Waterfall in Iceland Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block

Waterfall in Iceland Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block

Create a stunning foundation paper pieced quilt block inspired by a waterfall in Iceland, capturing the movement of water and the surrounding landscape. This project includes a custom pattern with a 1/2" seam allowance and color suggestions to bring the scene to life using common quilting fabrics.

Intermediate 3 hours $15
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Print the foundation paper piecing pattern that depicts the waterfall scene with 1/2" seam allowances.
2. Cut fabric pieces slightly larger than each section on the pattern.
3. Starting with section 1, place the fabric right side up on the unprinted side of the paper so it covers the entire section with seam allowance.
4. Place fabric for section 2 right sides together with section 1 fabric, aligning edges along the seam line.
5. Sew along the printed seam line on the paper.
6. Fold paper back and trim seam allowance to 1/2".
7. Press fabric open with an iron.
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for each subsequent section until the entire block is pieced.
9. Carefully trim the block to the outer edge of the 1/2" seam allowance.
10. Remove foundation paper by gently tearing it away from the back.
11. Press the finished block flat.
12. Use suggested colors: blues and whites for water, grays for rocks, greens and browns for surrounding landscape.
13. Incorporate the block into your quilt or display as a standalone piece.
Materials
• Foundation paper piecing pattern printed on lightweight paper (pattern includes 1/2" seam allowances)
• Cotton quilting fabrics in shades of blue, white, gray, green, and brown (approx. 5" x 5" pieces for each color)
• Sewing machine with a quarter-inch presser foot
• Thread matching your fabric colors
• Rotary cutter and cutting mat
• Quilting ruler
• Fabric scissors
• Pins or fabric clips
• Iron and ironing board
• Pencil or fabric marker
• Seam ripper (optional)
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