Grandmas Best Fullsize Quilt Blocks Pieces of the Past for Today's Quilter

Oh, the stories quilts tell ... Quilts hold many secrets. They tell us about the women who made them. They reveal history and link us to our past. Quilting is a time-honored artform kept alive by the people who carry the tradition through generations. Better Homes and Gardens Grandma's Best Full-Size Quilt Blocks was created in honor of this never-ending passion. Dozens of antique quilts, all shown in lovely photographs, are the inspiration for the 70 Full-Size Block Patterns included in this book. You'll also be delighted with: * Quilting history from 1830 to 1950 * Full-size patterns, yardages, and instructions to reproduce 10 exquisite antique quilts * 70 bed quilt diagrams * Over 150 block and border color options Plus, as a grand finale, there's a chapter devoted specifically to Borders-patterns and ideas for finishing your beautiful quilt. We hope this book inspires your next story, told in fabric and stitches!Better Homes and Gardens Editors is the author of 'Grandmas Best Fullsize Quilt Blocks Pieces of the Past for Today's Quilter' with ISBN 9780696212659 and ISBN 069621265X.