As seen in Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine! Blackletter is a foundation paper piecing quilt pattern inspired by classic lettering, given a modern twist with simple, clean lines. It includes 26 lowercase gothic-style alphabet blocks, and a pattern for a 47” x 46” baby quilt.
Details
- block size: about 4" x 9.5" (wider for some of the wider letters)
- technique: foundation paper piecing (FPP)
- digital PDF download
Fabric requirements
- Background, 1 1/2 yards
- Foreground, 2/3 yard total scraps, or about 9 jelly roll strips. (For the pictured top I used 8 fat eighths, with fabric to spare.)
Fabric requirements for the baby quilt are all of the above, plus:
- Background, 1 1/4 yards
- Backing , 3 yards
- Binding, 3/8 of a yard
These letters are scrap and jelly roll friendly. You can also use individual letters to make stockings, personalized quilts, or spell out your own words and messages! Note that this pattern assumes that you are confident with foundation paper piecing (FPP) and do not include basic instructions for this technique. The patterns do include tips and guidance, and there are lots of free videos out there for FPP, so don't be intimidated!
Be sure to print at 100%
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For personal use only. Not for resale or redistribution. You may use this pattern to produce works for exhibit or sale on a small, independent scale. Commercial use prohibited.
