Patchwork and Quilting Blocks

Sharon Pederson

Martingale & Company®, in collaboration with Nine Patch Media, proudly presents the winning entries from the EQ6 Rose of Sharon block-design challenge! Chosen by judges Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, these 12 blocks—plus a 13th specially designed by Sharon Pederson—are beautifully set on point in an inspiring quilt. We are proud to support the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative.

•Discover more than 60 additional blocks from the Rose of Sharon challenge entries
•Find complete instructions for machine appliqué and quilt assembly
•View alternate settings and explore even more design possibilities

Pages: 96
Description: 8 3/8" x 10 7/8", full color, softcover
ISBN: 978-1-60468-011-9
Product Code: B1051

Published by: That Patchwork Place

Jinny Beyer

In Golden Album Quilt, expert quilter Jinny Beyer shows you how to make a sensational quilt sampler and helps you master piecing and appliqué techniques along the way. A detailed introduction explains how to work with Jinny's signature border print fabrics and how to finish off the quilt with perfect borders.

* 20 blocks arranged to form a beautiful sampler quilt
* Step by step directions and drawings for each design
* Fabric chart to aid with fabric selection
* Full-size templates for each pattern
* Detailed instruction covering design ideas, quilt construction, and more

Paperback
Breckling Press
Published by: Breckling Press

Everyone who loves Log Cabin blocks will love owning this book!

Not only does it include the traditional Log Cabin Block, it takes the Log Cabin out of the past and into a new creative realm of innovative block design.

Using the foundation method for piecing, you won't have to worry about exact cutting. Pieces are added to a paper or muslin foundation using a stitch-and-flip-open technique where all you have to do is stitch on the line. Includes 101 blocks.

With full-size patterns for paper or foundation piecing

112 pages, all color.
Paperback
House of White Birches
Published by: DRG

Nancy Brenan Daniel

You will never run out of quilt ideas with the help of this book filled with over 100 applique block designs. Each design includes full-sized line drawings and placement diagrams. This book will also teach you about the basics of applique, including basic techniques, tools used, how to make and use templates and more! 122 pages, all color.

Paperback
House of White Birches
Published by: DRG

Jinny Beyer

This visual encyclopedia of quilt block designs provides quilters, designers, researchers and patchwork enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool for finding, identifying, and drafting more than 4050 unique block designs. World-renowned quilter Jinny Beyer has categorized the designs in a way that eliminates duplicates and allows quilters to understand exactly how each block is successfully pieced. Jinny has analyzed all designs in terms of the grid on which they are drawn, making it easy for quilters to recreate the blocks in any size or color scheme desired. Imagine-more than 4050 unique designs to choose from for your next quilt!

* More than 4050 quilt block patterns, categorized by grid design
* Beautiful fabric-filled illustrations of each design
* Photographs of quilts, showing design layouts and block repeats
* Line drawings for every block, showing how each is constructed
* Step-by-step help on drafting blocks to any size
* Quick Reference sections for easy comparison of similar blocks
* Chapter on design ideas to inspire your next quilt
* Detailed bibliography and indexes
* Transparency sheets with 32 common design grids
Published by: Breckling Press

Rosenthal & Pelzmann

A bold new spin on one-block quilts: New shapes, mutliple fabrics, new effects.

A Bold New Spin on One-Block Quilts: New Projects, More Fabrics, New Effects

• 6 quilt projects, plus over a dozen gallery quilts and techniques for creating endless one-block variations
• Create dramatic new design effects quilters have been asking for: hollow cubes, cubes sliced open, and blocks tumbling into the borders
• New! Make one-block wonders with multiple fabrics, not just one. The authors teach you to choose the right fabrics, with photos showing the original fabrics and the finished quilt
• Still no Y-seams! All piecing is easy straight lines

You'll love everything that's new in this exciting sequel from the best-selling author of One-Block Wonders: stunning new quilts, new visual effects, and ways to add even more color to your quilts with multiple fabrics. You'll still love the whirling, dramatic designs, the simple straight-line piecing, and the dramatic large-scale prints that make One-Block Wonders a fabric-lover's favorite.

Published by: C&T Pubishing
Number of pages: 80
Year published: June 2008

Was £16.50 now down to £13.50

Parlato and Stuart. Featuring eight-pointed stars that are as easy to piece as Nine-Patch blocks.

Finally, a frustration-free method of making perfect-point star blocks. Eight-pointed stars are now as easy to piece as Nine-Patch blocks. Based on the popular 12 inch block size, the dozens of original designs are made with rotary cutting techniques and templates that avoid bulky seams and set-in patches. Achieve stellar results by learning to use color and fabric more effectively. Expand your universe by experimenting with kaleidoscope effects, 3-D stars, and star-within-a-star. Features 48 dazzling star blocks with a multitude of celestial projects, from wallhanging to bed-size. A galaxy of possibilities for quilters of every skill level.
Published by: American Quilter's Society
Number of pages: 112
Year published: July 2001

Celia Eddy. The essential illustrated reference: 150 trad'l & contemporary block designs.

The Quilter's Block Bible is the ultimate reference and resource book for both hobbyists and professionals who are fascinated by the innumerable variations offered by this time-honoured craft. This book will inspire you with the infinite possibilities of the quilt block and will set each one in its fascinating historical and sociological context. The established system of categorizing blocks is explained, with selected examples of quilt blocks from different categories clearly described and illustrated so you can begin drafting, designing, and making your own block patchwork right away. Whether you want to use the examples given here, or decide to draft your own block, you'll have lots of decisions to make about the layout, colours, fabrics and methods - The Quilter's Block Bible is packed full of advice, hints and tips to help you on your way.

Published by: Search Press
Number of pages: 256
Year published: February 2003

Carol Doak.

• Mix-and-match units, 50 NEW state star blocks, endless star possibilities!
• You'll have stars in your eyes as paper-piecing expert Carol Doak brings you a galaxy of 9-patch stars
• 12 sparkling quilt projects
• Make perfect stars every time
• Easy for beginners, splendid for advanced quilters
• Bonus CD-ROM—print the patterns in different sizes, so you can star gaze to your heart's content


Published by: C&T Pubishing
ISBN: 9781571202840
Number of pages: 104
Year published: September 2005

Joan Lewis. A charming treasury of patterns for patchwork and appliqué. Includes 40 wonderful step-by-step projects for using the blocks.
Published by: Meredith Corporation