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Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares
What's a schnibble? A little bit or leftover--as in those fabric bits you're ready to use up!
What could be more fun than a small quilt from 5" charm squares? A large one just like it from 10" Layer Cake squares! Enjoy 12 pairs of beautiful quilts, with a large and small quilt in each design, from the creative mind behind Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set. Learn from Moda's go-to gal for quilt designs. This author knows her stuff!
What could be more fun than a small quilt from 5" charm squares? A large one just like it from 10" Layer Cake squares! Enjoy 12 pairs of beautiful quilts, with a large and small quilt in each design, from the creative mind behind Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Each quilt includes a materials and cutting list, and the assembly directions are the same for both quilts in each set. Learn from Moda's go-to gal for quilt designs. This author knows her stuff!
96 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2010
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April 21, 2011
I. Love. This. Book. Carrie Nelson's Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares is one of my favorite new additions to my quiltmaking library. Is it the designs? Partly. Is it that it uses those cute little precut packs we love so much? Partly. Most of my love, though, is engendered by the way the book is written. With all of the quiltmaking books on my shelf, I have never sat down and read word-for-word the basic quiltmaking instructions section that's always included. I ordered Schnibbles last summer after reading about it on several blogs. The day I got it in the mail, I sat out on my back patio with a glass of ice tea and the book in my hands and a stack of magazines beside me. I expected to take about 10 minutes flipping through the designs and then moving on to the magazines. After paging through the patterns and realizing how much I was enjoying her descriptions of the development and naming of each one, I went back to the beginning to read her introduction, and then the basic instructions. I never got to the magazines. She is a hoot. She has a way of giving the same kinds of directions as every other quiltmaking book but in a way to make you actually enjoy reading them. To whit:
"Mise en place (meeze on plahs) means to have on hand all the ingredients, already measured and prepared, so that you can cook efficiently and without interruption. We do the same thing with quilting, we just call it...what do we call it? Whatever, that's what we're going to do now," (p. 8). I love someone who approaches what we do with tongue firmly in cheek, but still taking it seriously. That's a tough balancing act and I think Carrie does it extremely well.
This book was also the first book on precuts that I've seen which actually tells you how to approach the fact that many of them come with pinked edges. I never knew whether to measure from the outside point or the inside angle. She tackles that topic in a sidebar and I loved her for it. Thanks, Carrie!
Before I ordered the book, I had a slight hesitation about buying a book that simply presents every pattern twice--one using charm packs, one using layer cakes. But yes, while I should be able to do that math myself, it's so much easier to let someone else do it. Plus, it's interesting to see how different a pattern can feel when you simply change the size of the pieces.
The patterns in this book are light-hearted, and although they're based on traditional blocks they certainly have an approach to them that falls neatly into the "modern quilting" category as well. This book has launched a lot of quilt-alongs and chatter on the blogs: you hear about Schnibbles everywhere now. In my opinion, that's with good reason. The patterns are approachable without being simplistic. Some are good for beginners while others will challenge beginners to advance further in their skills. For advanced quiltmakers, you'll still find plenty of inspiration in the colors and designs, and while you may find the patterns easier to put together, if you're looking for a challenge you will find plenty of opportunity for great quilting designs.
While I'm giving this five stars, I would say my only slight gripe with it is the same gripe I have with most other books based on pre-cuts. Almost without exception, they require two packs of whatever--two charm packs, two layer cakes, two jelly rolls. I understand that's the economy of size--you can only do so much with 40 5" squares, after all. And I know you can add from your own stash, of course, but I don't often have the right mix of colors to be able to get the equivalent of another coordinating charm pack. I'm just not much in the habit of buying two of whatever catches my eye. Maybe I should start. The fabric manufacturers are nodding their heads in excited agreement right now.
That slight gripe aside, my copy of Schnibbles Times Two is already bent and worn from being read through so many times. I'm just waiting to clear the decks of other projects before I make one of these, but it will happen before the year is out. Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" SquaresCarrie Nelson
"Mise en place (meeze on plahs) means to have on hand all the ingredients, already measured and prepared, so that you can cook efficiently and without interruption. We do the same thing with quilting, we just call it...what do we call it? Whatever, that's what we're going to do now," (p. 8). I love someone who approaches what we do with tongue firmly in cheek, but still taking it seriously. That's a tough balancing act and I think Carrie does it extremely well.
