Patterns, patchworks and projects
Nothing compares to Minky for a great cuddly experience. But on the maker’s side of things, Minky is fear-inducing. Generous quilter Chris, over at Made By ChrissieD, shares on her blog how to masterfully use Minky to back a quilt. The secret is making sure the three layers do not move around while you sew.
Click 5 Step Guide To A Perfect Minky Quilt Back [Tutorial to get the know-how.
{Image credit: Made By ChrissieD}
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.
Good Morning Scarlett! It seems like forever since I have seen one of your posts or I have just been a dope and missed them somehow. But, I am glad that I caught sight of this post. With making quilts for Project Linus, we (all of us at the guild) talk and discuss quite frequently the various types of backings to use and how some of them are so difficult. I am going to try and print out this information or at least write down the information and share it. So thank you, once again, for searching and finding such wonderful information and helpful tutorials on quilting. I hope that you have a fantastic creative day!
I am wondering if Minky is good to use for children’s anything if it melts. There are fabrics that melt and in a fire will melt on their bodies making the burn worse. Has anyone researched this aspect of Minky? I know it’s pretty, cute and soft. However, we need to make sure it’s safe.