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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