Soulful Cello – Quilt Pattern

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Posted in Pattern, Quilting | by Soma Acharya

Cello - Paper Piecing Quilt Pattern

I am working on a music-themed wall hanging and instruments on it keep on changing! Since I play the violin, that’s what started it all. I drafted this violin quilt pattern and stitched the block a few weeks ago -

After going back and forth I figured what else could accompany a violin better than a Soulful Cello. It was very much like the violin, but without the chin rest and much larger. I didn’t include the bow in the cello quilt pattern because no matter where I placed it, it was interfering with the harmony of the block. So at the end I decided to leave it out. The cello is the largest paper piecing block I have made until today – a 10″ x 20″ block. I had to work with some large pieces, so pins were a huge help on this one.

Just like the violin, there is very little lining up on this cello pattern. There is also an alternate to paper piecing the f-holes. These two things made life a lot easier when sewing the block.

Soulful Cello quilt pattern is available on Craftsy and Etsy shop.

Now I am working on a piano as the next block.
Have a creative day!
-Soma

8 Responses to Soulful Cello – Quilt Pattern

kris says:

January 31, 2013 at 12:47

I just have to say that your blocks are incredible. I saw them over at Quilting Gallery and just had to tell you.

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- Soma Acharya says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 15:26
  
  Thank you so much for the lovely words!! Glad you came by!
  
  -Soma
  
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Carin says:

January 22, 2013 at 06:40

What a beautiful block !!!

BTW. I also got the fabric today that I orderd from the gift certificate that i won with my halloween block :-)

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- Soma Acharya says:
  
  January 22, 2013 at 12:31
  
  Thank you!!
  
  That’s wonderful you got some fabric from her shop. Can’t wait to see more Halloween blocks from you :)
  
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Ruthie Quilts says:

January 16, 2013 at 19:41

Wow Soma! Another winner!!! You hit it out of the ballpark!!! Or Concert Hall… I so love this and your violin blocks!!! I hope you’re going to do a whole series!

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- Soma Acharya says:
  
  January 17, 2013 at 12:02
  
  Thank you, Ruth! Looks like I am making more musical instruments. I already made a flute and a piccolo pattern on request. Piano is in the works now.
  
  -Soma
  
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Amy says:

January 16, 2013 at 17:33

Oh, it’s wonderful! I will definitely make it for my son. I have pinned it and will come back for the pattern when I am ready!

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- Soma Acharya says:
  
  January 17, 2013 at 12:00
  
  Thanks Amy! Glad you liked it!
  
  -Soma
  
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