You Can Do So Much With This Apple Quilt Block!

Quilting Digest | September 11, 2015 | Paper Piecing, Quilted Bags, Quilts Around The Home
Share on FacebookPin on PinterestTweet about this on TwitterEmail this to someonePrint this page

Simplified Paper Piecing Method Makes This Block a Breeze!

Blocks made with paper piecing can be so much more detailed that those made by traditional piecing methods. Yet, the method can be a bit intimidating and confusing, especially if you’re new to it.

Fortunately, this charming little apple block is a great one to start with. It’s much simpler to put together than it looks. Plus, the instructions are practically fool-proof. And, there’s so much you can do with this block!

Pieced Paper Apple Blocks

When Charise at Charise Creates was challenged to make something from orphaned quilt blocks, she pulled out some extra apple blocks and got busy. The result was a charming little pouch with a frame closure, and equally charming apple coasters and potholders.

Apple Pouch

My frame measures 5″ wide and I found it at Joann Fabrics.  
 
I chose to stitch my frame to the pouch instead of glue it.  It is a bit tricky but I love the detail added from the contrast stitching.
 
The finished pouch is 6″ high x 8 1/2″wide.

Apple Coaster

Once you get started making apple blocks, it will be hard to stop! We’re sure you’ll find many ways to use them – perhaps several lined up in a little wall quilt for the kitchen?

See Clarice’s other apple block projects.

Here’s the tutorial for the paper pieced apple blocks.

You’ll find the apple block pattern here.

Find the framed pouch tutorial here.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Quilting Digest has featured many patterns from vendors participating in the Craftsy Marketplace, most of which have been deleted by Craftsy. It's going to take awhile for us to hunt down new sources for those patterns. In the meantime there are many links to patterns on our site that no longer work. We apologize if this article contains one or more of those links and appreciate your patience while we straighten things out. Thank you!




PLEASE NOTE: Quilting Digest does not sell or otherwise provide patterns directly. We showcase patterns and projects from various vendors, bloggers and other sources. Please make a note of where you access a pattern (the link in the yellow box toward the end of each Quilting Digest article). That way you can contact Support for that source if you have downloading problems or other issues. Thank you!

 

Related Posts