Star Quilts: 35 Blocks, 5 Projects - Easy No-Math Drafting Technique - Softcover

Knapp, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607056577 ISBN 13: 9781607056577

Publisher: C&T Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Create striking star blocks accurately at any size using this unique grid system—just connect the dots! No math, no complex calculations. Try one of author Mary Knapp’s projects to learn her grid method using basic tools like a ruler and a protractor. Choose from dozens of her star block designs to mix and match for any project. You’ll be amazed at how easy it can be to draft and resize your own blocks and make your next quilt totally star-studded! Includes great tips for fabric selection, making templates, as well as cutting and piecing techniques.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Knapp is a retired biology teacher who now teaches quilting and designs patterns. She enjoys both piecing and appliqué, hand quilting, and machine quilting. Her award-winning quilts have been on exhibit in a variety of venues. Mary lives in New York.

Review:

Knapp's unique grid system allows you to draft star blocks accurately at any size. Included are instructions for drawing 35 blocks and for five projects. Also included are a pull-out pattern section, a glossary of terms and 'tricks of the trade.'
(Quilters Newsletter, June/July 2013)

Star blocks are an eternal favourite of quilters and in this book Mary shares her technique for drafting star blocks accurately at any size using her grid system. Included are 35 star designs and five projects, as well as loads of helpful tips and clear diagrams. (Australian Quilters Companion, Summer 2013)

Star blocks have always fascinated me, but because they look so complex I have avoided them. According to this book, you don't need any complicated calculations to achieve beautiful, complex-looking designs. There are 35 blocks to choose from and 5 projects using the pre-drawn grid which is supplied with the book. I found the grid system very complicated, but then for those of you who enjoy a mathematical conundrum and are very interested in the piecing side of quilting, this is a very comprehensive book. (Fabrications Quilting For You, April/May 2013)

About this edition

• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1607056577
• ISBN 13: 9781607056577
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112