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A Block for Every Week by Debbie Shore & Melissa Nayler
The ultimate week-by-week quilt-along companion from best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore and quilting expert Melissa Nayler: learn how to create 52 unique blocks one for every week of the year then combine them into a stunning patchwork quilt.
Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favourite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features:
This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa’s incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club: www.halfyardsewingclub.com
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
REQUIREMENTS
KEY TECHNIQUES Hand stitches Machine stitches Chain piecing Machine piecing - Square Triangles, Half Rectangle Triangles, Flying Geese, Crazy Patchwork, Checkerboard, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, Square within a Square, Curved Piecing Appliqué - Applying Shapes in an Order, Raw-edge Appliqué, Needleturn Appliqué, Appliqué with Card, Appliqué with Freezer Paper, Appliqué with Interfacing, Broderie Perse, Reverse Appliqué, Bias & Straight Strips English Paper Piecing Foundation Paper Piecing
ASSEMBLY, QUILTING & FINISHING Quilt layout Quilt assembly Quilt sandwich Quilting Binding
BLOCKS Week 1: Flying Geese 1 Week 2: Heart 1 Week 3: Star 1 Week 4: Small Flower 1 Week 5: Heart 2 Week 6: Bird 1 Week 7: Star 2 Week 8: Log Cabin 1 Week 9: Centre Panel 1 Week 10: Heart 3 Week 11: Large Pieced Block 1 Week 12: Heart 4 Week 13: Star 3 Week 14: Bird 2 Week 15: Dresden 1 Week 16: Star 4 Week 17: Tall Flower 1 Week 18: Heart 5 Week 19: English Paper Piecing 1 Week 20: Small Flower 2 Week 21: Small Flower 3 Week 22: Tall Bird 1 Week 23: Star 5 Week 24: Tall Flower 2 Week 25: Bird 3 Week 26: Small Flower 4 Week 27: Curved Piecing 1 Week 28: Heart 6 Week 29: Basket 1 Week 30: Flying Geese 2 Week 31: Star 6 Week 32: Star 7 Week 33: Log Cabin 2 Week 34: Heart 7 Week 35: Large Pieced Block 2 Week 36: Flying Geese 3 Week 37: Bird 4 Week 38: Heart 8 Week 39: Tall Flower 3 Week 40: Basket 2 Week 41: Dresden 2 Week 42: Star 8 Week 43: Small Flower 5 Week 44: Bird 5 Week 45: Basket 3 Week 46: Flying Geese 4 Week 47: English Paper Piecing 2 Week 48: Tall Flower 4 Week 49: Centre Panel 2 Week 50: Basket 4 Week 51: Tall Bird 2 Week 52: Curved Piecing 2
INSPIRATIONAL BLOCKS
TEMPLATES
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Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning author. She began her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly as an actress in various popular dramas and as a presenter on shopping channels. Debbie has developed her own range of fabrics, designed her own patterns, writes for several popular sewing magazines and has written over 30 books for Search Press with several more underway. Over 800,000 copies of her books have been sold worldwide. She is the winner of Craft Influencer of the Year 2020 in the Craft Business Awards, and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2019 in the British Sewing Awards.
Debbie has over 285,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, which has over 30 million views. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, a monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard series, and won the 2019 IPG Digital Publishing Award. For more details about the club visitwww.halfyardsewingclub.com.
Debbie lives in Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website: www.debbieshoresewing.com
Melissa Nayler is an avid quilter and sewist, and has been sewing seriously since her teens. For several years and in her spare time, she worked on mainly dressmaking projects, until her move to Bude in Cornwall, UK, changed her direction in sewing. Melissa discovered patchwork and quilting while volunteering at the local Citizens Advice Bureau, and became hooked before she’d even sewn a stitch.
When Melissa retired in 2014, she contacted Debbie Shore to offer her sewing skills for making samples for her TV shows. It was at the time when Debbie was really busy with TV demonstrations, and she was delighted to have some help. Over the past 10 years Debbie and Melissa developed a great friendship, and Melissa and Debbie have collaborated on several quilting projects, including the Block of the Month Quilts on Debbie’s award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club.
