I am new at trying to create the beautiful quilts like my mom is known for. With this book as a guide I have a great place to start for wonderful ideas. The book is full of great tips and techniques. Using old scrapes from my moms projects I can create beautiful crafts that will make her proud. I loved the details the author gives that even a novice like me can follow. Most of all she makes it enjoyable. My favorite idea and my goal is to create the Angel Wings. I can’t wait to finish. You will love this book. It is also a perfect gift for the crafter in your life. Thanks to NetGalley for this amazing ARC that I can’t wait to add to our library.

These projects are beautiful and the instructions are well written. The color schemes shown give you such a good idea of the options you could make! These large scale patterns can overwhelm you, especially when you work in fits and starts. The diagrams are very detailed and there are so many tips to help you stay organized.

This is just what I need! I have just been given an enormous box of quilting pieces and scraps, but all of the books and patterns I have work best with larger pieces. I also don't know how to make a random quilt - I need to follow patterns.

The book shows a straightforward method to piece together scraps of any size into bigger blocks. Then there are 15 quilt patterns that can use mixed fabrics. I'm definitely going to sew a couple of them.

interesting book, and one that would be handy for people wanting to use up scraps. I tend to use mine in applique, but this book has some fun patterns too. Would be easy enough for a beginner. Would recommend.

YES. This book appeals to my scrap happy quilting heart. I found myself bookmarking pages and feeling that familiar urge to dive into my stash and pull together colors. Thank you to Netgalley and Landauer Publishing for letting me read this ARC.

I am a quilter on a budget who has inherited a lot of scraps from other quilters because I really love making scrappy little quilts. The idea of being able to make full sized ones from my scrappy little dreams was a delightful concept. I loved the way it showed a lot of ways to assemble scraps and methods for using them to build cohesive larger projects.

Now I just need to get my studio cleaned back up so I can actually get in there and use it!

I look forward to my library buying this book so I can make more of the projects.

Thank you to the author publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review

As a novice patchwork maker, I knew the struggles to always get new fabrics and stockpile our stash at home. Picking this book I hope I can turn those stash become some artwork.

This book offer standar craftbook formats with materials, tools, instructions and step by step visuals. Some of recommend tools and example fabrics at here little bit excessive. I know patchwork and quilting would never become cheap hobbies, but we are crafter isn't? Take the guide/ lesson and be creative with whatever we have at home.

Many patterns being offered, all well know design with impoverished basic shapes.The instruction, tips and illustrations are clear. Some introducing us about negative space.
But this isn't scraps quilt so I wish better combination between fabric's colors and motives so the end result appearances become more mesmerized. I expected more results from the supplies brand provided at books.

Thank you to Netgalley and Fox Chapel Publisher from Landauer Publishing Group for providing copy of this ebook. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Expecting Publication : 19 June 2024

This is the second book I've read recently about using your fabric stash for quilting, and it's just as good as the other.
As a novice sewer, I find real value in clear instructions and pictures. I am a visual learner, so the step-by-step visuals are perfect for me. As an Aussie, I really appreciate that the creator has put measurements in CM in brackets. Although when quilting, I do use inches, I found this addition useful.

While there is much to love about the book and how it is set out, I do not like the pastel headings. They aren't easy to read and can be easily overlooked.

Overall, a wonderful resource for quilting that I will be using a lot.

This book gave me a new meaning to improv quilts. After the basics of sorting and choosing your scraps, Kelly explains how to make a collection of improv shapes (generally squares or rectangles of whatever sizes work for you) which are later used, often by cutting down to exact shapes and sizes to be used in a quilt pattern. She offers many different patterns and gives good instructions on how to complete the quilts. There is lots of eye candy photos, clear illustrations and many helpful tips throughout. Thank you to NetGallery for the opportunity to read a preview digital edition of this book.

A great book, it’s a perfect gift for anyone that has a stash. It has so many ideas and was a great inspiration.

I have never heard of improv quilting before. This book is full of explanations, diagrams, positive reinforcement and patterns. After reading Kelly Young's book I might be brave enough to step outside the box and give improv quilting a try.
Well done. I would like to thank Kelly Young, Landauer Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This is a great book!! Instructions are clear and easy to understand and I think even a beginner would be able to follow them! There are nice, big color pictures. The back includes instructions on how to put the quilt together once your top is sewn. I can't wait to use this to tackle my scrap collection!!

Don't throw your fabric scraps away! Kelly Young will teach you how to make structured improvisational quilts. She starts by blending the old concept of an improv quilt with a newer structured way to do it with tips and techniques on how to get started, how to prepare your fabrics and choose which method you would like to use--panel, strip, or block. Then she offers three ways to organize your quilt: by colour, grabbing and sewing, and creating your improv as the background. Projects include Grand Bazaar, Precarious, Detour, Bloom Chicka Boom, Regatta and more! Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters.

As a quilter, this is an encouraging and informative introduction to improv quilting. Almost all of my quilts so far have been off of set patterns with none or hardly any improvisation included; the ones that incorporated a little improv were still with controlled methods, colors, pieces, etc. I think Young's words of encouragement came across well and will help sewers feel confident and motivated in trying a new to them technique or approach. Even quilters who are familiar with some of the techniques can find new ideas or patterns with her variety of patterns and range of ideas. As a librarian, I think this book would do well in a public library setting. A lot of sewers and quilters are talking about sustainability and using scraps. I have read and used other scrap books but not with this focus on improv that would help a sewer use even the smallest of scraps or help a sewer who may be overwhelmed by their amount of scraps and not wanting to cut them all to the same uniform size. I think this book would circulate well in a public library setting.

