Little Bits of Whimsy: A Pattern Book

Book by Brooks, Kathleen Rindal

Piecing accurate miniature quilts with personality just got easier! Quilting teacher Kathleen Rindal Brooks, a whiz at using an array of exciting fabrics such as conversation prints and plaids, shares her secrets for success in this delightful pattern book. It includes all-time favorites such as charm, signature, House and Log Cabin quilts. It also offers dozens of construction tips that guarantee precise points and perfectly aligned seam intersections. Downsizing (sewing first, then cutting to size) and foundation piecing are two sewing methods used to create the minis with absolute accuracy. Readers are also introduced to the advantages of vellum, a special paper preferred by the author for making foundations. Full-color quilt photos reveal stunning color combinations that serve as a visual guide to fabric selection. Step-by-step directions guide readers in making whimsical minis with names to match. For example, vintage scraps find a home in a little Log Cabin called "Granny Wore Star Pajamas." Embellishments add a decorative touch to "Button Up," a quilt that combines two easy blocks. Quick piecing and lots of fabrics make "Country Living" an easy and lively design. Whether for gifts or personal home decor, the quilts in this book promise hours of fabric play and sewing fun!