Quilt block "encyclopedia"?

**Sewnoma** · 06-18-2012, 06:31 AM

I'm discovering that there is a LOT about quilting that I just don't know! I keep seeing mentions here to what are obviously common block patterns and I keep working out my Google page to find out what y'all are talking about...I'm wondering if anybody can recommend a good coffee-table type book that would have pictures of all these traditional quilt blocks in it. Something with color pictures that I can both use as a reference but also browse through and enjoy just on its own would be preferable. Not necessarily a book that teaches how to MAKE the blocks, more a reference to identify them.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

**Granny Quilter** · 06-18-2012, 06:45 AM

I hope someone answers you, because I would like that too!

**Scissor Queen** · 06-18-2012, 06:46 AM

A quick search on Amazon produced several results.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ripbooks%2C200

**Sewnoma** · 06-18-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

A quick search on Amazon produced several results.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ripbooks%2C200

I probably should have said - I've looked on Amazon several times and browsed a little at the local book store but the problem is that there are SO MANY choices! I can't buy them all - I'm trying to get a feel for if there are 1 or 2 "favorites".

Looks like there are at least 2 or 3 I should give a second (third, fourth) look at!

**Havplenty** · 06-18-2012, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Sewnoma

I probably should have said - I've looked on Amazon several times and browsed a little at the local book store but the problem is that there are SO MANY choices! I can't buy them all - I'm trying to get a feel for if there are 1 or 2 "favorites".

Looks like there are at least 2 or 3 I should give a second (third, fourth) look at!

i purchased 5,500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone from amazon as my source. i got it for a good price and it is all color illustrated. you will find in your search that traditional blocks go by more than one name. the above reference book did list the various names of a particular block. i also bought 99 modern quilt blocks book.

good luck with your purchase decision. and know for as many quilters as there are, there is the potential to have that many book recommendations. the resources are almost endless so ultimately if you can go to a bookstore or browse online and see what may appeal to you and get it. you may end up with several books but they will go into your library and not be wasted.

**spokanequilter** · 06-18-2012, 06:50 AM

I have one from Leisure Arts - "Mix and Match Blocks - A Comprehensive Handbook". I use it frequently. Also quilterscache.com and good old Google.

**SandScraps** · 06-18-2012, 07:09 AM

The Quilter's Bible gives a picture and short description as well as alternative names for a large number of blocks. 501 quilt blocks has many of the traditional blocks as well as a lot of applique and themed blocks.

**GrannieAnnie** · 06-18-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by SandScraps

The Quilter's Bible gives a picture and short description as well as alternative names for a large number of blocks. 501 quilt blocks has many of the traditional blocks as well as a lot of applique and themed blocks.

I had the 501 book and gave it to someone. Forgot who!

**Jan in VA** · 06-18-2012, 07:17 AM

This one is fabulous!
http://www.connectingthreads.com/boo...s__D45081.html $32.95

Jan in VA

**Tartan** · 06-18-2012, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

This one is fabulous!
http://www.connectingthreads.com/boo...s__D45081.html $32.95

Jan in VA

My vote for Jenny Beyer's book. It is really great and I learned a lot from it.

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