Around the Block with Judy Hopkins: 200 Rotary-Cut Blocks in 6 Sizes

by Judy Hopkins, Beth Donaldson, Joanne Lauterjung

Finish a quilt in no time -- machine quilt each block as you go! Apply these construction techniques to your favorite blocks, or use the reference charts to design your own.

Genres: Quilting, Crafts

136 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 1994

About the author

Judy Hopkins is a prolific quiltmaker and the author of five That Patchwork Place titles. She has also coauthored three books, including the bestseller 101 Fabulous Rotary-Cut Quilts.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using this book as a design tool for quilts is so easy. 200 quilt patterns arranged in alphabetical order by title, and measurements given for rotary cutting.

[JayeL · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone who likes to make quilt blocks. There is a short section of the blocks in color, which is followed by rotary cutting directions for the blocks (pictured at the front of the book) in a variety of sizes. The sizes range from 4" or 6" to 12" or 14". The sizes of the blocks vary depending on the geometry of the block. Highly recommended.

Nota bene: All the blocks are from a book called Around the Block. It is out of print, but has been been reprinted with v.2 and v.3 in a book called 501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks. Very worthwhile purchase. I would have a hard time living without this book.

[Melissa McCauley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, and have quickly found myself unable to live without it. It breaks the patterns down into very easy to understand lists of rotary-cut pieces. It's easy to multiply the number of shapes in the base pattern to reach the total numbers needed for the entire quilt.

[Candy]

Although it looks like it is available, the book you REALLY get is Block by Block by Beth Donaldson. The book pictured here is really by Judy Hopkins. I'm not sure what the mix up is,but it's not worth persuing :)

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic book of quilt blocks. Each block has the unit measurements for the block in multiple sizes. It is my go to book when I am starting a new quilt and want to investigate new blocks and sizes.