Birthstone Blocks - Gemstone Pattern - MJ Kinman - Paper Piecing block pattern - Calendar Stones - Freezer Paper Piecing
$18.00
A series of gemstone patterns for quiltmakers
Make the entire year; select special ones for
Mother's Day, wedding or baby gift
Each block would be perfect for a throw pillow
Great for a grandchildren quilt
✂️Details
Blocks finish at 17"x17"
Created with freezer paper-piecing techniques,
each block in the Birthstone Series represents a
traditional birthstone with a unique cut.
Skill Level - Basic to intermediate sewing
[Inspired by the National Gem Collection at
the Smithsonian Museum]
✂️Overview
The pattern includes a fully-coded freezer
paper template; full-scale paper copy to
use as a key; and 12-page pattern booklet
that includes fabric requirements,
detailed instructions for block construction,
quilting suggestions, and instructions and
fabric requirements for one additional project.
✂️How-to Information
Freezer paper piecing is not typical paper piecing:
you don't sew to a paper foundation;
templates are ironed to the RIGHT side,
so there is no confusing reverse piecing;
templates are easily removed so there are
no paper bits to pull from the back of the quilt;
and you only use the minimum fabric needed
since there is no flip-and-sew method used.
✂️Optional kits
Fat quarter sets for each month available
https://etsy.me/2Hx8VGt
✂️Shipping Info
I am happy to combine shipping whenever possible.
***** we are unable to accept returns on patterns ***********
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
Just contact me within: 5 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 4 hours of purchase
I don't accept exchanges
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cut in continuous yardage?
Yes - multiple items are cut in a single continuous piece (2 = 1-yard)
Any exceptions are listed in the detail section of the listing
Do you refund excess shipping?
Yes - sometimes shipping shows up higher than it needs to be - at the time of packaging we use the most cost-effective option and refund extra.