This book was also the first book on precuts that I've seen which actually tells you how to approach the fact that many of them come with pinked edges. I never knew whether to measure from the outside point or the inside angle. She tackles that topic in a sidebar and I loved her for it. Thanks, Carrie!
Before I ordered the book, I had a slight hesitation about buying a book that simply presents every pattern twice--one using charm packs, one using layer cakes. But yes, while I should be able to do that math myself, it's so much easier to let someone else do it. Plus, it's interesting to see how different a pattern can feel when you simply change the size of the pieces.
The patterns in this book are light-hearted, and although they're based on traditional blocks they certainly have an approach to them that falls neatly into the "modern quilting" category as well. This book has launched a lot of quilt-alongs and chatter on the blogs: you hear about Schnibbles everywhere now. In my opinion, that's with good reason. The patterns are approachable without being simplistic. Some are good for beginners while others will challenge beginners to advance further in their skills. For advanced quiltmakers, you'll still find plenty of inspiration in the colors and designs, and while you may find the patterns easier to put together, if you're looking for a challenge you will find plenty of opportunity for great quilting designs.
While I'm giving this five stars, I would say my only slight gripe with it is the same gripe I have with most other books based on pre-cuts. Almost without exception, they require two packs of whatever--two charm packs, two layer cakes, two jelly rolls. I understand that's the economy of size--you can only do so much with 40 5" squares, after all. And I know you can add from your own stash, of course, but I don't often have the right mix of colors to be able to get the equivalent of another coordinating charm pack. I'm just not much in the habit of buying two of whatever catches my eye. Maybe I should start. The fabric manufacturers are nodding their heads in excited agreement right now.
That slight gripe aside, my copy of Schnibbles Times Two is already bent and worn from being read through so many times. I'm just waiting to clear the decks of other projects before I make one of these, but it will happen before the year is out. Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" SquaresCarrie Nelson
November 13, 2011
5 inch Charm Squares and 10 inch Layer Cakes are used to make these quilts. Using specialized cutting techniques to make these quilt patterns. Many of the blocks shown are traditional blocks but because pre- cuts are used they are pieced differently than the original traditional blocks.
TRADITIONAL BLOCKS:
Bow Ties,
Snowball
Brave New World
Bento Box
Ohio Star
Once again, my main complaint of pre cut block is the lack of value and contrast using pre cuts. I like the patterns better when the quilter uses their own fabrics and uses neutrals, lights to achieve contrast in the quilt.
Would I buy more books from this author .... probably.
Nonnie
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TRADITIONAL BLOCKS:
Bow Ties,
Snowball
Brave New World
Bento Box
Ohio Star
Once again, my main complaint of pre cut block is the lack of value and contrast using pre cuts. I like the patterns better when the quilter uses their own fabrics and uses neutrals, lights to achieve contrast in the quilt.
Would I buy more books from this author .... probably.
Nonnie
http://nonniesquiltingdreams.podbean....
Nonnie's Quilting Dreams- Podcast
********
http://nonniequiltingdreams.wordpress...
Nonnie's Quilting Dreams - Blog
January 30, 2012
I'm a bit upset that the charm square patterns aren't even large enough to be a baby quilt, even though you'll need two charm packs to make them and using a full two packs makes the quilt small child friendly. I've already started making one for my Goddaughter (after lots of math to make it larger) and it's coming out quite nicely... the fact that it's named "X Rated" will not be mentioned on the label, hehe.
After I'm done with the two X rated charm quilts (yes, 2, because I can never make just one of a small quilt!) I'm going to start on the one I think was called Scratch in a layer cake size.
This is an awesome book. So excited about it! I've "finished" but I'll be looking back while I'm sewing :)
After I'm done with the two X rated charm quilts (yes, 2, because I can never make just one of a small quilt!) I'm going to start on the one I think was called Scratch in a layer cake size.
This is an awesome book. So excited about it! I've "finished" but I'll be looking back while I'm sewing :)
July 16, 2014
I saw the cover on Amazon & immediately put it on hold at the library, but found I couldn't wait...so I started the quilt on my own. And, well, you know how that one goes. It...evolved. I didn't remember to add the white squares between each X. I'm not sure I don't like my way better anyway! Fun variations of classic patterns in great colors!
January 13, 2015
Making a project from fabric that someone else designed and put together in a package makes a beautiful final product.
I find that I am more satisfied with random fabrics that I choose and later combine.
I find that I am more satisfied with random fabrics that I choose and later combine.
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