101 Patchwork Patterns

by Ruby S. McKim

This is one of the finest of all the available books on the making of patchwork quilts. The author is recognized as having been one of our country's leading authorities on this venerable art, and in this book she divulges many a secret that will assist you in making quilts of the highest quality.
The book contains over 100 patchwork patterns, with complete instructions for cutting and sewing. All conceivable sorts of designs are diagrammed and carefully flower designs, rainbows designs, Irish chains, fish and bird and leaf designs. The book shows you, step by step, all the details of making each kind of it covers choice of pattern, piece vs. patch quilting, simple and complex quilts, choice of quilt materials, interlining materials, lining and thread materials, cutting and piecing, the applique process, various methods of setting together, quilt sizes, borders, scallops, flounces, valances, straight line and close shell quilting, methods of stamping, perforated quilting patterns, quilting the quilt, putting into frames, quilting in a small space, embroidery quilts, and many other topics.
The book is written in an entertaining manner. The author weaves a great deal of rosy humor into the lining of her instructions, as well as some interesting facts about the history of quilting, quilt materials, patterns, and some really choice folklore about the origin of the highly ingenious names of the "Monkey Wrench," "Road to California," "Lafayette Orange Peel," "Drunkard's Path," and "Crossed Canoes," to name a few.
The book is not technical in any sense of the word. You can use it to make beautiful quilts provided only that you know the fundamentals of sewing.

Genres: Quilting, History, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

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.