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Learn to flawlessly construct basic quilting blocks with this pocket guide. Includes techniques and foolproof tips to solve common construction problems for basic quilt blocks.

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.

Perfect your patchwork with a visual, step-by-step guide to 21 popular quilt blocks. Piecing expert Patty Murphy shows you how with fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams, blunt points, and too-small blocks, and learn to avoid common mistakes in sashings, borders, and bindings. Though mistakes happen to all of us, these easy techniques will help beginning and intermediate quilters achieve quiltmaking success every time.