[Softcover, 128 pages] Crumb Quilts: Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way by Emily Bailey. Tiny fabric scraps or 'crumbs' don't have to end up in the bin -- now you can learn how to use these crumbs to create 15 beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your stash. Emily Bailey explains how to make fabric from 'crumbs' which you can then cut to your preferred size and use as a quilt block, a dramatic background fabric or as a piece of applique for added texture and interest. All of the instructions are accompanied with step by step photography so you see exactly how to create your own scrappy fabrics. There are also instructions for all the quilting techniques you will need to sandwich, baste and bind your quilts and projects. Emily shares her tips and tricks for how to group fabric colors and prints in order to get the best results. So why not take another look at your own stash of crumbs and get piecing and quilting the zero waste way!
