Create a distinctive horse portrait with this modern Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) quilt pattern. Combining bold geometric shapes with a playful, contemporary design, the Whimsical Horse is ideal for equestrian wall hangings, modern animal quilts, and handmade gifts for horse lovers.

Available in 3 sizes, including a square version and two rectangular formats, this design features 246 pieces organized into 42 sections, using 13 fabric colors.

Each size is sold separately, allowing you to choose the format and scale that best suit your project and sewing preferences.

📂 WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

Your digital ZIP download includes:

For the 24×40" and 31×31" versions — 3 PDF files:

• ✔ Main Pattern Document — Complete assembly instructions, color information, FPP tutorial, and detailed section and color closeups.

• ✔ FPP Color — Full color-coded Foundation Paper Piecing pattern.

• ✔ FPP Blank — Uncolored pattern for custom fabric planning.

   

For the 60×72" version — 5 PDF files:

• ✔ Main Pattern Document — Complete assembly instructions and color information.

• ✔ FPP Color — Full color-coded Foundation Paper Piecing pattern.

• ✔ FPP Blank — Uncolored pattern for custom fabric planning.

• ✔ Sections Naming Closeups — Detailed references for section identification and assembly.

• ✔ Colors Naming Closeups — Enlarged references for fabric color placement.

   

Pattern details:

• 246 pieces

• 42 sections

• 13 fabric colors

• US Letter printing format

   

   

📏 AVAILABLE SIZES

Choose your preferred size:

Each size is purchased separately. Your download will contain the size selected at checkout, not all three versions.

Please note that the three formats have different proportions. The square version cannot be obtained by simply resizing one of the rectangular patterns.

🖨 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

All patterns are formatted for US Letter paper (8.5×11").

Print at 100% / Actual Size to obtain the intended dimensions. Disable automatic settings such as “Fit to Page.”

If printed on A4 instead of US Letter, the final output will be reduced to approximately 97.7% of the intended dimensions. No manual scaling is required.

📐 NEED A CUSTOM QUILT SIZE?

The pattern can be reduced proportionally using:

(Desired width ÷ Pattern width) × 100 = Print percentage

For example, to reduce the 60×72" version to 54×64.8":

(54 ÷ 60) × 100 = 90%

Print all pattern pages at the same percentage.

Please note:

• Pattern pieces and seam allowances decrease proportionally.

• Significant reductions can make small pieces more difficult to sew.

• Resizing the compact 24×40" version is not recommended.

• Proportional resizing preserves the original format and cannot convert a square pattern into a rectangular one.

• For a larger project, choose a larger pattern size rather than enlarging a smaller file above 100%.

   

   

🎯 SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate — suitable for confident FPP beginners with some previous experience.

All three versions contain the same 246 pieces and 42 sections, but the sewing experience varies with the scale:

• 24×40": Compact portrait format requiring precision when sewing smaller geometric pieces.

• 31×31": Square composition with manageable page preparation and assembly.

• 60×72": Larger, more comfortable individual pieces, but considerably more printing, taping, and workspace required.

   

   

🎁 PERFECT FOR

• Modern horse quilt projects

• Equestrian wall hangings

• Square and rectangular animal portrait quilts

• Contemporary geometric quilting

• Handmade gifts for horse lovers

   

   

⚠️ IMPORTANT

• Digital PDF pattern only — no physical item will be shipped.

• Sizes are sold separately.

• File organization varies by size: 3 PDFs for the 24×40" and 31×31" versions, and 5 PDFs for the 60×72" version.

• Your files will be delivered as a ZIP download. Download and extract the ZIP on your computer before opening the PDF files.

• Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds are not available for change of mind after download. Please contact us if you encounter an issue with your files.