When printing your PDF patterns, always select "none" regarding the scaling of the pattern so it will print the proper size. Please be sure to double-check your printed size against what the pattern should be.
All patterns, with the exception of the Introduction to Paper Piecing pattern, are for personal use only.
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1000 Member Celebration Block
I designed this block for the members of my Yahoo group when our membership reached 1000 members. Members made blocks using scraps and entered the drawing to win 36 blocks. This picture shows a group of blocks that were made. It makes a super scrap quilt!
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2000 Member Celebration Quilt
I designed this Mariner's Compass Style block and little quilt for the Carol Doak Yahoo Group in celebration of our 2000th member. The rays in the center appear woven. The foundations are easy but the resulting little quilt is sooooo dramatic. If you would like to make more Mariner's Compass Style quilts, you will find them in my newest book, Mariner's Compass Stars.
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2500 Member Celebration Snowflake
When the Carol Doak Yahoo group reached 2500 Members, I created this block for our members. The sample block shown here was made by one of our members, Debbie from Israel. Join this creative group and see more blocks and quilts made from these design. Enjoy. Carol
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700 Member Celebration block
I created this block design for the members of the Carol Doak Yahoo Group when we reached 700 members to celebrate. Now we are over 4000 members!! It is easy to make, but the result is dramatic. This lovely block was made by Ginger from California.
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9-Patch Star Block
Make simple paper-pieced point, corner and center units to create this dramatic 9-Patch Star
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A Mini Quilt With Many Options. This quilt made by Sandy Foster.
The block and border foundations provided produce many different mini quilt variations. Play with the possibilities and have fun.
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Converting Traditional Patterns to Paper-Pieced Patterns
One of the questions I am often asked when teaching classes, is how to convert traditional patterns so they can be paper-pieced. Several years ago, I wrote a series of columns for Quilter's Newsletter Magazine and I covered this topic in part 5. The magazine has graciously given me permission to offer the pdf. of this column here. Enjoy, Carol
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Cross My Heart Block
I originally designed this block for the Carol Doak Yahoo Group when we celebrated 1500 Members. We also used it to make Quilts of Valor quilts. It would be the perfect block for Valentines Day or just to send a message to the one you love. This block was made by Anita from the Yahoo group. It makes a great block for a scrap, red, white and blue quilt.
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Designing Your Own Paper-Pieced Blocks
I wrote this article for Quilter's Newsletter Magazine in 2003 about designing your own paper-pieced blocks. Thank you QNM for giving me permission to upload it here.
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Fun Flowers
With the arrival of spring, my thoughts always turn to flowers. This flower block offers the opportunity to use lots of scraps and is sure to keep the feeling of spring around all year long. You can make just one block or made several to make this quilt suggestion.
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Introduction To Paper Piecing
This pattern is a good first block project.
Shops and Quilt Teachers:
This pattern may be reproduced and distributed for the purpose of teaching others how to paper piece.
To make sure that the pattern is not distorted, select "no scaling" when printing this pdf. file. The foundation should be 4" finished.
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May Flower Block and Quilt Suggestion
Paper piece this dramatic block to make a colorful May Flower quilt. Block finishes 12" x 12"
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New Beginner Block
If you have been hesitate about jumping in and giving paper piecing a try, this 6" block is the perfect place to start.
These blocks were made by Mary Dorchak, a member of the Yahoo Carol Doak Quilting Group.
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New Block for Easy Reversible Vests-Revised Edition
With the release of my newest book, I thought it would be fun to offer yet another block design to use when you make your Easy Reversible Vests. Enjoy! Carol
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Paper-Pieced Pink Ribbon
I designed this block for Mimi Dietrich's Pink Ribbon Quilts book back in 1999. I have often been asked if I had such a ribbon, so I asked Mimi if it was OK to make it available here and she graciously said yes. The block is made in two halves to make a 6" finished block
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Rays of Hope
I designed this wall quilt for a class on an Alaskan Cruise for a Cure (Breast Cancer). It is quick and easy to make and yet produces a dramatic little wall quilt. Enjoy, Carol
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Scrap Baskets
This quick and easy wall quilt features a 7" basket block that is perfect for those left-over scraps.
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Sunflower Stars
This quick and easy little quilt is sure to bring a bit of summer to any room! Enjoy.
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Tool Caddy for Your Paper Piecing Tools
This cute little tool caddy will keep all your paper piecing tools organized and ready to use.I use mine when I travel to teach paper piecing and just love it.
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