The Best of Judy Hopkins: 365 Quilt-Block Patterns Perpetual Calendar

The Best of Judy Hopkins: 365 Quilt-Block Patterns Perpetual Calendar
By Judy Hopkins
Gifted by Martingale
www.shopmartingale.com
Reviewed by Claire Hawkes, Editor of FaveQuilts.com

Pick amongst these exquisitely pieced quilt block patterns with The Best of Judy Hopkins: 365 Quilt-Block Patterns Perpetual Calendar. This lovely little calendar was made in honor of popular author Judy Hopkins and has a wonderful variety of block patterns for every day of the year. Whether one has been quilting for years or is still working on beginner basics, the block patterns exhibited within this calendar are sure to keep any quilter inspired all year long.

The block designs in the 365 Quilt-Block Patterns Perpetual Calendar give off an elegant feel with plenty of geometric angles and bright color combinations that give each project an intricate air. The calendar literally has every kind of block pattern imaginable, including blocks that employ classic techniques to make pinwheel, hourglass, half-square triangle, flying geese, and starburst patterns.

To help quilters locate their desired block design, this nifty calendar also includes an index with the exact types of quilt block designs, sizes, and techniques. For each date, the individual quilt block pattern includes an illustration of the recommended color scheme and lettered line drawing to help mix light, medium, and dark prints. Each page includes specific cutting instructions to get an accurate quilt block size, which ranges from 8 to 14 inches. You can choose a block to add to a completed quilt or pick multiple block patterns to create an entirely original project. The combinations are truly unlimited with this fabulous calendar.

Not only is this beautiful calendar an inspiration gift to give to a quilting friend, it commemorates author and quilter Judy Hopkins. Judy was widely known as an author of numerous quilting books, a famous mystery quilt designer, and the creator of detailed pattern instructions for quilters of all levels.

The Best of Judy Hopkins: 365 Quilt-Block Patterns Perpetual Calendar is a fantastic way to provide quilters with fresh block pattern ideas for every day of the year. It keeps the memory of a famous quilter alive through a round-up of her most beautiful piecework patterns into a neat little notebook-style calendar. Keep this small calendar on your desk for 365 days of keeping yourself inspired with these refreshing quilt block patterns.