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Some quilting books feel calm and minimal. Others feel like opening a box of bright fabric scraps that instantly makes you want to start sewing.
That was my first reaction when I started flipping through Scrappiness Is Happiness by Lori Holt.
This book is packed with colour, cheerful quilt blocks, and the kind of playful patchwork designs that make scrap quilting so addictive. I found myself stopping on page after page thinking, “That block would be perfect for leftover charm squares…”
It’s the sort of book that encourages you to dig straight into your scrap bins.
As the title suggests, this book celebrates scrap quilting.
Instead of focusing on a single large quilt pattern, the book includes a large collection of quilt blocks and scrappy quilt layouts designed to use small pieces of fabric.
If you’re someone who hates throwing away fabric leftovers (which is most quilters), this book is full of inspiration for turning those scraps into beautiful quilts.
Inside the book you’ll find:
While browsing the pages, several blocks immediately stood out.
There are plenty of classic quilt block shapes, but the way they’re presented with bright fabrics makes them feel fresh and modern.
The blocks are ideal for:
I particularly loved the blocks that combine traditional shapes with playful colour placement. They’re simple enough to sew but still look visually interesting when repeated across a quilt.
If you’re familiar with Lori Holt’s work, you’ll recognise her style straight away.
The book leans heavily into:
It’s the kind of quilting book that feels uplifting to browse. Even if you’re not ready to start a new quilt immediately, it’s inspiring just to flip through the block designs.
After spending time looking through the book, I’d say it’s ideal for:
Many of the blocks are approachable enough for confident beginners, but the variety also keeps experienced quilters interested.
If your scrap bin is starting to overflow (which tends to happen to all of us eventually), Scrappiness Is Happiness is the kind of book that turns those leftover fabrics into opportunity.
It’s full of lively quilt block ideas and creative layouts that make scrap quilting feel exciting rather than overwhelming.
For quilters who enjoy bright fabrics, classic patchwork shapes, and the freedom of scrappy quilt design, this book is a fun and inspiring addition to the quilting bookshelf.
i love quilting, i simple love it,
i love making handmade quilts,, as i use to do with my grandmother, we had so much fun, making quilts,,and believe me, they were warm in the winter, i live in Kentucky, and it sure gets cold here in winter, and it snows all winter long, so quilts sure come in handy,,, thank you,,, jerri,
Jerri,
I sleep every night under a quilt my grandmother made. The thing I love about sleeping with quilts is they are both warm and cool at the same time. So glad you have wonderful memories of quilting with your grandmother. Thanks for sharing.
–Scarlett