From my house to yours -- enjoy this free block pattern!
I'm so excited to be a part of the From Our House quilt from Riley Blake Designs. The quilt features a gorgeous soft color palette from the Shades collection and Hush Hush 4 fabric collections to create a quilt that celebrates a classic quilt design and the cherished memories we make inside our homes.
As a bonus, each Friday a few Riley Blake designers are releasing a bonus block that you can use as an optional block for the quilt or to use in your own designs!
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Here's the From Our House quilt-- isn't it so beautiful? It's made up of a variety of 18" blocks. The Log Cabin blocks have 6" centers that you can substitute for the alternative blocks each designer is providing, so you can build your own unique quilt top! I can't wait to see what you all make with this free pattern!
Get My Free Block Pattern
Here's my alternate block! This adorable block is based off of a paper doll. You'll love customizing the doll's clothing with your fabric choices! You can also add cute shining star applique accents, embroidery, or even use my Sparkle Paste to add some sparkle!
Get Your Freebie!
To download the free block pattern, do the following steps:
Type in code PAPERDOLLD
Click on the photo that appears to download the files
That's it! So easy! Remember to save your download to a safe place on your computer if you don't plan to make it right away!
I can't wait to follow along with everyone's blocks! Follow me on social media @sewastory_jenniferlong on Instagram and Facebook, so we can connect more.
Tag your pictures on Instagram #PaperDollBlock and #fromourhousequilt!
Add Applique!
The free block pattern comes with the template needed to make the star applique. But if you prefer to use SVG cut files using a cutting machine such as a Cricut, I have a download you can use. I also have a fun tutorial I filmed to share more about my block and how to use an SVG cut file!
To download the SVG files, do the following steps:
Type in code PAPERDOLLSTARSVG
Click on the photo that appears to download the files
Hush Hush 4 Fabric
Hush Hush 4 is a collaboration fabric collection featuring neutral prints from Riley Blake Designers. The collection includes a variety of white and tan prints to use as backgrounds for your projects. My Catch a Falling Star print is included in this collection, and I used it as the background to my Paper Doll Block!
I couldn't resist mocking up the From Our House quilt using all four of my Paper Doll blocks and a cool tone color palette of Confetti Cotton Solids. If you love this color palette, here are the colors I used:
C120-CAPRI
C120-CELESTIAL
C120-GOLDEN
C120-ICEBERG
C120-MISTY
C120-PISTACHIO
C120-SAGE
C120-SHELL
C120-WEDGEWOOD
Want More?
Did you know that I have (4) total Paper Doll Blocks available? Each pattern comes in a pair of blocks in 6" and 12" sizes. If you loved making this freebie, check out the set. I'm calling them Paper Dolls A-D. I'm hoping to someday have a whole alphabet of cute paper doll blocks!
Thanks so much for joining me for my free From Our House block! I'm so excited to see what you create with it!
--Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, like Debra Ann I had no luck in downloading the paper doll pattern when clicking on the picture. Advice?
thanks for sharing the paper dolls, so cute. I tried several times to download the PAPERDOLLSTARSVG but when I click on the picture nothing happens.....
This is a darling block. Thanks so much for sharing it.