If you are looking for a small patchwork project, then look no further. Mini Quilt Blocks is a creative little book with an astounding 80 variations to stitch, based on 20 different designs.
Endless possibilities for using 5 inch square mini quilt blocks from the master quilter and bestselling author Carolyn Forster.
Ideal for patchworkers, quilters and sewists looking for ideas and inspiration, this book contains designs for 20 mini blocks, all measuring just 5 inches square, and all constructed from basic shapes including squares, triangles and rectangles. Mini quilt blocks are ideal for making small patchwork projects such as bags, pincushions, coasters and placemats, for incorporating into larger blocks, or for forming motifs within a larger quilt design.
Each project consists of a photograph of the block together with three diagrams showing variations, giving a total of 80 block designs. Each project is accompanied by the number and size of each shape in the block and instructions on the order in which to put the shapes together. General techniques at the start of the book will include how to cut out the shapes; how to layer and back the block and add an edging; and how to incorporate the block into a larger design. Instructions for cutting the basic shapes to create a 5 inch block are provided, with outlines marked on for creating 3 inch squares too.
Table of Contents Introduction4
Double Wrench6
Puss in the Corner8
Sawtooth Star10
Duck Tracks12
Susannah14
Dutchman’s Puzzle16
May Basket18
Father’s Day20
Star Cross22
Farmers’ Market24
Elementary Block26
Duck and Ducklings28
Jack in the Box30
Butterfly at the Corner32
Cross and Crown34
Home Circle36
Propellor Block38
25-Patch Variation40
Wind Blown Square42
King David’s Crown44
Sewing know-how46
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About Carolyn Forster
Carolyn Forster is a best-selling author on quilting. She started making quilts when she was a teenager and went on to study Textiles at the University of Bath. Since graduating, Carolyn has taught patchwork and quilting both in the UK and the USA and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Fabrications , Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting . Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her husband and son.
Visit Carolyn's website www.carolynforster.co.uk
Postcard Reviews
I love the 20 to Make series and each time I am always amazed at just how much goes into these fabulous books. Mini Quilt Blocks is brilliant and I have made each block to accompany my review. The blocks are small and simple to make, but are absolutely beautiful. Choosing a colour scheme for each block is the best part, and as you accomplish each one you will find your expertise grows and grows. This is a fabulous book for beginner quilters, it covers each process, such as cutting your pieces, piecing them together and also handy hints and tips are given, so you really cannot go wrong. If you are already an advanced quilter this is a book that you find fun and the finished quilt is just divine. The blocks are approx 5x5 inches. All very different and cover a whole range of sewing skills. Highly recommended, it is the perfect stash buster and absolutely worth a day or two sewing.