Shore (Half Yard Sewing Book), host of the internets Half Yard Sewing Club, and co-author Naylor present a comprehensive introduction to quilting with a quilt that can be constructed one block a week, with each weeks block building on the skills learned in the previous weeks. The result is an attractive quilt that has appeal for the experienced quiltmaker as well as the novice. In the first section, the authors introduce the tools and techniques needed, starting with the most basic patchwork building blocks, such as half-square triangles and flying geese, and continuing to introduce more challenging techniques including appliqué, foundation paper piecing, and English paper piecing. The instructions for each block refer back to the page on which the technique was introduced and templates are provided when needed. After the blocks have been assembled, the authors provide information on machine- and hand-quilting and a simple tie method. Every step is included, through the final binding.
VERDICT: This book could serve as a handy reference work as well as the pattern for a delightful quilt.
As a child, my mother began making me a crochet blanket.thirty years on, the pile of not-enough-yet squares lies in our families wooden chest. I live in hope that one day it will be finished.but when.what for? What will be the push? That is why this title appealed to me. I felt its message. No matter the reason or the love behind the project, sometimes if we do not have a deadline to work towards, good intentions are there but they just are not enough. That pushwhere will it come from? This book if you are quilt inclined. For every week of the year (that means that you need to complete it within the year mind) you will be guided through one part for the greater goal - a quilt which can become a part of your story, your narrative line.
Valid points:
There are bonus projects for all you swots who finish or would like to add an extra touch to the quilt.
The photos are really clear to show you how to create each weeks task.
Techniques are explained well, so it is suited for beginners. I can vouch for that because I do not have in depth quilt experience. So for all of you who put off beginning, or who do indeed begin and lose heart - try to stick to this planmaybe as a New Year goal?
This cozy guide from Shore (Half Yard Autumn) and Nayler details how to create 52 fabric blocks that can be assembled into a large quilt. Writing for beginners, the authors recommend tools (rotary cutters are useful for cutting around curves) and show how to make blanket, overcast, running, and slip stitches. The blocks build on each other, with techniques from simple early designs later recurring in more creative configurations. For instance, week ones flying geese design is incorporated into the upper-left-hand corner of week sixs Bird 1 square, which is otherwise filled out by a half log cabin design, and week 26s Small Flower 4 square, in which the triangular geese are arrayed around a heart. Several blocks take inspiration from nature, such as the tall bird, created by sewing a triangular beak and teardrop wing on a half-circle, and the tall flower, which features an octagonal flower head with applique leaves. The authors also provide thorough instructions for assembling the blocks and attaching them, either by hand or sewing machine, onto quilt backing. The one-block-per-week conceit will help novices ease into the craft while learning a variety of design strategies. This is well worth seeking out.
A must have!!
This book really is amazing, full of 52 blocks that make a quilt. Debbie and Melissa have designed these blocks to incorporate 11 different colours, of course you could use your own colours, along with 21 techniques. All techniques have full instructions and are easy to follow. Full instructions are given for all hand stitching used during the making of these blocks plus all other fabrics and cottons you will need.
I have been sewing for years yet there are techniques in this book that I have never tried and cant wait to do so. It is a book for beginners and advanced sewers. The first block is the easiest and they get more difficult as you work through them, but not too difficult that you could not make them.
All blocks can be used for all sorts of other items, as explained in the back of the book. It is not necessary for you to make the quilt if you do not wish to, there are dozens of other things you can put these blocks and techniques to use. There are also templates in the back of the book for you to trace and use repeatedly. All of this for only £15.99, it really is a wonderful book and would really be an ideal present for anyone you know who sews or just like me, for yourself.
What an absolutely beautiful book this is!
It is a complete guide to Quilting and is suitable for beginners through to more experienced quilters.
The first section of the book focuses on everything you need to get started, followed by details of the key techniques needed to complete the quilt.
