Water Pitcher #3 Paper Pieced Block Pattern

Here is the third water pitcher in the series of paper pieced blocks I designed.  Portly and stout.  It took some nerve to cut into this blue fabric - it's one of my favorites I've been hoarding.  I'm not normally a 30s repro girl, but for some reason I just love this print.  It's Feedsack by Sara Morgan for Blue Hill Fabrics.  It was the perfect choice for me in this pitcher block.
Water Pitcher #3 is a PDF pattern.  The finished block measures 12" square.  The pattern includes written instructions, a diagram of the block, and mirror image pattern pieces.  This pattern does not teach you how to paper piece.  Water Pitcher #3 is an intermediate level pattern.


There is just one more water pitcher in this series.  I should be able to post it next week.  Then I will start working on a small wall hanging sized quilt. 

Let me know if you make one, I'd love to see it!

Here are the blocks in the series so far...
water pitcher #1 available here
water pitcher #2 available here (FREE!)
water pitcher #3 available here

Water Pitcher #2 Paper Pieced Block Pattern - Free!

Here is the second water pitcher in the series of paper pieced blocks I designed.  Doesn't the yellow make you smile?  I am happy to tell you that if you'd like to make this new pattern, it is now available for FREE on Craftsy.  This is Water Pitcher #2.  

Water Pitcher #2 is a PDF pattern.  The finished block measures 12" square.  The pattern includes written instructions, a diagram of the block, and mirror image pattern pieces.  This pattern does not teach you how to paper piece.  Water Pitcher #2 is a beginner level pattern.
Watch for two more blocks in the series over the next few weeks!  There will be a total of four water pitcher blocks that I use to make a small wall hanging sized quilt.

Let me know if you make one, I'd love to see it!

 Here are both blocks in the series so far...
water pitcher #1 available here
water pitcher #2 available here (FREE!)

Water Pitcher #1 Paper Pieced Pattern

Life often goes in phases.  And I as I look back on my quilting "life", it also goes in phases.  Now I am in a phase where working on small projects is good.  I have a quilt top that has been so patiently waiting for me, but it seems so daunting.  So I have been avoiding it by diving head first into blocks.  Paper pieced blocks to be specific.

I mentioned last week I had designed a series of water pitcher blocks.  You never know where inspiration will come from.   I love the collection of pitchers my dining room.  I spent all of last week perfecting this pattern, with the help of Amy/During Quiet Time, to make it much simpler to piece - but with all the detail and finesse of the first version I made.

I am happy to tell you that if you'd like to make a water pitcher of your own, the new paper pieced pattern is now available here on Craftsy.  This is Water Pitcher #1.  Watch for the other blocks in the series over the next few weeks!

Water Pitcher #1 is a PDF pattern.  The finished block measures 12" square.  The pattern includes written instructions, a diagram of the block, and mirror image pattern pieces.  This pattern does not teach you how to paper piece.  Water Pitcher #1 is an intermediate level pattern.

I enjoyed the aqua and white combination (Peacock Lane and Kona pfd) so much on the first block, I had a hard time deciding what fabrics to use on the pattern version of the block.  You just can't go wrong with Denyse.  I chose this Fiesta pink print from Hope Valley.  I love that it almost feels lacey when used in this block.

Let me know if you make one, I'd love to see it!