 60"
Block Size: 15" × 15" finished
Number of Blocks: 16
Materials
• 2½ yards total green scraps
• 1/3 yard dark green tonal
• 3¼ yards white solid
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From green scraps:
• Cut 2½" by various length strips to total 260" when joined for binding.
• Cut 128 (3 7/8") B squares.
From dark green tonal:
• Cut 4 (2" by fabric width) E strips.
From white solid:
• Cut 13 (3 7/8" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 128 (3 7/8") A squares.
• Cut 8 (6½" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut 4 strips into 64 (2" × 6½") C strips.
Label 4 remaining strips as D.
Completing the Block
1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each A square. Referring to Figure 1, pair A and B squares with right sides together and stitch ¼" from each side of drawn line. Cut on line to make two A-B units; press. Repeat to make a total of 256 A-B units.
2. Arrange and stitch four A-B units into two rows as shown in Figure 2a; press. Referring to Figure 2b, sew rows together to make a corner unit; press. Repeat to make a total of 64 corner units.
3. Sew one each E and D strip on long sides to make a strip set as shown in Figure 3; press seam toward E. Repeat to make a total of four strip sets. Subcut strip sets into 64 (2" × 8") D-E units.
4. Referring to Figure 4, stitch a C strip to one side of each corner unit; press.
5. Stitch a D-E unit onto the adjacent side of each corner unit as shown in Figure 5 to make 64 quarter blocks; press.
6. Arrange four quarter blocks as shown in the block drawing. Stitch quarter blocks into rows, then join rows to complete one Color Perfect block; press seams toward white sides to reduce bulk. Repeat to make a total of 16 blocks.
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram for positioning of blocks.
1. Arrange and sew blocks into four rows of four blocks each; press.
2. Sew rows together to complete the quilt top; press.
3. Layer, quilt and bind referring to Quilting Basics.
CHAPTER 4Scrap Basket Table Runner
Turn your scraps and stash into something beautiful. Sort your favorite dark neutrals for the baskets and add touches of color to fill those baskets.
Designed & Quilted by Chris Malone
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Specifications
Runner Size: 48" × 16"
Block Size: 8" × 8" finished
Number of Blocks: 12
Materials
• Scrap black solid
• Scraps 12 bright florals
• 3/8 yard multicolored print
• ½ yard total assorted gray and black scraps
• ¾ yard white-with-black dots
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• 2 (1"-diameter) black buttons
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From black solid scrap:
• Cut 12 (1½") F squares.
From each bright floral scrap:
• Cut 2 (2 7/8") E squares.
From multicolored print:
• Cut 4 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.
From assorted gray & black scraps:
• Cut 12 matching sets of 1 (2 7/8") C square and 4 (2½") D squares.
From white-with-black dots:
• Cut 3 (2 7/8" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 36 (2 7/8") A squares.
• Cut 5 (2½" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 72 (2½") B squares.
Completing the Block
1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each A and F square.
2. Select three A squares, six B squares, one set of C and D squares, two same-floral E squares and one F square for one Basket block.
3. Referring to Figure 1, pair A and C squares with right sides together and stitch ¼" from each side of drawn line. Cut on line to make two A-C units; press.
4. Pair A and E squares with right sides together and stitch ¼" from each side of drawn line as shown in Figure 2. Cut on line to make two A-E units; press. Repeat to make a total of four A-E units.
5. Referring to Figure 3, place an F square right sides together on one corner of a B square and stitch on the drawn line. Trim the seam to ¼" and press open to make a BF unit.
6. Arrange and stitch A-C, A-E and B-F units and B and D squares into rows referring to Figure 4; press. Sew rows together to complete one Basket block; press.
7. Repeat steps 2–6 to make a total of 12 Basket blocks.
Completing the Quilt
1. Arrange four Basket blocks with black F triangles meeting in the center as shown in Figure 5. Sew blocks into two rows and stitch rows together to make a four-basket section. Repeat to make a total of three four-basket sections.
