Stash Magic by Jaynette Huff allows all levels of quilter to take ordinary scrap quilts to a new level of design. Techniques featured include foundation paper piecing, string piecing and appliqué. Each of the thirteen projects is designed to make the most of your fabric collection by putting all those odd shaped and narrow scraps to very good use. The ultimate goal is to arrange those scraps of fabric into carefully planned and executed designs that combine an interesting mix of a magnitude of colours resulting in a beautiful quilt. This book features a variety: of construction techniques, block designs, quilt sizes, block settings, and borders, along with advice on fabric organization and fabric selection. The Key to Success is to use quality 100% cotton fabrics that provide contrast in value, scale of print, and intensity and impact. You need a wide variety of fabric choices, arranged into categories according to print type, theme or colour group. The instructions are methodical and allow you to work through what appears to be a little complex at times. The step-by-step process, diagrams, and colour images assist in making the desired results achievable. Requirements for projects may include: foundation paper, ½” hexagon paper pieces, and fusible webbing. Julia.
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