Providing quilters, researchers, and design enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool for finding, identifying, and drafting more than 4,000 unique patterns, this encyclopaedia of quilt block designs presents a method of categorising designs that eliminates duplication and allows quilters to understand exactly how each one is constructed. Each design is analysed in terms of the grid on which it is drawn, making it easy recreate the pattern in any size or colour scheme desired. Each block is thoroughly researched and listed according the original name and date of publication. Double names and duplicates are cross-referenced for easy use. Packed with information and inspiration, this also contains photographs of full quilts, as well as a detailed bibliography and indexes.