Traditional Patchwork Quilt Patterns with Plastic Templates: Instructions for 27 Easy-to-Make Designs (Dover Quilting)

If you want a nice, basic introduction to making quilt blocks, using traditional designs, this is a great bargain buy. It comes complete with the templates, in fairly sturdy plastic, to get going. All you need to decide on is your fabric choice and whether or not you are going to machine or hand stitch each block. I'm afraid this does act as a gateway drug to the greater wonder of quilting; this was my first book, and although my first quilt was made using a couple of jelly rolls, I continually find my way back to this one. In the less than two years since I bought this book, I've made (and had finished) three quilts of varying size, colour and design, have just finished the blocks (using this book) for number four, have one more prepared and another in the planning! One word of advice; it's a good idea to buy more plastic of similar strength to make yourself some more templates, or buy a decent heavy plastic set as if you're anything like me, you'll shave the edges off the ones supplied in no time. In summary, if you aren't sure if quilting is for you, buy this before you embark on spending more on a larger book.

I have recently started getting into patchwork and was looking for a book that could take me a step on from the simple squares that I have been doing. This book fits the bill for me perfectly. It contains the patterns to create 27 traditional pattern blocks, which vary in complexity. All of the patterns can be made using the 4 plastic templates that are included, so there is no need to go out buying templates. What I really like is that all the pattern blocks are the same size, so instead of repeating one block over and over you could mix and match. Despite only ever doing patchwork squares before, there is nothing in the book that I couldn't do. For each pattern block there is a black and white outline along with with a diagram showing you the template required and type of colour. This book does not specify individual colours such as red or blue, but instead used dark, light, bright and medium. The diagrams of the pattern blocks show the variation in colour and pattern to help you visualise the block. Personally, I like the fact that colours have not been stated as it makes for greater individuality. There is one example of a completed block on the front cover which is very traditional, but a bit old fashioned for my personal taste. I look forward to having fun working out how to use colour and pattern to modernise these traditional blocks. There is some basic information at the start of the book about completing your quilt. However if you have never quilted before you might need to get some information from another source as it is very basic. However, if like me you know the basics, but want to start using slightly more complicated blocks then I highly recommend this book to get you quickly achieving your aims.

Has 4 basic templates and 27 block designs with all the instructions needed to make each block. I like that it doesn't have any colour to the blocks instead they use 'light', 'bright', 'medium' and 'dark' to describe the fabric which will create the illustrated designs. I have not used this book yet but I think it will be one to reference once I have done a bit more practicing of the basics. Good price for what you get, as templates are pricey to buy in the shops.

Very helpful with design ideas

Lovely gift for an established fan of patchwork or some one interested in starting.

I was very disappointed with this. The only colour patchwork example is that on the cover. The remainder are simply diagrams of different types of patchwork patterns that can be achieved. Yes it does make the purchase and cutting out of the material pretty failsafe and gives good guidance on making the materials up but a few colour pictures would have been more inspirational. The cover of the book does show a couple of inside pages only in black and white but I hadn't realised that the entire book had no colour photos of the projects. Also I expected the templates to be ready cut. They are plastic but you still have the problem of cutting them exactly to size and if the scissors or cutter moves slightly you end up with a not truly straight edge which can effect the cutting out of the material. You can purchase plastic sheets clear or with gridlines at a much cheaper price so if one of your reasons for purchasing this book is getting the templates free I would think twice. This book cost more than "Fabulous Fat Quarter Bags" which is sumptuously coloured throughout and twice as thick.

If you want a cheap book with good, clear instructions and no frills then this is for you. If you are unsure about quilting and do not quite understand it, then this is a good book to try - it has some plastic templates too!. This book really will allow you to understand how quilting goes together - I now have the bug and it all seems so simple, but I was afraid to spend on too dear a book, so this is excellent. After that buy some good quality well known templates, a good mat and rotary cutter, the best you can afford and start a new hobby.

This book is made up of various block designs for quilts and gives the sizes and yardages required. Each block is illustrated in monochrome and indicates light, medium or dark fabric. The designs are made up of rectangles and triangles of various types and angles, and many variations will be possible using different combinations of light, dark and medium fabric. There is even a set of plastic templates in an envelope at the back of the book, to enable you to make up the designs. The templates have two cutting lines so that you can sew these quilt blocks either by hand or machine. The blocks are 12inches square so you could use just one for a cushion cover, perhaps with a plain border if you want it larger. If you're looking for inspiration to make a quilt I should buy this book! It takes all the calculation out of it, and all you have to do is choose the fabrics and sew the quilt.

Spiegato molto bene e Chiara

Book in very good condition - I would say new. Fast delivery and useful for any quilter.

J'aime les différents patrons que l'on y retrouve.

Conforme descrito

For beginners this book is bible.