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First published in North lmerica in 2005 by Krause Publications 700 East State Street Iola, WI 54990-0001

Contents

Copyright @ 2oo5 Quarro Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may he reproduced, stored in a redeval system, or transmitted in any ibrm or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other$,ise, without the pnor permission of the copyright holder.

Introduction How to UseThis Book

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CIIAPTDR 2

Block Directory

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CIL{PTER 1

Mix and Match

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Cataloging-in-Publication data is available from the Library ofCondress.

Colors and Fabrics

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rsBN0-89689-202-6 Calculating Fab c Conceived,designed,and producedby Quarto Publishingplc The Old Brewery 6 Blundell Street London N7 9BH

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Editor Michelle Pickering Art editor Ttm Patrinson Designer Lizzie Ballant)'ne PhotographersPaul Fonester Phil Wilkins Illusdmor Kuo Ikng Chen Assistaniart director PennyCobb Aft director Moira Clinch Publisher Paul Carslake Colour sepa.ationb,yPieaDigital, Singapore Printed by SNP L€efung Priniers Limited. China

Four-patch Chain

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Mixing and Matching Blocks 20 Blue and Green

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Box of Treats Briar Tanliles

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In the Woodland Raspberry tupple Sunrise Ceese in the Bam \{indy

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Spring Pillow Summer Pillow

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Diagonal Stripes

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Hourglass

Xquisite

Variation

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Old Maid's Puzzle 39

Mohawk Trail

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Diarnond

Four-patch

Four-patch

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Christmas Pillow Crack Those Curues Star Boxes Passion for Purple Sashed Surprise Star Sampler

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Grandmother's

Roman Square

Choice

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E Birds in the Air

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Squares and Pinwheels

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SpinninE Tops Variation

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Double Quartet

Half-square Triangles

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Pinwheels

Broken Dishes

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Barbara Frietschie 52

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Delawareh Flagstole

Eight-pointed Star 53 49

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Northwind

Shoofh'

Bright Hopes

Road to Oklahoma 53

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Free Trade

Grandmother'.s

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Right and Lelt

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Cross

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Crockett

Lucky Clover

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Cabin Quilt

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Cockscomb

\Vhirling Blade

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Miller's Daughter

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Jacks on Six

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Eccentric Star

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Caroline's Choice

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Calico Puzzle

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Double X

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Flyin€, Squares Variation

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Carie Nation

Kaleidoscope

Mr Roosevelt's

Greek Cross

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Diagonal St pe

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New Album

Steps to the Altar

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Spider

Arrowhead

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Monastery Windows

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Windmill

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Home Queen

Dutchman's

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DoubleMonkey Wrench

Blockade

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Diagonal Four-patch Chain

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Bonnie Scotsman 65

Sickle

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Double Hourglass

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Uneven Stripes

Roman Stripe

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Steeplechase

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Grandmah

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Ohio Star

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Diamond in

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the Square

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Chainand Ilourglass

Kittv Corner

\\'ide Stripe

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Stripes

Propeller

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Sam's Favorite

The IIouse That Jack Built

Twelve Triangles

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Summer Sky

King's Crown

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Tam's Patch

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Drunkard's Path

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Sister's Choice

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Four- and

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Nine-patch

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Three-patch

Four Squares

Cotton Reel

Diamond Border

Quilt

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@ Steps

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@ I Long Checks

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Texas Star

Memory

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Buzzard s Roost

Choice Variation

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Fast Geese

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Zigzae

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SashedNine-patch 82

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Small ltianllles

Mosaic

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EndlessStair

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Duck's Foot

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Thrifty

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Safiooth

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Large Ttiantlles and Stripes

Picket

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Small Center

Log Cabin

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Aunt Dinah

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Wild Goose Chase 87

CrossedSquares 90

CornerSashed Geese

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Star

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Flying C.eese

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FourXvariation

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Nine-patah

Railroad

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Goose Stripe

Album Quilt

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Garden of Eden

Five-patch Star

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Red Cross

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Coxey'sArmy

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@ Fly foot

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@ Hopscotch

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@ Pieced Star

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Cotton Reel Variatlon

@ Johnny Around

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the Comer

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SashedGeese

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Star X

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Half-sashed

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@ Comfort Ouilt 92

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Rosie\ Favorite

Grandmother's Corner

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Forest Paths

Floating Diamond 99

Corner in the Cabin

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English WeddingtunA

Friendship Name Chain

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Ot'}'-Center Log Cabin

Aircratt

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103

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Geese^round

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CHAPTER3

Techniques and Templates

Pavement

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Strength in Union \rariation

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Sixteon Squares

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Philadelphia

Plain Block

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Even Stripes

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Counterpane

Christmas Tree

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Equipment

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Cutting Fabrics

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Piecing Techniques

110

lmproving Accuracy

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Completing the Quilt Templates

