1000 Great Quilt Blocks (That Patchwork Place) [Hardcover]

Maggi McCormick Gordon (Author)

Book Description

Series: That Patchwork Place | Publication Date: February 2003

This incredible library of quilt-block patterns contains a lifetime of inspiration for quilters of all skill levels. Choose from familiar favorites and not-so-well-known surprises.

• Features 1000 block diagrams, plus hints and tips to make stitching easy and fun

• Designs are organized by style and include strips, curves, baskets, and even alphabets

• Each block pattern contains an easy-to-follow piecing guide

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564774953
• ISBN-13: 978-1564774958
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe too small?, February 10, 2004

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Debbe "desertdebbe" (Marana, Az United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1000 Great Quilt Blocks (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

The size of this book is quite small 5x7. Now think about how small each black and white picture must be when there are 4 to each page. Yep, 2x2 and when your line of vision is seeing 8 (both pages) at the same time, it's difficult to focus on one individual block. I really dislike the black and white pictures. I know adding color would change the look of the block, but they all just seem to blend together without color. There are a few color pictures for directions. I'm not saying I won't use it, but I doubt I'll use it often.

33 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Instructions Not Included!, July 26, 2003

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This review is from: 1000 Great Quilt Blocks (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

This book is for very experienced quilters only, in my opinion. I didn't see instructions regarding how to sew the various block parts together to make the block. This book might be a good idea to get for picking a block, but then you'd have to go elsewhere for instructions on how much fabric to buy and how to make it into something. I am very disappointed.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quilter's Resource, August 6, 2003

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Serene (Marina, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1000 Great Quilt Blocks (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

1000 Great Quilt Blocks is the quilting book I've been looking for. Yes, it assumes you have some piecing knowledge, however it covers everything from four patch to letters and numbers. In particular I like the swan block and Indian trails block. I really appreciate its (relatively) small size, and the easy manner in which it is laid out. I know I will refer to this one again and again.