Grandma's Best Full-Size Quilt Blocks

by Carol Field Dahlstrom (Editor)

History, facts, and folklore of quilting along with photos of more than 250 historical quilts. Instructions for 70 full-size blocks, 10 borders, and 25 blocks on grids. Full 9-inch blocks shown shown with both historical and contemporary fabric options.

Genres: Quilting, Crafts

216 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

CAROL FIELD DAHLSTROM was Executive Editor at Better Homes and Gardens books for many years. She is now president of her own company, Brave Ink Press. She became interested in developing gluten-free recipes when family members were diagnosed with Celiac disease.

ELIZABETH DAHLSTROM BURNLEY has a M.S. and B.S. in Nutritional Science. She is currently a faculty member at Iowa State University, teaching food science and human nutrition courses, as well as a class on gluten-free cooking and baking.

MARCIA SCHULTZ DAHLSTROM has Celiac disease. Marcia has dedicated herself to developing gluten-free recipes that are easy and inexpensive and that she can prepare and enjoy with her family."

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This takes you through the eras of quilting in America. Each era had its own styles and colors. It really starts in the 1820s & 30’s. A big part of quilting history happened before that. That part is missing from the book. Sewing and quilting in 1600 and 1700’s would complete it’s history. There are full size quilt block patterns, however, for each area.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the blocks, especially that 2 versions are shown of each block sewn up. The notes on some & ideas to make a quilt are very helpful,as well. Since each block is shown full size some of them can be paper pieced as well. I look forward to making a good variety of these blocks!!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful collection of classic quilt patterns with the blocks provided along with color variations. Includes border patterns as well.

[Jec · Rating 1 out of 5]

nice block description...but old fashion construction techniques...would be wonderful if updated.

[Ellen Spes]

On it

[Terry Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good because blocks are full size.