101 Patchwork Patterns

by Ruby S. McKim

HANDCRAFTS, like all phases of human endeavor, rather run in varying cycles. Some of us were born in the Pyrography period and reared on hand painted plates with much beshaded backgrounds; others of us date back to the stork painted on velvet with a pressed pen technique, while all of mature age have survived the era of crochet boudoir caps, of tinfoil and glass paintings, and much be-beaded lamp shades!

Genres: Quilting, History, Nonfiction, Crafts

Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1962

Reviews

[Bonnie Washington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really for beginners

I've made a few quilts and I love using quilt blocks for patchwork handbags and decor in the home. The book is all in black and white. There are no photos; just hand drawn illustrations. There's cute histories included with the patterns but you need to put some leg work into creating your quilt.

[Nola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful old patchwork patterns. The only problem with this book is that the templates are hand drawn and I'm not sure they are to scale.

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I happen to love old books, and this reprint of a quilt block pattern book from 1962 is a great one! The block diagrams, templates and patterns are hand-drawn, some of which are not great, but to me it adds to the charm of the book.

Very interesting to see a book compiling blocks with names that was compiled pre-1970's American quilt revival. An interesting book to check out if you get excited about early American block designs. Probably not a great book if you are looking for a learn-to-quilt volume.

[Cyndy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers patterns for quilt blocks and quilting patterns that were originally published in the Kansas City Star. The publication size was generally less than 5 inches and 2 columns wide. What appear to be hand drawn and occasionally overlapping patterns can be difficult to replicate. However, if this book is used as a reference to find information and pick patterns to work with, it is valuable. Additionally, the book covers a vide variety of instructional information about making quilts.

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[Catherine Woodman · Rating 3 out of 5]

get another collection

[jimtown · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reprint of an old quilt book, in b&w.

[Kathleen Forsythe vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

101 Patchwork Patterns.

Excellent book on quilting patterns and each block history. Highly recommend!! Easy for beginners to advanced quilters. Patterns are included.