Modern One-Block Quilts: 22 Fresh Patchwork Projects

by Natalia Bonner, Kathleen Whiting

Sewists of all skill levels can easily create quilts of various sizes from just one block with this step-by-step guide.Back to square one. Here are 22 exciting quilts, and all you need is one simple block pattern to make each one! From throws and wall hangings to queen-sized blankets, sewists of all skill levels will be inspired to create something new by manipulating this one simple block pattern with interesting fabrics, unusual shapes, and expressive lines. Expert quilters provide clear step-by-step instructions and a quiltmaking overview to help you from start to finish.• One-block quilts are beginner-friendly, with fast, easy piecing and endless design options by changing up fabric choices• Great 22 quilts in 3 sizes each - baby, wall, and queen - 66 quilt possibilities in all!• Graphic designs are perfect for use in home décorPraise for Modern One-Block Quilts“All you need is one simple block pattern to make 22 exciting projects. The manipulation of this one pattern is easy and beginner-friendly because of fast easy piecing. Interesting fabrics, unusual shapes and expressive lines make the difference. Clear step-by-step instructions and an overview will help you create throws, wall hangings and queen-sized quilts from start to finish.” —Quilter’s Digest

Genres: Quilting, Crafts, Sewing

271 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is interesting about this is most of these are not simple even if they are one block. They have template cut pieces or interesting construction to liven up the quilts.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was worth the cost of the book to discover there IS a MATH secret to flying geese! Now I can make any size I want! Thank you Natalia!!!

[Betty Silvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I checked this out from the library. The big bright pictures stimulated my creativity. I had to return the book before I used it, but I definitely want to try my hand at the quilt called "Colored Candies". I'll check it out again when I'm ready to roll!

[bonnie fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Great quilting book... lots of beautiful patterns. East to follow and sample photos help I highly recommend this book to you

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great mix of simple to challenging blocks. The optical illusions created are awesome.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting blocks

Good instructions, unique combinations and color play adds to the variety- I can’t wait to try some out—maybe 1 of each

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

RTC

[Arlian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think a better title for this book would be "updated-traditional one block quilt designs". The colors of all of these quilts are very nice and very modern. The pattens are mostly just slightly updated version of very traditional patterns. Both the authors are in their 40's and I think this book would be good for people in a similar age group or who are interested in patriotic americana. While none of these color choices are "patriotic" (No red white and blue anything) they are SO New England/German Dutch/Puritan/Americana inspired that I couldn't really stomach them.

[Emmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some really great photos of solid color modern quilts. They aren't exactly what I was thinking of in regards to one-block quilts, but the book has a lot of good information on how to make each quilt, along with some basic quilting how-to advice.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seems like the days of one block quilts with a repeating pattern are long gone, but this book has managed to make them seem modern and now. There are some patterns I think are quite ugly, but others that I think would be fun to do and play around with.

[Antje Landanno · Rating 5 out of 5]

contemporary ideas

Contemporary colors fuse with traditional blocks in each quilt.
Total eye candy .
Love the simple deconstruction of complicated looking patterns
Win win combination

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple traditional blocks making "modern quilts" Gave me inpirations.

[Jocelynne Broderick]

Nice set of basic blocks that look amazing when repeated for whole quilts.