The Quilt Block Book
By Nancy Wick
Gifted by Creative Publishing International
www.creativepub.com
Reviewed by Melissa Conner, Editor of FaveCrafts.com

Quilting is a beloved crafting pasttime.  Often passed down from great-grandmothers to grandmothers, to mothers, and daughters, the art of quilting is one that women have enjoyed for generations.  At the base of almost every quilt is the humble quilt block, a small square of fabric that, when combined with like squares, creates a lovely blocked quilt that quickly adds amazing color to any room in your home.  To help inspire your quilt block creations, there's The Quilt Block Book: Fresh, Versatile Designs for Quilts, Clothes, Accessories, and Decor, filled with 75 quilt blocks that you're sure to love!

The Quilt Block Book teaches you three basic block construction methods to get you started in the world of quilt blocks.  Divided into three sections, Quick Piecing, Foundation Piecing, and Applique Blocks, each section includes basic technique instructions, followed by 25 bright and beautiful block patterns.  Color diagrams of the blocks show you how to use them in multiples so you can plan out your full quilt as you go!

With a blend of both traditional and modern quilt blocks, this book has something for everyone.  From the simple beginner patterns to the more advanced designs, these quilt blocks will not only inspire you, but will motivate you to become a better sewist and quilter!

I love the New York Beauty quilt on page 110 of The Quilt Block Book.  With bright colors and unique and fun intersecting pattern designs, this quilt would look stunning hanging on a wall or laid out as a bedspread.  With the right fabric choices, this New York Beauty quilt could really be something to behold.

Filled with tons of patterns, templates, quilt designs, and more, The Quilt Block Book is a great shelf staple for quilters of all levels.  Whether you use it to create your own blocks or you just use it as a source of inspiration, this book will open your eyes to a whole new way of quilting.