Got a stockpile of precuts taking up space? Your reason to deplete that pile has arrived. Get ready for the ultimate fakeout: beautiful scrap quilts made simple—with precuts.
Designer Rebecca Silbaugh has been around quilts her whole life. As the daughter of a quilt-shop owner, she knows the most common struggles quilters face. Quilt patterns for charm squares, fat eighths, fat quarters, Jelly Rolls, and Layer Cakes abound, but the results can come off as too matchy-matchy for the kinds of quilts that many quilters dream of making—quilts with depth, dimension, character, and complexity. How do you achieve that look? Through scrap quilting.
With straightforward patchwork, repeat blocks, and simple sewing, Rebecca introduces time-honored scrap quilting to the new kid on the block—precut fabrics. They’re getting along famously in Rebecca’s new book, Seamingly Scrappy. Rebecca says in her introduction:
“Only you and I will know how easy these quilts are to make. It’s like a cake that tastes like it was made from scratch but came out of a box!”
Don’t we all wish we had that recipe!
We’re thrilled to introduce Rebecca as a guest blogger today; below she tells us more about her fresh approach to scrap quilting.
Hello! Rebecca Silbaugh here. You may recognize me from my blog and patterns at Ruby Blue Quilting Studio or my patterns at the Moda Bake Shop. I’m here today to talk to you about my new book, Seamingly Scrappy. In the book you’ll find 10 projects that will give you the scrappy look people love without the hassle. You don’t even need to have a stash to be scrappy! I’ll show you how.
I got my start quilting while helping at my Mom’s quilt shop, Cottonpickers, in Chardon, Ohio. Throughout the years of helping at the shop, I heard the same things over and over again: that people loved our scrappy samples but thought scrappy quilts were hard. Wrong! These comments were a huge inspiration for this book.
So, let’s see if this book is for you. Take this simple quiz:
- Do you think scrappy quilts are hard?
- Do you have a hard time picking out fabrics?
- Do you think you’re bad with color?
- Do you like scrappy quilts?
- Do you currently own a precut, like a charm pack or Jelly Roll, that’s just sitting there?
- Can you sew a straight line with a ¼" seam?
- Do you have access to a quilt shop that sells precuts?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this book is for you. I will be with you every step of the way with tips and tricks to make these scrappy-looking gems. I have tips on selecting fabrics, including fabric values and styles. I will teach you how to view fabrics differently, which will help you with color selection. (Most people are so much better with color than they think. You get dressed every day, don’t you?!)
So if you like scrappy quilts and currently have a Jelly Roll or Layer Cake just sitting around waiting to be used (I know you do, we ALL do!), fire up that sewing machine, get comfy, grab your copy of Seamingly Scrappy, and get ready to create!
Oh, and that last question about access to a quilt shop with more precuts? I know you all have some stashed away. Once those are gone (because you’ll make so many of these quilts once you realize how simple they are), you’re going to need more. Just saying.
Whether you’re a new quilter or a seasoned pro, there is a project in this book for you. Many of the quilts are simple enough for beginners (like “Tiny Bits,” pictured above) yet interesting enough for people with a few quilts under their belt. As you work through the book you can build your skills and work to more complex designs (like “Cavanaugh,” below) as you begin to feel more comfortable with fabrics.
Also, if you happen to have a stash that seems to multiply before your eyes and you don’t know how to control it, I have some simple solutions for you. Using my tips on how to make your own precuts and other organizational tips, you can get control of that fabric monster and make it work for you, not against you.
So what do you say? Are you ready to make some amazing quilts that look much harder than they are? Are you willing to trust my theories and conquer your color/fabric fears once and for all? Are you ready to tackle that overwhelming stash that’s taking over your house? Well, that might just be me, but are you with me? Then Seamingly Scrappy is the book for you!
Rebecca, thanks for the inspiration—and the pep talk. You’ve got us feeling ready to untie, unroll, and unfold!
What did you make with the last bundle of precuts you acquired—or is it still awaiting further instruction? Share your quilt story in the comments and you could win a copy of the Seamingly Scrappy eBook! We’ll choose a random winner one week from today and let you know by email if you’ve won. Or, purchase Rebecca’s book today and instantly download the eBook version for free.
See all of Rebecca’s beautiful scrappy quilts in the slideshow below.
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Thanks to all who entered the drawing! The randomly chosen winner is Kathy, who writes:
“Pre-cuts, love them! I found a great tool for a half hexagon (trapezoid) on the Minnesota shop hop last summer. Since then I have been using up by charm squares for a braided table runner using my new tool. They make great gifts as they go together so nicely and you can get two good sized runners from one pack. Now If I had the jelly rolls to match my border/binding problems would be nill! It sure is nice to have a stash of gift items for that birthday, house warming, friendship gift that comes up out of the blue.”
Kathy, we’ll email you about your free eBook. Congratulations!
The first time I used pre-cuts, I made a lot of nine patch blocks using a strip of pastel batik and a strip of white. I floated the nine patches on white and used perle cotton in lavender and green to quilt vining flower designs in the borders and between the blocks.
—Michelle Harrison on February 12, 2013Lately, I have been on a "mini" mission, making doll sized quilts. I bought a charm pack of bold, saturated batiks and cut each square in half and then cut ONE of those halves again. I pieced together a small top but now I have three-quarters of a block left! The next one will probably be a coins type of quilt and the little squares may find their way into some sort of border design.
I’ve been through the precut addiction and have piles of them. The last thing I made with them was a zig zag baby quilt from FQ’s. Thanks, the book looks wonderful.
—Dana on February 12, 2013I’m a terrible one for buying "the full collection" of pre-cuts, then displaying it on the shelf in my sewing room. For years! I finally used up an old (like 2007!) Moda bundle of "Chocolat" for my Quiltmaker’s Scrap Squad quilt this month.
—AuntMarti on February 12, 2013Scrap quilts are my favorires, but I don’t buy many precuts…
—Amy on February 12, 2013I still have my Tonga dimes quilt waiting. I should go dig that out.
—Cheryl Greenleaf on February 12, 2013I love the precuts but have a hard time opening the cute roll! The last precut quilt I made used both a layer cake and a jellyroll. I see lots of cute patterns in you new book!
—char scott on February 12, 2013Uh oh! I’ve been found out. Still sitting. Book looks like it could be the solution!! Great inspiration!
—Lorraine on February 12, 2013I had a Cappucino Bali Pop in my stash with no project in mind for a long time. I decided I would make a small Log Cabin Star quilt using a small peice of red, also in my stash, for the stars. I thought it would be a good way to use both of these pieces that were just gathering dust. Well, as I got into it I REALLY liked it and decided it would make a really nice bed quilt instead sooooo I had to rush back to the store and buy 2 more Bali Pops and search the internet for more of the long out of print red. Eureka, I was able to get both. Amazing. The top turned out very nice, of course, now it is still waiting for me to quilt it!!
—Lynda Newell on February 12, 2013I NEED this book since I’m leading a scrap study group through our quilt guild. Love the samples I see above.
—Kathy Harris on February 12, 2013I haven’t quilted for the past three years. Just had no desire to since my husband passed away. This is the first quilt I’ve seen that really sparks an interest. Scrap quilts have always been my favorites. I think I would love this book.
—Dee Bennett on February 12, 2013I just made a simple scrappy looking quilt but was not really thrilled with the outcome. It was missing something, pazazz maybe? Would love to get ideas for happier looking scrappy quilts.
—Michelle Kay on February 12, 2013I made a table runner with a charm pack.
—Maureen Brand on February 12, 2013Your book is just what I could use!
Seemingly Scrappy
—Veronica on February 12, 2013I’ve made some FQ quilts with Yellow Brick Road pattern, and Tossed 9 patch from Quilt In A Day. I’m looking for more ideas for FQs and charms. They are fun to play with! I need to see this book! Thanks.
