Block #27 - Hat

Block Name: Hat

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Here's another fashion item to go along with yesterday's Dress pattern.

Print the pattern here: Hat

Block #26 - Sleeveless Dress

Block Name: Dress

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is a simple sleeveless dress. Have fun choosing fabrics for the dress and belt!

Print the pattern here: Dress

Block #25 - Square in a Square in a Square...

Block Name: Square in a Square in a Square

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is a single unit paper pieced block in two colors.

Print the quilt block pattern here: Square in a Square in a Square

Block #24 - Bat

Block Name: Bat

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Here's a scary bat for Halloween!

Print the pattern here: Bat

Block #23 - Candy Corn

Block Name: Candy Corn

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is a sweet treat that always reminds me of Autumn. It is easily paper-pieced in one unit and measures 6" when finished.

You can print the block here: Candy Corn

Block #22 - Wonky Log Cabin

Block Name: Wonky Log Cabin

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's paper pieced quilt block pattern is an out of kilter take on the traditional log cabin quilt block. Have fun using your scraps for this one!

Print the pattern here: Wonky Log Cabin

Block #21 - Dog House

Block Name: Dog House

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Here's a happy little house for your favorite dog! It is simple to paper piece in two units.

Print the pattern here: Dog House

Block #20 - Barrel

Block Name: Barrel

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun! This quilt block pattern is paper pieced in a single unit.

Print the pattern here: Barrel

Block #19 - Washing Machine

Block Name: Washing Machine

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

As much as I dislike to do laundry, I throughly enjoyed drawing this block. It is a good old-fashioned top loading washing machine with quilty looking controls.

You can print the pattern here: Washing Machine

Block #18 - Terra Cotta Pot

Block Name: Terra Cotta Pot

Size: 6" (finished)

Technique: Paper-Pieced

Today we have an empty terra cotta pot to paper-piece. Why is it empty? Because this is what most of my container gardening pots look like...empty (or at least with dead or dying plants in them). I simply do not have a green thumb and I must say that I admire those that do!

You can print the pattern here: Terra Cotta Pot

Block #17 - Lamp

Block Name: Lamp

Block Size: 6"

Technique: Paper-Pieced

This block is really simple! It is all in one unit with only seven pieces!

The Lamp block is paper-pieced and measures 6" after it is sewn into a quilt.

You can print the pattern here: Lamp

Block #16 - Cupcake

Block Name: Cupcake

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's another "sweet treat" that is calorie-free! The Cupcake block measures 6" after it is sewn into a quilt. It is paper-pieced, of course. :)

It would look great with some colorful sprinkles, embroidered or beaded.

You can print the pattern here: Cupcake

Block #15 - Ice Cream Cone

Block Name: Ice Cream Cone

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!"

This wonderful frozen treat can become a part of a wonderful unfrozen quilt project! Just print it out and sew it up! I can't promise that it will taste as good as the real thing, but just like the Fast Food Block, it has ZERO CALORIES!

Ice Cream Cone measures 6" finished size and it is paper pieced.

You can print the pattern here: Ice Cream Cone (PDF)

Block #14 - A Plus

Block Name: A+

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

The best, the top, and totally awesome! An A+ is a great reward for doing your best!

The A+ block is paper-pieced and measures 6" when finished.

You can download the pattern here: A+ (PDF)

Block # 13 - Minty Fresh

Block Name: Minty Fresh

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

I can just imagine the television commercial for this: "Minty Fresh - Recommended by Quilters Everywhere!"


I've never had so much fun designing a quilt block in my life! Too much fun for sure!


The Minty Fresh block measures 6" when sewn into a quilt and it is paper-pieced.


You can print out the pattern here: Minty Fresh (PDF)

Block #12 - Heart Within A Heart

Block Name: Heart Within A Heart

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

I had a little fun coloring the opposite sides of each component dark and light. You can color it any way you like. :)

Heart Within A Heart measures 6" when finished (sewn into a quilt) and it is paper-pieced.

You can download the pattern here: Heart Within A Heart (PDF)

Block #11 - Quarter Note

Block Name: Quarter Note

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

"A quarter note is held for one beat."


If I had a nickel for everytime I've said that, I'd be rich! Having spent 22 years in music lessons and 22 years in music education, a music symbol seemed the perfect subject for today's paper-pieced block. At least to me. ;-)


As all of the previous blocks have been, this one is paper-pieced and it measures 6" finished size.


You can download the pattern here: Quarter Note (PDF)

Block #10 - Fast Food

Block Name: Fast Food

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

"Will you have fries with that?" Of course!

Fast Food is a 6" paper pieced quilt block pattern that has a lot of pieces, but it's well worth the effort! The best thing about this "combo" is that is has ZERO CALORIES!



You can download the pattern here: Fast Food (PDF)

Block #9 - Happy Little Pumpkin

Block Name: Happy Little Pumpkin

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's a happy little fellow to brighten your Autumn decor! Happy Little Pumpkin is a 6" paper pieced quilt block pattern.

You can download the pattern here: Happy Little Pumpkin (PDF)

Block #8 - Window

Block Name: Window

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: The Window block is paper pieced in five seperate units. Use one of the many lovely landscape fabrics on the market as the panes of the window to make this a really special block. This block is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #7 - Jar on a Shelf

Block Name: Jar On A Shelf

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: Jar On Shelf is a variation of the popular Jar quilt block pattern. Notice that the jar is partially full. If you want to make a full jar, simply ignore the horizontal line in the body of the jar. This block is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #6 - Tree

Block Name: Tree

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: Tree #1 is a simple single unit paper pieced quilt block pattern. It is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #5 - Spool of Thread

Block Name: Spool of Thread

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: Spool of Thread is a paper pieced quilt block pattern that is a simple three piece unit pattern. This block is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #4 - Flying Geese Cup

Block Name: Flying Geese Cup

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: Flying Geese Cup is a four unit paper pieced quilt block pattern. It is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #3 - House

Block Name: House #1

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: House #1 is a simple single unit paper pieced quilt block pattern. It is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #2 - Birthday Cake

Block Name: Birthday Cake

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: This is a paper pieced quilt block pattern in two units. Use this block to celebrate a special day! This block is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Block #1 - The Unknown Quilter

Block Name: Unknown Quilter

Finished Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Print Paper Foundation (PDF)

Description: Whether it is a bad hair day or a quilt that you are not particularly proud of, this paper-pieced quilt block says it all! This block is sized to finish at 6" when it is sewn into a quilt.

Here's my block:

The Challenge

Hello Fellow Quilters!

Welcome to my personal quilt block design challenge!

Here are the details:

Who: Kim Noblin, Owner/Editor of BlockCentral.com.

What: I've challenged myself to create a new paper-pieced quilt block pattern every day for the next 365 days.

When: Starting today, October 5th, 2009.

Where: Right here on this blog! I'll post a new paper-pieced quilt block pattern here every day for the next 365 days!

Why: Well, why not! It'll be fun and I'll have the opportunity to stretch my design muscles. :)