Waste no fabric

What makes this fat-quarter book different is the emphasis on using every last bit of each piece of fabric. From block to backing to binding, nothing is wasted. Each project includes Monique's "clever shortcuts," as well as streamlined techniques for easy piecing. Each pair of blocks creates interesting secondary patterns when they're combined to reveal a more complex look. You'll get terrific results stitching up these traditional designs into cherished everyday quilts.

• Put every inch of your favorite fat quarters to work with clever shortcuts and streamlined techniques
• Put a pair of light fabrics with a pair of dark fabrics and you're ready to go!
• Multiple quilt sizes are included for each project, from a lap quilt to a king-sized bed quilt
• Eleven patterns for less than $1.50 each!

About The Author

Monique Dillard

Monique Dillard, of Rockford, Illinois, was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her love of quilting was nurtured by relatives in Canada who taught her the art of handwork and sewing. She parlayed her degree in mathematics into a genuine understanding of the need for accurate 1/4" seams, squared blocks, and precise cutting. She was a regular teacher at her local quilt shop for 15 years until her budding quilt design business, Open Gate, steered her career toward a national audience. These days, you can find Monique teaching across the United States at quilt guilds, weekend retreats, and quilt shops. Monique's classes always fill up fast with fans from previous classes and students eager to learn from this talented designer.

Follow Monique at www.opengatequilts.com as she continues to design unique and creative quilt patterns, books, and rulers.