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About the pattern

Blackletter is a foundation paper piecing quilt pattern. It includes 26 individual lowercase letter blocks as well as a pattern for a 47” x 46” baby quilt. Each letter is 4" x 9.5" (with the exception of some of the wider letters).

Difficulty level: intermediate or confident beginner

Format: Printable PDF (instant download)

Number of pages: 33

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

For the blocks:

  • Background, 1 1/2 yards
  • Foreground, 2/3 yard total scraps, or about 9 jelly roll strips. (For the letters in the pictured baby quilt I used 8 fat eighths, with fabric to spare.)

For the baby quilt, all of the above, plus:

  • Background, 1 1/4 yards
  • Backing, 3 yards
  • Binding, 3/8 of a yard
As seen in Issue 93 of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine!
Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine

About me

Hi, I'm Stephanie

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I'm a quilter and pattern designer based in Ontario, Canada. If you have any questions at all about the pattern please check out the FAQs, below, or send me a message via my Etsy shop.


FAQs

Q:   What kind of pattern is this?

A:   Foundation paper piecing.

Q:   Do you have any non-paper pieced alphabet patterns?

A:   Yes! If paper piecing is not your thing, you might be interested in the Ribbon Letters Pattern. It's an alphabet using only traditional patchwork techniques, and it's perfect for beginners.

Q:   How big is the baby quilt?

A:   47” x 46”

Q:   How big is each block?

A:   Each letter is 4" x 9.5" (with the exception of some of the wider letters).

Q:   Where can I find the pattern?

A:   Available exclusively online, in my Etsy shop.

About Patch and Dot

Patch and Dot is a quilting and crafting blog. Posts are mostly quilting tutorials and round ups of the best patterns and quilting classes that I've tried on my quilting journey. You'll also find quilt-along news, swaps, and pattern reviews, with a focus on simple, modern quilt projects (bonus points if there are hearts and rainbows involved). Visit the Patch and Dot shop for modern baby quilt and mini quilt patterns.