114

l'abric Resource Directory

122

Index

726

Credits

128

116

Vadation

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Pie Slices

Courthouse Steps 102

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Swamp lngel

SashedTriangles 102

Introduction 'pfnr I

hurtJreLl.ui tca rs. neonler mflinl\' \\'nm(l ) h:rrc bcEnsesinq srDallpiecesoi tbhrie roqerherrn crr'atc lar{cr ones in(l rec\'cling

scraps of clothing to make quilts. Developing on ftom this. quilters intentionalh' cut up larger fabrics and servcd the smaller pieces together in deliberate patterns that thcl found pleasing. This eventuallv elolvecl into block patch\\()rh as we kno\! it, usualh. designed on a geonetric grid. SewinApieced blocks and ioining them together to make a largcr item has long been a lavorite lechniquc ibr creatiDg the warm, decorativc, aDd useful quilts. hangings. and throrvs found in so manv homes. Dlock 16. Stinnnrg Tops\:rri.tion

This book rvill inspire rou to take on the challenge of creating vour own quilts, transforming humble lhbdc pieces into unique quilts. \\'all hangings, and accessoriesin a kaleidoscope of colorful contemporarv and traditiol1al designs. From simple squares ancl checkerboards to elaborate star blocks, discover ne\\' $a)'s to combine color and pattern. The 200 quilr blocks in this book including manv original designs as well as traditional block patternsare all 6in (1.5cm)square,making it easv to mix and mdtch them in anv conbination to produce a tabulous quilt, blanket, or throw. All of the techniques required are clearly cxplailed wirh step-b]'step photographs, tiom cutting the pieces to simple quilting. r\t-a-

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glance svmbols denote the shapes and techniqucs used, plus thc skill level required, so hoth nerv and expe cnoed quilters can easilv crcate beautiful finished rvorks.

Colors and fabrics The 200 blocks in this book rvere made using a palette of 1(X)Iabrics. Details of the specitic fabrics used are provided on pages 122-125, but vor can of course setv the blocks using anJ' tabric and color combinations that -voulike. Traditional cotton fabrics have been used here, but 1'ou could substitute vehets and silhs for a richcr look.

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Ilixine and rnatching bloclis -\s sell .s jnstrLrutions ior nrrLirq loll blrchs. rr sclection oi bbcli u()nrbin.ti()ns is inchrdecl ro insl)irc \()u \\hcrt rrrrnriiDg hl()clis t() n r . l i e r c l U i l t . p l t r s s o n r c c r l r n r p l e s r t l i n i s l t e c l q u i l t L l ) r ) L r I s .l h e s | r r r i n l t() cncr)rrrlgc |oLr to looli Nt l)l()cli conrl)inxtions r ith rr lr cslr cr c. l'or sirnt)licitr. the quilt lrrlorrts rrre sh()\\'n u\inq rll thc s:rnrc lllrrics caclt til]ic rr blrcli is rcpcated. but iof r risrrll\ ldl

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How to Use This Book t the beginning of rhe book you A fl,will find an illustrated contenls list showing you phototlaphs of all 200 blocks. All you have to do is look

Size

Quilt layouts

All th€ blocks in this book are rhe samesiz€, 6in (lscm) square,so any block can be mixed and matched with the others at will.

Each quilt layout is accompant€d by details of the finished size of ihe item, ih€ materials required, and how to construct the quilt, includinE itps for speed and sugAesrionsfor suitable bindings.

through the list and ftnd one you like.

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Mix and match The mix-and-match section takes.you

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thro4lh the process of creating your own quilt, gving advice on choosing colors, calculatinElfabric quantities, and combining blocks. There are also designs for making 17 quilts and pillow cover€ using a selection of blocks from the directory. They include large designs, as well as small, quick-to-make ones.

recnrxques and templates

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This section contains detailed information on the equipment

Thrning the blocks

required and how to cut and sew

Some of the blocks us€d in the qutlt layouts need to be tuE€d clockvise or counterclockwise by 90 or 180 degees io make up .he design. When assembling the blocks, check the illustmrion caretully and mak€ sure the orientation of each block march€s rhe larour-

the blocks, including helpful hints for improving accuracy. Different

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methods ofjoining blocks are also demonstrated, as well as ideas for quilting the finished plece. At the end of the section, you will find full-size templates for those blocks that require unusual or difficult shapes, plus a list of the actual fabrics used in the book.

