EASY PATTERN FOR FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECED 15" DAHLIA in 18" QUILT BLOCK! The foundation paper piecing pattern and step by step instructions-- with pictures--for construction (through quick strip-piecing) and assembly of the traditional Dahlia quilt block! This was Block 1 of the immensely popular Dreamcatcher Rainbow Round the Year Quilt which was available on my blog www.patchworkofmylife.com as a Block of the Month.

The templates are for Image 1 above. FOR DUSK COLOURS CHECK PRODUCT RtY01D.

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

The finished size of the block is 18" square. If you prefer to construct only the inner circle, that finishes at 15" (diameter).

You may use this versatile pattern to make a table runner or cushion cover if not using it for the quilt. Scroll through the images for ideas.

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 patten/ actual quilt/ fabrci/ object is being offered here.

You will receive the following 3 files:

DREAMCATCHER DAHLIA MASTER TEMPLATE: If you are using your own colour-way, you may check how your block will look in your colours.

DREAMCATCHER RAINBOW DAHLIA FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECING TEMPLATES.

MADSPATCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PIECING . Comprehensive step by step instructions with lots and lots of pictures are included.

The templates for the DUSK version of the block are also available on this site.

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 note that only downloadable .PDF files are offered for purchase, not paper patterns or actual products. Purchases of all digital downloads are non-refundable.

You will need to download the software Adobe Acrobat Reader (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.