Patterns, patchworks and projects
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Gail from gail pan designs invites you to leave a comment at Quiliters Harvest that includes where she made mistakes in setting the blocks. Take a close look at her sample quilt shown here and leave your comment by April 17th to get a chance to win one of two patterns she will give away.
Note: Though I love getting your comments, make sure you leave them at Quilters Harvest to be entered in Gail’s drawing.
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.
Gail, love the quilt, on the bottom row there are two blocks the same side by side.
Very pretty quilt — the hexagons are not all placed down the same way — some are the flat side up and others are points facing up & down.
I beleive this quilt is beautiful just the way it is.
However perhaps the top row center block might look better in the center of the quilt as its the only one with a red back ground.
I don’t see any mistakes. I think this is an awesome quilt. I love the colors.
I agree, it’s an awesome quilt. Maybe not what Gail intended, but fine ‘as is’.
Though I love getting all your comments, make sure you also leave them at Quilters Harvest to be entered in Gail’s drawing.
The hexagons are not arranged in the same way, and the colour of the second flower in the first line is different with the others. But still, this is a lovely quilt. The ‘mistakes’ show Gail’s creativity in a special way.
blocks 2,3,7 are set on a different angle than the others. Center of block 9 is off.