The Raven Pattern

leftover scraps and beautiful prints into a striking centrepiece with the Raven Quilt Pattern a 23" 35" foundation paper-pieced design that captures the mystery and elegance of a raven perched upon a colourful ball of yarn, with a soft moonlit backdrop. This pattern from Saginaw Street (pattern code SSQP123) encourages creativity and improvisation.
youre invited to change colours, add whimsical accents, or even remove the yarn ball and compose your own background. Whether you choose moody monochromes for a dramatic statement or vibrant fabrics for a playful, art-quilt vibe, the Raven pattern adapts beautifully As a foundation paper-pieced (FPP) pattern, it takes advantage of the precision and control that FPP offers ideal for complex shapes like a bird silhouette, layered fabrics, or multi-value feather patches. This technique allows accurate piecing even on bias or difficult angles, delivering crisp lines and clean results.
Whether you frame your finished block as a wall quilt, incorporate it into a larger quilt, or emphasise it as a standalone art piece, The Raven Quilt Pattern is a perfect choice for makers who love detail, drama, and a little creative flexibility Creative Uses Create a striking wall quilt or hanging the 23" 35" size is perfect for display.
Use rich, varied scraps for the raven and yarn ball for a scrap-busting, stash-friendly project Swap out the yarn ball for free-form designs (moon phases, night sky, abstract shapes) for a custom art-quilt Combine multiple Raven blocks into a larger quilt or mix with complementary patterns for a themed series.
Use bold prints or tonal fabrics to get dramatic contrast.
raven in dark tones on a light background, or vice versa Incorporate the piece into home décor cushion covers, tote bags, or framed textile art. Ideal for intermediate quilters wanting to explore paper-piecing techniques and detailed piecing.