Paper Chain Block of the Month--A Paper Pieced Quilt in Progress
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
I can’t believe it is December 7—the 12 (and final) block for the Paper Chain Block of the Month was sent to subscribers today. I’ve loved seeing all of the different Paper Chain Blocks, and color combinations. This block of the month is a “greatest hits” Block of the Month, and was sent free to everyone who had purchased the Summer Samplers 2016-2018. It is available for purchase via the button below—all block patterns will be sent to you, and the finishing instructions will be sent next Monday (or if you are purchasing after Monday, at the time of purchase).
Paper Chain Quilt Block of the Month
I love the variety of blocks—this one is called Princess Cut, and was designed by Lee Heinrich
Paper Chain Quilt Block of the Month
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
For a one-time payment of $24.99 total, you'll get:
• Welcome PDF with fabric requirements and suggested colors (a limited number of fabric kits are available from www.sewtopia.com)
• Fully-tested PDF patterns for 12 gorgeous foundation paper-pieced quilt blocks
• Complete finishing instructions to make an 55" x 72" sampler quilt
• Our "Paper-Piecing 101" guide for foundation paper-piecing beginners
• Quilt mock-up coloring sheet for planning
• Access to a subscriber-only Facebook group to interact with other quilters and the designers
Fabric requirements for the blocks:
Blocks: Between 1/4 and 1 yard of each color, for a total of 5-3/4 yards
Setting blocks and borders: 2-1/3 yard
Quilt back: 4-1/2 yards
Quilt binding: 1/2 yard
More detailed information (including Kona Cotton color equivalents and specific fabric quantities for each color) is available in our Welcome PDF, which you can download on purchase.
Chrysler Building Block, Paper Chain BOM
Chrysler Building Block, Paper Chain BOM
This is the Chrysler Building Block, designed by Christopher Thompson. I have made a lot of samplers, but this is the first one I will finish that is set on point. I think its so much fun to see how the blocks change as they are set on point.
Summer Sampler 2020 and Paper Chain Block of the Month
I typically make 1 sampler quilt each year—this year I have made three! This is the Summer Sampler 2020 (on the left) and the Paper Chain BOM on the right—I usually use a white or neutral for the block background, I like that this BOM pushed me out of my comfort zone.
One of my favorite things about this quilt is the color palette—it is so pretty and soothing. In a year that no one could have predicted (hello, covid) its been really nice to have a low intensity, ongoing project to work on each month.
If you are ever making a ton of 12’’ blocks (finished size), then I can’t recommend the Creative Grids 12.5’’ Square it up and Fussy Cutting Ruler. Unlike a regular square ruler, this one has diagonals running in both directions, as well as a center grid, that really helps when lining up intense blocks (like this one!)
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
A few months ago, I was so excited to finish my Paper Chain BOM (and test the finishing instructions) that I spent a day or two, making blocks and putting the quilt together, and took almost no photos. Oops!
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
Paper Chain Block of the Month Quilt Pattern
