Radiant Blocks for Endless Quilts by Linda J Hahn

Radiant Blocks for Endless Quilts

by Linda J Hahn

With just a few simple block variations, this book will show you just how versatile a New York Beauty block can be. A compact but hardworking guide that will inspire you to use New York Beauty blocks in new, modern ways for endless possibilities, this must-have book features 13 stunning quilt designs using just three to four versatile New York Beauty blocks. With quilt projects that are smaller in size but which also use brighter colours and fewer batiks, this is a fresh, modern guide that quilters of any skill level will enjoy. This guide also includes opening overviews on tools and quilting basics, including foundation paper piecing, for a helpful refresher. Author Linda Hahn is the author of New York Beauties Electrified, Quilting with Stash or Cash, and Rock that Quilt Block.

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5 of 5 stars

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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Radiant Blocks for Endless Quilts is a useful and well illustrated quilting tutorial guide by Linda J. Hahn. Released 3rd Oct 2023 by Fox Chapel on their Landauer imprint, it's 56 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. 

Although the introduction and first tutorial chapter are basic and beginner accessible, most readers will encounter less frustration if they come to the projects with -some- background familiarity with paper piecing, foundation piecing, general quilt construction, etc, and/or access to a friendly experienced quilting buddy. 

The main chapters include 6 main quilt projects. These projects all use alternative colorways and layouts of the main New York Beauty block. All projects include template and fabric requirements/yardage, and tools and supplies in a highlighted text box, followed by step by step instructions. The tutorials are very well illustrated throughout, in color. There are numerous photographs of partial and completed projects throughout.

The templates are included and are full size (in the print format). The templates are drawn with seam allowances included. 

Five stars. This is a concise, very well illustrated, step-by-step booklet to this versatile block as well as general guide to foundation piecing. This would be a great choice for public library acquisition, home use, sewing guild/groups, activity groups and similar. 

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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  • 5 November, 2023: Started reading
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