Better by the Dozen: 12 Blocks, 12 Quilts, Endless Possibilities

by Susan Teegarden Dissmore

One stunning sampler quilt presents best-loved blocks to use in 11 more gorgeous projects! Easy block frames—which act like small borders around each block—give an exciting twist to each design. • Create lap- to queen-sized quilts, plus spin-off projects including a table runner, pillow, and candle mat • Use sashings, alternate settings, and unique border treatments to make extraordinary designs • Stitch traditional blocks such as Yankee Puzzle, Crown of Thorns, Gentleman’s Fancy, and Christmas Star • Find a special section on how to use "orphan" blocks—leftovers from other projects

Genres: Quilting

95 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Nonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

12 blocks nine inches in size
add a distinctive frame making the block 15 inches in size
10 quilts using the blocks with different settings
How to use orphan blocks
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Ms Dissmore taught a block of the month class using these blocks she and her students then assembled their quilts using different settings. The quilts are quite lovely and the patterns for several of the settings were included in the book.


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