Quilters love kaleidoscope blocks and we couldn’t stop with just one collection! We are excited to announce our newest add-on, Kaleidoscope Collection Two, is now available! Purchase and download today to add 500+ kaleidoscope-style blocks to the EQ8 Block Library.
We want to see your kaleidoscope blocks! Scroll down for details on the Sew-and-Tell and prize pack giveaway!
These new blocks are the perfect next step for quilters who loved the Kaleidoscope Collection One designs, or for any fan of foundation paper piecing! Each block is drawn in two different ways and the magic happens in the corners! When Star Corner style blocks are set together in a layout, a star is formed in the corners. When Square Corner style blocks are set together in a layout, an on-point square is formed.
Check out the blocks where the piecing happens in the corners for even more unique secondary designs!
Designs include compasses, unique eight-pointed stars, flowers and plants, log-cabin-style construction, and more! The blocks in the seasonal category are perfect for your next holiday-themed quilt—from Valentine’s Day to the Fourth of July to Christmas and Hannukah and everything in between!
Use the blocks in your quilt designs at any size, then print the foundation pattern. Our EQ Printables Quilter’s Newsprint is perfect for foundation paper piecing. It’s easy to stitch through and tears away cleanly.
Sew-and-Tell & GIVEAWAY!
These blocks are so much fun to make, you won’t be able to stop at just one! We’d love to see the blocks you make using the designs in this new add-on.
Come back to the blog on March 15 (National Quilting Day!) and upload a photo of your sewn Kaleidoscope Collection Two block for a chance to win a pack of Quilter’s Newsprint and a fun prize bundle of fabric, notions, and EQ swag! If you post a pic of your block on social media, tag us @theelectricquiltcompany so we can see what you’re making.
If you don’t have the software yet, you can still play along for a chance to win! Download the PDF for the block shown below.
This free FPP block is K2 Pinwheel 11 Star Corners and makes a 12″ finished block. When printing the PDF, make sure the scale is set to 100% or Actual Size (“Fit” or “Shrink” should NOT be checked in your printer settings). If you’d like to double-check the size, measure the bottom edge of Section A on the first page. The measurement between the dotted seam allowance lines should be 6.5″.
Tips for Foundation Paper Piecing
Hi, Jenny here! I drew all the blocks in this new add-on and I LOVE foundation paper piecing! FPP can take a bit of practice to get the hang of, but it’s well worth the effort for those perfect points! If you are new to FPP, below are some tips and resources to help you get started. In the Kaleidoscope Collection Two add-on, the blocks in the Stripes categories are great for beginners.
- Shorten your stitch length. This will create more holes in the paper while you stitch, and make it easier to tear out the paper when the block is complete.
- Cut your patches larger than you think you need, especially if you’re new to FPP. This will help ensure that your fabric covers the whole patch when you press it open.
- After each patch is added to the section, trim your seam allowance to 1/4″ and press.
- Use a glue stick to help keep fabric in place. There’s a lot of flipping back and forth with FPP. I find it easier to use a dab of glue, rather than pins that you have to be careful not to stitch over.
There are lots of great video tutorials available if you are new to FPP. Here are a few of my favorites that are similar to how I foundation piece:
Liza Taylor Handmade: How To Foundation Paper Piece
Pin Cut Sew: Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial
American Patchwork & Quilting: Top Tips for Easier Foundation Piecing
Giveaway Details
- Sewn block must be from the Kaleidoscope Collection Two add-on, or using the free foundation pattern download included in this blog post.
- Each person may submit up to three different blocks. Each block must be a different kaleidoscope block from the add-on (making the same block in three different colorways doesn’t count!).
- Entries can be a sewn block, or part of a finished project (pillow, wallhanging, etc.).
- Your block photo must be submitted on the March 15th Sew-and-Tell blog post by 3/17/2025 at 11:59pm ET.
- By submitting your block photo for this giveaway, you also grant the Electric Quilt Company permission to share your image on social media.
- Please only submit a photo of your Kaleidoscope Collection Two block. No other images allowed.
- Three lucky winners will receive a pack of Quilter’s Newsprint and a prize bundle! The winners will be selected randomly. Good luck to all participants, we can’t wait to see your blocks!
Add these new blocks to the EQ8 Block Library, print your foundations, and start stitching! Then we’ll see you back here on March 15th to show off those sewn blocks!