The ultimate reference and resource book for both hobbyists and professionals who are fascinated by the innumerable variations offered by this time-honoured craft. This book will inspire you with the infinite possibilities of the quilt block and will set each one in its fascinating historical and sociological context.
This unique book features over 800 stunning color variations for a wide range of traditional and contemporary quilting-block designs, from nine-patch and log-cabin blocks to fans, applique, stars, medallions and hexagons. Learn the principles of colour theory, and discover new ways of combining colour and pattern to produce a multitude of different optical effects. Choose from bold arrangements for maximum impact or complementary tonal variations on a main colour for a more subtle appearance. Every block design features a choice of irresistible colour combinations, each shown as a photographed fabric swatch so that you can clearly see the finished effect.