Scrap Quilts From Crumbs, Strips and Strings: Use up every last piece with 15 scrap quilt patterns

by Emily Bailey

Overview

Every piece must go with this practical guide to quilt making by using even the tiniest pieces of scrap fabric from your stash. 

No piece is too small when you follow author Emily Bailey's advice on how to turn all your fabric crumbs, strips and string scraps into beautiful patchwork quilts and quilted projects.

• Includes step-by-step instructions for how to turn fabric scraps into pieces of patch-worked fabric to use in quilted projects.
• Author Emily Bailey explains how to use modern cutting techniques like the AccuQuilt cutter to make scrap quilting quicker and easier.
• Includes 15 patterns for quilted projects including full-size bed quilts, through to smaller projects for quicker makes. 

This is the ultimate zero waste guide to patchwork and quilting, designed to get you raiding your stash and turning your scraps into beautiful finished makes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446315262
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	10/14/2025
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

Emily Bailey is a quilt designer specializing in modern scrap quilts. She is also an teacher and an ambassador for AccuQuilt. You can find Emily on Instagram @auntemsquilts.

Read an Excerpt

Quilters have always been thrifty, resourceful and endlessly creative. These are traits that are as vital today as they were in the past. In the world of scrap quilting, the humble fabric strip or leftover crumb – those little bits often discarded – become an opportunity for something beautiful. The art of working with fabric strips and crumbs celebrates the chance to transform these small remnants into stunning quilts that are both artistic and practical.

Much like their predecessors, modern quilters know the value of every crumb of fabric. What might seem like a leftover from yesterday’s project is actually a rich source of new possibilities. By embracing these smaller pieces, quilters can stretch their fabric budget while creating quilts that reflect personal style and ingenuity. The beauty of working with fabric strips and crumbs lies in the creative freedom it offers, allowing quilters to mix and match textures, colours and patterns from past projects into something entirely new.

Drawing from the rich traditions of quilting history, this method brings the art of using fabric scraps into the present, with contemporary techniques and fresh ideas. In this book, each and every quilt made from strips and crumbs tells a story, filled with memories of past projects, favourite fabrics and the hands that crafted them. From traditional designs to innovative new patterns, the designs are a remix of old and new, creating timeless treasures that are as beautiful as they are resourceful.

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, embracing the art of scrappy fabric strips and crumbs offers a satisfying way to create unique, one-of-a-kind quilts. The process invites quilters to explore new ways to use every inch of fabric, turning leftovers into works of art that bring warmth, beauty and joy into your home.