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Discover 110 traditional blocks, each in 5 different sizes with diagrams, yardage and project ideas. Easy-to-use reference tables, design tips, and colour inspiration are included along with rotary-cutting charts and a block index. This compact book makes it easy to make block projects or to design your own. There are blocks from 2- to 8-grid. This book is pre-cut friendly showing you how to use fat quarters, jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm squares as well as yardage. Tips show you how to mix and match blocks or change block size, easy cut and sew. It is the ultimate no-maths reference for quilters. All the calculating is done for you. All you have to do is cut and create. There have been previous editions of this book, but this version has new content., yarnsandfabrics.co.uk, 2/23/16

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The ultimate no-math reference for quilters is back, now with more blocks, more diagrams, and more practical tips in an easy-to-use reference guide size! With 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each, this guide has rotary-cutting charts, reference tables, a block index, and dozens of precut-friendly designs. Exploded block diagrams make construction a breeze, while color-filled blocks and blank line drawings spur your creativity. Create a unique project for each block!

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HLTop Contributor: Sewing5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Nice tool to help with basic blocks Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018 I am pretty new to quilting, so I am often at a loss as to how common blocks are put together & how much yardage it would take to complete a project. This little book helps in so many ways: 1) block ideas!; 2) putting things together -- you can either use the "list"... See more I am pretty new to quilting, so I am often at a loss as to how common blocks are put together & how much yardage it would take to complete a project. This little book helps in so many ways: 1) block ideas!; 2) putting things together -- you can either use the "list" as given, or look at the diagram & figure out how to piece using "traditional" methods (i.e. half-square triangles will show up as cut triangles in the list, but if you don''t want to piece that way, look at the diagram) & 3) fabric & yardage. While it''s doesn''t help you mix & match blocks like some other books, it''s great for some basic blocks. Plus, it''s spiral bound and will stay open. 21 people found this helpful Helpful Report Happy Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Love this book! Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019 The directions in this book are easy to follow. I love how many different blocks (and varying sizes of each block) are provided, the specific dimensions needed to cut each piece to form the blocks, and the different projects ideas displayed — everything from table runners... See more The directions in this book are easy to follow. I love how many different blocks (and varying sizes of each block) are provided, the specific dimensions needed to cut each piece to form the blocks, and the different projects ideas displayed — everything from table runners to baby blankets to twin-full-queen-king sized quilts. I''m using this book to practice cutting techniques. Along with other members of my quilting bee, we are creating a different block each month to use in a sampler quilt at year-end. 12 people found this helpful Helpful Report janchristine1235.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase easy to follow directions a few more designs than the ... Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017 easy to follow directions a few more designs than the original flip book. Expanded information and suggestions. Well worth the money, especially like being able to chose my size of blocks from 2/3 inches up to 12 inches! 16 people found this helpful Helpful Report Cindy Hayes4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase My Newest Quilting Bible! Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016 This little book features 110 quilt blocks to choose from with cutting instructions for each in several different sizes. The beginning quilter might be lost with this book due to the brief instructions and abbreviations. The patterns are not sugar coated with fussy... See more This little book features 110 quilt blocks to choose from with cutting instructions for each in several different sizes. The beginning quilter might be lost with this book due to the brief instructions and abbreviations. The patterns are not sugar coated with fussy descriptions and are very much to the point. For the more experienced quilter, this is a fabulous design tool that cuts to the chase. 👍 23 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Got the book today and absolutely love it. Zero fluff inside Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018 Got the book today and absolutely love it. Zero fluff inside. It has nothing but the good stuff inside.. This will definitely be my go-to book when looking for a block!! 12 people found this helpful Helpful Report NayNay5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Something for everyone Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016 Absolutely love it! I''m a "confident beginner" and this is precisely what I needed. Lots of blocks and projects suggestions, information regarding how much fabric for each block size, and the cherry on top is the book is spiral bound. It lays flat, which is... See more Absolutely love it! I''m a "confident beginner" and this is precisely what I needed. Lots of blocks and projects suggestions, information regarding how much fabric for each block size, and the cherry on top is the book is spiral bound. It lays flat, which is AWESOME. 15 people found this helpful Helpful Report Donna Carter5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Clear "How-To" for block construction Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020 I''ve been a quilter for years w/o taking any basic classes. This book has improved my accuracy making blocks and has clear instructions with lots of pictures. Every new quilter should have this book. Helpful Report Ellie's Mom5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great Tool!! Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020 This book is an excellent tool for any quilter trying to design their own quilt. There are over 100 quilt blocks, many of them familiar, but many not. The book gives how to construct each block in multiple sizes and how to use the block to either use it in a project, or... See more This book is an excellent tool for any quilter trying to design their own quilt. There are over 100 quilt blocks, many of them familiar, but many not. The book gives how to construct each block in multiple sizes and how to use the block to either use it in a project, or how it might look in multiples, which helps identify secondary patterns. It''s the perfect tool for a quilter looking for traditional quilting designs. Helpful Report

