501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork and Applique (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) [Paperback]

Better Homes & Gardens (Author), Joan Lewis (Author), Lynette Chiles (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens Crafts | Publication Date: August 15, 1994

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.

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Subtitled A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué, this comprehensive book is just that--250 pages of pattern-block diagrams accompanied by concise construction directions and small color photos of the made-up blocks in well-chosen colors. In addition, a prelimary chapter gives instructions for about 15 projects, and a tips and techniques section outlines the basics for making the blocks and the projects. Whether your tastes run to the more traditional (nine-patch, star, basket, or pineapple variations, among many others) or the more experimental (appliquéd orchids, cacti, or heraldic designs, for example), you're likely to find something of interest here.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696204800
• ISBN-13: 978-0696204807
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great block ideas!, January 30, 2002

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Janette W. Cooper (Troy, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork and Applique (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) (Paperback)

As a beginning quilter I love seeing all the different blocks with the names. It's a great reference guide. However, I don't like the fact that the blocks are so small and the patterns don't give you cutting instuctions or seam allowances. The color photos of the finished blocks are really nice to have, but the sewing in the photos is not very good quality and it gives the impression that the blocks may be difficult to make.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great block ideas--not really for beginners..., May 9, 2002

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This review is from: 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork and Applique (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) (Paperback)

This is a great block pattern book. However as a beginner quilter, I have a hard time using this book to it's full potential because many of the patterns are a difficult and translating these blocks into a quilt requires some experience in figuring out how much fabric you'll need. I am definitely keeping the book and I'm sure I'll use it more when I'm a bit more experienced. I would recommend it to intermediate and advanced quilters.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only ONE pattern book? This is it!, November 10, 2002

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Heart To Hand (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork and Applique (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) (Paperback)

This is my all time favorite pattern book!! If I could only afford one pattern book, I hope that is not so, this would be it! Loaded with 250 pages of patterns for patchwork, appliqué and many are easily adaptable to foundation piecing. Blocks are shown in 4" size but I have enlarged them on a copier with great success. Each of the blocks are shown in clear concise color photos. There are many wonderful themes scattered throughout the book, including: Teatime, Thirties, Flowers, Noah's Ark, and every holiday you can think of. The Preface offers 40 different projects you could make with these blocks, including wearable art.