I was able to again use lots of fabric scraps that i already had. I enjoyed the movie, saw it was based on a book, and decided to read the book. Lot 6 quilt books open can of worms,scrap quilts using fast. We had 20 women at a quilters retreat and we swapped 2 12 inch strips of fabric and used this book to make quilts. Modern quilting is a new twist on the traditional art of quilting.
Worm started in june 2011, updating twice a week, and finished in late november, 20. Jan 06, 2020 but i learned about the technique of cutting your leftovers into usable sizes and saving them for new projects first from deloa jones in her book scraps. All the aliens within the book are very wellimagined and welldescribed. Avoid placing a very narrow strip of fabric alongside a wide panel mostly for balance, but an imbalance in some fabrics wouldnt be noticeable, as many fabrics blend nicely along seam lines. Debbie caffreys most popular book is open a can of worms. The open a can of worms book was published before moda started naming cuts of fabric that we know now as jelly rolls. When you can buy used quilts and quilting textbooks you can get ahead in making your own quilt and love every minute of it as well. A few of the quilts are strippieced but there are many patterns that introduce new ways to quilt with worms.
Split nine patch quilt page 2 quiltingboard forums. Sometimes picking fabric for a quilt can be difficult. The great liz porter told me once that some days, you just cant sew. Feb 16, 2012 this quilt was made using a technique from debbie caffreys book, open a can of worms. This quilt was made using a technique from debbie caffreys book, open a can of worms. Jan 01, 1999 let me begin with why i read this book. Quilting book open a can of worms is a book to have this book is not the regular ordinary quilting book. Open a can of worms quilt i saw this quilt made at my quilt shop and wanted one like it. Please choose carefully and look at the photos carefully as they are part of the description and we do not accept returns. See more ideas about quilts, book quilt and quilt patterns. A few of the quilts are strippieced, but there are many patterns that introduce new ways to. Lake view primitives dyed in the wool project book. Another can of worms quilt book by debbie caffrey it may have minimal writing in it that does not interfere with the making of the quilts.
Debbie caffrey this new book is full color, 80 pages, and contains patterns for sixteen quilts. Though the result looks complicated, the quilt comes together simply and easily with beckys simple, friendly instructions. I just so happened to be up at that hourim kidding, i recorded it because it sounded interesting. She said the days where you just cant sew are like bad hair days, when something is just not right with the hair and nothing you do can fix it indeed, everything you try to do to fix it. Debbies first book using worms, released in 2000, is in its 5th printing. Debbie caffrey has 11 books on goodreads with 100 ratings. Bonus directions included supersize this pattern to 56in x 72in by using the creative grids cgrjaw5. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There are a few strippieced projects, but there are many more that use triangles and trapezoids for some fantastic, traditional quilts. A worm is a strip of fabric that is two and a half inches wide. Posted on august 20, 2010 comments off on can of worms. The fly away quilt design is a classic heirloom quilt pattern with a modern, asymmetrical twist. Books by debbie caffrey author of open a can of worms. Where you can live at the edge of your skin for as long as you wish.
Open a can of worms debbie caffry book stitches quilting. Aug 02, 2018 quilting season by debbie caffrey reveals four of her most popular mystery patterns in this book each quilt is made once in holiday fabrics and a second time in non debbie caffrey presents this book full of fabulous patterns that will help you get those fat quarters into shape, quilt patterns, continued. The book is now celebrating its seventh printing and is still selling strong more than ten years later. This is an excellent book for any quilt group who wants to do a 2 12 inch strip fabric exchange. What caused the abrupt interruption of the old quilt no one can tell. These quilt books from annie s include whole collections of related patterns for your favorite projects and seasons. Quilting season by debbie caffrey reveals four of her most popular mystery patterns in this book each quilt is made once in holiday fabrics and a second time in non debbie caffrey presents this book full of fabulous patterns that will help you get those fat quarters into shape, quilt patterns, continued. Once your pattern is published, sold as printed patterns or digitally, you can begin to make. Open a can of worms by debbie caffrey paperback quilt pattern book 2010. I have seen this pattern published many times under different names. Quilt backings neednt be oriented vertically on the back of a quilt, and when vertical panels are used, they can be different widths. Can of worms traditional quilts, halloween quilts, quilts.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A worm is a strip of fabric that is cut 2 12 inches wide. But i learned about the technique of cutting your leftovers into usable sizes and saving them for new projects first from deloa jones in her book scraps. The story, titled worm, takes the form of a web serial, posted in bitesized reads in much the same way that authors such as mark twain would release their works one chapter at a time in the days before fullfledged novels. My cobblestone quilt variation from debbie caffreys book open a can of worms. This new book is full color 80 pages and contains patterns for sixteen quilts. Skip navigation website accessibility for the month of april use the code.