—Maryellen on February 12, 2013I am working on a Block of the Month club with the last FQ bundle I got, but I have plenty of other precuts available to make these gorgeous quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
—Becky Greene on February 12, 2013The last pre-cuts that I used for a project was a wall quilt but I have SEVERAL!!! pre-cuts packages waiting to be made into a beautiful creation for someone to enjoy. Love, love the ideas shown here.
—Karen Smithson on February 12, 2013The last thing I made with precuts was a quilt in which I used 2 charm packs. I just sewed the charms together and put a border around them. It turned out beautiful. Rebecca’s book sounds like something I could really use. I love the look of scrappy quilts, but I don’t have a lot of scraps, yet. I’m working on it though. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book, because I do indeed have some precuts just waiting to be used.
—Cecilia on February 12, 2013Scrappy quilts are my favorites, any fabrics catch my eye and I will buy 1/4 yard just to put in my scrap stash
this book has some really nice patterns!
—Anita Ezzell on February 12, 2013love this scrappy quilt shown. Would love to get the book, as I am a pre-cut hoarder.
—Arlene on February 12, 2013This looks like an awesome book – wow! My latest project with pre-cuts is a small rug made using a jelly roll. You wrap the fabric around batting and sew the strips together. It’s all finished except for putting the blocks together with sashing. Great fun!
—Karen Schultz on February 12, 2013please help, i am drowning in my scraps! (and the fat tuesday sale at my lqs didnt help!)
—jamee levy on February 12, 2013Baby quilts are great from pre-cuts and I have several sets of them that need to be used!
—Jan on February 12, 2013I love scrappy quilts. This book has some great scrappy quilt pattern
—Rose Timothy on February 12, 2013I’ve never bought precuts, but we have done many swaps such as 6½ inch nine patch blocks, 6½ inch squares, and 2½ inch strips, resulting in the same idea of many pieces available for scrap quilts. I was so glad to have a lot of nine patches when friends adopted newborn twin girls a couple of years ago. (A couple of years? I just realized the twins are in first grade so it’s about six or seven. Yikes!) The adoption was kind of unexpected. They knew a few days before the girls were born. I was ready to quickly put together individual but matching crib quilts to give them within a short time because I had those nine patches ready. Dad mentioned not too long ago that the girls still sleep with those quilts.
—Katney on February 12, 2013I’m using up my charm squares in a circle quilt – an all-in-one quilt that resembles the orange peel block. But there are many more charm packs waiting for new ideas!
—Deborah on February 12, 2013Thanks,
Deb
I haven’t ever made a scrap quilt yet. This book would definitely make me make some.
—Marty Askins on February 12, 2013The last scrap quilt I made was with a jelly roll. Turned out really nice and I keep meaning to make some more scrap quilts. I definitely have enough precuts around to keep me busy for a while, plus a whole bunch of stash.
—LeAnne L on February 12, 2013I just finished a scrappy quilt for my daughter using up some precut charms. I would love to have more ideas to use with all the other pre-cuts I have. Just got one with the sock monkey fabric.
—Toni Brooks on February 12, 2013thank you
I have a stack of precuts, including some I bought for a placemat project that is STILL waiting to be done! But these look like so much fun to do!!!
—Judy S on February 12, 2013I made a baby quilt with a charm pack. But the last ones I bought are still on my shelves!
—Beth on February 12, 2013Oh do I have pre-cuts… I volunteer ( I say volunteer because I NEVER bring home a paycheck) in a local quilt shop and I LOVE making shop samples with the charms, layer cakes, and jelly rolls..It’s very ADDICTIVE because of the endless possibilites with each and just a little yardage. I LOVE the variety you get with these pre-cuts!! LOVE them ALL! And the book would be awesome to win…more beautiful options!!
—Tiffanee Noack on February 12, 2013I am working on a star/batik pattern using a Moda Morris fabric jelly roll I bought 4 or 5 years ago. I really had a hard time deciding how to use it because it was so beautiful. I have it ready to cut and sew – now to find the time. I love the look of scrappy but not too sure how to pull one off.
—Cindy Wienstroer on February 12, 2013I don’t usually buy larger pre-cuts than layer cakes, because I like the scrappy look. I usually buy fat quarters for the same reason. The quilts in this book look great! Thank you for the giveaway!
—Paula on February 12, 2013I have not made a quilt with precuts yet, but have been collecting several precuts, including the 2″ charm packs, 5″ charm packs, 10″ charm packs, jelly rolls, and fat quarter bundles. Just looking for a good book for inspiration!
—Gwen on February 12, 2013Most recently I used a charm pack of Christmas fabrics to make a table runner of disappearing nine-patch blocks. Easy, fun, and cute when it was finished! I am guilty of having some pre-cuts stashed that I can’t figure out what to do with. Would love to have this book for help and inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win!
—Lisa Marie on February 12, 2013I made a tote bag with my last lot of precuts http://www.pippaspatch.com/2013/02/glamping-glam.html
I love precuts of all shapes and sizes but charm packs made great wall hangings with the whole range of fabric
Very cute, Pippa!!
—pippa parsons on February 12, 2013~Cornelia from Martingale
My latest precuts are not yet used, but then I’ve only had them for just over a week.
—Rachelle on February 12, 2013Before Christmas I made some table runners using some fat quarter packs that I’d had for a couple of years and they turned out great! I still have lots of scraps that I love to make into a bed size quilt.
—Kaye M. on February 12, 2013I purchased some charm packs that are still sitting here, staring at me, waiting for that perfect project to make itself known! Perhaps it awaits me in your book…
—Pat V. on February 12, 2013I made a quilt out of charm squares for a friend of mine. They were each surrounded with either green or pink lattice, then assembled checkerboard style. It turned out really nice. I love pre-cuts, and I think Rebeccas book sound terrific for inspiration on how to use them!
—Nancy on February 12, 2013I love pre-cuts and your new book looks like so much fun! I’m loving those 2 1/2″ charms! Thanks for a chance to win!
—Patti Levine on February 12, 2013Love those scrappy quilts. I have just gone through my scraps to cut them into manageable strips and squares. I do like taking a muslin square and sewing scraps on it til I get some "new" fabric for use in those scrappy beauties. Hope I win!!!!
—vickie van dyken on February 12, 2013I’ve been wanting to try jelly rolls for a while, so for Christmas, I bought myself a bunch of design rolls and layer cakes and a fat quarter bundle (the bundle is going to be a Swoon), along with Jelly Rill Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott.
—Rachell R on February 12, 2013Can’t wait to get going…I just have to finish up several projects I’ve got nearly completed.
Before, I’ve used fat quarters for paper-piecing, or little pops of color in a quilt that doesn’t need a lot of it, or for bitty borders. I’m just learning that you can do a whole lot more with a fat quarter than I thought–they’re not as small as u thought!
It’s still sitting there…waiting….
—Karyn Ashley Smith on February 12, 2013Gosh, I have bought and then watched all my friends make scrap quilts with the 2 1/2 " strips. Mine just sit there! I did manage to use some to make a paper pieced quilt, but that’s not the idea of scrap strips, is it?? Perhaps I could use a bit more instruction???!!! I did try a braid design using my strips, but that quilt took on a life of it’s own and I DON’T want to repeat that quilt. Too many biased seams!! The ideas in the book really look nice! I’d love to win it!
—Polly on February 12, 2013I am working on two scrap 30′s quilts. I love working with scraps, or pre-cuts, it’s relaxing and the quilt has a certain comfort to it that planned out quilts just don’t seem to have. I would love to have this book, so pick me!!!
—Susan on February 12, 2013I got a collection of space themed precuts and I’m trying to find a good pattern to use them. I know I would find the perfect pattern in this book. Thanks!
—Debbie H on February 12, 2013I had a fat quarter bundle of jewel tones from who-knows-when or where. But I pulled it out for a weekend quilt retreat, to make a Forever Yours pieced wedding ring quilt. Yikes! i cut so many pieces! The pattern only called for 2 fabrics, so I made it more complicated with 16! Anyway, my kitchen was in renovation while I was on the weekend, and with all the little fabric pieces — I was in pieces, and so was my kitchen! I named the finished quilt "Lizzy’s Kitchen is in Pieces." I love scrappy, and pre-cuts help me with color choices!
