Learn how to turn a photo into fabric, one piece at a time.
This free mini-pattern is your entry point into the world of custom portrait quilting.
It’s simple, rewarding, and designed to prove one thing: you can do this.
🧵 What’s included
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Full tutorial with clear, step-by-step guidance
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Color FPP version + Blank FPP version (to experiment or recolor)
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Closeups and mounting diagram
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Suggested fabric references (Bella Solids)
🧩 About the pattern
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Final size: 10 x 10 inches
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Time to complete: 4–5 hours
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Perfect for first-time FPP users
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No curves, no Y-seams
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Only 7 sections, with clear alignment marks
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All files printable at home (US Letter)
💡 Why this pattern?
Because custom quilting can feel intimidating.
This pattern was designed to demystify the process and show you that a portrait doesn’t start with a face, but with a gaze. One shape at a time.
Use this eye to: