365 Foundation Quilt Blocks

A patchwork quilt is traditionally made by sewing precisely cut fabric pieces together in a pattern as accurately as possible, but there is a fun, fast alternative technique. In this method, you'll follow an easy numeric sequence to sew rectangles, strips, and other pieces onto a paper or cloth foundation. What's more, even though you won't have to cut perfect shapes using templates, the pieces will all fit flawlessly on the foundation. For this collection, the author has created 365 foundation-pieced blocks, one to represent every day of the year. A variety of themes is presented each month. You'll find seasonal motifs, from a winter snowflake to a summer carousel. Holidays and special occasions, like the Beatles' first trip to America, are commemorated. There are classic blocks, like Log Cabin, and new designs, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Chicago skyline. Each month also features different gemstone, flower, house, basket, star, and pinwheel patterns. You can combine the 7" x 7" blocks in any way you want to make a variety of fabulous quilts.