Quilter's Precut Companion: Handy Reference Guide + 25 Precut-Friendly Block Patterns

By Missouri Star Quilt Co.

Master precuts with this compete and indispensable guide to working with Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Turnovers, and more! Sew 25 traditional blocks from squares, half-square triangles, and precut strips with timesaving tips and tricks from the one and only Missouri Star Quilt Company. You'll cover all the basics, including precut options, standard quilt sizes and needle types. Plus, finish your quilt like a pro with yardage and cutting info for borders, backings, and bindings! Easy-to-use charts, tables, and illustrations are at your fingertips in this handy, spiral-bound guide that's easy to take with you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781617452215

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Let Me Tell You Why I Love Precuts

First, they’re pre-cut! How many hours do quilters spend cutting? By the time you’re done, you don’t even want to sew! One day a woman with severe arthritis came into my shop to buy precuts. I asked her how, with such gnarled hands, she was able to quilt. She replied, Oh, Honey, I’m not going to stop reading just because I can’t hold a book! She taught me that when you are passionate about something, you don’t stop doing it—you just find a way to make it easier.

When you walk into a fabric store, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The thought of having to gather 40 different bolts of fabric with just the right color and print is too much to handle. I love that precuts are from one coordinating collection. It’s like having a designer standing beside you, telling you what to choose, turning hours of indecision into a process that takes only a few minutes. Then I’m always amazed when my finished quilt looks so much better than I ever could’ve

Reviews for Quilter's Precut Companion

[Bryan · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was a bit hard to follow for me after watching Jenny’s videos. I really enjoy her videos, as she makes some difficult techniques very easy, such as star points. I will take a second look, as it will probably serve as a reference for some of her videos. The measurements for yardage requirements and quilt sizes for beds was great.