—Liz Johnson on February 12, 2013I have a boatload of precuts and a few jelly rolls and charm square packs. This looks like just the book I’ve been waiting for. Last year I inherited my mother’s craft room. It took me 2 months to reorganize her fabric and sort them into about 20 bins by color. Can’t wait to start my first project!
—Christinabean on February 12, 2013the last precut i acquired has yet to tell me what it wants to become. this book has some GREAT ideas! thanks for the chance to win!
—chrissie w on February 12, 2013I made a little twister quilt with my charm pack. I love the pre cuts but can never decide how to use them. I have quite a few tucked away in a cupboard which I would love to use. Please help me.
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—Lyn Blackburn on February 12, 2013I’ve never used pre-cuts. I bought a couple of jelly rolls & a charm pack in a delightful collection, with all good intentions of using them. They sat on a shelf in my sewing room for a long time, while I was waiting for inspiration to strike me. But, the only thing that struck me was guilt. I cracked under the pressure of them staring at me day after day after day. So, I conveniently put them in a drawer. Looks like I need to consider pulling them out again.
—Mary on February 12, 2013I almost always make scrap quilts! Love them. This book looks fabulous. Today I am sewing pre-cuts, mini-charms, into an HST mini-quilt…so cute!
—Lesley on February 12, 2013I made a batik 9-patch (on point) quilt with charm packs. Came out better than I expected! Can’t wait to do more "scrappy" quilts! This book sure would come in handy!
—Diane Dashevsky on February 12, 2013The last thing I made was a quilt that used 2 jelly rolls. I have a lot of pre-cuts (from charm packs to jelly rolls) and a scrap bin that is expanding all by itself. Would love the book for new inspirations to use these invading fabrics, they are taking over my sewing room. I use them and they seem to come back on their own and bring more friends.
—Connie B on February 12, 2013I make my own pre-cuts. I’ve been making Wonky 4 Patch quilts, large and small.
—Valerie A. Clark on February 12, 2013The last precuts I’ve bought are destined for a tabletopper, once they’re finished decorating my sewing room! This book looks awesome and I really hope I win, thanks for the opportunity!
—susan on February 12, 2013I’ve got my first layer cake just sitting around in my sewing room and I need some ideas of what to do with it. I obviously am in need of this book!
—Cheryl B on February 12, 2013I am helping my mom who has had dementia for several years now get back into sewing. I am having her sew pre-cut strips together and we are making a scrappy quilt. She is seeing the quilt come together as she is sewing strips each week. It’s hard to imagine sewing all your life and then in just a matter of a few years you can’t remember how to run a sewing machine. She is making strides each time she sits down at the sewing machine in remembering how to run it.
I think I also remember meeting you at your mom’s shop a few years back. Good luck with your new book!
—Debbie Berkebile on February 12, 2013Deb Berkebile – NE Ohio
I love pre-cuts but the last few I purchased are still sitting, plans are to make quilts and wall-hangings.
—Pat S on February 12, 2013I made a beautiful (planned) scrappy pinwheel quilt for a much anticipated baby girl! The mother had 2 boys and was overjoyed when she found out she was finally going to have her sweet little girl. I always make my baby quilts larger and I don’t use nursery prints so the quilts can grow along with the baby. I used the Moda "Ruby" collection and this line has been my obsession ever since! This also started me down the path to my addiction to collecting pre cuts!!!
—Ruth on February 12, 2013The last precut I acquired is still sitting in a storage box waiting for inspiration. In fact the two before that too. I am a bit of a precut junkie.
—Lynn on February 12, 2013The last thing i made with inch pre cuts was a tote bad.Easy to use and came out great!
Thanks for sharing all your works and tips to us.
Quilter,
—dawn on February 12, 2013Dawn
I just received some minkee charm packs that I have a plan for but I want to finish 2 other projects first. One of those also involves charm packs and the Katie’s Quilt pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Lots of precuts available there!
—Diane on February 12, 2013Just finished making a scrappy batik quilt using fat quarters. I have always been a little nervous about mixing fabrics that do not necessarily go together. So I took a deep breath & sewed. And I love the results! Now I’m hooked & going through my stash. 2013 is going to be the year for re-purposing my scraps!
—Susan Wheatley on February 12, 2013I’ve a talented friend who makes quilts from the tiniest squares of fabric, and I always said I would never do this, but never say never!! I saw a pattern which I couldn’t resist trying, so here I am with a stack of 1 1/2″ squares – isn’t quilting wonderful?
—Gail G on February 12, 2013Ah, my last precuts are still sitting "so cute" on my other fat quarter precuts.
—jane on February 12, 2013I move them around in various patterns and imagine what they could be used for and then very protectively, pile them back up and just look at them. I have been trying to make piles of cuts from my yardage stash for this reason. I don’t think I will change any time soon. Thanks for the chance to rething my precut habit and to win.
My last pre-cut is still sitting right where I stashed it. LOL!
—Nancy B from Many LA on February 12, 2013I have a package of layer cakes in Tonga Batik Mango Salsa. these are golds yellows oranges. as soon as i saw it, I knew it was destined to be the tropical fish in a scrap quilt i plan to make for my husband.I had to go out and buy some tropical blue batik for the background right away! now, if only I could get the time to make this quilt! It is next on my hit parade. I love scraps. they are so versatile, and since I use as many fabrics as possible, they always come out interesting. the last quilt I made had 1001 pieces, all cut from scraps.
—madeline on February 12, 2013I can honestly admit that I’ve never had a jelly roll, layer cake or any precut other than fat quarters. I do love the look of them, though, and would love to try making something from one!
—Beth Strand on February 12, 2013I made several twister baby quilts using charm packs – Love them!!
—MaryBeth on February 12, 2013Love the look – Would love to win. This makes the quilt look like you have been collecting scraps for years.
—Diane on February 12, 2013I have 4 layer cakes and dozens of charm packs, cant seem to find anything to make them into. I really need the help..Thanks for the contest.
—LeAnn on February 12, 2013Precuts? Well…I don’t buy many but I do keep some around for use in applique. LOL! I do love scrappy quilts but, yes, I’m a bit intimidated by them, too. Can you take me outside my comfort zone? I’m willing to try.
—Sheila Craft on February 12, 2013I have made 3 quilts using layer cakes and Susan McNeals 10 minute blocks.
—judy on February 12, 2013This book looks like a great approach to the precuts and scrappy quilts.
Putting it on my wish list!
I have the bad habit of buying one charm packet at a time and never having enough fabric to make an entire quilt. Luckily, I always stick to my favorite colors. So with three different charm packs and a five inch tumbler template, I put together a really cute quilt with some appliqué in the borders. Voila! Down went some of my stash! By the way, I love the patterns in this book and am dying to try them.
—Melody on February 12, 2013I have a couple of charm packs and a few sets of jelly roll strips that are sitting there looking at me. They look so pretty, I hate to use them. I am using more scraps all the time as my scrap stash builds. It is always interesting to see how it actually turns out – usually not what i had envisioned at all. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw.
—Bonnie Larson on February 12, 2013I am a bad hoarder – I buy the precuts with good intentions, and stash them away for "just the right project" – I did make a test quilt of my own design based on an old quilt my grandmother made me -I did it with a scrappy "jelly roll" of my own cutting with intentions of making it again out of a long guarded favorite jelly roll… that hasn’t happened… YET.
—Regina on February 12, 2013My last precut purchase was a charm square pack Flirt by Sandy Gervais. I made a valentines day table runner. Love the quilts in the book, Aura being my favorite.
—Debbie P on February 12, 2013I love precuts, the last time i made something was some handbags for mr and my daughter, i like that you can choose from many options and try to mix them together is often a very happy project.
