For me, this pattern includes all the things that are enjoyable about hand piecing — curved seams, set-in seams, and an interesting design that works for a scrappy quilt, which is just about the only kind I make.
This pattern was part of a large “quilting ephemera” lot I purchased at a tiny thrift store. I believe these pages were cut from one of the earlier Lady’s Circle Patchwork Quilts magazines, since the patterns at the back of those early issues were on darker paper. Because there’s no photo of the quilt (she seemed to only cut out the patterns), I put four of the blocks together so you can see the secondary design.
Clicking on the first two images below will link to a pdf version of the pattern, which you can view, download, and print on letter-sized paper. The pattern makes an 18″ block, but you could print it at a lower percentage if you prefer a smaller block.
Update: I’ve added a stitch guide at the bottom of this post. There are many ways this block could be put together, but this is how I would do it.
What a beautiful pattern. I smiled when you described it’s attributes as all the things you like in a quilt block!
Wow! That’s a wonderful pattern.
Are you making this block??!! I love it but can a newbie hand piecer do it? Probably not but Im going to try lol! I only costs a bit of fabric and time…giving it a whirl.
This block might be challenging for a newbie, but I’d say to go ahead and try it. I’ve added a piecing diagram to the post to show you how I would put the block together, although there are many other ways this could be done.
Thank you for adding a “map”! This is very helpful indeed. If I make it i will need to do 4 at least to get the secondary design which is so cool! EEP crossed my mind but your map breaks it down so I may try to hand piece it lol. This should be hilarious hahahaha!
Hi Martha! I don’t know if you’re still out there but I found this pattern in my stack of things I had printed from your website and I finally cut pieces and started putting it together last night! Hope you are doing well!
I have made this block into a quilt. Block 4 and the adjoining square are the key. Make 4 shorter or square off the the point for the center The knot of points is too large to lay flat. Love pattern, love curves. get the center right, and it is fairly simple