Where's The Real Reference Block Books??
07-18-2009, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I doubt that there will ever be an absolutely complete compendium of quilt block patterns.
I think that's in the same category as having the most up-to-date computer software.
Someone is always coming up with something new or putting a new twist on something old.
I think that's in the same category as having the most up-to-date computer software.
Someone is always coming up with something new or putting a new twist on something old.
07-18-2009, 08:24 AM
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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)
- 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)
07-18-2009, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
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)
- 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)
07-18-2009, 03:17 PM
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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.
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.
07-19-2009, 09:04 AM
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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. :)
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. :)
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