Scrappy Improv Quilting: 22 Mini Quilts to Make with Easy Piecing (Landauer) Stash-Busting Projects, Step-by-Step Instructions, Beginner-Friendly Ideas on Selecting and Combining Scraps, and More

Create one-of-a-kind scrappy masterpieces! Complete guide breaks down the improvisation quilting technique on a smaller scale to make it more approachable 22 mini quilt designs that allow you to test various ideas using scraps, resulting in adorable little quilts that are great for gifting and decorating Step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography for improv piecing, with tutorials on selecting and combining scraps Over 300 photos, illustrations, and diagrams to take you through every project and technique For any skill level, perfect for both beginner and advanced quilters to practice your skills and gain the confidence to try larger improv quilts Author Kelly Young is a talented quilter, designer, owner of My Quilt Infatuation, and author of Stash Statement Grab your scrap collection and learn the versatile and playful technique of structured improvisation! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind: It takes the intimidating technique of improv piecing and breaks it down to a smaller scale, making it a must-have how-to resource for quilters of every skill level! With a charming collection of 22 mini quilt patterns, detailed step-by-step instructions on improv piecing, coordinating diagrams, insightful tips and tricks on how to select and combine scraps, and a helpful opening section on tools and techniques, this accessible project book will allow you the freedom to test various ideas using scraps of different colors and patterns, resulting in adorable little quilts that are perfect for decorating and gifting! Over 300 photos, diagrams, and illustrations include stunning photography of each completed quilt project. Try all these fun stash-busting, small-scale projects: Single-Block Beauties: Summer Blossom Up, Up, and Away Flutter Botanics Face the Sun Full Spectrum Simple Shapes: Prismatic Downpour Funkytown Cherub Wings Chapel Window Seasonal Sensations: Winter Frost Heartstruck Star Spangled Birds of a Feather Fall Foliage Ornamental Standards with a Twist: Churn, Churn, Churn Sunset Crossing Positivity All Dressed Up Shockwave Author Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation has been quilting for more than 20 years. Her tutorials are featured on FaveQuilts, and in 2018 she published her first book, Stash Statement. With a passion for making scrappy quilts, she tries to pack as many fabrics as possible into her designs. She loves blending carefree improv piecing with the comfortable structure of a quilt pattern, and this led her to further explore the improv technique in her books! Create a charming collection of mini scrappy quilts, build your confidence, have fun, and get inspired to move onto larger-scale improv, with Scrappy Improv Quilting! "Kelly Young has created a fabulous collection of delicious introductions to scrappy improv piecing. Her book is packed with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and 22 beautiful mini quilts that provide a fast reward. Scrappy Improv Quilting will have you saving all the little bits left over from your big quilts so you can try out her structured improvisation minis!" Stephanie Soebbing, Author of Fat Quarter Workshop