—Gisella Zapata on February 12, 2013I made a really fun log cabin using 2 1/2″ strips. It was made out of a jelly roll by Me and My Sisters Design. It was so cute and girly! I put pink minkee on the back and it is so cuddly! I will save it for my first grandchild someday! I love precuts! They are amazing! So many great patterns and some are quick and are great if you are in a hurry! I always wonder what my grandmother would think of precuts or rotary blades or quilting machines!
—Danette R on February 12, 2013I made a "Lawn Chair" quilt with a roll of "Remberence" by Moda Fabrics. Instead of making two quilts, I put it together and made a king sized quilt for my sister.
—Leslie on February 12, 2013My last precuts are waiting patiently to be used.
—Barb Jolly on February 12, 2013I have a charm pack and matching jelly roll, bought on sale, that I keep fondling but can’t quite decide on what to do with it.
—Cheryl L on February 12, 2013I last made a quilt for my great niece using a pattern from the Moda Bake Shop and it is adorable, but I have other bundles of fat quarters waiting for me to do something with them! I would LOVE to have this book!
—Penny Simmons on February 12, 2013I am addicted to fat quarters. I have used them in a snowman bed quilt, wall hangings for the holidays, table runners, pin cushions, thread catchers, etc.
—Pamela on February 12, 2013I must admit that I am a horder when it comes to precuts. I’ve been buying and saving up for just the right project. I recently made a "Plus Sign Quilt" with a jelly roll of Autumn inspired fabric. Then I made a Table quilt with 5″ charm using a hatchet ruler. With the left over triangles I made a small wall quilt. All can be seen on my blog. Hugs and thanks for the chance to win.
—Cathy on February 12, 2013While attending a Quilt Expo in 2011, I couldn’t resist the fat quarters that were so inexpensive and coordinated. It was also a style that was not my usual. I have finally found a pattern with curves that I plan to challenge myself with. Now, about all those scraps. . .
Love the quilt that tops this page. The movement is intriguing.
—Karen on February 12, 2013I have tons of pre-cuts and I even cut my scraps into pre-cut sizes so….hmmm, I think the last pre-cut I used was a jelly roll to make a comfort quilt for my guild’s "mission" to outfit the oncology unit of a local hospital.
—Bonnie B on February 12, 2013I’ve got a gorgeous layer cake of holiday fabric still sitting in the package. I need some inspiration and this book looks like just the thing!
—Carol V. on February 12, 2013I made a Postage Stamp quilt, each piece ~ 1.5′ x 1.5′ Fun!
—Dea on February 12, 2013I enjoy scrap fabric arts, crafts, sewing, quilting, collage and mixed media projects. It is recycling, repurposing and inexpensive and everything looks creative and original.
—Debra J Webb on February 12, 2013Blessings!
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Lst thing I made using precuts was a tote bag. I used 2 different charm square bundles so I could get the colors I wanted. Just sewed the squares together to make the outside of the bag then used a tone-on-tone for the lining, handles & trim.
—Frances Allen on February 12, 2013My daughter and son-in-law came home at Christmas from C.Springs to Spokane and I talked her out of bringing the cat. Izzy the Great Dane would be enough to handle during the car trip and she (mind you SHE) wanted to make a quilt for the young lady who offered to watch her cat and she had a perfect collection of charm squares in just the right colors for this quilt at my house. She did pick out a very simple nine-patch with sashing and she did make it over one afternoon (1.5 days before leaving)to work on it, but and here is the big part – but then I got to finish it before they left. I finished the last row and did some simple quilting and got the binding completed before they headed out at 8:00 in the morning.
—Mary Jordan on February 12, 2013I now make nothing but scrap quilts. The last time I made a project with matching fabric I was bored to tears. I also never buy more than a half yard unless I need fabric for borders or backs. I would rather have 40 fat quarters than 10 yards of the same fabric!
—Kerstin on February 12, 2013I had a FQ Bundle called Northern Cardinal by Holly Taylor sitting in a bag waiting for that special project. Well along came Lesley from The Cuddle Quilter Blog with the idea of doing a Quilt Along at our own speed with the Pattern Country Charmer From Sew’n Wild Oaks by Lynn Wilder. So I decided to take it out and use it for this pattern and I am glad I did.I love pre cuts all the guess work is done for someone like me.
—Sandy D on February 12, 2013I hate to admit it but all of the pre-cutsts I have purchased are still wrapped up tight! I have been so busy making scrappy quilts from my stash until I just haven’t gotten around to making any of the more coordinated quilts that come from pre-cuts. I don’t feel guilty though because I think of all of my fabric purchases as investments that increase in value over time.
—Rita C Jackson on February 12, 2013From a jelly roll, I’ve made "Strip Twist" by Bonnie Hunter, and also the "Jelly Roll Races" quilt – one with pre-cuts and the other from 2 1/2 inch strips from my scraps box. I’m loving making scrappy quilts – they are so full of motion and memories. I am trying to keep my scraps organized by size so that I can make even more with the fabric I have. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
—Karen N on February 12, 2013I recently bought a turnover and charm pack set but don’t know what to make with them. I love some of these quilts and would love to win this book. Thanks.
—Joanna on February 12, 2013I just made a Friendship Braid lap quilt with a number of 2 1/2″ strips I had been collecting over several years. It is a true Friendship Braid because many of the fabrics were collected at quilting get-togethers when I caught people throwing away scraps they did not want. I love scrappy quilts….it’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.
—Fran on February 12, 2013I used a jelly roll to make a mystery quilt (top only which is now in my UFO pile!). I have a few other jelly rolls and layer cakes which need assignments. I bet Seemingly Scrappy will help my cause!
—Evelyn H on February 12, 2013Looking at the wonderful results Rebecca gets using precuts is inspiring. I love scrappy quilts and her use of color is marvelous. It gives me hope that a project I have been stuck on could actually finally get made.
—Carole Plourde on February 12, 2013Pre-cuts, love them! I found a great tool for a half hexagon (trapezoid) on the MInnesota shop hop last summer. Since then I have been using up by charm squares for a braided table runner using my new tool. They make great gifts as they go together so nicely and you can get two good sized runners from one pack. Now If I had the jelly rolls to match my border/binding problems would be nill! It sure is nice to have a stash of gift items for that birthday, house warming, friendship gift that comes up out of the blue.
—Kathy on February 12, 2013Last set of Pre cuts I used I made a baby quilt with one of Bonnie hunters patterns from her quiltville blog.
—Jill redding on February 12, 2013Oh boy… I’ve made ONE tiny quiltlet with precuts… charm squares… I love charm squares. Now I have a B-U-N-C-H of them waiting for me to do something with them. Now what?
—Christina in Cleveland on February 12, 2013~Christina
I started quilting just last months. I would love this book because I know this book would help me a lot to achieve the quilts I want in my new journey.
—Waleska on February 12, 2013I went crazy with jelly rolls and made 3 of the Jelly Roll Race quilts. I just used a "charm pack" of pigs – precuts I bought from ebay – to make a Wonky Square in a Square. The Centers were the pigs w/ pink and scrappy around them. My co-work LOVES!!! pigs. I like the scrapy looks in this book because as Rebecca said, others would not realize the help you get using the precuts.
—Debby on February 12, 2013I do have a precut or two
not many, but I tend to hand on to them wanting them to go into a special project. I LOVE Rebbeca’s quilts, esp the first one! I could so get my scrap bins under control if I had help with choosing the colors of my scraps. This book is for me!
—Shelley C on February 12, 2013I am working on a design for my grandson for his favorite
—Sandra Beck on February 12, 2013gaming quilt.
I fell in love with the "Coinage" quilt in Rebecca Silbaugh’s book Seemingly Scrappy.
Love the scrappy look.
Thanks for the chance.
Scrap quilting is new to me and I am not at all artistic or inspirational when it comes to quilt design. My brother is the artist in our large family. To encourage me, my husband gave me a large variety of fat Q’s for Christmas. I would really like to surprise him with an amazing quilt made in my new sewing room.
