String Quilts: Sustainable Patchwork Projects Using Fabric Scraps

Once promoted as an economical art form, string quilting, a scrap-centric patchwork technique, is now recognized as well for its sustainability, since it puts leftover swatches to good use. (A “string” here is a fabric scrap that is longer than it is wide and might be uneven in shape.) Quilting instructor Forster (Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style), a bestselling author in the arena, encourages readers to use materials they already have and offers tips for minimizing future waste by saving scraps and using as little thread as possible. The book focuses on large quilts, with 10 unique patterns, but also offers five smaller projects, including a pincushion and a table runner. Forster makes it easy to learn various quilting techniques, especially those for finishing, so the book is great for first-time quilters, though they will need basic skills in hand or machine sewing.