Thank you, NetGalley, for letting me have a sneak preview of Stash Statement.

This book is one of those that's a shining example of why quilting can be so bland, miserable, and expensive. First, the author thinks she's being cute, no, she's obnoxious in that sorority-girl-getting-to know-you attention-seeking sort of way.

Second, any book that's instantly talking down to potential customers, hinting that you need a $10,000 Bernina/Viking/Pfaff (because that's what all the cool kids use, don't you know) needs to rethink their strategy. I'm a self-taught sewing machine mechanic and ply my trade for the local St. Vincent dePaul (I volunteer to fix up machines and then the ones that sell, that money goes to the food bank and Christmas Connection to buy presents for kids) and I've lost count of the number of these so-called prestige machines are nothing but cheap plastic and corroding metal underneath the fancy badge. People are taking out car loan-sized lines of credit (w/27% interest) b/c they want the bragging rights to thumb their noses at everyone else because, well, Bernina.

Third, why are the quilts and color palettes chosen for these books so soul-crushing? It's like stepping into cookie cutter neighborhood that's ruled by an iron-fisted HOA that's composed entirely of sour-faced doughy suburbanites.. So, so, so bland and uninspiring. No, Tula Pink/Kafe Fassett fabrics don't take a dull suburban self-hating mommy-made quilt and make it better. It makes quilts, especially overly insipid ones like those presented here look like they've got strategically placed sprays of clown vomit on them.

Fourth, whoever took the photos in this book needs to do more than buy the most expensive camera setup from Costco and call themselves a professional photographer.

Fifth, let's stop trying to reinvent the wheel. It's patronizing to long-timers and infantilizing to potential new quilters.

Ultimately, this is a pass that can rot on the racks at Joann's until the pages turn yellow.

This was a good overview of scrap usage in quilts with a focus on improvisation. The book featured some techniques I wasn't previously aware of that will easily carry over into my own quilting. The photography is good and the instructions and diagrams are clear.

It has a good description of how to do scrap piecing. I liked the patterns that are included with a mix of scrap style and solids.

I have a large stash of fabric scraps. Many are cut into squares and bagged by size, then there is a tote full of strips of fabric, another full of odd sizes, another full of triangles, and drawers full of fat quarters. I delve into them for applique projects or scrappy quilts, but hardly make a dent and every project adds to the scrap stash.

Kelly Young’s Stash Statement shows quilters how to use their scraps and offers 15 quilt patterns using scraps, grouped as Play with Color, Grab and Sew, and Improv in the Background.

Kelly starts with the basics, the tools and techniques used for scrap quilting, with lots of illustrations to walk you through the process. She sews the scraps to build larger panels or strips which then are trimmed to the block sizes needed in the patterns.

The cover quilt, Grand Bazaar, is an example of Play with Color and how you can build blocks from scraps of one color. Grab and Go patterns use random scraps of different colors. An example is Take Flight, the angel wings quilt shown on the bottom left of the back cover. Improv in the Background quilts uses scraps in one color family as the background for single color blocks, as seen in the Bloom Chicka Boom quilt on the lower right of the back cover.

The quilt patterns are varied enough that you will surely find something you want to make. I am in love with Beach Retreat with it’s aqua and sand colored scrap blocks on white. But once you learn the technique, the possibilities are endless!

Thanks to the publisher for a free book through NetGalley.

If you've ever dreamt of turning your fabric scraps into a beautiful quilt masterpiece, "Stash Statement" by Kelly Young is the perfect guide to making that dream a reality. In this book, Young skillfully introduces various methods that effortlessly transform even the smallest fabric remnants into composite pieces, laying the foundation for constructing blocks and panels that serve as building blocks for unique quilt patterns.

One of the book's standout features is Young's adept explanation of reimagining traditional quilt patterns into scrappy quilts using her innovative techniques. The "Grand Bazaar" pattern, in particular, caught my eye and became an instant favourite, showcasing the author's ability to inspire readers to step out of their comfort zones and explore a new approach to quilting.

"Stash Statement" doesn't just stop at providing creative methods; it offers a collection of modern quilt patterns for readers to experiment with. The book also imparts valuable tips and tricks, including recommendations for must-have tools, making it a comprehensive resource for quilters seeking to elevate their craft.
The author's vibrant and lively colours add an extra layer of inspiration to the book. The clear and concise instructions make it easy for quilters to follow along, even if they choose not to recreate the specific patterns outlined. While I recommend this book to medium to advanced quilters with some knowledge of colour play, it also caters to beginners interested in improv quilting.

The book's layout is well-organized, making it easy to navigate through the various patterns and techniques. "Stash Statement" is not just a book; it's a journey into creative quilting, offering a wealth of information and inspiration for both seasoned quilters and those just starting their improvisational quilting adventures. Whether you're looking to use up your fabric scraps or explore new dimensions in quilting, this book is undeniably worth a read.

I am grateful to Netgalley, Fox Chapel Publishing, and Landauer Publishing for providing me with a digital copy of "Stash Statement by Kelly Young" in exchange for my honest review.

This book is great for quilters who are looking for inspiration and ideas to use up their existing fabric stash. The author shares techniques for piecing as you go, and the instructions are accessible to beginners while also including ideas that may be new to experienced quilters. I found the patterns appealing as well, and some of them are different from ones I've seen in other books. There are lots of nice photos of finished quilts, as well as pictures of some of the steps for different projects, and I enjoyed reading this.