—Carol A. on February 12, 2013Well I have several beautiful layer cakes,jelly rolls and charm packs…the last item I made was a table runner with charm packs…it turned out quilte lovely but as others have said breaking into those layer cakes,jelly rolls and charm packs is hard..they are so beautiful you want just the right project to use them on..Rebecca’s book looks like it will give us great inspiration to move on.
—Gail on February 12, 2013On my…how many precuts do I own? Lets just say "I saw, I conquered"! Since I get to the US about once a year, I always hit the Local quilt shops. What better way to have a remembrance of those shops than by buying a precut! Now, I am in a pickle as I am overloaded! Seamingly Scrappy would be heaven sent for me!
—Karen G on February 12, 2013I won a set of 6 inch strips, and they are still in pristine condition! I think this book looks fantastic. I am always looking for ways to use up my shamefully large stash of fabrics, and this book looks like just what I need. If I don’t win it, I’m going to buy it!
—Laurel Marsolais on February 12, 2013I have been collecting charm square packs but haven’t figured out what to do with them yet. I was thinking of something like an Irish chain quilt which I haven’t done yet but love the look of. This book would certainly help me come up with some ideas.
—Sherril on February 12, 2013I made a pink, brown & cream brick quilt. Oh my it was easy and quick, turned into a nice looking finished project.
—PATTY PAULSEN on February 12, 2013I won a jelly roll and gave it to my best friend, who made a wonderful doamond engagement ring quilt for her daughter with it. I won a layer cake that is aging in my stash while I await some type of inspiration on what to do with it. It’s aged long enough – this book looks like exactly what I need to get going and use it up!
—Marilyn Rose on February 12, 2013The last and only thing I have made so far with precuts has been a snowball wall hanging with sashing.
—Ellen Flaherty on February 12, 2013I have several jelly rolls and several Bali Pops just waiting for this new book! It would be great to win!
—Pat on February 12, 2013I am just learning to quilt after years of admiring the quilter who have passed thru my life: my grandmother, mother in law, aunts nd sister-in-law
—Lori Meyer on February 12, 2013I am an art quilter and had never made a pattern quilt top. Last week our quilt guild had it’s winter retreat. I made a quilt top for our charity "Cover Our Kids" using a jelly roll. I learned about 1/4″ seams the hard way ripping almost every block until it was rignt. I even learned how to square a quilt and did it on my first try. The top is now sandwiched and ready for me to quilt. Had it not been for the precuts I know it would have taken this novice more than twenty hours to finish the top.
—Sandy on February 12, 2013I made my first quilt top using a jelly roll. My bee (The Finishers, for incentive…)had a Jelly Roll Race and it was so much fun. What was best is the more experienced quilters walked me through the process of adding borders and getting the back ready. My mother volunteered to handquilt it for me. I’m currently doing the quilting on the borders and I’m nearly ready to make the binding. This has got to be the most special quilt as not only has my mother, but my dear bee-friends have been so very generous with their time and patience!
—Lynn on February 12, 2013I have some waiting for inspiration. Looks like you have what I need!
—Patricia Hersl on February 12, 2013I don’t buy pre-cuts, but instead cut my leftovers from projects into strips, and various sized squares. I have an awful time trying to do scrappy, so I need this!
—Barbara on February 12, 2013The last precut that I acquired is a bundle of fat 1/8ths and I’m still thinking about how to use it. Meanwhile I enjoy looking at it!
—MoeWest on February 12, 2013My scrap quilts have been made from leftovers, usually as paper pieced pictorial blocks. But I think I just found a new reason to save up a larger stash of scraps. Except then I would have to decide whether to do woodland sunset or field day first!
—Lynne on February 12, 2013I did a jelly roll race from pastel colors. I needed some baby quilts for gifts. I cut the finished jelly roll race quilt top into 4 even pieces. Then I decorated the fabric with gingham kites and borders. I even used rick rack for kite strings. Then next one I.m gonna use pinwheels instead of kites. Not sure what will happen to the other two pieces.
—Nancy Kozak on February 12, 2013Wow. Wow and Wow. Just what I’e been looking for to help reduce my stash. I LOVE LOVE scrappy quilts. And beautiful patterns to boot.
—Joy V on February 12, 2013I bought my husband a jelly roll and a charm pack two years ago, and he hasn’t made anything with it because he likes scrappy quilts, and those aren’t scrappy! This book would be awesome for him. It would be great for me since I have odds and ends of different charm packs and rolls waiting to be used as they were leftovers from other projects. I LOVE
—Cindy on February 12, 2013I’ve been saving all those charm packs. Can’t wait to use them.
—Carol Cashin on February 12, 2013Mom and I pieced a postage stamp pattern, little bitty pieces, but very satisfying, and a great finished quilt!
—Emily on February 12, 2013Irish Chain
—Aileen on February 12, 2013Thanks!
Just recently, I was given several boxes of pre-cut fabrics of all different shapes and sizes. While I haven’t officially done anything with them, my plans are to make scrap quilts for our Women Veterans at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. Some of these women have gone through un-imaginable hell and I, as a Veteran, would like to give them LOVE in a quilt. So far, I have picked out 3 patterns, all of which, have the use of many colors.
God Bless the USA and our Military. We thank you, one and all, for our freedom.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on February 12, 2013Not only am I on a food diet, I am on a fabric diet!!! I am trying very hard to use up scraps and my stash this year. I love the ideas shown to us here. Sure hope I win this book and can be inspiried to make a few quilts that are out of the ordinary!! Pick me!
—Joann Montgomery on February 12, 2013I am in the process of making a baby quilt with rainbow colors Jelly Roll. The pattern is of interlocking circles, all pieced. I’m pleased with the results. The baby’s name is Rune (the Father is into all things Viking) and I am quilting runes in center of the circles.
—Meg Cupman on February 12, 2013I made a table runner. I have to tell you though, scrappy is hard for me. I would love to get out of that boxed in feeling. Help! Frightened of mixing random colors. Love to win that book.
—Marguerite Namdar on February 12, 2013The one time I used charm squares I made a simple baby quilt which is much loved and used by the recipient family. yay.
—Mistea on February 12, 2013I have a jelly roll that’s just taunting me, like "I bet you can’t do anything with me that’s attractive, interesting, etc." I really need help and it seems like this book is what I need to take care of that pre-cut! I hope I win this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
—Laurel on February 12, 2013I’m addicted to charm packs. Unfortunately, except for a couple of holiday table runners, I haven’t used any of the several I have laying around.
—Robin Maguire on February 12, 2013I have lots of precuts sitting in shoe boxes waiting for me to use them for something. THis book sounds like one I need!
—Brenda on February 12, 2013I can’t bear to throw away a bit of fabric and so I’ve got three bins and a few bags of scraps. It’s about time I used them! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
—Pam S on February 12, 2013I have two packets of pre-cuts that I bought and have done nothing with…just not sure what to do with them…
—Carrie in Kansas on February 12, 2013I recently made a tote bag with charms. I do so love scrap quilts!
—Lisa Garrett on February 12, 2013I also was always of the belief that scrappy quilts were hard to make. I would love this book so I could try some of these patterns myself.
—Janet on February 12, 2013Thank you
Hmmm, my last bundle of pre-cuts is still in queue and searching for a suitable pattern. This book would be a definite step in the right direction!
—shelly s on February 12, 2013I have a few different charm square bundles and a jelly roll or two waiting patiently for inspiration to hit! I fall in love with precuts over and over again but sadly am lacking in ideas!
—Anne on February 12, 2013Believe it or not, I have never bought precuts. But I did win some 5-inch precuts once and made a Twister tabletopper. And I have cut my own strips to make quilts designed for jelly rolls.
—Sandy on February 12, 2013OK, I admit it, the last precut I bought is still sitting there!! (Actually, the last 3 precuts I bought are still sitting there) So I obviously need this book!! It looks great!
