Quilt block "encyclopedia"?
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It isn't a book, but I have Block Base, which is a software that contains hundreds of different traditional blocks. It is searchable, and will print out rotary cutting instructions or paper pieced guides in the size you specify.
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A quick search on Amazon produced several results.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ripbooks%2C200
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ripbooks%2C200
Looks like there are at least 2 or 3 I should give a second (third, fourth) look at!
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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!
Looks like there are at least 2 or 3 I should give a second (third, fourth) look at!
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.
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Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Blocks and Maggie Malone's 5500 Blocks are the ones I use the most. I also refer alot to Carrie Hall Blocks and to 1000 Great Quilt Blocks from The Patchwork Place.
Brackman also has an applique encyclopedia book
I believe the Beyer's book are her own designs and far too many pieces resulting in designs that all look alike to me.
Brackman also has an applique encyclopedia book
I believe the Beyer's book are her own designs and far too many pieces resulting in designs that all look alike to me.
#19
Block Base is the computerized version of Barbara Brackman's "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns." I have both but enjoy the computer version more. Both were some of the first "quilty" items I purchased. I also have the 1001 Patchwork Designs, 5500 Quilt Block Designs and BHG 501 Quilt Blocks. The BHG is my least favorite but I use them all.
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I have the book "5500 Quilt Block Designs" by Maggie Malone. It truly has that many block designs in it and it will give alternate names for the same block. I know longer use it so if someone is interested, PM me.
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