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The Perfect Patchwork System: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Volumes 1 & 2
&
Perfect Patchwork System Templates Sets A, B, C & D

Use the economical quilt books to find traditional blocks, The Perfect Patchwork System, Volume 1 - 2: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks. Marti Michell has created coordinated Template sets for each book. Find out how easy it is to combine the versatility of Perfect Patchwork Templates (Set A & B, C & D) into 100's of patchwork block patterns! See below!

Marti Michell's Perfect Patchwork Systems Templates won the Best New Product Award with the first 4 sets of templates A-D. In 2004 Marti was named the 2004 recipient of the Silver Star Award, The award is presented annually to "a living person whose body of work has positively influenced, promoted and developed the art of quilting."

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The Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 1: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks:
Use with Template Sets A & B
Set A templates Set B

NOTE: Volume 1 has the Rosette Block demonstrated on Simply Quilts

Vol. 4 Perfect Patchwork System, EncyclopediaThe Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 2:
Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Template Sets A & C, B & D
Set A templates Set B
Set C Set D

Template Corner Exampels
Note Cut Tips

Perfect Patchwork Templates
Each Template is numbered to correspond with book series:
The Perfect Patchwork System: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks

Note: Black in the pictures below represents the shape of the template

 

Featuring:

  • Tips cut designed to make your piecing easier, no guessing, simply match each corner and the cut points will do the work for you.
  • Dot-To-Dot Piecing Accuracy. Mark and match your dots.
  • Perfect shapes and sizes
  • Perfect 1/4-inch seam allowances already added
  • Perfect corners-Not just blunt, but revolutionary double blunt corners engineered for Perfect alignment
  • Perfect for rotary cutters
  • Perfect laser cut accuracy on every piece
  • Perfect permanent identification system
  • Perfect companion tools for strip cutting and piecing techniques
  • Perfect for hand and machine piecers

Volume 1

The Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 1
: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Template Sets A & B

Author: Marti Michell
Pages: 48
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: From Marti Michelle

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Just look inside. You'll see how easy it is to combine the versatility of Perfect Patchwork Templates (Set A & B) with 69 patchwork block patterns to make the 390 blocks indexed on page 45 & even more!

Don't miss "How to Use This Book" on page 7, or the Ohio Star Sampler on page 14, or the great positive/negative treatments on pages 21 and 26.

Vol 1 Vol 2
Use with Volume 1 & 2

Set A templates

Set A: 8251
(6) Perfect Patchwork Templates
3" (7.6 cm) Square Basic Set

  • All shapes correspond to 3" squares

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  1. 3” square, Right triangle with 3” leg
  2. Square that measures 3” diagonally
  3. Right triangle with 3” hypotenuse
  4. ¼ of 3” square
  5. Right triangle with 1 ½” leg
  6. Right triangle with 1 ½” hypotenuse

Vol 1 Vol 2
Use with Volume 1 & 2

Set C templates
Set C:
3" Square Bonus Set

7 bonus shapes that correspond to 3" squares templates in Set A

  1. Square with 6" diagonal, sits on-point in four 3" squares
  2. Iscosceles triabnles that fits in a 3" square
  3. Right trianble 1 1/2" & 3" (7.6" leg)
  4. Kite shape with 1 1/2" legs
  5. 3" x 1 1/2" Rectangle
  6. Trapezoid that fits in a 3" square
  7. 1" wide trapezoid for Attic Window
  8. NOTE: 5" Peaky & Spikey are in Set R

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Laminate Strip Cutting Chart Laminated Strip Cutting Chart for Templates A & C
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  3. Set B: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  4. Laminate Strip Cutting Chart
    for Templates A & C
  5. Laminate Strip Cutting Chart
    for Templates B & D

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Vol. 2 Perfect Patchwork System, Encyclopedia

The Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 2: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Template Sets A & C, B & D

Author: Marti Michell
Pages: 48
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: From Marti Michelle

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The templates in Sets C and D are complementary, maybe more interesting and not as commonly used as those in Sets A nd B. This book makes it easy to use Sets C and D. There is no need for you to search through books of block patterns or calculate their finished size-it's already been done for you! Just flip through this book to see the blocks and lots of exciting ideas for using them. You'll love it!

Vol 1 Vol 2
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Set B templates
Set B:
4" (10 cm) Square Basic Set

  • All shapes correspond to 4" squares

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  1. 4” square, Right triangle with 4” leg
  2. Square that measures 4” diagonally
  3. Right triangle with 4” hypotenuse
  4. ¼ of 4” square
  5. Right triangle with leg
  6. Right triangle with hypotenuse
  7. Used in Giant Dahlia Quilt Borders

Vol 1 Vol 2
Use with Volume 1 & 2

Set D templates
Set D:
4" Square Bonus Set

  • 8 bonus shapes that Correspond to 4" squares templates in Set B
  1. Triangle with 4" hypotenuse
  2. Right triangle with 4" and 2" leg
  3. Kite shape with 2" let
  4. 4" x 2" rectangle
  5. Trapezoid with 2" legs
  6. 4" x 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" trapezoid
  7. Square with 2" diagonal
  8. Right triangle with 1" legs
  9. NOTE: 5" Peaky & Spikey templates are in Set R
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Laminate Strip Cutting Chart Laminated Strip Cutting Chart for Templates B & D
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  2. Set C: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  3. Set D: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  4. Laminate Strip Cutting Chart
    for Templates A & C
  5. Laminate Strip Cutting Chart
    for Templates B & D

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Super Package 2: Vol. 1 & 2,
plus Templates Sets A, B, C, D

2 books:

