Helpful Information about creating a Bookcase Quilt
For 10" blocks only, you'll need 1/2 of yard of background fabric PER 5 blocks.
This is a generous estimate and will change based on how many items are in your blocks. More items = less background fabric needed. We like to err on the side of too much!
Please note that this is for background fabric for the blocks ONLY and does not include borders, shelves, or other fabric you might like to use.
We highly recommend using a non-directional tonal for your background fabric. Stripes or other directional fabric (a print that is up and down or side to side) will make paper pieced blocks much, much trickier.
If you aren't sure how many blocks you might want to make and don't want to buy loads of fabric to start, consider using a blender that's not likely to disappear any time soon (something like Moda Marbles or other "basics."). This only really becomes a problem when PoDs (Projects of Doom) turn into UFOs (UnFinished Objects)! When in doubt, talk to the staff at Your Local Quilt Store!
Fabric for books and objects can be scraps, remnants, fat quarters, pre-cuts, or whatever else your heart desires. You'll need small amounts in a variety of colors for each block you make. Color choices and styles are entirely up to the quilter! Hot Tip - Check with local quilt store for scrap bags & remnants! Have quilting friends? Ask if they have scraps they can share!
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STAR WARS
with bonus alternative panel
Kirstin Viland
10" paper pieced
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STAR WARS
Qui-Gon Jinn
Darth Vader
Kylo Ren
Obi-Wan Kenobi
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DOCTOR WHO
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DOCTOR WHO
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10" paper pieced
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Kirstin Viland
10" paper pieced
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Jennifer Ofenstein
10" paper pieced
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
Kirstin Viland
10" paper pieced
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THE DARK CRYSTAL
10" paper pieced
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LOST
10" paper pieced
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LOST
10" paper pieced
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POWER RANGERS
10" paper pieced
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BATMAN
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SCOOBY DOO
Kirstin Viland
10" paper pieced
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NANCY DREW
Sarah Powell
10" paper pieced
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FILLER BLOCK
tested by Sami-Jo Hill
10" paper pieced
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FILLER BLOCK
10" paper pieced
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10" x 20" paper pieced
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MARIO KART
10" paper pieced
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MARIO KART
10" paper pieced
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MARIO KART
10" paper pieced
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SUPER SMASH BROS.
Jennifer Rowles
10" paper pieced
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XBOX
10" paper pieced
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SUPER SMASH BROS.
Jennifer Rowles
10" paper pieced
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SUPER SMASH BROS.
10" paper pieced
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POKéMON
Pokéball (1)
Kirsten Viland
10" paper pieced
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POKéMON
10" paper pieced
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POKéMON
10" paper pieced
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POKéMON
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FILLER BLOCK
10" paper pieced
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FILLER BLOCK
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Kristi Lehane
10" paper pieced
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
10" paper pieced with embroidery
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101 DALMATIANS
Kristi Lehane
10" paper pieced
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ATLANTIS
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(Filler Block)
10"x6" paper pieced
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FINDING NEMO
10" paper pieced
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FINDING DORY
(5 blocks to spread across two rows, see pattern for
instructions)
20" x 30" paper pieced
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THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE
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THE JUNGLE BOOK
Laura Shaffstall
10" paper pieced
(4 - 10" blocks to spread across two rows, see pattern
for instructions)
also pictured - Mad Hatter by Daphne Seymour & Aurora's Tiara by Cali Stephens)
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THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE
Laura Shaffstall
10" paper pieced
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10" paper pieced
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THE LION KING
10" paper pieced
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10" paper pieced
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PETE'S DRAGON
Kristi Lehane
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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ROBIN HOOD
10" paper pieced
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THE LITTLE MERMAID
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PETER PAN
Kristi Lehane
10" paper pieced
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DUNE
10" paper pieced
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DUNE
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DUNE
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 JURASSIC PARK
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10" paper pieced with embroidery |  THE SHINING |  Find more Stephen King! |
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We recommend thinking about what size quilt you want before getting started. The following quilt layouts ALL use 10" blocks and can be combined with our Bookcase Quilt Blocks. If you're feeling wild and free, you can always get started and come back to this later!
The following quilt layouts (finishing instructions) were created by Fandom in Stitches designers and are free for your personal use.
Each of these uses 10" blocks (10 1/2" unfinished) and can be used with your Bookcase Blocks. You're welcome to use one of our patterns or use the design of your choice to finish your bookcase.
 
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A Harry Potter Bookcase Quilt quilt layout designed by Jennifer Ofenstein Includes 2 layout options 30 - 10" (10 1/2" unfinished) blocks Go to the Project of Doom Archive |
designed by Michelle Thompson Castle Door Castle Section 1 Castle Section 2 Castle Section 3 Castle Piecing Uses 13 - 10" (10 1/2" finished) blocks & 6 - 4" x 10" (4 1/2" x 10 1/2") optional side blocks Go to the Disney Princess Archive |
 Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find them Quilt Layout 2016 Quilt Layout in Crip, Twin & Queen designed by Vanda Chittenden Uses 10" (10 1/2" unfinished) blocks (amount depends on layout chosen) Go the Harry Potter: Fantastic Beasts Pattern Archive |
Uses 10" blocks (10 1/2" unfinished)
designed by Kristi Lehane
70" x 90"
Uses 5" & 10" blocks (5 1/2" & 10 1/2" unfinished)
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Star Trek Row Along
designed by Jennifer Ofenstein
74" x 84"
Uses 6 - 10" x 58" rows (10 1/2" x 58 1/2" unfinished)
plus 13 optional 6" blocks (6 1/2" unfinished)
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