Just a few days ago, we received our proof copy of the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns from the printer – and WOW this thing is gorgeous! Even though it’s just a proof, we couldn’t help but share some inside pages with you! If the 4,000+ blocks weren’t enough, you’re sure to love the beautiful photographs that are sprinkled throughout this 522-pager! 
(P.S. If you sent us a sewn block, you might see it in this book like these two beauties contributed by Jan Beckert of Newfane, VT and Elizabeth Schultz of Waynesville, NC!).
See more in our preview video!
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10-23-2020
11:34 am
Cannot wait to receive. Just georgeous!
10-23-2020
11:43 am
Made my order weeks ago…can’t wait to see it!
10-23-2020
12:12 pm
So excited to get this and eventually the software add on too!! I ordered the book a couple of weeks ago!!
10-23-2020
1:54 pm
I never expected that my 3 blocks would make it in the book, but was notified last week that they would indeed be published. Today I received this email with an ad for the book and there is one of my blocks on the open page of the book, How thrilling is that?
10-23-2020
2:10 pm
So excited for you Elizabeth! I bet that’s awesome to see!! Thanks for sending them in!
10-23-2020
7:12 pm
I know I’ll have many hours of quilt dreaming with this book, I can’t hardly wait to flip through the pages!
10-23-2020
7:45 pm
I have the original addition and wondering what the difference other than blocks in color is.
Thanks
10-23-2020
9:00 pm
From a previous blog, here is the information Mary: What’s new in this third edition: 161 new blocks have been added, plus there are now line drawings and sample color suggestions for each of the 4,000+. Oh, and it’s all IN COLOR! This is a wonderful upgrade from the previous editions, take it from our friends Alex Anderson, Judy Martin, Jinny Beyer, and more
10-26-2020
9:55 am
Hi Mary,
The book content does not stray much at all from the 1993 edition. One of the main enhancements is that the blocks are displayed in full color with a line-drawing version as well. The line drawing gives you the option to view the block’s piecing more easily, while not being distracted by the way it’s colored. Plus 161 new blocks! More info is here: https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/encyclopedia-of-pieced-quilt-patterns/#tab-FAQ
10-24-2020
8:19 am
I can’t wait!
10-28-2020
8:58 am
I’d buy it but the mailing cost to Canada is more than the book itself!
10-28-2020
9:01 am
Hi Margaret,
As with all our shippable products, any destination outside of the U.S. using any carrier, is extremely expensive for our small company. This book is no exception at 4 pounds. Be aware that we will be shipping to our distributors and wholesalers at our earliest opportunity. We urge you to ask for this book at your local quilt shop or preferred online reseller. We anticipate that you will have several options available for purchasing in the future. Many of these international options will be better than what we can offer directly from our website. Thanks for your interest!
11-20-2020
2:47 pm
Is there a list of Canadian shops that carry the book?
11-20-2020
3:02 pm
Sue, we have received orders from Canadian distributors but we don’t have a list of what stores they are going to. Please call your favorites and ask! They will be able to order it from their distributor (or directly from us!). Thanks for your interest!
10-30-2020
11:34 am
Saved a reminder to watch! Can’t wait for the Encyclopedia to arrive.
11-05-2020
7:21 pm
I pre-ordered my book last week. I cannot wait to get it. I will soon be counting the days until it is released and I get my copy.
Kiki Myers
11-06-2020
11:04 am
Took a class with Barbara along time ago in Overland Park, Ks. Loved the class. My first quilt was for my Grandson before he was born. Didn’t know if he would be a boy or a girl. Made a sunbonnet sue overall sam so it would work for a boy or a girl.
His mother is using it for his kids.
11-06-2020
3:52 pm
Wow! I love the history of quilts and the blocks. This is interesting and exciting!
11-06-2020
7:39 pm
First quilt I made was a Pat Sloan BOM quilt. I so remember those flying geese blocks
11-06-2020
8:30 pm
My very first quilt was the nine patch block and I still have that quilt, which has to be 30 years ago. I still love that block.
11-06-2020
8:34 pm
What a beautiful creative reference. Would be awesome in my library if I was the lucky winner. Pat you make my day each day and I miss you on Sunday’s! LOve your spirit!
11-07-2020
9:13 am
My first quilt was a strawberry quilt I done for my daughter. Yet my favorite was and still is the nine patch.
11-08-2020
6:28 pm
My first quilt was a Bears paw baby quilt. The Bears paw is still one of my favorite blocks
11-09-2020
10:58 am
Hopefully in due course this will be available in the UK. Now that the UK has left the EU, I really hope that the rules will change and we will be able to purchase things and download them. We can’t do that currently.
11-09-2020
11:02 am
Hi Sarah,
The book is available to all customers, it is not a download. As with all our shippable products, any destination outside of the U.S. using any carrier, is extremely expensive for our small company. This book is no exception at 4 pounds. Be aware that we will be shipping to our distributors and wholesalers at our earliest opportunity. We urge you to ask for this book at your local quilt shop or preferred online reseller. We anticipate that you will have several options available for purchasing in the future. Many of these international options will be better than what we can offer directly from our website.
BlockBase will be a download, but we plan to have a boxed copy available for EU customers to buy. Check back in the Spring for more info. Thanks for your interest!
11-09-2020
7:37 pm
Sería genial hacerse con esta enciclopedia. Mi primera colcha tenía bloques en cuadrado hechos con triángulos. No conozco el nombre pero me quedó fantástica.
11-10-2020
7:05 am
I started with the disappearing nine-patch. It’s still my favourite.
11-12-2020
12:52 pm
Nine patch was my first quilt top, I have learned a lot since then, would really like a book like this
03-02-2021
3:40 am
Hi, I have the second edition of barbara’s book for years now and use it sinds a lot in my groups en classes I give. I would love to order this book. But I live in Belgium and was wondering, because the book is very heavy. How much is the shipping cost for Belgium.
I also would like to know About the software of the book. Is it downloadable ore is on Cd? What are the shipping cost for the CD.
Thanks For a Reply
Duffy
03-02-2021
9:02 am
Hi Duffy, you can add the book to your cart and enter your address to see the shipping charge. Book is here: https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/encyclopedia-of-pieced-quilt-patterns
The software, BlockBase+ is a download. More info on BlockBase+ is here: https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/blockbase/