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120 Patterns for Traditional Patchwork Quilts

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I originally signed this book out of the public library, and ended up giving it back 2 weeks late! I knew I had to find a copy, so I went to amazon.com. I am a fairly experienced quilter, with over 20 quilts and 2 blue ribbons to my name, and this book showed me patterns I had never seen before. I love using patchwork techniques, and this book features patchwork designs from the 1930's, including State Fair, Fair and Square and Leavenworth 9-Patch, to name a few of my favorites. This book will be a valuable addition to anyone's personal library, if you are a quilter.

A friend loaned this book to me and had to remind me to give it back to her. There are some really great patterns in the book ranging from easy to advanced. Beginning and advanced quitlers alike can find something to use from it. This is a quilter's definite must have.

This book was written before rotary cutters,I guess. There are templates for every block. Most of the blocks finish fairly large 12"- 15". Instructions are given with each telling how many to use for a particular size quilt. Each block pattern is rated as to the degree of difficulty.

There are no color photos, but the blocks are shown colored with ink to indicate where lights and darks should be used for the best effect. Drawings are of blocks only - not full quilts.

As another reviewer mentioned - there are some block patterns here that you wont find in the newer quilting books, giving you the opportunity to create more traditional looking quilts (like the title says, lol).

Overall a good instruction book....but not one you just look through for eye candy. Those with a little experience will not have a problem figuring out how to cut block pieces with a rotary cutter.