It may have minimal writing in it that does not interfere with the making of the quilts. Debbies book open a can of worms which uses 212 inch strips throughout was around long before i ever laid eyes on a jelly roll or a bali pop, but it has great patterns that will work with those products. I do not believe that these blocks are sewn and then cut it is similar to this quilt we made from the book open a can of worms by debbie caffery. Wiggly worms log cabin quilt patterns for all your quilting. The damage to books that is commonly attributed to bookworms is, in truth, not caused by any species of worm. All of the quilts in this book are extremely nice patterns. Organization skills for making great scappy quilts in the time it itakes to use only several fabrics. So there are cakes and pillows and colors galore, but underneath this more obvious patchwork quilt are places like a quiet room where you can go and hold someones hand and not have to say anything. Books, open a can of worms andor another can of worms, by debbie caffrey, optional view the quilts from my books on my website by clicking on the book covers. Not everyone knows debbie started the jelly roll craze way back in 2000. It has been quilted with an overall autumn leaf pattern. Often, the larvae of various types of insects including beetles, moths and cockroaches, which may bore or chew through books seeking food, are responsible. Open a can of worms book debbie caffrey this book shows how many different ways you can dice a worm a strip of fabric to create fast and fun quilts. Organized to perfection, and from debbie caffrey in her can of worms books.
Another can of worms quilt book by debbie caffrey ebay. Can of worms, an australian television talk show can of worms, an episode of the animated television series ninjago. A healthy worm farm will recycle your kitchen scraps into fertiliser, both liquid fertiliser. The quilting industry is full of independent quilt entrepreneurs. There was, once upon a time, a disney channel original movie called can of worms playing at 3am. A worm farm is easy to keep and maintain, the kids can be responsible for it. Sew dozens of beautiful, scrappy quilts simply and very quickly. So long as silkworms, with exhausted spoile, of their. Book listing by authorpublisher pine tree quilters guild, inc. In may 2000, my book open a can of worms, the first book to focus exclusively on quilts made from 2 12 wide strips, was released. You can make them any size you like and use any combination of colors. Open a can of worms by debbie caffrey 2000, paperback. However, though the plot line is incredible and well puttogether, the characters seem to get less attention because of this and become almost secondary to the plot. We had 20 women at a quilters retreat and we swapped 2 12.
Bookworms love books, and so do we, just in different ways. The keeping quilt 1988 by patricia polacco is a beautifully illustrated picture book about a multigenerational family of jewish russian immigrants in america. Im kinda crushing on the beautiful creekside fabrics over at fabric worm. In fact the previous definition by the modern quilt guild seems much more what i would have said it is now. Bookworm is a general name for any insect that is said to bore through books. A few of the quilts are strippieced, but there are many patterns that introduce new ways to quilt with worms. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Shop book print fabric at the worlds largest marketplace supporting indie designers.
It was amazing at the different designs and how beautiful the quilts turned out. Books are a great way to learn a new technique or capture a whole collection of great ideas to hold hostage in your home. The glue and the pages and the warm places to burrow. If you are looking for something to help you learn and grow from, i dont think you can beat the instructions that sue garman has given us for the last 4 years. This mystery quilt was designed by debbie caffrey of debbies creative moments. Working as an independent quilt entrepreneuer steph skardal. She carries a book in her hand and at her feet reclines a turbaned turk. Open a can of worms, the first book to focus exclusively on quilts made from 2 wide strips, was released. Open another can of worms also uses 212 inch strips. Can of worms is an amazing book with a wonderful plot. All quilts use worms strips of fabric 2 12 inches x 40 inches. Masters of spinjitzu can of worms red dwarf, an episode of red dwarf.