The “Celebrations” block series, featuring 12 different block designs — all sewn using the foundation paper piecing method — is a commemorative quilt project marking the fifth anniversary of my small but fine quilt design label, Pasacana. Each design tells a personal story and was inspired by my journeys; they hold memories of extraordinary places and wonderful encounters with fascinating people.
Block Size: 15″ x 15″
Quilt Size: approx. 57″ x 75″ (ca. 1.45 m x 1.90 m)
Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing
Difficulty: For experienced quilters
All designs from the series were released throughout 2026 as a “Block of the Month” project (but always two per month…!) — each as an individual digital download pattern featuring all templates at 100% actual size and detailed, illustrated piecing instructions. All block patterns are available in my Pasacana Shop on Etsy (pasacana.etsy.com).
Block bundles will be available in the fall of 2026. Stay tuned…
You can turn the twelve blocks into a Celebrations Sampler Quilt. Find more information below.
These are the twelve featured Celebrations block motives. Just click on the images to go directly to the block patterns.
The Celebrations Sampler Quilt
Fabric Requirements:
The individual blocks can easily be made using a piece of background fabric (e.g. a fat quarter) and some scraps. But if you want to make the complete “Celebrations” anniversary sampler quilt, you’ll obviously need more than just a few scraps…;o)
However, with such a large-scale foundation paper piecing project, it is difficult to estimate the exact amount of fabric needed. Therefore, the quantities given are only a rough guide. It is generally recommended to calculate the amount of fabric needed a bit more generously. The calculation is based on a usable fabric width of 40″–42″.The entire Celebrations Sampler Quilt, including 3″ wide sashings between the blocks and a 3″ wide border, measures approximately 57″ x 75″ (approx. 1.45 m x 1.90 m).
The following fabrics were used to create the whole Celebrations Sampler Quilt, including the sashings:
- Natural background fabric: Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen “Oyster“ (Robert Kaufman): approx. 4 ¾ yds
- Grunge Basic Grey “Vanilla“ (white) by Moda Fabrics: approx. ¾ yd
- Grunge Basic Grey “Kraft Beige“ (beige) by Moda Fabrics: approx. ¾ yd
- Grunge Basic Grey “Yam“ (orange) by Moda Fabrics: approx. 1 yd
- Grunge Basic Grey “Harbor“ (medium blue) by Moda Fabrics: approx. 1 yd
- Grunge Basic Grey “Blue Graphite“ (dark blue) by Moda Fabrics: approx. 1 ¼ yd
- Grunge Basic Grey “Hot Cocoa“ (dark brown) by Moda Fabrics: approx. ¾ yd
