Home Sweet Home Paper Pieced Block
Free paper piecing templates like this Home Sweet Home block are a great way to build a beautiful paper pieced quilt of your own design. Learn how to make this block and you can make a whole paper pieced house quilt or incorporate just one house block into a quilt with many different kinds of blocks. Resize the paper piecing template to make different sized blocks. This free quilting pattern has a truly cute and country feel that could easily make any quilt or home cozier. Consider creating a cute panel quilt with this block as a housewarming gift for a friend.
Project TypeMake a Project
Quilt Size5 inches wide x 5 inches long
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniquePieced
Notes:
- This pattern will make a 5” finished block. If desired, you may enlarge the pattern 200% to make a 10” finished block.
- The block is assembled using foundation paper piecing techniques. Sew each section and then join the sections to make the complete block.
- Use fabrics of your choice for the house and sky. Putting people or animals in the windows makes the block interesting.
- Embellish as desired.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Fabric for House:
- A2, A3, B2, B3: 1” x 1-3/4” each
- A4: 2-1/2” x 1-1/4”
- A5: 1-1/2” x 2-1/2”
- A6: 1-1/2” x 3-1/4”
- B4, B5: 1-1/4” x 2-1/2” each
- C5, D3: 3” square cut in half diagonally
Windows:
A1, B1: 1-1/2" x 2”
Roof:
C4, D2: 1” x 4-1/2"
Chimney:
C2: 2-1/2” x 1-1/4”
Sky:
A7, B6: 1” x 3-1/4” each
C1: 1-1/2": x 3-1/4”
C3: 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”
D1: 3-1/2” square cut in half diagonally (you will use only one piece)
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Mar 07, 2013
?????All the template measurements and cutting DEFEAT the purpose of paper piecing!! It's designed so you DON"T have to cut and measure fabric!!!!!
memmaechan 1058958
Aug 03, 2012
This could make into a really fun childs quilt with different fun things in the windows....dogs, cats, bugs, aliens, etc. I may have to try this one!
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