—Debbie Reber on February 12, 2013Great minds think alike, Rebecca. After my quilt projects are finished, any piece of leftover fabric is either cut into strips of varied widths or into 2.5 inch squares. I would bet money, I have over 1000 2.5 inch squares and at any given time, I sit and sew the squares together in groups of 3 or 4 in a strip. I love your #7/12 quilt which shows 16 squares in alternating colored frames.
I started a Chicklets quilt, which uses 16 individual squares and 8 half square triangles. See http://www.Brandysquiltpattern.com, click on Chicklets free pattern on right hand side. I’m in the process now, of making the HST.
I, also like, your quilt called Coinage. Keep up the good work, Rebecca, you inspire us all.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on February 12, 2013I had the most fun ever, making a scrappy wedding quilt!
It started out with a chocolate box of mini-charm squares that a friend gave me for my birthday several years ago. I adored all the little squares but didn’t know what to do with them. Then I came across a pattern and went for it!
I ended up incorporating charm squares, layer cakes and was able to give my scrap basket a very healthy cull before turning to my fat quarters. The back of the quilt is made up of fabric lengths, collected over the years, that never quite matched the quilt top I was working on! I made the entire King size quilt using fabric that I already had. WooHoo!!
The result is beautiful, and the happy couple love it! The best thing about giving a scrap quilt as a wedding gift is, it will be used. So many wedding quilts are put in cupboards because the recipients are terrified of putting it on the bed. What a waste.
—Kayt on February 12, 2013Love those precursor. Since cutting is NOT my favorite part of the process I have a very nice stash of precursor so I really need this book . Hope I win!
—Diana W on February 12, 2013Looks like a great book! The last thing I made with a precut was an overnight bag that I made at Christmas for my brother’s fiance. I used 2 batik charm packs. Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
—Sandy N on February 12, 2013I used my jelly rolls to do the Quilters Club of America mystery quilt. It was a red floral roll. This poor quilt has many issues i am still trying to force myself to finish this quilt. So far only my son likes the quilt, everyone else politely changes the conversation when asked what they think of this poor quilt. But at least it will find a home eventually. Thank you for the chance to win. Happy quilting to all
—Sharon Meyer on February 12, 2013From a Riley Blake Quilted Fish Flutter charm pack and a solid snow white charm pack, I made Cotton Blossoms Wild Thing quilt. The middle of the quilt is whirlygigs with a jumbo red ricrac and two borders. I’m now working on Sweetwater’s Plant a Garden using a layer cake of Noteworthy. I don’t buy a lot of precuts, but they sure simplify the cutting process.
—Janet on February 12, 2013I made a taller pile of waiting fabric
—Cathy on February 12, 2013I recently used a layer cake to make a "Frame it up" quilt for my Sister in law. I have a couple of charm packs and jelly rolls that need used up, so this book would be appreciated!
—Sandy A in St. Louis on February 12, 2013I have absolutely fallen in love with pre-cuts! Picking out fabrics was always my challenge…now I just pick a bundle I love, add a few fabrics, quick cut and voila! A wonderful quilt, wall-hanging or table runner! I just finished Lintott’s "General Store" with a charm pack and H. Peterson’s "around the clock" with a jelly roll. This new book looks amazing and will add lots of quilts to my "to-do" list.
—LindaV on February 12, 2013I have never worked with precuts and would like to try one with a jelly roll
—Joan on February 12, 2013I have a jellyroll and a charm pack sitting waiting for inspiration.
—Sharon Lichter on February 12, 2013Right now I have two precut rolls – one I bought for the purpose of making a braid quilt, and one that I got from my future son-in-law for Christmas, along with a pattern to go with it. (He picked them out himself!). Otherwise, I have a bunch of fabrics in my stash that I like as individuals but am not sure how to put together. I think this book is for me!
—Annie R on February 12, 2013Oh, I collect pre-cuts for those someday projects!!! I have a cupboard full of jelly rolls, charm packs and fat quarter packs in my sewing room. I would love a copy of Rebecca’s book so that I could finally do something with them!!!
—Debbie Thomas on February 12, 2013I haven’t used precuts yet. Doesn’t mean I don’t have any. Eager to use up what I have.
—carolyn on February 12, 2013I love the roll of stamps quilt and surely do want the pattern. A dear friend (who taught me to quilt when we lived close to each other in Mt. about 8 years ago) sent me 2 boxes of scraps with a lot of them already made into 3 1/2 inch 4 patches. I need some instruction on what to do with them and would love to have your book. (I will be 81 in 9 days, so would like to get started soon on a quilt for a great-granddaughter who will graduate this year. Thank you so much.
—Bonnie Burrough on February 12, 2013The Fabaric I have the ideas are missing.
—elr on February 12, 2013I made a lovely chevron quilt with two layer cakes, one white and one "Good Morning" from Me and My Sister. I am currently working on three scrap quilts! I love them.
—Lani on February 12, 2013I don’t usually buy larger pre-cuts, because I like the scrappy look and add the many scraps that I have to the smaller pre-cuts. The quilts in this book look great! I would love to get some of them a try. Thank you for the giveaway!
—Linda V on February 12, 2013I love the precuts! And yes, I do have a stockpile! I just can’t seem to resist having a piece of every fabric in the line!
The last thing I made with the precuts (they were charm squares) was a laptop bag for each of my daughters – 5 in all! I need just the perfect pack and then I’ll make one for myself! They turned out really cute!M
—Mary on February 12, 2013I used some scraps to make a scrappy bag. I’d like to make a quilt and would love to have Rebecca’s book. Thanks.
—Judy Allen on February 12, 2013My last bundle of precuts are awaiting further instruction.
—Ginger on February 12, 2013I had 2 charm packs and 1 jelly roll of oh cherry oh fabric I made a throw so 1 side mirrored the other darks on the outside light inside the 2 "middle"pieces were identical love it explanation probably makes no sense.Thank-you for the give away chance
—becky derry on February 12, 2013My Aunt Katherine(soon to be 100 yrs.old)asked me not long ago if I would be willing to collaborate with her on a quilt design she dreamt about. Of course I was curious and I said "Tell me more." She purchased a couple pkgs. of Bali Pops and I followed her instructions. The quilt is turning out to be beautiful & revolutionary in that the ‘front’ of the quilt extends the entire length, but the backing fabric is used for the "drop" on each side from top to bottom which makes the quilt easier to place on the bed since the top & the bottom are identical. I’d love to send a photo but I’m not quite finished with it yet. Oh yes, I Love pre-cuts!!!
—Sharon Roberts on February 12, 2013I have a drawer full of precuts and have not used them. This book would be a great inspiration so I would start using my precuts. Thanks for the great giveaway.
—Renea on February 12, 2013A table runner using a jelly roll. Thanks for the giveaway!
—Sallie on February 12, 2013i’ve cut and kitted a batik layer cake for a ‘used to be a layer cake’ bargello and another layer cake is kitted for a sort of crazy quilt, cut in 6 pieces waiting to be sewn back together sometime. i whipped up a 1600 race top and appliqued some flowers on it and i cut a jelly roll for a ‘mango salsa stars’ quilt, but messed up sewing it back together and have that stuck back in the bottom of my stash cupboard. so, i’m up for something else now. this book would get me back on track! thanx for the chance to win it.
—ritainalaska on February 12, 2013I have made a few quilts using jelly rolls and charm packs. Right now though I have many than need to be used. I enjoy learning of new ways to use them.
—Terri S on February 12, 2013I’m fairly new to quilting. I have some pre cuts I haven’t used yet, mainly because they look so pretty sitting there on the shelves. This book looks great, would love to win!
—Christine Sherman on February 12, 2013I use my precuts to make Quilts of Valor for our Veterans to say thanks we appreciate your service. So far this year, I made two simply woven quilts (looks like plaid) with jelly roll strips, and a charm quilt. I have jelly rolls strips set out for another project now!
—Barbara Winkler on February 12, 2013I cut my own jelly roll out of my stash and made a Jelly Roll Race quilt. I have become quite addicted to these, they are so fast and easy. Thank you for the chance to win a great book!!