2. Sew the three sections together to complete the runner top referring to the Assembly Diagram; press.
3. Layer, quilt and bind referring to Quilting Basics.
4. Hand-sew a black button to the center of the background space between each four-basket section to finish.
CHAPTER 5Cakes
Celebrate your stash and scraps with some Cake blocks. What better way to use luscious fabrics than in a super-sweet treat!
Designed & Quilted by Tricia Lynn Maloney
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
Specifications
Quilt Size: 50" × 50"
Block Size: 10" × 10" finished
Number of Blocks: 16
Materials
• 16 precut 2½"-wide assorted scrap strips
• 5/8 yard red solid
• 1 7/8 yards white solid
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From precut scrap strips:
• Cut 16 each 2½" A squares, 2½" × 4½" B strips, 2½" × 6½" C strips, 2½" × 8½" D strips and 2½" × 10½" E strips.
From red solid:
• Cut 1 (2½" by fabric width) strip.
Subcut strip into 13 (2½") K squares.
• Cut 6 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.
From white solid:
• Cut 17 (2½" by fabric width) strips.
Subcut strips into 24 (2½" × 10½") J strips, and 32 each 2½" H squares, 2½" × 1½" I rectangles, 2½" × 3½" G rectangles and 2½" × 4½" F rectangles.
• Cut 5 (2½" by fabric width) L strips.
Completing the Blocks
1. Sew F rectangles on each end of an A square as shown in Figure 1 to make an A-F unit; press. Repeat to make 16 A-F units.
2. Referring to Figure 2, sew G rectangles to each end of a B strip to make a B-G unit; press. Repeat to make 16 B-G units.
3. Sew H squares on each end of a C strip as shown in Figure 3 to make a C-H unit; press. Repeat to make 16 C-H units.
4. Referring to Figure 4, sew I rectangles to each end of a D strip to make a D-I unit; press. Repeat to make 16 D-I units.
5. Arrange and stitch together one each A-F, B-G, C-H and D-I unit with an E rectangle as shown in Figure 5 to complete one Cake block; press.
6. Repeat step 5 to make a total of 16 Cake blocks.
Completing the Quilt
Refer to the Assembly Diagram for positioning of block and sashing rows.
1. Arrange and sew four blocks and three J strips into a block row as shown in Figure 6; press. Repeat to make a total of four block rows.
2. Referring to Figure 7, arrange and sew four J strips and three K squares into a sashing row; press. Repeat to make a total of three sashing rows.
3. Alternately sew block and sashing rows together to complete the quilt center; press.
4. Sew L strips together on the short ends to make one long strip; press. Subcut strip into four 2½" × 46½" L strips.
5. Sew L strips to opposite sides of quilt center, press.
6. Sew K squares on opposite ends of remaining L strips to make two K-L border units; press.
7. Sew K-L border units to top and bottom of quilt center to complete the quilt top; press.
8. Layer, quilt and bind referring to Quilting Basics.
CHAPTER 6Checks & Balances
This timeless pattern will eat up those small pieces of favorite fabrics and showcase them at the same time.
Design by Bev Getschel
Quilted by Cindy Meservey
Skill Level
Intermediate
Specifications
Quilt Size: 78" × 92"
Block Size: 12" × 12" finished
Number of Blocks: 24
Materials
• 120 pastel batik scraps at least 1½" × 20"
• 1½ yards navy blue 2 batik
• 2¼ yards navy blue 1 batik
• 4½ yards light blue batik
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies
Project Notes
Read all instructions before beginning this project.
Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.
Cutting
From pastel batik scraps:
• Cut 120 (1½" × 20") A strips.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Pattern Services and Revisions,Templates,
Introduction,
Village by the Sea,
The Whole Box of Crayons,
Color Perfect,
Scrap Basket Table Runner,
Cakes,
Checks & Balances,
Nose-Diving Quilt,
Simply Sophisticated Table Runner,
Welcome to the Neighborhood,
General Information,
Quilting Basics,
Special Thanks,
Supplies,