No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes

by Amanda Jean Nyberg

Overview

"Make use of those small pieces . . . The peek into [the author's] design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating." —Library Journal (starred review)
 
Rescue your fabric scraps—even the smallest pieces—with these sixteen satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap.
 
Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap—squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. With this extensively illustrated guide from teacher and designer Amanda Jean Nyberg, you'll never look at scraps the same way again!
 
"Fabulous . . . Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended." ―Homespun

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617453373
Publisher:	Stash Books
Publication date:	04/20/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	210
File size:	79 MB
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About the Author

Considering that she grew up in a family of six children, it comes as no surprise that Amanda Jean is frugal. It is in her blood, whether she likes it or not, and it's reflected in her quiltmaking. Using up every last bit of fabric has become one of the trademarks of her quilts. Given a choice between using scraps or stash, she would choose scraps nine times out of ten.

Amanda Jean can be found on the web at crazymomquilts.blogspot.com, which showcases the many ways she is living up to her blog name.

Amanda Jean, her husband, and their children live in Wisconsin. They love living in a place where the local parade offerings include not only candy but also cheese curds and chocolate milk.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Journey
How It All Started • Frugality and Rescuing Fabric • Going Scrap Crazy • Finding Your Niche
Scrap Management
Where Do All The Scraps Come From? • Where Do I Start? • Sorting and Storing • Mixing Materials
Making Scrap Quilts
Choosing a Color Scheme • Paying Attention to Value • You Don’t Need To Use It All • Context Is Important • What to Do When Things Aren’t Working • Using Up the Pieces—Alternate Project Ideas • Taking Your Time
The Flip Side
Scrap Options • Stash Options • Using Orphan or Test Blocks
Projects Using Squares
Mini Nines
Hot & Cold
Subtle
Projects Using Strings & Strips
Slopes
Donuts (The Size of Your Head)
Scrap Happy Rails
June
Projects Using Triangles
All Sizes
Chain of Diamonds
Remainders
Projects Using Snippets
Ring Me
Skinny Pinnie
Fabric and Paper Pincushion
Bright Birch Tree Pincushion
Pillow Pincushion
Cards
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Scraps of all shapes and sizes will find a home in 16 projects from author Amanda Jean Nyberg. Learn to sort and store your fabric leftovers, then use them in small objects like pincushions or showcase them in larger quilts.

Quilts and More

We all have them, and sometimes they overwhelm the sewing studio. We're taking scraps—too good to throw out and awaiting the "someday" they might be used. If you're looking for 16 great scrap-suitable projects, this is your book. There's good info on storing and organizing your bits, how to work with colors and values, using tiny bits and orphan blocks. Look for fun projects using strips, squares, triangles and snippets—from to quilts to small accessory and decor items.

American Quilt Retailer

If you're someone who saves even the tiniest piece, then this is a book to treasure! The concept of 'waste not want not' has never looked so good with 16 inspiring projects, from full-sized quilts to cards. The author starts by describing her own journey using scraps and then goes on to discuss just how to save and store them. This book is filled with beautiful close-up shots so the projects can be seen clearly and the images of the quilt backs show off how they coordinate with the fronts. Rummage in your scrap stash and see what you can make!

Down Under Quilts

This is a fabulous book of 16 patchwork projects—sweet, simple but effective—that allow you to use up loads of those small bits and pieces in your stash and scrap bins. There are instructions for 11 bed quilts and five other projects that use even tinier scraps of fabric: a number of pincushions and even some delightful little gift cards. None of the projects requires complete stitching and all of them can be cut using a rotary cutter—no templates needed, no patterns to trace. In addition to excellent project instructions illustrated with diagrams and lots of close-up photos, the book also includes some introductory notes from Amanda Jean about how to most effectively manage and store scraps, how to choose colour schemes for scrap quilts and options for moving forward when you're not happy with the scrap project you're working on. Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.

