One-Patch Quilts

by Carolyn Forster

A one patch quilt is essentially a patchwork quilt made from a single repeating shape. This is the simplest type of quilt you can make, but with carefully chosen coordinating patterns and colours, the results can be stunning. There are very few books on the market devoted entirely to one-patch quilts, so we expect this to be a popular book by a well-known sewing author. Carolyn Forster, who is an expert quilter, provides the inspiration for making these simple quilts, using a range of lovely fabrics. The book contains 20 projects, each using a different-shaped patch; for example, there are rectangles, hexagons, squares, triangles, diamonds, and so on. The quilts range from those based on a random selection of plain and patterned fabrics, to those that use just two or three different-coloured plain fabrics stitched together to form an interesting geometric design. On the left-hand page of each spread is a template for the basic shape, reproduced at actual size, and some basic instructions for arranging the shapes and stitching them together, showing some different ways of using colour. On the right-hand page is an overhead shot of the finished quilt. Instructions at the start of the book will explain how to enlarge the template if you want to make a larger quilt, and some basic quilting techniques, plus some guidance on how many shapes are needed to make a particular size of quilt. This book will appeal to patch workers, quilters and sewers looking for a source of ideas and inspiration for simple patchwork quilt designs that are quick and satisfying to make, while also being beautiful.

Genres: Sewing

48 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2017

Reviews

[Juliet · Rating 5 out of 5]

20 To Make One Patch Quilts by Carolyn Forster is a handy pocket sized book full of very clear and concise information on how to make a patchwork using a single template. There are 20 full-size template shapes, with tips on how to trace them, and for each shape there are a couple of options on how to use it to make a design.

If you’re an experienced quilter you’re likely to have the templates in your stash and gained the necessary know how. So I think it’s suited to beginners to patchwork or someone like me who, so far, has made one quilt and is soaking up useful info with each new project.

Instructions are easy to follow. There are simple diagrams on joining pieces and creating designs. Plenty of guidance on tools and materials, designing and stitching a quilt and, of course, binding the finished article. To round it off Carolyn provides the instructions and pattern for a sampler-style quilt project at the back of the book made up using a number of templates – great for building experience.

Good value for money and, I think, a lovely gift idea.

[Jacqueline Hood · Rating 5 out of 5]

One-patch quilts by Carolyn Forster is one of a series of All New 20 to Make books. The book features 20 different single templates that can be pieced together to make a block made of a single patch. Brilliant for using up small scraps the book includes the full size template shapes that can be drawn around. Pieces can be hand sewn in an EPP method or machine sewn using traditional piecing methods. The book includes useful information on tools and equipment and how to use the templates. The projects Carolyn has shown demonstrate design ideas for using the templates in different layouts which can then be all attached to make one large quilt or at the end there is a design for a quilt made from different blocks. The illustrations are colourful and the instructions are clear. Great book for anyone new to quilting or an experienced alter who wants to try different patchwork shapes. Good value at £6.99 for a small hardback book that can be fitted into your EPP craft bag. Reviewed for the Half Yard Club but a book I will make great use of.

[Lynne Callister]

Another Awesome handbag size book from this author
As with all her books she gives you from the second page, what you are going to learn from Instructions right through to completing your quilt and then gives you 20 projects to complete, with the templates you can trace to complete these projects.
Her Introduction page talks about how you can make small quilts, large quilts and all sorts of other projects using just one Template.
l love the fact you can decide to either machine or hand sew these projects as well.
As well as the projects, she gives you on each page a few design ideas of how to achieve different ways for your project to look with different coloured fabrics.
Great for Patchwork and quilting clubs to use or just for friends with a love of patchwork and quilting.
Would definitely recommend this small book to add to your collection

[Mrs J]

One Patch Quilts - Carolyn Forster

This Book starts with an informative introduction related to the process of One-Patch Quilts. There follows a handy section outlining the tools and materials needed, how to use the templates and completing a quilt.

The projects section provides a template for each quilt and design ideas. Generally the projects are set out in difficulty order, from beginners to more experienced quilters, although you don't have to follow the set order, culminating in a full size quilt project using a range of one-patch quilt blocks.

This is good value for money book and a nice size to work with. The projects are a great way to turn left over scraps into beautiful, original quilts.

[s c heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Patch Quilts – Carolyn Forster

I have received this book to review.

A smaller hardback book beautifully presented on quality thick paper and produced with vibrant colours.

The book begins with useful information regarding equipment, techniques and  stitching advice. It leads into the colour sectioned projects. These are all clearly shown with diagrams, templates and design ideas.

There are some more unusual quilt block patterns and some eye catching designs.

A good book to lead you to producing your own quilt using the 12 in blocks as a sampler quilt or any other item.

A handy inspirational book for any sewing room.

[Blodwen Axworthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE PATCH QUILTS By Carolyn Forster
I wish I had seen this book before I ventured out into Quilt making.
These 20 Patterns are so easy to follow, and all 20 projects have their own templates. Starting with the simpler, to a little more advanced as you proceed through the book. Teaching you so much about the basics of quilting.
All designs are suitable for sewing machine, hand sewing or EPP which will be great if you prefer a choice or do not have a sewing machine.
All tools and materials are explained very clearly.
A well written book for quilting and one worth having no matter what stage of Quilting you are at and great for only £6.99, a BARGAIN.

[Susan Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A handy A5 hard-backed book.
A full information section for the Tools and Materials with clear templates.
I love the fact that all of the 20 Patchwork Shapes have an explanation of the shape, stitching, design ideas and the templates across 2 pages.
The book includes colourful pages and clear diagrams.
A must have for Patchwork Quilters.