1000 Great Quilt Blocks

by Maggi McCormick Gordon

This incredible library of quilt-block patterns contains a lifetime of inspiration for quilters of all skill levels. Choose from familiar favorites and not-so-well-known surprises. • Features 1000 block diagrams, plus hints and tips to make stitching easy and fun • Designs are organized by style and include strips, curves, baskets, and even alphabets • Each block pattern contains an easy-to-follow piecing guide

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

512 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an EXCELLENT resource!
I do not use this for instructions to make a quilt, rather I use it for friends to see how small changes can make a block or quilt look very different.
Many simple designs, and some very complicated ones too.
Very useful for inspiration.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

simple black and white quilt block diagrams. grouped by block type (four patch, nine patch, more). would like to own a copy as a resource.

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic little book with all the quilt blocks you need to keep you very busy for a long time, plus basic techniques and some setting combinations. Completed blocks vary from 8" to 21", starting with easier blocks and processing to more complex. An alphabet index is useful for looking for a specific pattern. I'm inspired to try to make all 1,000 blocks, so far I've used the Fox and Geese pattern for a quilt and the instructions were clear enough that I was successful.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book with ooodles of quilt squares.

[Connie Marx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not really much reading, but I found all the blocks I was looking for, and then some. Lord I am going to be busy!