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Now that my block buddy has received it, I can sha Now that my block buddy has received it, I can share this block that I sent for the #rssblockbuddies exchange! This was such a fun one, now to decide what to do with my block (you can see it a couple posts back). 💕#rubystarsociety #rubystarsocietyfabric #quiltblock #quiltblocksofinstagram #modernquilting #quiltblockswap
Yes, I am addicted to playing with Sugarcubes colo Yes, I am addicted to playing with Sugarcubes colour combos. There are printable sheets in the pattern, but I love the speed of digital coloring pages. Here are a few of my favourites so far:⁠ ⁠ 1) I think of this as "the Easter one" - all Moda solids⁠ 2) created from a subset of Then Came June's designer bundle⁠ 3) inspired by a solids bundle from The Workroom, based on Carolyn Friedlander's "Kept"⁠ Link in profile to play around with every size of Sugarcubes colouring page on Prequilt 🖍 ⁠ #sugarcubesquilt #quiltpalettes #quiltingfun #fabriccombos #quilting #modernquilting #modernquilt
So in love with the block @catydid.it sent me for So in love with the block @catydid.it sent me for the #rssblockbuddies block swap! These colours are totally my jam, and it works so well as a graphic, standalone block, I think I’m going to turn it into a library book tote 🙂 #rubystarsociety #quiltblock #quiltblockswap
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This is my favourite way to quilt small projects a This is my favourite way to quilt small projects at home: quadrants of nested triangles. It looks modern and the lines are short enough to be a little forgiving for those of us who are somewhat straight line challenged. #popblocksquilt #quiltsofinstagram #babyquilt #modernquilt #freequiltpattern
Pop Blocks measures 40” x 40” so that gives yo Pop Blocks measures 40” x 40” so that gives you an idea of the scale of these rocks (which I would say were about twice as tall as you can see in the picture). #popblocksquilt #novascotia #quiltsofinstagram #quiltsofinsta #modernquilt #freequiltpattern
I used some treasured fabrics in this one. From le I used some treasured fabrics in this one. From left to right: - a geometric floral by Elizabeth Olwen - some orange Meadow by Leah Duncan - Michael Miller neon yellow - Elizabeth Olwen again - The Lovely Hunt Fairy Rings in peach by Lizzy House - sweet old fashioned ditsy print, not sure of the name - Kitchen Window wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Robert Kaufman - more neon 💕 #popblocksquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltsofinsta #modernquilt #babyquilt #freequiltpattern
Is there anything better than finding a bunch of v Is there anything better than finding a bunch of vacation photos you thought were gone forever? How about if there are quilts in the photos? (We all travel with our quilts, right?) ⁠ ⁠ Subscribers, keep an eye on your inboxes over the next day or so, a new free pattern is on its way! If you're not subscribed, no worries, just follow “The Unblock” link in profile to get in on the fun 🖤. #popblocksquilt #patchanddot #modernquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltfinish
Why are Easter baskets either so expensive, or so Why are Easter baskets either so expensive, or so ugly?! Every year I find myself playing chicken with a fancy basket, just hoping it will go on sale ... then end up in the dollar store at the last minute, getting something crummy because it never did. This year I swore would be different, so I figured out how to make my own bunny basket. And it was actually easy to sew now that I’ve worked out the mechanics of it, so I'm really kicking myself for not doing this sooner! (Link in profile to get a heads up when the pattern is posted 💕) #bunnybasketpattern #newpattern #comingsoon #easterbasket #handmadelife #fatquarterfriendly #bunnybasket #libertyfabric #essexlinen
One last shot before she goes in the mail 🙂 #su One last shot before she goes in the mail 🙂 #sugarcubesquilt #quilttop #ilovepatchwork
Sugarcubes large throw top is done! This one is 72 Sugarcubes large throw top is done! This one is 72” x 72”. The pattern also includes a proper queen size as well, but this size covers our bed pretty nicely. #sugarcubesquilt #rubystarsociety #quiltsofinstagram
Sugarcubes blocks coming together! Featured here a Sugarcubes blocks coming together! Featured here a secondary star pattern that I never really “see” except in photos like this. #sugarcubesquilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltingfun #modernquilting
My two favourite quilt books: Handmade Getaway (wh My two favourite quilt books: Handmade Getaway (which you can get at @_theworkroom) by Jacqueline Sava and Karyn Valino, and Walk by Jacquie Gering. The former is probably the most beautifully put together quilt book you’re ever going to find, and the latter has helped me get so much more of my beloved little Bernina. #igquiltfest2023 #quiltbooks #quilting
So Sugarcubes as-it-is-written calls for two diffe So Sugarcubes as-it-is-written calls for two different values of the same colour in a single block ... but the truth is it looks good with two different colours as well. (Even here though I like to keep the darker tones to the corners, and a lighter tone for the pieces that run diagonally across the middle. #sugarcubesquilt #rubystarsociety #modernquiltblocks
Blocks coming together for my #sugarcubesquilt . Blocks coming together for my #sugarcubesquilt . . #rubystarsociety #quiltblocks #comingsoon #modernquilter
What’s your favourite way to make HSTs? Sugarcub What’s your favourite way to make HSTs? Sugarcubes uses the four at a time method to churn out lots of these little guys in short order 💕💕💕 #sugarcubesquilt #rubystarsociety #quiltpattern #quiltersofinstagram
And the trIangles, about to be pressed #ilovequilt And the trIangles, about to be pressed #ilovequilting #HSTs #quiltblocks
Ready to make some HSTs #hsts #halfsquaretriangles Ready to make some HSTs #hsts #halfsquaretriangles
Le stack. Ready to make a whole bunch of HSTs! #su Le stack. Ready to make a whole bunch of HSTs! #sugarcubesquilt #HSTs #quiltblocks
Assembly line sewing 💕 #chainpiecing #rubystars Assembly line sewing 💕 #chainpiecing #rubystarsociety #kimberlykight #modernquilting
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