—Tami on February 12, 2013Soooo many fabric scraps and NO pattern.
—Pat Cosper on February 12, 2013I used charm squares to make a table runner full of cute little charm square houses.
—Hilary on February 12, 2013I just bought two charm packs of a specific fabric for a baby quilt and just finished a big star quilt with two layer cakes. I love pre cuts and have more waiting to be used. I already see two quilts from the book that are calling out to me.
—Rina on February 12, 2013I bought some jelly rolls, but haven’t made them into the quilt. I have the perfect pattern stored with the jelly rolls so it’s ready when I am.
—Julie B on February 12, 2013I am so excited to have the chance to win this book. It has so many great ideas for precuts (or in my case larger scraps). I would love to have it. Thankyou Rebecca.
—CHRISTINA on February 12, 2013I made some quilt in a day quilts years ago. At least one was a split rail. I don’t remember because of time gone by and how many quilts do we actually keep? Aren’t they all gifts? Anyway, I’m mainly a dressmaker with lots of scraps. My daughter-in-law has asked for my scraps. She actually does make scrap quilts with scraps! I want this book for her. They look simple enough she could even get them done with the three little boys "helping" her.
Thank you for this opportunity to win for her!
—Sheri~mama to eight on February 13, 2013I would love to have this book It sounds so interesting, I don’t have a lot of pre-cuts, but might be more inclined to in the future. She also seems to have a lot of information that would be of interest to everyone.
—ELIZABETH CROSS on February 13, 2013I adore scrappy quilts and this book looks fantastic!!! I definitely could use the help in working my way through my stash!!! Congratulations, Rebecca, on a fabulous book full of incredible quilts!
—Susan on February 13, 2013I love precuts. Right now I am making 100 patch blocks. There are so many great ideas out there I need more time. Would love this book.
—Chris on February 13, 2013I made a table runner that really turned out nicely and was so quick due to the precuts.
—MaryRose on February 13, 2013I’m working on an alphabet quilt using my 30′s prints fat quarters. So far it’s looking good.
—Darlene Slocum on February 13, 2013This book would be perfect for the 2 jelly rolls that my daughter gave me that I don’t know what to do with. I have taken them out and looked at them, but then I set them back on the shelf….
—Lourdes on February 13, 2013I’m afraid it’s still waiting for the right project!!!
—Inger Martinson on February 13, 2013To date, I have not purchased a pre-cut fabric of any sort, other than a fat quarter. I tell myself I have enough fabric and I can cut my own jelly rolls and charm squares. However, I haven’t gotten around to cutting my own! I will check out your book. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
—Paula Coleman on February 13, 2013I have 4 packs of charm packs waiting to be made into quilts. I haven’t used them because I’m waiting to buy some solids to go with them. They are all prints, and I prefer to set off the name brand print collections with a solid. I also have other scrap quilts that I’m working on, but they are not from pre-cuts. I love the first quilt at the top!
—trillium on February 13, 2013I, like most quilters, have a stash of precuts. I also have several precuts from Chocolate by Moda and I can just see the quilt above done in those precuts with a very warm cream. Thanks for the inspirastion! I’m big on a quilt that shows off the fabric against a neutral background.
—Jan on February 13, 2013I have been making small quilts for years, and have a real scrap problem….. I cut most of my small remnants into "nickels" or strips, to make them easier to store. I also let it be known that appropriate gifts for me include charm packs and jelly rolls. I NEED this book!
—Mary on February 13, 2013Yes, quite a few are sitting around!!!I’d love to make something from Rebecca’s Seamingly Scrappy book! Thanks for the chance.
—Diana on February 13, 2013I tried one of those jelly roll race quilts with a jelly roll I had for quite a while. Turned out cute but would like to make something prettier. Usually my precuts sit around for a very long time since I don’t know what to make with them.
—kathy h on February 13, 2013my precuts are just sitting there…actually I am awaiting a solid fabric to use with one of the charm packs!
—Katherine on February 13, 2013We live in the country and these type of quilts would look great in our farm house! We are also just learning to how to quilt as well.
—Sunnie on February 13, 2013I am all of the above, I have the hardest time picking out fabrics, Because I’m bad with colors. I enjoy scrappy quilts I am a new quilter. I have been making my own clothes for 25 years. I have a charm pack just waiting to find an easy scrappy quilt pattern. I know of a couple of quilt shops close to me. I enjoy looking at fabrics some precuts seem pricey. I am on a limited income. Your books seems to be a treasure to have.
—Elena on February 13, 2013I just used up some precuts (charms) for 2 baby quilts. First time I have used charm pkgs. I like it! Colors are already chosen for me! I love scrappy quilts and the precuts certainly give you a variety to start with.
—Brenda Hulsey on February 13, 2013hulseybg at gmail dot com
I like the "controlled" look of precut scrappy quilts! My jelly roll is just sitting around waiting for a book like this!
—Susan Stanton on February 13, 2013My family loves to buy me precuts. I love to receive precuts. I have a bin to put all my precuts into because I never, never, never know what to do with them. Needless to say, I think this book would give me the little push I need to open that bin to take something out rather then putting all those precuts in.
—Colette D. on February 13, 2013I am currently making a table runner from a charm pack. But, I do have to confess that I do have a stash of precuts. I fall in love with the pack, but then get home and don’t know what to do with them. So, this book would be a great help to my quilting and to using up my stash!
—Donna W on February 13, 2013I used a FQ bundle to make a string quilt. I love how it came out and I’ve received lots of nice compliments. I would love to win this book – looks wonderful!!
—Darlene B on February 13, 2013I have a number of charm packs that are sitting here collecting cat hair and dust. Also have a growing collection of my own cut strips and squares from left-over fabrics. Inspiration is always needed and useful.
—Nancy on February 13, 2013I have a few jelly rolls and a layer cake and have yet to make anything out of them. These patterns may get me to finally use them!
—Diane on February 13, 2013The last 2 charm packs I purchased became a lap quilt for my brother and his wife who were retiring and moving from the Northeast to Florida. Along with the charm packs, I chose some various yardages from my stash, and then sashed with a tone-on-tone white. The result was not only the scrappiest quilt I’ve ever made (I’m known for my matchy-matchy style), but also my favorite!
—Karen on February 13, 2013Thanks, Rebecca, for the inspiration to try more scrappy projects.
Monday of this week I made a jelly roll ‘race’ quilt complete with borders. It turned out ok, but not one that I would rush to make again. Once it’s quilted it will probably take on a little more ‘life’.
—Cindy R. on February 13, 2013Wow that is a great book,,scrappy has always been hard for me.. Sew PeacefullyFLO
—Debra Mack on February 13, 2013I love scrappy quilts and am always looking for new ideas!!
—Sandy Long on February 13, 2013I’ve always been a "hoarder" of pre-cuts because I love getting to see the entire fabric line. Of course I also love the idea of having a lovely patchwork piece with all coordinating done for me. Recently I made a conscious decision to "use my stash." as the main component rather than just part of a project. I made a decision to use my fabric for others to help me with this. Presently, I am using an older line of a layer cake and charm pack to make a quilt for a neighbor’s sister who is undergoing bone marrow transplants to survive. Next is a child’s quilt for a cancer survivor. I find that when I’m putting together quilts for others I want to best match and don’t worry about not having that print anymore.
—Linda Armenti on February 13, 2013My latest little bundle of joy is still sitting on the shelf. I take it out and go through books trying to find just the right pattern, and go through more books. Then I put it safely back on the shelf, because I don’t want to cut it up and wish I had done a different one. I will choose, one of these days. Why is it so much harder to cut into ready made cuts instead of yardage?
—missy on February 13, 2013I love to PLAN for my next quilt and I buy all kinds of precuts with high hopes of the perfect quilt, but then I can’t find just the right pattern and alas! they just sit there sadly waiting for me. In the meantime I buy even MORE precuts that will so go with what I already have….etc etc. You get the gist. I haven’t tried scrap quilts yet, so maybe that is the answer for me.
