Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares
I love the look of scrappy geometric quilts, yet as a new quilter I have a hard time creating that look with my relatively modest fabric stash. This is where precut fabric packs come in. Charm Packs and Layer Cakes (we call them Stacks here at Connecting Threads) are perfect for making quilts that look colorful and scrappy, and they are great time savers too! InSchnibbles Times Two, Carrie Nelson has included loads of fantastic quilt patterns that use these fun and time-saving precuts. Each pattern is shown using 10" squares and 5" squares. Not only does that make for two different size options, but it means that quilters get to see each pattern in two different color combinations--something that is always very helpful for me when choosing a project. I'm excited to get started with the Stacks and Charms I've collected in my stash--now I just have to decide on which pattern! --connectingthreads.comCharm packs and layer cakes are the focus of this book . . . Carrie explains how they are best used, how many to buy, those pinked edges, and the warp. There are 12 patterns, each of them done in 5" squares and 10" squares. The book features lots of clever ideas for pretty and colorful quilts. I'm still not sold on these packs, but love the book. I think I'll cut my squares from my stash! --Stick Your Nose in a Book: Quilting Book Reviews by Jennifer Zoeterman