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Starry Night Quilt Block

September 30, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

My latest Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block was inspired by the famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night. I love the contrast between the dark blue of the sky and the twinkling yellow stars. This is a different colour scheme for me, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, modern quilt, patchwork, pdf sewing pattern, quilt block, star quilt

Eight-Pointed Star Quilt Block

August 28, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Dive into the vibrant world of quilting with our latest FPP Quilt Block - the Eight Pointed Star. Bursting with rainbow hues, this pattern is a kaleidoscope of creativity, complete with a colouring sheet to help you visualize your unique fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing & Quilting Patterns Tagged With: foundation paper piecing, fpp, modern quilt, quilt block, quilt pattern, rainbow quilt

Flower Bud Quilt Block

August 14, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing the Flower Bud Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block. It's a burst of creativity, designed with rainbow colours that assemble into a star-like bloom. This charming block is versatile, allowing you to play with a spectrum of shades to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: flower quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, modern quilt, pdf pattern, quilt, quilt block, rainbow

John’s Pinwheel Quilt Block

July 17, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Introducing our latest foundation paper pieced quilt block: the timeless John's Pinwheel. This versatile block allows you to create stunning effects simply by tweaking the layout. The block is a twist on the classic pinwheel. Johns Pinwheel gives the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, easy quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, modern quilt, quilt block, scrap sewing, sewing

Left and Right FPP Quilt Block

July 4, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Are you new to foundation paper piecing? The Left and Right Blocks are beginner friendly and the perfect place to start to learn the basics of foundation paper piecing. Each block consists of three fabrics. When you make a combination of left and … [Read more...]

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Sunset Star Quilt Block

February 20, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Stars are one of my most favourite blocks to include in quilts. My latest foundation paper pieced quilt block is Sunset Star, a variation of the Mills and Star Block. The Mills and Stars block is also known as Hummingbird and Vintage Kite. This is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, mills and stars, modern quilt, quilt block, sewing

Heartstrings Quilt Block

January 21, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Heartstrings is a foundation paper pieced quilt block in the shape of a heart. The heart is made up of three sections on each side. I have used three colours in coordinating colours in this set of four 3 inch hearts. The pattern includes a colouring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart, heart block, modern quilt, quilt block, rainbow quilt

Striped Heart Quilt Block

January 16, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Striped Heart Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Block is a fun and easy block for scrap sewing. In the samples shown here I used my color coded scraps to create cheerful 3 inch blocks. Hearts are popular for so many occasions - Valentines day, Mothers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sewing Tagged With: beginner quilt block, easy heart block, foundation paper piecing, fpp, heart block, modern quilt, sew

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