Hartman Elizabeth Anne - Patchwork city: 75 innovative blocks for the modern quilter: 6 sampler quilts

PUBLISHER: Amy Marson CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Gailen Runge ART DIRECTOR: Kristy Zacharias EDITOR: Liz Aneloski TECHNICAL EDITORS: Doreen Hazel and Gailen Runge COVER/BOOK DESIGNER: April Mostek PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Rue Flaherty PRODUCTION EDITOR: Joanna Burgarino ILLUSTRATOR: Jessica Jenkins PHOTO ASSISTANT: Mary Peyton Peppo STYLED PHOTOGRAPHY by Nissa Brehmer and
INSTRUCTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY by Diane Pedersen, unless otherwise noted Acknowledgments This book is a project Ive wanted to do for the past several years, and it has been wonderful to see it come to life! Patchwork City would not have been possible without the help and support of my friends and family. Thank you, in particular, to Violet Craft, Jen Carlton Bailly, Monica Solorio Snow, Amber Wilson, and Jaime Young. Youre all amazing, and Ill never be able to thank you enough for all the ways you helped me during the production of this book. I also want to thank my favorite local fabric shops: Bolt, Cool Cottons, and Modern Domestic. Were so lucky to have such fabulous shops in Portland! Thank you, Krista Withers, for the beautiful longarm quilting on (page 165). All other sewing and quilting was done by me on my Janome 1600P-QC.

Thank you to Robert Kaufman Fabrics for providing Kona Cotton and Essex Linen solids for the quilts in this book, and to Michael Miller Fabrics for providing print fabrics for the Uptown quilt. Introduction Like so many quilters, I find inspiration for quilt designs wherever I go. The side of a building, a stack of dishes in the cupboardeverything seems to have the potential to be a beautiful quilt block. I also love fabricprints and solids, brights and neutrals. It often seems like I have more fabric than I will ever be able to turn into projects! It was this feeling of being overwhelmed by possibility that led me to write a book of sampler quilts. The 75 blocks in this book were inspired by the places and everyday objects I see around me.

As I built more and more blocks, they became a kind of patchwork citya reflection of the shapes, colors, and fabrics I love. Making a sampler quilt is a long-term project, and I encourage you to embrace that fact. We all have projects that need to be completed on a deadline, but this should not be one of them. Embrace the idea of making a quilt that is for you and is a reflection of your favorite things. Consider each block as its own composition and take the time to choose fabric thoughtfully. It will take as long as it needs to.

Build your very own patchwork city! What Is a Sampler Quilt? A sampler quilt includes one each of a variety of blocks, rather than a single block repeated across the entire quilt. Quilters have historically made samplers to practice and display a variety of skills. About This Book Patchwork City includes 75 block patterns: 25 each in three sizes (8 8, 5 8, and 5 14). The instructions for each block are written as individual projects, making them perfect for using scrap fabric. Dont hesitate to skip around in the book to mix and match your favorites! Ive also included six projects that allow you to combine the blocks to make sampler quilts. Each of the quilt projects includes yardage requirements for sashing, backing, and binding.

The includes the basics of making the blocks. More in-depth information about how to sandwich, quilt, and bind your project can be found in my other books, The Practical Guide to Patchwork and Modern Patchwork. Block Index 8 8 Blocks The blocks in this section will measure 8 8 including a seam allowance on each side. Once they are sewn into a project, the finished blocks will measure 8 8.