Thursday, January 10, 2013

New Quilt Block Pattern!

Home is where the heart is.
Don't you agree?

I wanted to do something special with my Sew South friends that showcased their creativity and enabled us to give back to the community at the same time.

So we are creating a special quilt for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.

It will hang in their game room for all the families to enjoy and hopefully bring a smile to their faces while they go through a difficult time.

They often talk about different meanings of home at the RMH so I knew that a house quilt would be the perfect fit.  To me, home is where the heart is and that sentiment seemed perfect for this quilt.

heart of the home block pattern

Today I'm sharing this paper pieced block pattern with you. Click here for the pattern.


This block comes together easily and is beginner friendly too. If you need a refresher on paper piecing check out my tutorial on how to paper piece.

I'd love to see it if you make one so please upload your version to the Ellison Lane flickr group.

Enjoy!

xo,
Jennifer


14 comments:

B J Elder said...

Love the block! It's perfect for RMH! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

jlk said...

What a great project! We love the RMH. My husband and his first wife stayed there while their baby was in the hospital. They do so much good for families who are going through a hard and scary time.

Happier Than A Bird Quilts said...

Such a cute block, I agree perfect for the RMH! They hold a special place in my heart. =)
Thanks for sharing.

Anne said...

Oh wow. Not only is the block beautiful, but I love the sentiment behind it as well!

Marla said...

What a great idea! Beautiful block too. It will be nice to see the final product. With 50 blocks it will be a nice size.

Debora said...

I love this block. It's great for RMH and is also perfect for Valentine's Day projects. Thanks for sharing!

Lori said...

This is a wonderful block. I love that its paper peiced. Thanks for sharing. I agree with Debora, it is good for valentines day. Hmm Maybe some placemats coming up.

Anita said...

Very cute! Thanks for the pattern :)

diane said...

so cute,Jennifer. I'm going to take the easy way and make your pattern. I'll mail it next week. xo

Kristan said...

It's great!! And perfect for the RMH quilt. Thanks for sharing the pattern!

Karen said...

This block is perfect for RMH. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

emedoodle said...

Thanks for sharing this block! It is so perfect for RMH! My sister's daughter is battling cancer - they've spent a whole lot of time staying at RMH and it's such a wonderful caring place. Thanks for sharing your talent with the families who stay there! Maybe this is the initiative I need to finally make a quilt for the RMH my niece stays at!

KaHolly said...

A wonderful and thoughtful idea. Thanks so much for sharing!

Sophie Belle Designs said...

Great post and what a perfect block for such a great place