Zero Waste Quilting: 38 Projects Use Every Scrap with Style

Patty Murphy

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Book cover for Zero Waste Quilting: 38 Projects Use Every Scrap with Style

Zero Waste Quilting: 38 Projects Use Every Scrap with Style

Zero Waste Quilting: 38 Projects Use Every Scrap with Style

Patty Murphy

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Description

Craft stunning quilts while being resource-savvy.
Revolutionize your approach to quilting by eliminating fabric waste and embracing sustainable crafting. Each project serves as a catalyst for additional projects, using all the scraps and leftovers. This mindful approach--intentional fabric buying, using what you have, augmenting as needed, and minimizing waste--embraces purposeful designs in a collection of beautiful projects.
Zero Waste Quilting offers practical insights into sustainable crafting by exploring how to use your stash, shop responsibly, and evaluate leftover fabric. As a bonus, you'll find resources for additional reading, informed viewing, and profiles of shops offering responsibly sourced fabric. Make every stitch count by bridging the gap between crafting and being environmentally conscious.
  • Create stunning quilts with confidence and whip up the related projects to use every last bit and piece of leftover fabric, resulting in zero waste
  • Discover innovative and unique tips to turn the tiniest fabric scraps into fresh projects while lessening your impact on the environment
  • Learn how to creatively incorporate off-cuts and leftovers into charming works of art

About the Author

Patty Murphy enjoys sharing her craft with others and has taught throughout the United States and worldwide. Patty is the author of Piecing Makeover (C&T, 2016) and Perfect Piecing Pocket Handy Guide (C&T, 2022). She lives in Marietta, Georgia, with her husband and two sons. pattymurphyhandmade.com

Critical Reviews

If you love quilting but hate wasting fabric, then Patty Murphy's Zero Waste Quilting is a must-have resource. This book takes a smart, sustainable approach to quilting, showing you how to use every last scrap to create stunning projects. The concept is simple but brilliant--each quilt design naturally leads to another, making the most of your materials while minimizing waste. Beyond the projects, the book dives into mindful fabric shopping, stash-busting strategies, and creative ways to turn even the tiniest pieces into something beautiful. The book also includes tips, inspiration, and resources for sustainable fabric shopping. With its thoughtful approach and creative solutions, Zero Waste Quilting proves that sustainability and quilting can go hand in hand.-- "Quiltmaker Magazine"

Publishing Information

Publisher: C&T Publishing
Pub date: 2024-11-25
Length: 128 pages

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