Today's Quilter - UK (2020-01)

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WELCOME

I’m sure we’ve all heard “Oh, it’s just scraps.” But have you ever considered that

those scraps cost you just as much per yard as the original fabric that they came

from? That in itself should give you pause before throwing them out! Scraps are

precious little gems of fabric, often imbibed with memories of past-makes,

that can go on to make the most glorious quilts themselves.

There are many formulas for scrappy quilts. You may subscribe to the ‘kitchen sink’

variety – tossing every print and colour into the mix and separating out by dark and

light for contrast. Or perhaps you prefer a more ordered approach? Introducing a

common element such as a single background or repetition of a single colour for

a particular block element, can help to bring out the pattern in a quilt design.

And while you’re making economical use of your leftovers, don’t forget about the

back of a quilt. Piecing a quilt backing may be a little time consuming but it’s a

surefire way to make a dent in your stash and give new life to larger scraps of fabric.

Larger pieces (10in square and up) are ideal for a quick patchwork layout and you

can save yourself from buying yards of fabric to finish your latest quilt project.

Hopefully with the techniques and designs that follow, you will be inspired to look

at your scrap stash with fresh eyes, combine your prints with flair, and treasure even

the smallest o-cuts that might otherwise have been destined for the bin.

Nikki Morgan

Editor

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