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Nicola Williams5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A brilliant tool for all quilters new or experienced, to scale up or down the size of your block without doing the maths!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017

I saw this book promoted on The Quilt Show, with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. There are 110 fantastic blocks in this book. Where this book totally shines is it gives you all the different measurements to do that block from 4" up to 12" block. They have done all the...See moreI saw this book promoted on The Quilt Show, with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. There are 110 fantastic blocks in this book. Where this book totally shines is it gives you all the different measurements to do that block from 4" up to 12" block. They have done all the maths for each element of the block so you don''t have to!!! Also, it shows you the basic constitution and the different ways you could put your blocks together. It has a section covering pre cut fabric (fat quarter, jelly roll, layer cake and charm squares) with patterns to suit. It also covers blocks in a "Grid Number Index", (I''ve not come across that before). The only negative points for me was that it doesn''t confirm that seam allowance is included, I just have to assume it is, but I shouldn''t have to! It''s excellently presidented and easy to understand. It''s a must have for all quilters who want to up size or down size a block to fit their various projects. I''ve not come across a book quilt like it before!! I hope this will help you open up wider possibilities with your quilt projects. 6 people found this helpful Report S. E. Dyne5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Absolutely brilliant little book Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2022 I started quilting in lockdown as a total beginner - self taught from books and you tube videos. I''m not brilliant at maths which means I''ve spent literally hours trying to size blocks to fit my creations :( Before I ordered this book I read the other reviews and someone...See moreI started quilting in lockdown as a total beginner - self taught from books and you tube videos. I''m not brilliant at maths which means I''ve spent literally hours trying to size blocks to fit my creations :( Before I ordered this book I read the other reviews and someone had written ''not for a beginner'' I agree that you need some basic knowledge to understand the book - but if you like me have struggled to create blocks to the size you want this book is AMAZING 5 stars - saved me hours and hours I also like the format and spiral pages - its clear and easy to read and I don''t find the print too small and the instructions are very clear and well laid out. Report Fizzgig5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Lost this for a week and nearly went bananas Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2016 Excellent. New to quilting, I find it incredibly useful and really can''t manage without it. I particularly like the way each block''s measurements are set out in different sizes for you. Diagrams showing how individual blocks look together in a group is also very helpful. 13 people found this helpful Report M B5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Very impressed Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2016 Very impressed with this book. Nice clear diagrams and instructions. Liked the idea of the spiral binding as the book stayed open easily when you were using it. A very good publication that I am sure quilters will find very helpful and informative. 13 people found this helpful Report kat lorien4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Very useful Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2020 110 blocks with multiple sizes. The good thing about this book, is that is has a spiral binding, so you can sit it open on your bench while you cut your pieces and the diagrams show the construction. Block sizes vary from 3 or 4" up to 12 or 15". Report

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