The Quilter's Block Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference- 100 Traditional and Contemporary Block Designs [Spiral-bound]

Celia Eddy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2003

This is the ultimate quilter's block reference and resource book for both hobbyists and professionals who are fascinated by the endless variations offered by this time-honored craft. Learn how quilt blocks are categorized and follow selected examples from different categories to draft, design, and make individual block patchwork. Packed full of ideas, hints, and tips, expert advice is given for layout, colors, fabrics, and methods for creating more than 150 custom quilt blocks. Each bolck entry includes a photograph of the finished block, diagrams, and instructions for clear guidance for quilters of all skil levels. Concealed spiral binding allows quilters to read and practice simultaneously.

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About the Author

Celia Eddy discovered patchwork in the 1970s and was fascinated by the infinite design possibilities of mosaic pattern. She has been quilting ever since and is also a keen researcher of the history of patchwork and quilting in American and Brisith traditions. Celia is Acting Heritage Officer and coordinator of The British Quilt Study Group, and a member of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles. In between giving lectures and writing articles on quilt history, tradition and designs, Celia runs her own on-line quilting and patchwork magazine, Quiltstory (www.quilt.co.uk). She has wirtten articles for various quilting magazines including The Quilter and Magic Patch, and has co-written The Quilter's Handbook. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873495098
• ISBN-13: 978-0873495097
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #690,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to Tradition, March 15, 2003

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MARGARET BIRCHENOUGH (DERBYSHIRE United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quilter's Block Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference- 100 Traditional and Contemporary Block Designs (Spiral-bound)

Traditional blocks, some with a new slant and each one with a brief history of its origins. This book goes right from the basics - the quilt block in history, tools and equipment, working with colour and pattern, drafting blocks, through to where to go next for those who like to be really creative. All this and 100 blocks too, all in full colour. The handy size and spiral binding make it ideal to keep on your sewing table for constant reference. I only have one problem with this book- I think I'm going to turn into a blockaholic! This is one book I don't want to be without.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for Quilters, August 3, 2005

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Chrissy1018 (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quilter's Block Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference- 100 Traditional and Contemporary Block Designs (Spiral-bound)

As a beginning quilter, I found this to be one of the most useful, beatifully designed and inspiring books I've come across. 150 block designs are each given a two page spread showing:
- A full color illustration of the made up block that uses fabric rather than just solid colors.
- A set of four full color fabric blocks joined to show how the pattern works together.
- A black and white illustration breaking down the various shapes constructing each block.
- A paragraph of history and information.
- A rating of how difficult the block is to create.
The book organizes blocks into the following categories: One-Patch, Four-Patch, Five-Patch, Nine-Patch, Stars, Hexagons and Octagons, Square-in-a-square, Curved, Fans, Log Cabin, and Applique. One of the really unique and useful features is a full color index showing thumbnails of all the blocks. The spiral binding allows the pages to lie flat when you're working on a certain block, another great feature.
Basic information on quilting is included (tools, choosing fabric, etc.) but this book is more useful for ideas than technique. My mother, who has been quilting for many years, loved this book as well (and she tends to be as picky as I am about quilt books!)

5.0 out of 5 stars 100 different block designs!, November 18, 2011

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sally tarbox (aylesbury bucks uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quilter's Block Bible (Paperback)

Great introduction to patchwork: there's an illustrated index of designs at the start, listed in order of complexity (1 patch up to 7 patches), followed by designs featuring stars, fans, hexagons, applique, curved pieces and log cabin.
Each design has a couple of pages devoted to it with detailed information on the shapes needed, possible alternative colorways (a design can look totally different depending on the shades used) and different ways of joining the blocks together. The most useful feature is that the author doesnt just show you each individual block but provides an illustration of several joined together to show what effects you can achieve.
I've referred to it a lot when making a sampler quilt recently.