A Year of Quilting

The ultimate week-by-week quilt-along companion from best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore and quilting expert Melissa Nayler: learn how to create 52 unique blocks one for every week of the year then combine them into a stunning patchwork quilt.

Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favourite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features:

• An inspiring variety of quilting techniques from simple machine piecing and appliqué to foundation paper piecing, every block explores a different patchwork and/or quilting method.
• Simple instructions, perfect for beginners - each unique block is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, clear photography and full-size templates.
• All the patchwork and quilting techniques needed from piecing your initial shapes right through to binding your finished quilt.
• Matching, bonus projects - if you‘re looking to make items to match your quilt, Debbie has shared ideas on how to transform individual blocks into homewares and accessories, including pillows, pouches and placemats.

This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa’s incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club: www.halfyardsewingclub.com

Book Contents

INTRODUCTION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

REQUIREMENTS

KEY TECHNIQUES
Hand stitches
Machine stitches
Chain piecing
Machine piecing - Square Triangles, Half Rectangle Triangles, Flying Geese, Crazy Patchwork, Checkerboard, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, Square within a Square, Curved Piecing
Appliqué - Applying Shapes in an Order, Raw-edge Appliqué, Needleturn Appliqué, Appliqué with Card, Appliqué with Freezer Paper, Appliqué with Interfacing, Broderie Perse, Reverse Appliqué, Bias & Straight Strips
English Paper Piecing
Foundation Paper Piecing

ASSEMBLY, QUILTING & FINISHING
Quilt layout
Quilt assembly
Quilt sandwich
Quilting
Binding

BLOCKS
Week 1: Flying Geese 1
Week 2: Heart 1
Week 3: Star 1
Week 4: Small Flower 1
Week 5: Heart 2
Week 6: Bird 1
Week 7: Star 2
Week 8: Log Cabin 1
Week 9: Centre Panel 1
Week 10: Heart 3
Week 11: Large Pieced Block 1
Week 12: Heart 4
Week 13: Star 3
Week 14: Bird 2
Week 15: Dresden 1
Week 16: Star 4
Week 17: Tall Flower 1
Week 18: Heart 5
Week 19: English Paper Piecing 1
Week 20: Small Flower 2
Week 21: Small Flower 3
Week 22: Tall Bird 1
Week 23: Star 5
Week 24: Tall Flower 2
Week 25: Bird 3
Week 26: Small Flower 4
Week 27: Curved Piecing 1
Week 28: Heart 6
Week 29: Basket 1
Week 30: Flying Geese 2
Week 31: Star 6
Week 32: Star 7
Week 33: Log Cabin 2
Week 34: Heart 7
Week 35: Large Pieced Block 2
Week 36: Flying Geese 3
Week 37: Bird 4
Week 38: Heart 8
Week 39: Tall Flower 3
Week 40: Basket 2
Week 41: Dresden 2
Week 42: Star 8
Week 43: Small Flower 5
Week 44: Bird 5
Week 45: Basket 3
Week 46: Flying Geese 4
Week 47: English Paper Piecing 2
Week 48: Tall Flower 4
Week 49: Centre Panel 2
Week 50: Basket 4
Week 51: Tall Bird 2
Week 52: Curved Piecing 2

INSPIRATIONAL BLOCKS

TEMPLATES