The Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns is the perfect resource for identifying blocks and getting inspiration for your quilts! You’ll find line drawings and colored versions of 4,000+ blocks, plus their names and publishing information! Sewing patterns are not included.
The Encyclopedia is a reference primarily on how to identify quilt blocks. In the intro to the book, Barbara Brackman explains that she used 20th century magazines and articles, mainly between 1920 and 1950, and mostly from the midwest, to attempt to put a name with a block and when it was first published. This book is the result of all her research. It is organized like an encyclopedia and a great way to figure out the name of a block. With SO many blocks to look at in this book, it’s also a very inspirational tool for designing your own quilts. To learn more about how to use the book for block identification, read our blog post.