Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks: 30 Nature-Inspired Designs and Beautiful Sampler Projects (Landauer) 5" and 7" FPP Patterns for Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Flowers, and More

Create unique and stunning nature-inspired blocks!30 patterns including butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, mushrooms, bees, snails, daisies, roses, tulips, hydrangeas, and moreSampler quilt projects are included for a full quilt, a table runner, and mix-and-match wall hangings5-inch and 7-inch blocks with on-page templates and resizing alternatives for different size blocksUses foundation paper piecing to create pieced quilt blocks with beautiful nature-based printsWhen you combine sampler quilts with the ever-growing popularity of foundation paper-pieced quilt blocks — those inspired by nature and gorgeous quilting prints — it's a win-win!Inside this quilting book, author Liza Taylor has created 30 floral and creatures-of-flight blocks that have a sophisticated sensibility. The patterns include dragonflies, a ladybug, poppy flower, larkspur bloom, maple leaf, lotus, forget-me-not, peony blossom, and much more. Individually, these blocks are beautiful; combined into the full-size sampler quilt, table runner, and wall hangings, they're simply fabulous!Liza Taylor is a quilt pattern designer based in Utah. She specializes in foundation paper piecing and has a passion for teaching others this beautiful skill. Her goal is to help people discover the joy of creating stunning, handmade pieces that bring beauty and creativity into everyday life.Block projects include:Butterfly in FlightButterfly at RestGolden DragonflyBuzzy BeeFlora the HummingbirdHummingbird on a BranchMoonlit MothLuna MothFriendly SnailSweet LadybugClassic ToadstoolMushroom PairClever SparrowFabulous SunflowerMagnificent ConeflowerDarling DaisyBrilliant PoppyLarkspur BloomSerene LotusHydrangea FlowerRegal IrisBreezy TulipCozy Maple LeafGeometric RoseDreamy BluebellFaithful Forget-Me-NotPeony BlossomSimple Stem with LeavesTall Stem with LeavesShort Stem with LeavesThese blocks are so pretty that you might find yourself making extras to complement your fresh new bedding! The blocks are offered in two sizes — 5" and 7" — with on-page templates, but Liza also instructs quilters how to enlarge a foundation pattern in case you're looking for alternative-size blocks. You'll also find an idea gallery for other inventive ways to use these beautiful blocks.Capture a fresh, modern vibe infused with the vintage charm of patchwork quilting, with Wonderful World of Paper-Pieced Blocks!"Clear directions for using Foundation Paper Piecing to create unique garden scenes full of fascinating, whimsical flowers and critters. I've never grown a real garden, but I want to make the stylish fabric garden projects in this book!" — Cathy Perlmutter, quilter, teacher, and author of Hexagon Star Quilts: 113 English Paper-Pieced Star Patterns to Piece and Appliqué Read more