Kansas City Star Quilts Sampler

In 1928, the Kansas City Star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern—they continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place! Slow down and stitch 60+ vintage block patterns, culminating in an unforgettable sampler quilt to showcase each one. Meet the women who brought quilting to the newspaper, as profiled by best-selling author and quilt historian Barbara Brackman.

"Explore the archives of the Kansas City Star newspaper's quilt-block patterns with the best designs from 1928-1961"--Back cover.

The Kansas City Star's supplement to our best-selling Star Quilts I: One Piece at a Time. Features 16 of the original patterns and new rotary cutting instructions and redrafts, plus full-size patterns for the Memory Bouquet applique quilt from 1930. And more!

* This remarkable book features 50 quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

Linda Frost presents a 14block sampler that celebrates the Kansas Sesquicentennial and the wonders and quirks of her native Kansas. Linda's designs convey a sense of the pioneer spirit along with the good natured humor that is part of life in the Midwest.

Raconteur—The Storyteller’s Collection, a multi-award-winning quilt, is your next take-anywhere project. Sew a collection of miniature pieced hexagons from Cinzia White’s storytelling sampler. Make the king-size quilt your next long-term project, or pick and choose from 359 block designs to make a project of any size! A mix of hand-stitched and machine-pieced 2 ¼” blocks are organized in 59 collections. Full-size foundation paper patterns are included when possible, with some helpful notes on English paper piecing. It’s perfect for traditional quilters, fans of Dear Jane, and scrap addicts!

Slice a stack of simple teardrops for a hexagonal quilt with unlimited possibilities. Understand color placement and value like never before with best-selling author Marci Baker. Rotary cutting is even easier with the Clearview Triangle 60 degree Acrylic Ruler in any size - 6”, 8", 10", or 12" - or the Clearview Triangle Super 60!