Freezer paper piecing Block pattern for 17 in. square block representing the December birthstone Tanzanite. Includes a fully-coded freezer paper template; full-scale paper copy to use as a key; and 12-page pattern booklet that includes fabric requirements (including recommendations from Paintbrush Studio’s Painter’s Palette solids), detailed instructions for block construction, and instructions and fabric requirements for optional projects (i.e., 18 in square pillow, 4-block wall-hanging, 12-block full-size quilt as shown on pattern cover), and quilting suggestions. Single-foundation piecing is not typical paper piecing: templates are ironed to the RIGHT side, so there is no confusing reverse piecing; templates are easily removed and REUSABLE, so there are no paper bits to pull from the back of the quilt; reduces fabric waste since there is no flip-and-sew method used. Makes wonderful Block of the Month project, Mother’s Day quilt (featuring the family’s birthstones), baby quilt (featuring Baby’s birthstone), or Guild group challenge project.
Alison (verified owner) –
I wanted to make these for each of my daughters – this is the first one I have made, having alsthe bought the fabric kit from Sew Hot too.
After reading the instructions and making sure I set my machine needle position correctly, this went together so easily!
Preparation is key – I followed the instructions to the letter instead of my half-hearted efforts – and the constitution was easy. Go on, impress everyone, it’s easier than it looks!