This month's Quilt Block Mania theme is Family! Dozens of pattern designers have come together to share FREE quilt blocks with you every month! Carolina from AlwaysExpectMoore is spearheading the project, and it is so fun to see what everyone comes up with each month!
Last year, when I made this quilt, I also made a cute "paper" chain made from fabric. The people are holding hands, and it creates hearts in-between them.
I really love the paper chain, and it sits on a shelf in my sewing studio. When this month's prompt was "family," I knew the paper chain people needed to be featured again!
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The Paper Chain Family quilt block uses applique for a quick and easy finish. I prefer using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 for this since it's tacky before pressing. That way you can move and reposition the people until they're exactly how you like them.
The block looks good in lots of bright colors, just a couple colors, or even just one color for the family, or white like paper snowflakes!
Ooh! Look at that as a throw quilt!
When testing the block, I used a bright mix of my Island Batik scraps for the people and Kona White for the background. I haven't stitched my people down yet, but I plan to use matching colors of Aurifil 50wt thread.
The block just makes me smile! I love the hearts in-between the people, but I also love the secondary design created in the middle of the block!
The block could be used to represent family, but it's also great for a circle of friends, a team, or even children for a teacher! Wouldn't it be a great quilt label??
And don't limit yourself to quilts! You could use the block as a panel on a tote bag too!
Ready to make your own??
I can't wait to see your Paper Chain Family blocks!
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This is beautiful! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful block! Thank you very much for sharing the pattern with us.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like this block. It reminds me of all the colors of people around the world.
ReplyDeletethank you. this is a lovely reminder of family with hearts and a flower in the middle to keep things beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the block, but what a gorgeous snowflake it makes, too! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI LOVELOVELOVE this block!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern makes me think about an old song, I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. It's what our world needs now!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern.
Gorgeous! and such great secondary and tertiary patterns.
ReplyDeleteLove this and the thought of paper dolls and chains. The secondary pattern created by the legs is an opportunity for something. Need to ponder.
ReplyDeleteLove this block! Planning on cushions for each family member with names embroidered. Thank you for the great pattern.
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