Homespun

Nyberg (coauthor, Sunday Morning Quilts) found herself in a situation that many quilters will find familiar—her scrap bins were overflowing. Her solution? Embrace scrappy quilting and make use of those small pieces! The quilts in this book use scraps ranging from tiny (one inch square) to six inches, in a variety of forms (square, triangle, strip/string, and irregularly shaped snippets). Working with scraps is more of a marathon than a sprint—Nyberg admits that it took her over a year to finish several of the quilts here. The peek into her design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating, and demonstrates that even experienced designers don't always get it right the first time. Helpful hints for organizing, cutting, and working with scraps are included throughout. VERDICT Nyberg's point of view—that no scrap is too small, and that fabric is meant to be used rather than hoarded—will resonate with many, as she brings together patterns of traditional design and contemporary fabric. (Starred Review)

Library Journal

I don't know about you... But as a sewist I find that I have far too many fabric scraps that I don't know what to do with. No Scrap Left Behind aims to tell you what to do with such things and with ideas from scrap management, color schemes as well as many projects, your scrap bundle will be no more. The projects is this inspiring book use squares, triangles and either large or small from quilts to pin cushions, Amanda Jean Nyberg has some fabulous ideas for everyone. Every level of sewist will benefit from this book and it would make a perfect gift for a newbie. I love it.

tracyshephard.wordpress.com

Amanda Jean Nyberg, who co-authored the popular Sunday Morning Quilts with Cheryl Arkison, has now written her own book of delightful quilt patterns, using something every quilter has plenty of - scraps!

Quilter's Connection

Scraps of all shapes and sizes will find a home in 16 projects from author Amanda Jean Nyberg. Learn to sort and store your fabric leftovers, then use them in small objects like pincushions or showcase them in larger quilts.

Fall 2017 Quilts and More

I don’t know about you... But as a sewist I find that I have far too many fabric scraps that I don’t know what to do with. No Scrap Left Behind aims to tell you what to do with such things and with ideas from scrap management, color schemes as well as many projects, your scrap bundle will be no more. The projects is this inspiring book use squares, triangles and either large or small from quilts to pin cushions, Amanda Jean Nyberg has some fabulous ideas for everyone. Every level of sewist will benefit from this book and it would make a perfect gift for a newbie. I love it.

7/21/2017 tracyshephard.wordpress.com

Amanda Jean Nyberg, who co-authored the popular Sunday Morning Quilts with Cheryl Arkison, has now written her own book of delightful quilt patterns, using something every quilter has plenty of - scraps!

Spring 2017 Quilter's Connection

If you're someone who saves even the tiniest piece, then this is a book to treasure! The concept of 'waste not want not' has never looked so good with 16 inspiring projects, from full-sized quilts to cards. The author starts by describing her own journey using scraps and then goes on to discuss just how to save and store them. This book is filled with beautiful close-up shots so the projects can be seen clearly and the images of the quilt backs show off how they coordinate with the fronts. Rummage in your scrap stash and see what you can make!

180 Down Under Quilts

This is a fabulous book of 16 patchwork projects—sweet, simple but effective—that allow you to use up loads of those small bits and pieces in your stash and scrap bins. There are instructions for 11 bed quilts and five other projects that use even tinier scraps of fabric: a number of pincushions and even some delightful little gift cards. None of the projects requires complete stitching and all of them can be cut using a rotary cutter—no templates needed, no patterns to trace. In addition to excellent project instructions illustrated with diagrams and lots of close-up photos, the book also includes some introductory notes from Amanda Jean about how to most effectively manage and store scraps, how to choose colour schemes for scrap quilts and options for moving forward when you're not happy with the scrap project you're working on. Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.

October 2017 Homespun

We all have them, and sometimes they overwhelm the sewing studio. We're taking scraps—too good to throw out and awaiting the "someday" they might be used. If you're looking for 16 great scrap-suitable projects, this is your book. There's good info on storing and organizing your bits, how to work with colors and values, using tiny bits and orphan blocks. Look for fun projects using strips, squares, triangles and snippets—from to quilts to small accessory and decor items.

February 2017 American Quilt Retailer