Better Homes & Gardens Grandmas Best Full-Size Quilt Blocks Book

Within the pages of this book, a rich tapestry of history is unraveled through quilt blocks that span over a century. Discover designs from 1830 to 1950, each block echoing the stories and skills of past generations. A valuable guide for quilters, it intertwines art and heritage beautifully. • Features quilt blocks from 1830-1950 • Full-size patterns included • Spiral-bound for easy page turning • Published by Better Homes & Gardens History, facts, and folklore of quilting along with photos of more than 250 historical quilts.Instructions for 70 full-size blocks, 10 borders, and 25 blocks on grids.Full 9-inch blocks shown shown with both historical and contemporary fabric options., Quilts hold many secrets. They tell us about the women who made them. They reveal history and link us to our past. Quilting is a time-honoured art-form kept alive by the people who carry the tradition through generations. The book was created in honour of this never-ending passion. Dozens of antique quilts, all shown in lovely photographs, are the inspiration for the 70 full-size block patterns included in this book. You will also be delighted with: Quilting history from 1830 to 1950; Full-size patterns, yardage, and instructions to reproduce 10 exquisite antique quilts; 70 bed quilt diagrams; Over 150 block and border colour options; As a grand finale, there is a chapter devoted specifically to borders -- patterns and ideas for finishing your beautiful quilt.