Fishies Paper Pieced Panel

Pattern Description:
This versatile pattern features a family of fish swimming along in the deep blue sea. It is a basic foundation paper piecing pattern, perfect for both novice and experienced paper piecers. The pattern includes foundation paper piecing patterns for three different sized fish, finishing at 2"x9.5" (large), 1.5"x7" (medium), and 1"x4.75" (small), as well as cutting instructions and a piecing diagram for a full 16"x16" finished panel (16.5"x16.5" unfinished). It also includes a "project inspiration page" with different color possibilities and a rough sketch of one way this panel would work in a baby quilt.

This pattern can be created with any number of fabric color combinations. At 16"x16" finished size, this would make a wonderful pillow to tie into a nautical or underwater themed room, or to brighten up any room. The fish could also be used individually for other smaller projects, such as fabric bins for a playroom, kids' place mats, or even at the bottom of a little girl's dress.

This pattern does not contain basic paper piecing instructions, but you can find a tutorial with instructions on my blog at http://nightquilter.com/2014/06/03/tutorial-basic-foundation-paper-piecing/

Enjoy! I can't wait to see what you create!!

Basic Skills Necessary:
simple sewing
basic paper piecing skills

Sizing / Finished Measurements:
16"x16"

Materials:
1/4 yard or fat quarter of background fabric
fabric scraps for piecing the fish
sewing machine
iron and ironing surface
rotary cutter and mat or sharp scissors
ruler (including 1/4" measurement)
printer (or other) paper on which to print the pattern