Kaleidoscope

Finished Size: 52” x 72” 

Pattern: 10” Paper Piecing Squares from Missouri Star Quilt Company 

Skill Level: Beginner thru Advanced

Why I like this quilt:  This is a great way to use up scraps!  I made this quilt with leftovers from all of the Kaffe Fasset collections I have used over the past few years.  (You could also use jelly rolls or honey buns.)  The 10” Paper Piecing squares from Missouri Star Quilt Company make this project a piece of cake.

Tips: The smaller the stitch length you use, the easier it will be to remove the tissue paper once you are done making your block.  I prefer to use a 1.5 mm stitch length.  A single pack of squares will make a lap-size quilt.  If you are a beginner, I highly recommend pre-starching your fabric.

Creative Grids 24” x 36” Self-Healing Mat

TrueCut 45mm Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 9.5” Square Ruler

Aurifil 50wt. Thread in 2615 (Aluminum)

Creative Grids Starter Set

Creative Grids 12.5” x 24.5”

reative Grids 6.5” x 24.5” ruler

18” x 18” Rotating Cutting Mat

Odif Grippy Non-slip Coating for templates

Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron

Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480 sewing machine

Olfa 45 mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter

(I strongly recommend purchasing your sewing machine from a local store that offers repair services. However, if you don’t have a local store, you can buy it online at Amazon (https://amzn.to/4hujsjN) and other retailers. )

(“A rotating mat is not essential but it is safer and allows for more accurate cuts.  Buy whichever size works best for your space and your budget.”)

Note: I am a firm believer in supporting local business…especially quilt shops.  There are so few left and more are closing all the time.  I include these Amazon affiliate links so you can easily see what products I used and because not everyone has a quilt shop or fabric store close by.  Even if you do, they may not carry everything you are looking for.  In addition, these links help support my channel and website so I can continue to provide you with great content.

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