Scrappy Bits Appliqué

Go beyond basic scrap quilts with this guide to turning fabric bits snips into striking modern art quilts-featuring 8 quick and easy projects.

In Scrappy Bits Applique, fabric designer and quilt artist Shannon Brinkley shares her secrets to putting sewing room scraps to use. With her easy stitching and collage techniques, she shows how simplicity can produce dramatic results.

Shannon's "scrappy" approach to quilting uses a fast raw-edged technique. With step-by-step instructions, she teaches you how to intuitively choose, cut, and sew bits of fabric to create a collage of unique images and textures. Included are eight engaging quilt projects to try out your new skills.

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By Shannon Brinkley

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Contents [chapter title]
Preface XX
How to Use This Book XX

The Basics
Planning Your Quilt XX
Projects • Creating a Design • Making Your Own Pattern • Enlarging Using a Grid • Choosing Your Color Palette

Choosing and Preparing Materials XX
Materials and Supplies XX
Collage Fabric • Background Fabric • Interfacing • Backing Fabric • Batting • Binding Fabric • Fusible Web • Thread
Basic Sewing Supplies XX
Prewashing Fabric XX

Cutting the Collage Fabric XX
Sizes and Shapes • Applying Fusible Web • Cutting the Fabric

Creating the Collage XX
Preparing the Space • Choosing Your Approach • Collaging Directly on the Background Fabric •Collaging Separately

Quick Pieced Backgrounds XX
Quick Squares • Half-Square Triangle Background

Stitching the Collage to the Quilt Top XX
Topstitching Your Collage • Tulle Overlay Method

Finishing the Quilt XX
Borders • Basting • Quilting • Binding

Projects
Tamed Fox XX
Windy Poplar XX
Sweet Elephant XX
Thunderstorm XX
Around the World XX
Branching Out XX
Leaf Throw Pillows XX

Yardage Chart XX
Resources XX