Cardinal Quilt Block Downloadable Pattern

This is a downloadable pattern. Downloads are sent immediately after purchase.

Celebrate winter with this cute cardinal sitting on a branch! While these birds are around year round, their bright red plumage adds a welcome pop of colour to the winter landscape.

The Cardinal quilt block is a foundation paper pieced quilt block pattern that finishes at 8″ x 8″ or 12″ x 12″.

It is suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Prior knowledge of FPP is assumed.

This block was originally designed for the Winter Wonderland sew-along in December 2025.

PATTERN FEATURES

• Block sizes: 8.5″ x 8.5″ and 12.5″ x 12.5″
• Skill level: advanced beginner/intermediate
• Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)
• Pattern assumes that the quilter has prior FPP knowledge, technique is not explained.
• Includes full-size templates with seam allowances
• Colouring diagrams to help keep track of your colour choices
• Easy to read with detailed assembly instructions & diagrams
• Fabric requirements: this pattern is designed for scraps and as such does not contain fabric requirements or a cutting chart. A maximum of 1 FQ is needed for the background.

Please respect the copyright law. The artist has worked hard to create this work. If another copy is needed for a friend, another license needs to be purchased. Thank you for supporting the quilting community.