  1. Volume 1: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks: Use with Template Sets A & B (Value $10)
  2. Volume 2: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks: Use with templates A & C, B & D (Value $10)

4 template sets:

  1. Set A: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  2. Set B: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  3. Set C: Perfect Patchwork Templates
  4. Set D: Perfect Patchwork Templates

Laminate Cutting Cards

  1. Laminated Strip Cutting Chart for Templates A & C
  2. Laminated Strip Cutting Chart for Templates B & D

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Perfect Patchwork System Templates & Related Books From Marti Michell

The Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 1: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks:
Use with Template Sets A & B
Set A templates Set B

NOTE: Volume 1 has the Rosette Block demonstrated on Simply Quilts

Vol. 4 Perfect Patchwork System, EncyclopediaThe Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 2:
Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Template Sets A & C, B & D
Set A templates Set B
Set C Set D

Eight-Pointed StarsVol. 4 Perfect Patchwork System, EncyclopediaThe Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 3: Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Template Set E for
Eight-Pointed Stars
Set E
7x7 and 5x5 patch blocks
Vol 4
The Perfect Patchwork System
Volume 4:
Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Templates Set L and M
for 7x7 and 5x5 patch blocks

Set L Set M
Hexagon BlocksVol. 6 Six is for HexagonsThe Perfect Patchwork System
Six is for Hexagons, Volume 6 of the Encyclopedia of Patchwork Blocks
Use with Templates Set G and H for

Set G Set H
Cover to Sunburst Quilts to MakeBlocks from Sunburst Quilts
Sunburst Quilts to Make

Use with Template Set F

Laminate Strip Cutting Chart
Laminated Strip Cutting Charts:

Templates A & C
Templates B & D

Corner Trimmer
Corner Trimmer Template

8073
Set A templates
Set A:
3" (7.6 cm) Square Basic Set

Set B templates
Set B:
4" (10 cm) Square Basic Set

Set C templates

Set C: 3" Square Bonus Set

Set D templates
Set D:
4" Square Bonus Set

Set E Templates
Set E:
12" 8-Pointed Star

Sunburst Templates
Set F:
3 Sunburst Quilts Instructions
Hexagons
Set G
Set G:
(9) Hexagon Templates
cut 11 shapes with 2" and 1" sides

Hexagons
Set H
Set H:
(3) Large Hexagon Templates
cut 11 shapes with 3" and 1 1/2" sides



School House Blocks
Set J 6"
Set K: 12"

Set L TemplatesBlock example for Set L
Set L:
The 12" Seven-Patch Block Set

Set M Templates Block Example, Set M
Set M:

The 12" Five-Patch Block Set

Mini Geometrics
Set N:
Mini Geometrics
Based on 1" and 3/4" Hexagon, Eight Point Stars


Set P
Set O
19 5/8" Feathered Star Set
Set P
27 5/8" Feathered Star Set

 

Set 0 Q is for quilting
Set Q
Q is for Quilting
Last Common size for 5" to 20" Blocks



Set R 8019
Peaky & Spike
Makes 5" to 15" Blocks

Double Wedding Ring Templatesexample
Double Wedding Ring Templates

Drunkard Path Block
Drunkard Path Template
Templates
Drunkard Path Templates

2 Different Sized Sets

Windy Ways Block
Templates
Winding Ways Block Templates

Dresden Plate Pattern
Dresden Plates Pattern &/or Templates

Dresden templates
Set 1: 7", 10 1/2" and 12"
Dresden templates
Set 2: Mini Dresden Plate and
Bonus Mini Drunkard Path Templates
Giant DiahliaNot So Giant Dahlia
Optional Combo Templates Giant Dahlia Quilting Stencil
Giant Diahlia Templates
& Not So Giant Dahlia
each w/ Instruct booklet
Giant Dahlia Quilting Stencil
& Combo Template

2 1/2" Template Set
7 shapes from 3 templates
2 1/2" Stripper Templates Set

Storm at Sea Diamond Templates
Storm at Sea blocks
Storm at Sea
Diamond Template Set


Perfect Patchwork Template Carrier

My Favorite Rulers™ From Marti Michell: 12 sizes and styles

Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers
Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers

60 Degree Triangle Rulers
Easy 60 Degree
Equilateral Triangle

Rulers for Hexagon & Related Shapes


Flying Geese Ruler

cut both triangles for Flying Geese units in 5 sizes!

My Favorite Rulers

8 x 16 miter ruler4 x 16 miter ruler

Kaleidoscope ABC's Kaleidoscope Rulers Magic Mirrors
Kaleido-Krazy Series
Book, Kaleidoscope ABCs
Kaleido-Rulers
Magic Mirrors

Hexagon Ruler
Hexagon Ruler
Cuts (6) sizes
2 to 4 1/2"

Log CavinLog Cabin
Log Cabin ABC's
Log Cabin ABC's

by Marti Michell

Additional Marti Michell Books & Patterns

Template & Pattern
Giant Diahlia
Giant Diahlia
& Not So Giant Diahlia
Templates & Instructions
Book
Machine Quilting in Sections
Machine Quilting in Sections

by Marti Michell
Pattern
Rocky Road by Marti Michel
Rocky Road
Pattern
Linked Chevrons
Linked Chevrons
Pattern
Carolina Lily
Carolina Lily

Giant Dahlia Quilting Stencil
Giant Dahlia Quilting Stencil
Pattern
Texas Gardens

Texas Gardens

Pattern
Downhill Dreamer
Bed of Roses
Downhill Dreamer & Bed of Roses
Sampler Quilts

Pattern
Dresden Homecoming
Dresden Plate Homecoming
Pattern
Stars All Around
Stars All Around


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Feathered Star Medallion

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