Ultimate Quilt Block Collection: Step-by-Step Instructions for 60+ Unique Blocks to Create Hundreds of Quilts (CompanionHouse Books) Flying Geese, Foundation Paper Piecing, Variations, Tips, and More - Softcover

Lynne Goldsworthy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620082802 ISBN 13: 9781620082805

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2018

Synopsis

The must-have resource for quilters!

• Over 60 designs for distinctive quilt blocks, including 25 variations
• Step-by-step guidance for quilters, whether novice, intermediate, or advanced
• Variety of techniques and patterns that you can follow or use as inspiration to create your own original blocks
• Expert advice and tips from author Lynne Goldsworthy, a renowned quilter
• Blocks for every skill level, from basic units like Flying Geese to more intricate motifs using foundation paper piecing

There's something here for everyone!

Ultimate Quilt Block Collection is a must-have resource for quilters, featuring more than 60 original block designs from the creative mind of recognized worldwide quilting expert and designer Lynne Goldsworthy. Lynne offers colorful blocks in both classic and modern patterns using a wide range of motifs and fabrics.

From basic blocks like Flying Geese to more intricate motifs using foundation paper piecing, Ultimate Quilt Block Collection has something for every level of quilter. Mix and match your favorite blocks, whether classic or more modern designs, to make hundreds of combinations!

Lynn offers clear step-by-step instructions for every block, with hundreds of beautiful full-color photos that serve as visual references for each project. She encourages you to experiment with your own color combinations and provides instructions and full patterns for joining your completed blocks into finished quilts.

You'll find "Top Tips" scattered throughout this comprehensive guide, plus tricks every quilter should know. "The Basics" section has everything you need to know to get started on your blocks, so beginning quilters can use this book to learn how to get started, while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration and encouragement to experiment with original fabric and color combinations.

Thorough at 224 pages, and rich with gorgeous photography, Ultimate Quilt Block Collection is an excellent source for standardized quilt blocks using traditional and foundation paper piecing. Easy-to-follow instructions and templates are provided to make either traditional or modernized quilt blocks. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or just use up your stash, this wide range of techniques, patterns, and variations is sure to inspire.

Raid your stash and start sewing today, with Ultimate Quilt Block Collection!

"It's a lovely book packed with fantastic, modern, fun projects..."
—Verry Berry Handmade

About this title

About the Author

Lynne Goldsworthy is a modern British quilter who designs quilts for fabric manufacturers in the UK and the US and is a regular contributor to various quilting magazines. She is author or co-author of three quilting books. She writes the popular quilting blog Lily's Quilts at lilysquilts.blogspot.co.uk. Lynne is part of the team that runs the online quilting magazine Fat Quarterly, and co-runs and teaches at the Fat Quarterly London Retreat. She is also part of the team behind The Thread House, a retreat and pattern company.

From the Back Cover

"It's a lovely book packed with fantastic, modern, fun projects..."
—Verry Berry Handmade

From the creative mind of renowned quilter Lynne Goldsworthy comes Ultimate Quilt Block Collection, featuring more than 60 of Lynne's designs—colorful blocks in both classic and modern patterns using a wide range of motifs and fabrics.

From basic units like flying geese to more intricate designs based on foundation paper piecing, there's something in this comprehensive guide for quilters of varying skill levels. Lynne offers clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied by beautiful color photos for every project and provides additional instruction in sewing your completed blocks into a finished quilt.

Novice quilters can use this book to reinforce the basics, while advanced quilters will discover a wealth of inspiration and encouragement to experiment with original fabric and color combinations. Start quilting today!

Inside Ultimate Quilt Block Collection:

• More than 60 distinctive quilt block designs
• Thorough, step-by-step guidance for quilters from novice to advanced
• A wide variety of techniques and patterns that you can follow or use as inspiration for your own original blocks
• Hundreds of full-color photographs that serve as visual references for each project
• Instructions and advice from a recognized worldwide quilting expert

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620082802
• ISBN 13: 9781620082805
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224