A must-have for every quilter: the ultimate pattern resource, with an astounding 5,500 blocks With 5,500 blocks to copy, adapt, and combine in countless ways, no quilter will ever have to run out of patterns anymore. Some designs are classics and taken from museum collections, handed from friend to friend, or kept in a family for many years. Each pattern is drawn on a grid showing the number of squares to the block which makes it easy to mix-and-match, because they all draft to the same size. The dazzling choices include a Premium Star, Double Pyramid, Strips and Squares, Farmer's Puzzle, Sunburst, Beggar's Blocks, and countless more. They're arranged by type--including 4-, 5-, and 9-patch patterns; circles and curves; octagons; diamonds; and 8-point stars--and all indexed alphabetically by name. There's even information on each block's source. As a special bonus Maggie Malone has included a section of Alphabet Patch Patterns to use for personalizing every block. No quilter can do without this book.

500 Quilt Blocks is a comprehensive guide to quilting, showcasing a wide range of the most popularly used blocks in the quilting world. It is the ultimate reference guide for quilters of all skill levels and includes techniques for beginners and advanced quilters alike. All of the blocks in this book are assembled by machine sewing. There are 10 chapters, each featuring a different quilt-block theme. Each chapter contains various blocks with photographs, cutting diagrams, and sewing instructions plus variations for each featured block. 500 Quilt Blocks takes things one step further with a series of project patterns that incorporate some of the 500 blocks found in the book. These patterns can be followed step-by-step, or serve as inspiration to create personalized designs. It's the perfect companion to planning your next quilt as well as a handy reference guide to add to your quilting library.

A treasury of patterns for patchwork and appliqué Here, quilters will find 501 pieced and appliquéd quilt blocks, easily customized for unique, personalized themes. Plus, 40 step-by-step projects for using blocks in the form of wearables, personal accessories, and home and seasonal decorations are included as well as 500 full-color photos and 600 line drawings.

It’s quiltmaking made as simple as paint-by-numbers! With a new method called foundation piecing, you just follow a numerical sequence to stitch fabric onto a foundation. Even the smallest pieces meet precisely, quickly, and accurately. With 365 projects, you could make one every day of the year. They’re organized month-by-month, so you could make a patriotic quilt with the July blocks; a Thanksgiving quilt in November; a Christmas quilt with the December blocks; or pretty floral quilts with each month’s flowers. (There are also some whimsical designs such as the yellow submarine that marks the day the Beatles came to America.) Photos of quilts made with blocks for each month accompany the complete instructions for the entire foundation piecing process.

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Create hundreds of quilts with this guide for quilters of all skill levels, featuring over sixty block designs with step-by-step instructions. From the creative mind of renowned quilter Lynne Goldsworthy comes Ultimate Quilt Block Collection, featuring more than sixty of Lynne’s designs—colorful blocks in both classic and modern patterns using a wide range of motifs and fabrics. From basic units like flying geese to more intricate designs based on foundation paper piecing, there’s something in this comprehensive guide for quilters of varying skill levels. Lynne offers clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by beautiful color photos for every project and provides additional instruction in sewing your completed blocks into a finished quilt. Novice quilters can use this book to reinforce the basics, while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration and encouragement to experiment with original fabric and color combinations. Start quilting today! Inside Ultimate Quilt Block Collection: More than sixty distinctive quilt block designs Thorough, step-by-step guidance for quilters from novice to advanced A wide variety of techniques and patterns that you can follow or use as inspiration for your own original blocks Hundreds of full-color photographs that serve as visual references for each project Instructions and advice from a recognized worldwide quilting expert