Pros: Sewers always have a stash of fabric, and I love the idea of using out of what I already have. The idea of an improv quilt was new to me, and after reading this book I am inspired to try! (I appreciate that this book provides patterns even for improv!) I love that these quilts have no fabric waste and that they do not require lots of cutting. My favorite part of this book was the photos and seeing the author/artist's use of color in the quilts. I absolutely loved the lily pad pond quilt!

Cons: None that I can think of!

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing | Landauer Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

Thanks for the advance copy of Stash Statement from NetGalley. This is exactly the type of quilting book I like to get. It gives you solutions for a problem every quilter has: what to do with the scraps. So many scrap books tell you to cut all your scraps to certain sizes, but that takes time I just don't have. This is the perfect solution for that problem. I'll be purchasing a hard copy of this when it's available.

Love this book! While reading it I kept thinking about how this book blends both my own and my mother’s quilting styles and I can’t wait to share it with her. I’ve been really enjoying the resurgence of improv quilting as it appeals to my *cough* laid back quilting style. This is a great bunch of patterns for dipping a toe into that style as it can be really hard to just let go of all the conventions you’re used to.

Quilters are always looking for new ideas and quilters always have a stash of scraps, so this would appeal greatly, especially for novice quilters who are still feeling their way with color and design.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. I hope that every library buys a copy!

I absolutely loved this book which is full of creative ways to use your fabrics to make statement pieces that will last a lifetime. It is beautifully presented and packed full of inspiration, creativity and design!

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!!

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.