Maloney - I Love Precut Quilts!: 16 Fast, Fun Projects * Use Jelly Rolls, Charm Squares, Layer Cakes, Fat Quarters & More

Publisher: Amy Marson Creative Director: Gailen Runge Editors: Karla Menaugh and Liz Aneloski Technical Editors: Susan Nelsen and Debbie Rodgers Cover/Book Designer: April Mostek Production Coordinator: Tim Manibusan Production Editors: Alice Mace Nakanishi, Nicole Rolandelli, and Jennifer Warren Illustrator: Freesia Pearson Blizard Photo Assistant: Carly Jean Marin Instructional photography by Diane Pedersen, unless otherwise noted Published by C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549 DedicationFor my big sister, Tracy. I bet you never thought Id dedicate
a quilt book to you, huh? Well, why not? You are my favorite (and only) sister, you know. Thanks, Sis.Acknowledgments I want to share a great big thank-you hug with the following: My wonderful C&T team for their support, guidance, and expertise. Karen Shields and Gaynel Sickles for their amazing longarm quilting. Melanie Barrett, Cathey Laird, Joy Lamphere, Sondra Raby, and Kristine Smith for their excellent proofreading and pattern testing skills. The Saturday Quilters (Anita, Debbie, Gail, Gaynel, Jill, Kitty, Leslie, Linda, Mary Lee, Missi, Sherry, and Shirley) for their encouragement and support. The following companies for providing supplies: C&T Publishing, Camelot Fabrics, Connecting Threads, Cotton + Steel, EnMart, Fairfield World, Fiskars, Mary Ellen Products, Riley Blake Designs, Robert Kaufman, Roc-lon, and United Notions. INTRODUCTION Precut quilts have become all the rage in recent years. INTRODUCTION Precut quilts have become all the rage in recent years.

And why shouldnt they? Todays quilters are very busy people who constantly struggle to balance the demands of family, home, work, and friends, with little time to devote to creative outlets. Hectic lives do not provide much time for quilting. Precut fabric bundles have taken away a lot of the work, so quilters can get right to the fun of making a quilt instead of spending hours choosing fabrics and cutting pieces. A side effect of those wonderful little bundles of joy called precuts is that they are also very addicting. If you are anything like me, then you probably buy precut fabrics faster than you can use them up, right? Every time you visit your local quilt shop or browse your favorite online stores, you cant resist adding just one more set of strips or an extra fat quarter bundle to the already-exploding fabric stash in your sewing room. I Love Precut Quilts! is here to rescue you! Consider this book to be your knight in shining armor your saving grace or perhaps simply the inspiration to get your groove on and use those delightful precuts that youve been collecting. I Love Precut Quilts! is here to rescue you! Consider this book to be your knight in shining armor your saving grace or perhaps simply the inspiration to get your groove on and use those delightful precuts that youve been collecting.

Of course, if you dont have your own towering stacks of precuts, this book may be the motivation you need. So rundont walkto your nearest quilt shop or computer and start grabbing them up for yourself. Turn the page to find a collection of sixteen go-to designs that will almost make themselves. Yes! Really. With the work of selecting coordinating fabrics and some of the cutting done before you even open the package, you are already partly there. The projects include wall quilts, throws, table runners, place mats, and quilts for every bed in your home.

So what are you waiting for? Put on your favorite tunes, pick a project, gather your fabrics, and start turning those yummy precut bundles into fantastic finished quilts! Then head back to your local quilt shop or favorite online store to snap up some more precuts, because I Love Precut Quilts! has just the right mix of simple and sophisticated projects. You know you want to. My Favorite Precuts Fabric precuts come in many different shapes and sizes. Here are my favorites: A. JELLY ROLLS Known by many names, these scrumptious 2 width of fabric strip bundles will vary in the actual number of strips per bundle, depending on the manufacturer. B. B.

CHARM SQUARES Charm square packs were my very first introduction to the precut world. These 5 5 morsels are known by many names and will vary in the actual number of squares per pack, depending on the manufacturer. C. LAYER CAKES These tasty stacks of 10 10 squares are known by a variety of names, depending on the manufacturer. The actual number of squares per stack can vary. D. D.

FAT QUARTERS Whether you grab a yummy package of 4 coordinating quarters or an entire smorgasbord of 40, you can never have enough fat quarters in your stash. E. HALF-YARD CUTS Most of the time, you will find these delicious cuts bundled together as a coordinated group at quilt shops and shows. Think of them as oversized fat quarters. To Wash or Not to Wash? I do not prewash precut fabrics, because they will shrink and then the pieces wont be the right size. Sewing with Precuts Sewing with precuts is just like sewing with regular yardage, except that some of the cutting has already been done for you! If you have just started quilting and want to learn more about rotary cutting and basic quilting techniques, you can learn these techniques by taking a class at your local quilt shop or online. Sewing with Precuts Sewing with precuts is just like sewing with regular yardage, except that some of the cutting has already been done for you! If you have just started quilting and want to learn more about rotary cutting and basic quilting techniques, you can learn these techniques by taking a class at your local quilt shop or online.

For an online list of helpful techniques from C&T Publishing, visit ctpub.com > Support: Quiltmaking Basics and Sewing Tips. My FAVORITE TOOLS A. SHOUT COLOR CATCHER SHEETS Throw one in the washing machine when washing fabric or quilts to keep fabrics from bleeding onto others. B. PINCUSHION AND PINS A fun pincushion will make you smile as well as hold your pins. C.

MARY ELLENS BEST PRESS This starch alternative is a secret weapon for making crisp blocks. D. 24 36 ROTARY CUTTING MAT I like using this particular size so that I have a large working area. E. 6 24 ACRYLIC RULER Although I own many rulers, this is the most versatile and the one that I use the most. 45 MM ROTARY CUTTER Rotary cutters come in many different styles. 45 MM ROTARY CUTTER Rotary cutters come in many different styles.

Test them out to find the one that works the best for you. G. SEWING SCISSORS Its important to dedicate a pair of sharp scissors for cutting fabric only. H. SMALL SCISSORS OR SNIPS These small tools are great for cutting threads or snipping corners. I.

SEAM RIPPER There are many different types of seam rippers. Try out several to find the one that fits most comfortably in your hand. Alex Andersons 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool (C&T Publishing) features a seam ripper, stiletto, presser, and turner.