The instructions are detailed, easy to follow and well supported with beautiful, clear, close range photographs. There are detailed explanations showing how to make various shapes from half-Square through to Flying Geese, Crazy Patchwork, Dresden Plate and a range of applique techniques. Full size, traceable, templates are also included at the back of the book
The Blocks section are organised into weekly blocks, chronologically from Week 1 to Week 52. However, each block can be made independently, as you can dip in and out of the book, using the finished block in smaller projects. Debbie has included ideas to use the blocks as bags, place mats and other household accessories the possibilities are endless!
The instructions for putting the Quilt together are clear, and provide a range of options to complete this beautiful quilt.
This is a comprehensive guide to Quiltingnothing has been missedand it will provide many happy hours of sewing/Quilting, and is excellent value for money.
If you are a follower of Debbie Shore's Block of the Month on The Half Yard Sewing Club, you will adore this book. If you are new to Debbie Shore and Quilting, you will adore this book!
I joined Debbie Shores Half Yard Sewing Club a few years ago and in 2023 I attempted my first quilt using the Clubs Block of the Month patterns. And it wasnt half bad! I really like the idea of a quilt made up of different patterns.
When I saw Debbie Shore advertise her new book, A Year of Quilting, which she co-authored with Melissa Nayler, I just couldnt wait for it to come out and it has not disappointed.
The theme of the book is a patchwork block for every week of the year, and there are some gorgeous blocks in the 52 patterns, I cant wait to get started. Of course one can sew the blocks in any order, sew one or two, or a handful or maybe use a patchwork block for a repeat pattern in an inspired quilt project. Its up to the user.
Debbie and Melissa give the reader all the information needed to make their 52 block quilt measuring 72 x 60 inches, covering everything form quantities of fabric, details on how to tackle the different techniques such as curved pieces, appliqué, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing to guidance for binding.
As you would expect from a Debbie Shore book there is plenty of information on threads, tools, templates (full size at the back of the book), machine stitching and hand stitching. The photographs are bright and clear and the instructions are simple and concise.
I think the book is good value for money; there are 52 patterns, tips, techniques and inspirational project ideas.
A lovely book to own, one youll refer to time after time.
Create a lovely, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or experiment with the techniques then mix and match your favourite blocks. All patchwork and quilting techniques are included, with simple instructions and additional matching projects.
This book is a delightful guide for quilters for all skill levels. Offering 52 beautifully designed blocks that correspond to every week of the year. Known for her approachable teaching style and creativity, Debbie provides a book that inspires both seasoned and those new to the craft.
The first 51 pages of the book offer a wealth of information enabling any skill level of quilter to enjoy this beautiful book. These pages explain about the fabrics used and the threads and tools you will need.
The next few pages on key techniques clearly explains along with full colour photos, what hand stitching you require, machine stitches, Piecing and how to create each of the 52 blocks, making it easy to follow and achieve polished results.
One of the stand-out features of A Year of Quilting is its accessibility. The clear instructions and practical advice remove the intimidation often associated with quilting. Having a block a week, encourages quilters to plan and create their year of quilting. The vibrant photography is both inspiring and instructive, offering a visual road map for each project. Their focus on functional yet beautiful designs ensures the projects are both practical and artistic.
This book is perfect for hobbyists looking for inspiration, beginners eager to learn quilting and experienced quilters seeking new ideas. Making this book an invaluable edition to any quilters library. It offers techniques into many different quilting styles and also includes applique, reverse applique, EPP, FPP to name but a few. The blocks dont have to be created in the order given, which makes it lovely to choose any block you feel drawn to on any given week. Any template you need is included at the back of the book and also available to download.
After completing all 52 blocks there are extensive instructions on how to turn it into a beautiful quilt. And different ways of quilting it too.
This charming book is a must have anyone looking to enhancing their quilting repertoire. Whether you are crafting for yourself, your home or loved ones, this book is a yearlong source of inspiration.
At £15.99 this book is extremely good value.
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