365 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks

Block #52 - Vines at the Window

2009-12-14T08:24:00.000-06:00

Block Name: Vines at the Window

Block Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's another traditional quilt block design that is also easily paper pieced in four units. It is a lovely design from 1937.

You can print the pattern here: Vines at the Window

Block #51 - Blockade

2009-12-13T11:56:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Blockade

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Today's block is a traditional quilt block pattern from 1938 that is easily adapted to paper-piecing. It is pieced in four units, each with only four pieces.

You can print the pattern here: Blockade

Block #50 - Pinwheel

2009-12-12T19:20:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Pinwheel

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is a traditional block that is easily paper-pieced. Have fun!

You can print the pattern here: Pinwheel

Block #49 - Virginia Reel

2009-12-01T12:05:00.002-06:00

Block Name: Virginia Reel

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

The Virginia Reel is one of my favorite traditional quilt blocks and it is easily paper pieced in a single unit.

You can print the pattern here: Virginia Reel

Block #48 - Crossed Canoes

2009-11-29T14:16:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Crossed Canoes

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is a more traditional block. It is known by several names: Crossed Canoes, Santa Fe Quilt, Indian Canoes, The Dragon Fly, Twinkling Star, and Tippecanoe. It is paper pieced in four units, two in exact contrast to the other two.

You can print the pattern here: Crossed Canoes

It looks great in straight sets:

And even better when the blocks are rotated:

Block #47 - Big City

2009-11-28T18:42:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Big City

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block is all about taking a drive to the big city. You can see the tall buildings on the horizon and there is excitement about what you might find there...Fame, Fortune, or better yet, Fabric! :)

You can print the pattern here: Big City

Block #46 - Black Friday

2009-11-27T12:15:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Black Friday

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Black Friday (AKA the day after Thanksgiving) is the official start of the holiday shopping season here in the USA. I couldn't let it go by without marking this all important day with its own paper pieced quilt block!

You can print the pattern here: Black Friday

Block #45 - Pumpkin Pie

2009-11-26T08:53:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Pumpkin Pie

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Grandma's Pumpkin Pie! Today's block is not as tasty as the real thing, but it can be made in less time. :) Two paper pieced units and you are done faster than you can say "Pass the turkey, please".

Print the pattern here: Pumpkin Pie

Block #44 - Thanksgiving Star

2009-11-25T20:14:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Thanksgiving Star

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

For this Thanksgiving Eve, I've chosen to present a new star for your paper piecing enjoyment. It is paper pieced in four identical units that form the star when sewn together. I really like the way this block looks in straight sets. Here's an image to illustrate:

You can print the block pattern here: Thanksgiving Star

Happy Thanksgiving!

Block #43 - Half Full

2009-11-24T08:05:00.002-06:00

Block Name: Half Full

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today I ask the age old question: Is your glass half full or half empty? I'm a half full girl myself, hopelessly optimistic (isn't that an oxymoron?). This is a super easy block to paper piece, one unit and only five pieces of fabric! Have fun!

You can print the pattern here: Half Full

Block #42 - Handbell

2009-11-23T08:57:00.000-06:00

Block Name: Handbell

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

There's nothing lovelier than the sounds of a handbell choir at Christmas. You can paper piece your very own handbell using this easy three unit paper pieced pattern.

You can print the pattern here: Handbell

Block # 41 - Coffee To Go

2009-11-22T11:08:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Coffee To Go

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

I don't know about you, but I have to have my coffee in the morning! When I'm running late, it's "coffee to go" for me! This is an easy 2 unit paper pieced quilt block pattern that I hope you enjoy as much as your morning coffee!

You can print the pattern here: Coffee To Go

Here's a photo of my sewn block. It was such a bleary, dreary day outside that I chose a fun spring print for the cup. :)

Block #40 - Football Jersey

2009-11-21T18:39:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Football Jersey

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

How I made it this far into football season without posting a football-inspired block is beyond me! I colored this one green in honor of our local high school team advancing to the semi-final round of the state playoffs last night! Go Bulldogs!

You can print the pattern here: Football Jersey

Block #39 - Little House

2009-11-20T18:40:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Little House

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today we have a little house for your paper-piecing pleasure. You know what they say, "Love grows best in little houses"!

Print the pattern here: Little House

Block #38 - Skinny Tree

2009-11-19T06:20:00.005-06:00

Block Name: Skinny Tree

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's another tree, this one skinny. Trees come in so many shapes! This is another simple, single unit paper piecing pattern.

