In this case you will need about 60 - 70 different fabrics cut 8”-10” by 1.5”-3.5” (see diagram). There may be a need for you to “go it alone” – for example a specific color group or theme is needed for your quilt (like a child’s quilt in favorite colors).
Note: this is a good time to raid your stash – if you buy what is in season you are more likely to duplicate someone else. This is the most effective way to make this quilt, each person makes multiple books and trades with others.Įach person will need 16 different “book-like” fabric pieces measuring approximately 9” x 10.5” – no need to cut to exact size – you can use leftovers or cut pieces off your yardage (this ~9” x 10.5” chunk is also a quarter of a fat quarter or a quarter of a quarter yard – see diagrams). Solids, high contrast patterns and novelties don’t seem to work well. These should be in rich, muted colors, tone-on-tone or very low contrast, with small, dense prints – i.e. This quilt requires about one yard total of about 60-70 different “book” fabrics (too many repeats make a boring shelf of books). Don't run the risk of ruining everyone else's quilts. Since you are sharing - if you have any doubts about bleeding - pre-wash. Starching (overnight soak is best) is recommended to make the multiple strips easier to handle. Iron, ironing board/surface and press cloth.Disappearing ink pen, masking tape or painters tape.Rotary cutter, 6” x 24” or similar ruler, 10.5” or larger square ruler, and mat.Sewing machine, black or dark grey thread and bobbins.Half yard (one yard if directional pattern) Bookcase Quilt Workshop for a ~36” x 40” Wallhanging
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