Scrappy Duos : Color Recipes for Quilt Blocks

by Thomas, Donna Lynn

• ISBN13: 9781564773074
• ISBN10: 1564773078
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc

Summary

This fresh approach to stitching gorgeous scrap quilts will make any quilter's next project burst with color! Twenty versatile block patterns are assembled two at a time and feature a different set of scrap fabrics for each pair. Donna Lynn Thomas's simple "duo approach" not only makes piecing blocks more efficient, it guarantees crisp, clear color combinations that will dazzle the eye.
-- Features 20 beautiful block patterns that quilters can mix and match for exciting, color-splashed scrap quilts
-- Includes helpful color "recipes" that illustrate how to create vibrant color combinations and dramatic secondary designs
-- Offers sample quilt plans and gorgeous photos of finished quilts, plus Donna's exclusive "cluster" illustrations for creating original designs

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(2)
Designing Your Quilt	7	(4)
Getting Started	8	(1)
Customizing Your Quilt Grid	9	(1)
Making a Design Layout	9	(2)
Choosing Colors and Fabrics	11	(6)
Identifying Positions	11	(1)
Fabric Recipes	12	(2)
Changing Fabric Usage	14	(1)
Coloring Your Quilt Design	14	(1)
Color Cards	15	(2)
Making Your Quilts	17	(3)
Block Construction	17	(1)
Quantity of Blocks	18	(1)
Borders	18	(2)
Design Summary	20	(1)
Gallery of Quilts	21	(20)
Gallery of Blocks	41	(1)
Block Assembly Instructions	42	(21)
Card Basket	43	(1)
Carrie Nation	44	(1)
Contrary Wife	45	(1)
Diamond X	46	(1)
Double Star Patch	47	(1)
Eddystone Light	48	(1)
Folded Box	49	(1)
Gentleman's Fancy	50	(1)
Indian Puzzle	51	(1)
Martha Washington Star	52	(1)
Mill Star	53	(1)
Mosaic	54	(1)
Outward Bound	55	(1)
Paddle Star	56	(1)
Poinsettia	57	(1)
Ribbon Star	58	(1)
Starry Splendor	59	(1)
Tricky Puss	60	(1)
Union Square	61	(1)
Weathervane	62	(1)
Gallery of Quilt Drawings	63	(11)
Basic Quiltmaking Techniques	74	(10)
Supplies	74	(1)
Fabric Preparation	75	(1)
Grain Line	75	(1)
Seam Allowance	75	(1)
Basic Stitching	76	(1)
Pressing	77	(1)
Rotary Cutting	77	(2)
Add-an-Inch Bias Squares	79	(1)
Folded Corners	80	(1)
Quilt Backings	81	(1)
Basting the Layers	81	(1)
Quilting	82	(1)
Binding	82	(1)
Labeling Your Quilt	83	(1)
Block Clusters	84	(10)
Master Quilt Grid	94	(1)
About the Author	95