—Judy on February 13, 2013I made a quilt for my daughter’s first Christmas with a jelly roll and stash I inherited from my Mom. My first quilt. I’m looking forward to making more with the rest of my mom’s stash, starting with memory quilts for my two sisters and me.
—Alison on February 13, 2013I have many "precuts" collected over the years and the quilts featured here have the great potential for me to stashbust those precuts. I have been looking for a pattern(s) to help me do this. These quilts have deffinately peaked my interest to help me use the stash I have on hand, and make some quilts for my kids! I can also make one for my Mom she has been asking for one for years, just needed the right pattern!
—Theresa on February 13, 2013I’ve made a couple of throw quilts using some charm packs and jelly rolls but am currently sitting on a small stash of various charm packs that are looking for a home in future quilts! I have a pattern ("Full House")and 2 charm packs but they’re in fall colors and right now, I’m thinkin’ spring so they’ll have to wait! Love the book — looks great and very inspiring.
—Susan Mulvihill on February 13, 2013I shared a jelly roll with two of my quilting friends. We cut the strips into 4 1/2 inch x 2 1/2 inch pieces and then randomly sewed the pieces together for a scrappy look. Everyone added their own choice of border and ended up with a crib-sized scrappy quilt.
—lindawwww on February 13, 2013I have a couple of jelly rolls and a layer cake, plus oodles of charm packs. I keep saving them for a special quilt that I haven’t found yet! Maybe it’s in this book?
—Barb Johnson on February 13, 2013I have lots of charm squares and jelly rolls. The last thing I made used charm squares in a table runner. I really need ideas for cute, and this book seems to be just the ticket!
—Diane Fields on February 13, 2013The last quilt I made with pre-cuts was a cute baby quilt (cute baby and cute quilt). But I have purchased several more charm packs since then, and they are just sitting around, waiting to be put to good use.
—Beth T. on February 13, 2013I love scrappy quilts and make a lot of them, but I cut my own squares and strips. I haven’t bought any pre-cuts. But I have drooled over some – especially if they are solids or batiks.
—Barbara on February 13, 2013I have 3 charm packs and a jelly roll that I have plans for…One day I will get to those plans!
—Karrie Smith on February 14, 2013I have some precuts ready and waiting to be sewn. This week I prioritized them in a stack which will help me whittle them down one by one.
—Rosalind Gutierrez on February 14, 2013I purchased a jelly roll and fat eighth bundle of the luscious Blueberry Crumb Cake fabric from Moda. The White Chocolate pattern from Spotlight on Neutrals demanded to be used with this great fabric. It is taking a bit of planning and adjusting of the pre-cut amounts, but it will be stunning:)
—Becky in Georgia on February 14, 2013Received a jelly roll as a gift. Have not quite figuered out what I will do with this grouping. I was thinking of a wall hanging. Not sure of what pattern to use. Looks like your book might help me a lot.
—carneyes on February 14, 2013I made a Quilt as you go quilt for my daughter using layer cake squares.
—Sybil Derderian on February 14, 2013I have some jelly rolls that are just for spring and have been sitting there for months. I also have a little bit of yardage that matches. I need ideas for what to do with them. Thanks
—Marsha Nelson on February 14, 2013I’m in the process of making a quilt from a Moda Bake Shop pattern. It calls for three charm packs of Marmalade and two charm packs of Moda Snow. I love the colors in the Marmalade line. This pattern is so easy. Can’t wait ’til it’s finished. I have many pre-cuts waiting in the wings to become quilts. This book would be perfect to use for them. I like every single pattern in this book and that doesn’t happen very often.
—Dianne on February 14, 2013I’ve just finished a table topper with a older charm pack of Maypole by April Cornell. I was lucky enough to find some fabric from that line on Etsy to make the border. It turned out great!
—DianeH on February 14, 2013I have avoided buying pre-cuts because I didn’t know what to do with them. ‘Seamingly Scrappy’ sounds like the solution!
—Vin M on February 14, 2013I have some precuts-strips, charm packs, layer cakes. I’ve been looking for the right inspiration: Seamingly Scrappy should fit the bill. Next I need time: On vacation next week and plan to be sewing. I’m ready to win and get to it!
—jeannie on February 14, 2013I have tons of pre-cuts in my stash, sitting there beckoning me to pick them up, fondle them, cut into them, but I resist because I cannot make up my mind what to do with them. I purchased them because they are all sew pretty but alas, I need help deciding. I think your book would be just the right help for me.
—Debi Rodriguez on February 15, 2013Used a jelly roll to make one of those fast no planning 1600 JR quilts — it is still in the ufo pile .. really need this book for inspiration!
Thanks for the opportunity
—Garnet on February 15, 2013The last bundle (and actually it was the first bundle, too) of precuts I was given was used to make my very first, all hand-sewn nine block lap quilt. But now I have tons of scraps and this book would certainly help me, as a novice, figure out what in the world to do with all of them
—Shannon on February 15, 2013Would love to have that book! I used 5″ squares to make skirts for 3 of my granddaughters which turned out really cute. I have another 5″ charm pack that I plan to use in a disappearing nine patch quilt. A month ago we stopped at Hancocks in Paducah and I bought more black, grey, yellow, and white print fabric. Now I want to get some solid black for the center of the block.
—Nancy Angerer on February 15, 2013Finally I made a quilt for fun! From some charm packs and a pattern from a magazine and inaugurated my new design wall, really enjoyed myself and got a great result. Limited myself to my stash, no shopping allowed. The quilts in the book look possible and fun, I would love to win it!
—Juliet Wood on February 15, 2013I was donated two layer cakes – same design – and just this morning I cut some of the 10″ squares into four and placed one of these 5″ squares in the center of the 10″. Will top stitch that in place with matching thread. Then I will cut that into four 5″ squares and then stitch them back into a 10″ with four different patches. Seven of these blocks by five blocks will give me a lap quilt that is 50″ x 70″ Just the size needed for Victoria’s Quilts Canada. A National charity that is in every province and I’m the chairman of the Saskatchewan branch. We are always looking for quick, easy, nice looking quilts in this size to send to someone who is presently fighting cancer. Had jelly roll races a couple of Saturday’s ago. Our quilt guild V the store that is the VQ stash HQ. Really nice to know that there is a book written specially for pre-cuts. Thank you.
—Sue Dumontel on February 15, 2013I have "several" charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cakes just waiting for the right pattern. Maybe winning this book will inspire me;)
—Mary Ann on February 15, 2013I am currently working on a "I Spy" Quilt using a charm pack. And this book looks delicious… yumm
—Darrell Hardenburg on February 16, 2013I am currently making a bom with a fabric pack.I love buying jelly rolls and charm packs. the book looks great to use that precut you don’t want to use for just any project. This book looks like it would make the decision on what to make with my precuts. Thankyou for a change to win this book. You are so kind.
—Anita Jenkins on February 16, 2013I just purchased my first pre-cut jelly roll. After I bought it I ordered Trade Winds from Cozy Quilt Shop. Not yet finished but I am making for a gift. Love the strip quilt patterns.
—Janet Fortman on February 16, 2013What lovely patterns and quilts. Am I the only person that buys fabric for scrap quilts? I hope not! I am a self confessed fabric-a-holic, and have no intention of mending my ways.
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—Carol G on February 17, 2013The last thing I made with pre-cuts was a large addition to my credit card bill!!!!
—Barbara A on February 17, 2013I have made a couple of quilts using pre-cuts, one was from a Jelly Roll and the other was from a Layer Cake, I’ve also made a few things using Charm Squares. I love pre-cuts and have a lot of them waiting for me to use. This looks like an awesome book and I’d love to get a copy!!
—GwenH on February 17, 2013I’m waiting for my last precut purchase to make it to me.
I’ve been checking out all of quilts from the book as Rebecca reveals them on her blog. I’m really loving Aura but they all look awesome.
—Kell on February 18, 2013