A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) [Paperback]

Beverly Maxvill (Author)

Book Description

Series: Block a Month | Publication Date: August 4, 2008

Ideal for paper-piecing enthusiasts! Feature all 12 seasonal blocks in a queen-size calendar quilt or showcase the blocks one at a time on the interchangeable-block wall hanging.

* Fun block designs include a snowman, a turkey, hearts and roses, a teapot, a scarecrow, and wreaths

* Each 12" x 12" block is spacious enough for quilting and embellishments

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About the Author

Beverly Maxvill's published patterns are found through wholesale and in her store The Quilters Patch. She currently designs patterns for piecing, applique, paper-piecing, asian-inspired designs and hand embroidery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (August 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564778142
• ISBN-13: 978-1564778147
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TAKING A STEP BEYOND WITH PAPERPIECING, September 15, 2008

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Sharon J. Williams "druchak" (Whitmore Lake, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) (Paperback)

Calendar quilt patterns are usually very similar. BUT NOT THE CALENDAR QUILT PATTERNS in this book!! Bev inserts JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE in each of her monthly patterns (eg: instead of just a heart for Feb., she places a bouquet of roses tied with ribbon behind the heart; a delightful teapot and steaming cup for March has additional little cakes with clever embroidery added to the frosting; a lovely June wreath of roses with a bow adorn that block). And to top it off, when you are finished with each of these blocks, they add together to make a QUEEN sized quilt!! Or, if you don't want a big quilt, Bev gives directions to make a great interchangeable wall hanging. Great work, Bev. A GREAT buy for QUILT STORES -- Bev has a disclaimer that allows stores to use her blocks for BOM quilts. Check into that store owners.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A DEFINATE buy!, August 16, 2008

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M. Dravidzius "Quiltmaker" (MIchigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) (Paperback)

I found this book to be most informative, and VERY well written, instructions are easy to follow and will make you a paper piecing pro. The finished product can be a quilt or as the book shows a monthy changeable wall hanging.. I have made 4 of the blocks so far and am loving it, Patterns are even in COLOR! what more could you ask for??. I HIGHLY recomend this book....

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paper piecing know-how, February 11, 2009

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) (Paperback)

Paper piecing is not my favorite craft but these 12 designs might just make me change my mind. There are so many things you can do with these 12 blocks such as make a quilt, make a perpetual wall hanging or make seasonal pillows to name a few.

The book starts our giving general sewing directions such as paper piecing basics and embroidery stitches. Then it goes on to each block. The first thing is a color photo of the finished block. Then there is a material and cutting list. Instructions for creating the block are next, along with the paper piecing template.

This is all you need to create the blocks. Once you have then done, you can create the interchangeable wall hanging block or go one and create your own quilt or pillows. Whatever you decide to do with them, you will know how to do paper piecing when you are done.