You can print the pattern here: Skinny Tree

Block #37 - Simple Tree

2009-11-18T13:35:00.003-06:00

Block Name: Simple Tree

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's a very simple paper pieced tree for you to print and sew. Uses only one foundation pattern and six pieces of fabric...can't get any simpler than that!

Have fun choosing the fabric for your tree...I can see this in holiday fabric (green with a little red).

You can print the pattern here: Simple Tree

(BTW, I'm sorry for my absence, but my dad has been really sick and I've had to do lots of extra things for him while he was ill. He is recovering nicely now, so I have more time now. )

Block #36 - Mountain Tunnel

2009-11-09T19:39:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Mountain Tunnel

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Instead of going over this mountain, we are going through it! This block is paper pieced in 2 units and is a snap to make. :)

Print the pattern here: Mountain Tunnel

Block #35 - Test Tube

2009-11-08T16:43:00.005-06:00

Block Name: Test Tube

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's another chemistry inspired quilt block that you can paper piece for your favorite scientist. It is paper pieced in one unit and is really simple to make.

Print the pattern here: Test Tube

Block #34 - Beaker

2009-11-07T16:32:00.001-06:00

Block Name: Beaker

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Pieced

Here's a paper pieced quilt block pattern for all of our chemistry fans. It's a 6" finished size beaker.

Print the pattern here: Beaker

Block #33 - Pencil

2009-11-06T14:52:00.001-06:00

Block Name: Pencil

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Here's a nifty pencil for your paper-piecing pleasure. It is very simple to paper piece and it's all in one unit! Have fun choosing the color for your tip...I chose navy blue to make mine a colored pencil. :)

Print the paper piecing pattern here: Pencil

Block #32 - X Marks the Spot

2009-11-05T08:16:00.002-06:00

Block Name: X Marks the Spot

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's quilt block is another four unit block, this time with four identical units. It reminds me of an X on a treasure map!

You can print the pattern here: X Marks the Spot

Block #31 - Bowl of Mashed Potatoes

2009-11-04T08:10:00.001-06:00

Block Name: Bowl of Mashed Potatoes

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

There's nothing my family loves better than a big bowl of mashed potatoes. I guess I must have been hungry when I drafted this block! Actually this could be a bowl of just about anything depending on the fabric you choose for the contents of the bowl. This block is paper pieced in a single unit and is actually very simple to make. Fill it full of your favorite food!

Print the pattern here: Bowl of Mashed Potatoes

Block #30 - L-O-V-E

2009-11-03T08:20:00.001-06:00

Block Name: L-O-V-E

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

"L is for the way you look at me..." Here's a block that says it all! It is pieced in four units (each letter is a unit). It's easy!

Print the pattern here: L-O-V-E

Block #29 - Nice Pants

2009-11-02T15:58:00.004-06:00

Block Name: Nice Pants

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Oh my, another fashion item to play with! Nice Pants is simple to piece in two units. Have fun choosing fabrics for the pants and the contrasting waistband.

Print the pattern here: Nice Pants

Block #28 - Sail Boat

2009-11-01T10:27:00.005-06:00

Block Name: Sail Boat

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Today's block will take you out on the ocean blue! It's an easy to paper piece sail boat in three units.

Print the pattern here: Sail Boat

Block #27 - Hat

2009-10-31T14:21:00.006-05:00

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

2009-10-30T12:16:00.004-05:00

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...

2009-10-29T07:34:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-28T08:14:00.001-05:00

Block Name: Bat

Size: 6"

Technique: Paper Piecing

Here's a scary bat for Halloween!

Print the pattern here: Bat

Block #23 - Candy Corn

2009-10-27T08:30:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-26T08:42:00.006-05:00

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

2009-10-25T07:10:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-24T14:49:00.004-05:00

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

2009-10-23T08:13:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-22T07:49:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-21T08:08:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-20T07:59:00.004-05:00

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

2009-10-19T08:01:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-18T07:30:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-17T08:01:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-16T08:02:00.004-05:00

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

2009-10-15T08:02:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-14T07:56:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-13T08:00:00.004-05:00

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

2009-10-12T08:41:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-11T08:37:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-10T08:34:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-09T08:31:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-08T10:27:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-07T10:25:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-06T10:21:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-05T10:12:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-05T10:03:00.004-05:00

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. :)