That is very true:)But, I only want reference to what has been out there for a long time:)Even though we still see different avenues of the oldies...it would be nice when you read somewhere churn dash....you could have a book to see what that was...or what else our churn dashes here are somewhere else or have been something else...very good point though...thanks Skeat

I have the Brackman book - and it does a nice job of that

- for example, it lists four different patterns for "Churn Dash"

- the pattern I know as "Variable Star" or "Ohio Star" has five variations shown and about 20 names.

I'm not familiar with the other books mentioned, but I think the Brackman book was worth the money (I bought it new for $34.95)

You are all super and a wealth of info! Thanks! And, if there are any we missed, I sure hope someone points it out too:)Skeat

In the wee early morning hours I looked both of them up in Amazon. When I can, I'm leaning more toward Maggie Malone's book. I got a sneak peek of the Brachman and wasn't as drawn to it.

A new Malone book started at 12.00 plus 3.99 s&h.

I have a book that only has about 248 blocks in it and I've printed oodles of pages off the Internet, stuck in a page saver and put in a binder.

My favorite is "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns" by Barbara Brackman. Remember though that many patterns have different names in various parts of the country and during different periods of time.

My son bought a wall hanging in "amish country" and wanted window valances to match. He said the lady who made it called the pattern Twirling Star. The pattern was traditionally named card trick. :)

Have you looked at Barbara Brackman's "Encyclopedias" -- of Pieced Quilts and Applique? I find them really helpful ...

Also Yvonne Khin did a book that includes some additional info.

Hope this helps!

Julie

maybe you can request these from your library and compare them before you invest in them? they may need to get them from another library -

when times are tight, I get a lot more selective - - -