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Quilting on the Go by Jessica Alexandrakis

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Break Free from Your Sewing Machine


Imagine being able to quilt on vacation, at the beach, or virtually anywhere else you find yourself. Jessica Alexandrakis has traveled the world with her on-to-go sewing kit and small stash of fabric, creating strikingly modern patchwork along the way. Now she shares everything she's learned about this addictive, beginner-friendly technique.



- Sewing kit essentials that you can slip in your bag so you'll always be ready to stitch



- Color theory and stash organization tips for dramatic effects or scrap-happy results



- Creative patterns to combine hexagons, half-hexagons, diamonds, stars, squares, and triangles



- 10 step-by-step projects, including the hand-pieced Laptop Bag, Tanuki Stripe Throw, Falling Stars Baby Quilt, and Jessica's signature Travel Quilt



- 10 customizable quilt patterns with 40 vibrant color palette suggestions



Whether your style is classic or modern, Jessica offers a range of stunning projects, from small home accessories to full-size quilts, for all skill levels. So leave the sewing machine at home. Take your quilt to go.


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Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian M. ★★★★★

The hand-stitching patterns are so clearly explained that I started my first travel project within an hour. It's genuinely freeing to be able to quilt on a park bench without hauling a sewing machine. My only complaint is that I wish it had more beach-themed designs, but the techniques are solid eno

Brian ★★★★★

I've already taken this book on two weekend trips, and the binding holds up perfectly in my carry-on. The clear diagrams for folding blocks on the go are lifesavers when I'm working in a hotel room.

Robert A. ★★★★★

This book’s binding lies flat on the beach blanket, so I can hand-quilt a block without fighting the pages. It’s compact enough to slip into my carry-on for a weekend trip, and the diagrams are clear enough to follow with a needle and thread. I’ve already finished two small projects on planes this m