Modern Scrap Quilts

Playing with Negative Space

Published by Stash Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Reimagine negative space with scrappy quilts!

Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer’s approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, texture, and stunning designs.

Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, add background accents, and more! Discover 10 creative techniques to transform fabric scraps, each with a detailed discussion on using scraps in negative space and a quilt project to practice the concept. Packed with inspiration and tips, this book empowers you to design your own unique scrap quilts or explore the provided projects!
  • Create 10 creative techniques and 10 fresh and imaginative quilt projects offering endless opportunities to hone your skills and bust your scrap pile
  • Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, and add background accents
  • Learn about design elements that might detract from the overall design, along with tips for smarter fabric purchasing

About The Author

Sylvia Schaefer is a pattern designer and award-winning quilter. Her quilts and patterns have been published in magazines both online and in print, and her work has been exhibited and won awards regionally and nationally. Sylvia lives in Athens, Georgia. flyingparrotquilts.com

Product Details

  • Publisher: Stash Books (November 25, 2025)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781644035580

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Following on from The Negative Space Handbook, Sylvia Schaefer of Flying Parrot Quilts returns with another title to inspire you to transform the way you look at negative space in your projects. She’ll talk you through creating gradients, Ghost blocks, Interspersed Improv blocks, adding background accents and more, then offers 10 unique projects to hone your newfound skills and make a dent in your fabric stash.

– Today's Quilter Magazine

Following on from The Negative Space Handbook, Sylvia Schaefer of Flying Parrot Quilts returns with another title to inspire you to transform the way you look at negative space in your projects. She’ll talk you through creating gradients, Ghost blocks, Interspersed Improv blocks, adding background accents and more, then offers 10 unique projects to hone your newfound skills and make a dent in your fabric stash.

– Today's Quilter Magazine

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