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Butterfly Quilt Block

Butterfly Quilt Block, Free Pattern designed in the 1930s and attributed to Alice Brooks and Laura Wheeler
Butterfly Quilt Block


The Butterfly Quilt Block, designed in the 1930s and attributed to Alice Brooks and Laura Wheeler, is a charming and enduring design celebrated for its elegance and adaptability. This block showcases a butterfly motif, constructed using curved piecing techniques that were popular in vintage quilting patterns of the era. Its design allows for a creative combination of patterned and solid fabrics, emphasizing the butterfly's wings and body, often framed by a soft background fabric.

The block is both geometric and organic, featuring symmetrical, mirror-image wings that add balance to the design. Quilters often embellish the butterfly with embroidered antennae or decorative stitching for added detail. This pattern was commonly featured in newspapers and mail-order services, making it accessible to many during its time.

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