This pattern identification book places at your fingertips illustrations and sources for over 4,000 pieced patterns. It is user-friendly and is great for identifying patterns in quilts and for furnishing inspiring possibilities for quiltmakers.
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Originally published as eight volumes between 1979 and 1984, this condensed edition allows for identification of quilts based on design or pattern name. More than 4000 pieced quilt patterns, derived from printed sources published between 1830 and 1970, are organized into 25 pattern categories. Each design is numbered and illustrated in a line drawing and keyed to name and citation for first-known published source. While pieced patterns and those with minor applique are identified, appliqueed patterns with a little piecing are not. Maggie Malone's 1001 Patchwork Designs (Sterling, 1990) serves well as a less-expensive source for quilters, but it does not demonstrate the historical perspective or exhaustive approach that makes this title a valuable tool for quilt historians. This title is an excellent companion to Brackman's Clues in the Calico: Identifying and Dating Quilts (EPM, 1989), a guide to classifying fabrics used in quilts.
- Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
The comprehensive listing of pieced quilt designs from the early 1830s to the 1970s includes illustrations and sources for more than 4,000 pieced patterns. -Sew News
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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This book must have almost every quilt pattern known to man! I find it very helpful in identifying patterns - it would be a worthy addition to any quilt collector's library.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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I found this encyclopdia to be an excellent reference guide for different quilt blocks. I was able to identify several antiques quilts that are variations of well known blocks. I recommend this book!
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book is definitely an encyclopedia. Very useful tool for practiced quilters to beginners. Every quilt pattern and lots of ideas, plus references upon references. A must have for your quilting reference library. One really needs to see to fully enjoy the power behind this book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Quilt encyclopedia
This is a comprehensive collection of quilt patterns. I met Barbara in Kansas & bought her original copied lists, so I was able to look things up.
Published 6 months ago by Susan Barnhill
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A Five Star Again.
What a great book! If I want to know what a certain pieced quilt block looks like, this is the book I use. I never knew there were so many blocks! I want to try the all!!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mightygran
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Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
I'm really glad I purchased this book. This will be my "go-to" book when looking for patterns; loved reading the References, telling about the different publishers of the patterns. Read more
Published on March 8, 2011 by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource
Brackman's book is a terrific source to identify quilt patterns. My sewing group loved the book and it will become a necessary reference tool in our library.
Published on September 6, 2010 by J Burleson
1.0 out of 5 stars
very boring book
I suppose whatever you are looking for is there but it is very cut and dry and I had hoped there would have been pictures and was done. Will sale as soon as possible.
Published on January 17, 2010 by Jackie S. Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars
Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
The book is excellent. Shows all the quilt patterns that have been made in the past. Would recommend every quilter have this book.
Published on November 20, 2009 by Patricia A. Kelly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a comprehensive historical reference
First - Kudos to Barbara Brackman for being a pioneer in quilt pattern indexing. However, this book should not be taken as a comprehensive, all-inclusive historical reference for... Read more
Published on August 11, 2009 by M. McCann
5.0 out of 5 stars
The "Bible" for all Quilter's
This is definately the best best best quilting book I have ever invested in. If you're looking for the history and outline of a quilting block, this detailed and incredible book... Read more
Published on December 17, 2008 by Annemarie Vardanega
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book, if it were only all there...
I was thrilled to find this book, but extremely dissapointed to find that more than a half dozen pages were missing. Read more
Published on May 21, 2008 by Ilexholly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some reviewers missed the point . . .
I think those who gave this book a low rating were unclear on its intent and purpose. This book is NOT a how-to book, or a book of pretty pictures on how to use quilts in... Read more
Published on April 19, 2008 by Dorothy M. Young
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- The Perfect Patchwork Primer (Penguin Handbooks) by Beth Gutcheon on 5 pages
- The Quilt Design Workbook by Beth Gutcheon on 4 pages
- Hearth and Home by Bailey Paul on 4 pages
- The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt by Carrie A. Hall in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- Old Patchwork Quilts and the Women Who Made Them. by Ruth E. Finley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- Quilt Style by Lucy Fazely on 6 pages
- Mary Black's Family Quilts: Memory and Meaning in Everyday Life by Laurel Horton on 6 pages
- Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden by Joe Earle on 4 pages
- Treasures in the Trunk: Quilts of the Oregon Trail by Mary Bywater Cross in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Around the Block Again: More Rotary-Cut Block from Judy Hopkins (That Patchwork Place) by Judy Hopkins on page 28, page 61, and Back Matter
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