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Quantity and colors

Each block us€d for the quilt is shom below th€ main illustr.iion, accompanted by its reference number, fsbric selection, and how many of that block you need

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK I3

Block directory

Understanding the s1'rnbols

The block directory contains 200 block pattems. Each one is accompanied by a photograph, fabric selection, cutting instructions, construction method, quick tips, at-a-glance svmbols, and ideas lbr matching the block with others in the directory. All of the measurements specified in the cutting instructions include a %in (6mm) seam allowance. Follow either. the imperial or the metdc measurements when cutting the pieces; never interchange between the trvo systems.

Construction $uidelines

Each block design is rccompanied b' a svmbol indicating the skill level required to make it, flus s)'mbols indicating the most diiTicult shapes to crt for that block and an,v sp€cial

skill level

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Key blocks demonstrate basic constructional techniques thnt are rcfefted to throughout the director.y. Step-b.y-step illustrations make it clear how to sew the pieces together.

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Shared cuttinA and constmctirn S€vemlblocks require the samesire piecesand constructiontechniques, but use different fabrics and arrangenents. If a block does not featurespecificcutting and construction guidelines, you will find this infomation in the nearest previousblock that does-lor exampl€,refer to block 22 fot cutring and consrructionguidelines for making blocks 23-26.

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Mix and Match This chapter wilt help you decide which blocks to mlx and match, and features plenty of examples shorving different styles to get you started. There is also guidance on the choice of colors, plus ideas on getting the most from different textile designs and how to calculate the fabric reouirements for the ouilt vou want to make.

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MIX AND MATCII

Colors and Fabrics /a\ ne of the most exciting features of quilts is the impact of color. Color can cause the lireatest t l \-./anxiery among quilters, with so many fabrics to choose from that it is easy to become overwhelmed. A restricted palette of 100 fabrics was used to make all 200 blocks in this book, with the fabrics being chosen to achieve a balance of plains and Dattems as well as the whole spectrum of colors.

Color theory It is useful to learn a few basic principles oI color theory by studying a standard color wheel. There are three primary colors on the wheel-red, yellow, and blue secondary colo6-orange,

and these are divided by three green, and purple. The secondary colors

AnalagoN

color scheme

Conplementa4

color scheme

Strongly contr.sting color scheme

Monochromatic

color scheme

are made by mixing the two adjacent primary colors together The term "value" is used to describe the l{lhtness yeltow

or darkness of a color Colors that are close on the color wheel are called analogous,or q

harmoniousl for example. vellow

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through to ."d. color" thrt are opposite on the color wheel are called complementary, or contrastine,; for example, orange and blue. lf you choose

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an analogous color scheme and your fabrics are similar in value, it will look lovely but the pattem

will not be as definite as it would be if vou addedsome contrast ro rhe color

idea to follow the 80:20 rule-that

is, 80 p€rcent of one color and

20 percent of the complementary color. If you use 50 percent of each color, they can fight and the result will Irot be restful to look at.

scheme by introducinS some complementary or different value

Single-color,monochromatic schemes can work very well if you use

colors. When choosing a complementary color scheme, it is a €iood

labrics with different values andlor Dattems.

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cotton. but cxpcricncedquiltcrs cxn incorporxte llannels, silk, ileece, or xDl' other materixls the:'find. Cotton fabricsare eas)' to \\'ork \\'ith xnd can be prcsscd to giYe a crisp scan.

I'ol]'cottons are more sprinA)'.rnd herder to \\'ork Nith and prcss.

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-\hvavs dip a small piece ot' the lirbric into hot Nater to check thit the color rvill not run. li it does. \'ash it lt IeN times belbre use. Nerv.unrvashedfabric has a crisp dressingthat makesit east'to cut xnd piece,but if r-ou hale *ashed vour iirbric, \'ou can starch ir before cutting il ]'ou \Yish.

Textile designs l)lain or solid colors arc good lbr breaking up busl- patterns and lbr accentuating individual patches in a block. Striped ilbrics can ha\'e mxn)' colors or just tlo; the desi{ns usualll run parallel to the selvageand are useill fbr border blochs. l,arge prints are harder to use than small print designs, but are useful ibr large center patches. \bu can also crrt manl'snrall patches tiorn them in an arrnngement Ch!!k!J

rhar yields a \,\'idevarietl'of colors and patterns. l'ictorial, or conversxtional,irbrics are thosewith pictures on. Thel'can be cut so that a particular sectioD is in the center of a block, but be carelul becausc thcv oltcn havc e right end rvrong wa)'up.

Bulrng fabric

Trl' to var-vthc typc of thbrics I'ou usc. Nlix llorals with gconlctrics and plains with pictorials. If ]'ou normallv use small prints and are

The best piece oi advice is: if )'ou like a thbric, use it- Don't agonize or worry that others may not like itl it is not thcir quilt. \\'hen

not confident about trying something new, vou could serv some test

choosing tabrics from a store, a Aood tip is to iind onc tirbric You Lrve

blocks using a Nider |arietv of patterns