I had not been on the message board in ages and just saw this question. No there are no instructions in the book. You figure out how to do each block as you come to it. A lot of people paper piece a good percentage of the blocks. I hand pieced all of the blocks or needle turn applique or reverse applique. You use whatever method you are comfortable with. Good luck on your quilt.
Karen

woow your second on...I have never made a first DEAR JANE ....

Stunning!!

Absolutely beautiful...love your color choices
mikki

you're second. Wow I think that is beyond me. I am making the farmers wife sampler and think that is a challenge for me.

Congratulations on getting 2 done! Looks beautiful

Wow! Very beautiful!

this is beautiful :!: I admire everyone who can stick with this project. I just love seeing everyone's blocks. It gives me hope that I can start my DJ next year. Thanks for sharing.

Really? Your second?? I am soooo impressed! Beautiful, was the second one easier?

yes In my opinion the second was easier and actually took less time to make even though I hand pieced that one too. The second one I think took about 70 hours less time - I have that stuff written down somewhere! I have links on my blog to both quilts.
Karen