This Nativity pattern is 27″ wide x by 33″ high and uses 3 reds, 5 blues, 5 browns and one near-white. The Paypal link lets you use any charge card for payment. You’ll immediately be given a download link for files to store on your computer. Ideally print the pattern pages (which are already mirrored) on sheets of freezer paper to be taped together. There are general instructions, specific sequence instructions, a color chart, and some single sheets ...

Order this $8.78 pattern for a wall hanging or tote bag. The finished pattern measures 16″ by 18″ high. A smaller version, really meant as a coloring page, is also included so you can print it at any scale. Piece the 3″ tall individual triangles and then assemble triangles in rows.

This charmingly pensive gal is based on a figure in a 1884 scene by Danish Skagen painter P.S. Kroyer. Click here for a look at the full ...

I’m posting again my pattern of a “Girl Sewing” because it’s so interesting to see what people do to make this pattern their own.  Thank you to MJH; WS; TA; MO; and SS for sending photos. Click the $5 pattern download link to be taken to Paypal where you can use any charge card. You’ll then get redirected for a download that you should save to your hard drive, or pen drive at the same time you are making the purchase. Any questions drop me, Peggy Aare, an email at PaperPiecingHeartland@gmail.com

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This 72″ tall by 32″ wide Folded-Freezer-Paper-Piecing pattern is based on a famous painting by Polish artist Eugeniusz_Kazimirowski of a depiction of a 1931 vision described by Polish nun Faustina Kowalska.

Order this $23.75 pattern from Peggy Aare.

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This 72″ tall by 32″ wide Folded-Freezer-Paper-Piecing pattern is based on a famous painting by Polish artist Eugeniusz_Kazimirowski of a depiction of a 1931 vision described by Polish nun Faustina Kowalska.

Order this $23.75 pattern from Peggy Aare.

It comes with a color chart for the 27 colors (specified Kona solid colors, though certainly you need not restrict yourself to one line of fabric), an exploded assembly diagram, and pages to print on freezer paper, plus general ...

I spent a few days on looking at new patterns and set out to do a test block for one of them. Certainly looked simple enough if I could figure out the math for this block.

Wow, what an adventure...I have the EQ8 program which of course gives me the precise measurements which (after many attempts of mucking around) were at 6 1/4in:

Now, nobody is going to piece that with those measurements. How did I even get there. When thinking this through I tried to figure out the math for this block but it got very hairy ...

While we art quilters, or at least this one, would like to think all our work springs fresh from our creative minds, sometimes already made sources give us a head start. Like cheater cloth, fabric that mimics the look of patchwork but only needs quilting, I have used a tea towel and motifs from a bedsheet to do the heavy lifting for two of my current projects.

Because I follow Clare Youngs, a talented collagist and print maker, on Instagram, I learned she had designed a tea towel for Werkshoppe, a company that prints original artwork on products like puzzles ...

Order this $8.75 pattern for a pillow or handbag or place mats. The two dancers side by side measure 12″ side by 16″ high. A smaller version, really meant as a coloring page is also included so you can print them at any scale. The dancer with the hat on is just over 12″ tall without the background that extends the block above his head and below his feet. Add background or an extra dancer or two ...

Order this $8.60 pattern to make a 30″x 30″ tall wall hanging or as a center panel for a quilt. It’s based on the 80+ year old statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click for a clip of the statue.

It comes with a color chart for the 13 colors, an exploded assembly diagram, and 12 pages to print on freezer paper, ( or 4 if you wish to trim to to the smallest size.) Plus general and specific ...

Here’s a bit of fun. The previous staid nutcracker pattern is now being joined by a leaping comrade. Perhaps it’s not yet time for a full blown celebration, covid-wise, but at this time in late January the days are perceptibly longer than in dark December, so I’ll take joy where it comes! Add a little celebration to your life with this companion to the 10″ tall x 5-3/4″ wide nutcrackers with the matching leaping nutcracker 9″ tall x 11″ wide, perfect for a ...

Welcome to Day One of the Island Batik's November 2021 Blog Hop - Storm at Sea.

The November Challenge for Island Batik required that we make a Storm at Sea quilt, lap size or larger, using the Summer 2021 Fabric bundle. I received the collection Bellingham Bay - designed by Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design.

Bellingham Bay

Those of you who know me know that these are not my favorite colors. I find them dark and depressing.  Guess this was an added dimension to the challenge.  

I turned to EQ8 to mock-up the color combinations to come up with a ...

This delightful pattern is based on John Singer Sargent’s wonderful Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, painted in a garden at twilight for only about 15 minutes at a time when the light was just right. The painting took a year to complete Hear more about the painting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao12qChxaiA or read what wiki has to say here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnation,_Lily,_Lily,_Rose

Order this $8.50 pattern to make a 30″ tall wall hanging. It measures 26″ full width, or cut it down in width from the left, as did ...

This paper piecing project is in recognition of all those nurses, doctors, family, and friends who dedicate their lives to caring for others. We owe deep gratitude.

Order this $8 pattern to make an 18″ x 28 wall hanging perfect as a gift.

It comes with a color chart for the 9 colors, an exploded assembly diagram, 2 single sheets with the pattern for you to color your own scheme, and 9 pages to print on freezer paper, plus general and specific instruction sheets.

Write to me at PaperPiecingheartlandATgmailDOTcom if you would like to make the larger 24″ x 38 ...

I am proud to be one of the Aurifil 2020 Designers of the Month for March 2020.  Each month, a DOM designer will publish a block pattern inspired by the colors of Italy!     This post describes how I designed the block.  It also includes a link to a video tutorial showing how I actually pieced [ ...Continue Reading ]

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Using the right quilt tools makes all the difference when you are quilting.  Good tools help you cut and sew more accurately and generally make the entire process more enjoyable.

And, you don’t have to spend a lot of money–just focus on a few high quality items and they will last forever.

Here are some of my favorite tools.  No affiliate links–opinions based on personal use only.

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As always, please check with your favorite local quilt shop or local shops with online shops before going to ‘big’ retailers. Note:  there are NO buying links in ...