EXPERTISE LEVEL: CONFIDENT BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE. Familiarity with/ knowledge of Foundation Paper Piecing is necessary. .

This original quilt block pattern, designed as BLOCK 14 of Dreamcatcher Dusk Round the Year Quilt is one of my favourites in the quilt!. The finished size of the block is 18" square. If you prefer to construct only the Mandala, that finishes at 15" (diameter).

Like all other blocks of the Dreamcatcher Quilt, this is also a versatile, stand-alone pattern. You may use this pattern to make a table runner or cushion cover, if not using it for the quilt. The fabric requirements and templates numbering are provided in the Dusk colours but you can make it in your choice of colour-pink, yellow, purple or in Christmas colours of red and green!

Please note that this is a digital purchase and you will receive only a link to download the .PDF files on your computer/device. No paper pattern/ actual quilt/ fabric/ merchandise is being offered here. Purchases of all digital downloads are non-refundable.

You will receive the following 3 files:

1. MADSPATCH ALMOST-FRACTAL MANDALA INSTRUCTIONS and TEMPLATES for the DUSK DREAMCATCHER : Foundation Paper piecing Templates and instructions for piecing and assembly of the block.. If you are using your own colour-way, you may check how your block will look in your colours in the Master Template included here. I used freezer paper to print some of the templates.

2. MADSPATCH ALMOST-FRACTAL MANDALA Step-by-Step INSTRUCTIONS for the DUSK DREAMCATCHER. Lots of pictures for each step here! You can print it, or just use it as a reference file on your computer.

3. MADSPATCH BONUS FPP TIPS for those whose FPP techniques are a bit rusty!

All patterns are for the personal use of the buyer only. Please do not share with others or use for teaching/ workshops etc without my prior permission!

Important Note about PDF Patterns: Please Read!

Please note that only downloadable .PDF files are offered for purchase, not paper patterns or actual products. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader Software (downloadable for free at Adobe site) to be able read the files.

On purchase, you will immediately receive a mail confirming receipt of the same, followed by a mail with download links. The links expire in 72 hours, so you would be well-advised to download the files on a permanent location on your computer asap. If you do not see the mails in your inbox, please check your Spam folder.

Download the files on your device/ computer; do not print directly from the mail/ link. The patterns are designed for printing on A4 size paper, but letter size 8.5" x 11.5" will be fine. Set your printer to 'Actual Size' or 100 % setting before printing.

You may contact me in case you face any problem, I shall be happy to help.

The Back Story of the Mandala Block: I was planning a tribute to the Dear Jane quilt, when I started designing this block. I experimented with a number of the Dear Jane triangular blocks, revolving around the centre point to make a circle. This design came about when I was playing around (on the free Quilt Assistant software) with the block where flying geese fly outwards. I fell in love with it! It does have a hypnotic quality to it, like a Mandala you can meditate upon. Also, if you take each of those wedges and subtract the outer level, the design remains the same. So, I have been trying to convince many mathematicians that I know that it is a fractal, but all in vain! As a concession to them, I call this the (Almost) Fractal Mandala.

Happy Quilting!