Quilter's Mix and Match Blocks: A Comprehensive Handbook (Leisure Arts #3717)

Fantastic ideas, assumes some knowledge, but has good instructions and fun blocks. Great pictures but all in color if you have a problem visualizing different colors in the block. I'd buy it again.

This book gives clear instructions for making blocks. A picture, fabric and cutting requirements and instructions on how to assemble each block, are followed by design variations according to colour placement in the particular block. This is a clear and successful format for beginners to those beginning to design their own quilts. Some ideas for combining different blocks; quilt, runner and cushion sizes and fabric needs; general information on choosing fabrics and using equipment; borders and quilting designs completes this valuable resource.

This book has 50 quilt block designs in it (all 12 inch blocks) and it provides you with the quantity and sizes of each piece of the block for cutting. It also has colored pictures of the block and then 4 different ways to layout the block to create different designs/patterns (my favorite part). The only negative I have is that you need to do your own calculations/math to determine how much fabric you will need in order to create a larger project. The book also includes a wall hanging, table runner and pillow design. It includes some general instructions on how to lay quits and cut pieces in the back but assumes that you already have the basic quilting skills.