The Skill-Building Quick and Easy Block Tool

The ultimate no-math block reference for quilters

Ultra-portable and indispensable, this reference tool keeps the cutting instructions at your fingertips with more blocks, more diagrams, and more practical tips. No quilter should be without the essential toolkit that makes up the block tool, featuring dozens of precut-friendly designs and a complete block index, plus convenient rotary-cutting charts and reference tables. Exploded block diagrams and repeated layouts make construction a breeze. As a bonus, you’ll learn how to sew an accurate ¼” seam and create half-square triangles and flying geese blocks with ease.

• 110 contemporary blocks in 5 sizes, each with design tips, diagrams, color inspiration, and project idea
• Easy-to-use size with handy reference tables, rotary-cutting charts, block index, and index to 60+ precut-friendly blocks!
• Start with the simpler blocks and quickly take on new challenges, honing skills as you go with accurate seam allowances, triangles, and more detailed piecing

Debbie is the Senior Technical Editor at C&T Publishing. She's always working on at least five sewing, quilting, or knitting projects, with other thread and yarn crafts also in rotation. Debbie and her husband live in Northern California.