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3 Paper Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Patterns

February 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter

With three beautiful butterfly designs to choose from, these paper pieced patterns from Lillyella, would make a stunning quilt.

Each butterfly has its own character and is exquisitely pieced, with numerous sections that need to be completed.  You do need to know how to do this method as the designs are not well suited for a beginner who is just learning paper piecing.

The downloadable pattern has all three designs and includes detailed instructions.  It even has a coloring page so you can audition various color combinations.  When finished each block measures 5 1/2″ square.

With these patterns you can make an entire quilt garden full of butterflies.  You could also make one and use it as an accent block in a different pattern.

No matter how you use the blocks, these butterflies are gorgeous.  An added perk is that they are perfect for scrap busting, especially for all of those smaller scraps some of us (I’m definitely guilty of this) can’t bear to throw out.

Start making your very own butterflies today.

Get the free downloadable pdf pattern here: Butterfly Charm Block Paper Piecing Patterns

[photo from Lillyella]

Looking for more Butterfly quilt block patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Weekly Precut Fabrics For Quilting Inspiration

Every quilter hits a creative lull from time to time. Maybe you’ve finished a big project and aren’t sure what to start next, or maybe life has been so busy that your sewing machine hasn’t seen daylight in weeks. Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut of the Week has a way of jumpstarting inspiration right when you need it.

Each Monday offers a little surprise — a curated precut bundle that might open the door to a new idea. Sometimes the colors speak to you, sometimes the scale of the prints, and sometimes just the ease of grabbing a coordinated bundle is enough to reignite your creativity.

For even more inspiration, these internal articles pair beautifully with precut sewing:

  • Beginner quilt projects
  • Easy fat quarter quilts

I love how precuts simplify the process. No fussing with measurements or debating which prints match — just open the bundle, choose your pattern, and enjoy the rhythm of sewing. For a creative reset, charm packs and layer cakes are especially good because they spark quick wins.

If you’re feeling stuck, try browsing this roundup for scrap-friendly inspiration:

  • Scrap quilts to try

Let each Monday be a gentle reminder that creativity is always waiting for you, even in the smallest moments.

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