Butterflies are endlessly fascinating with their bright colors and patterns! Here is a striking Zebra Swallowtail butterfly made with foundation paper piecing. With its green batik background, this mini quilt reminds us of a summer garden!
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Swallowtail Butterfly, made and quilted by Sara Quigley
From the Flutterly Fabulous Butterfly Collection at Patterns by Shaley, the Swallowtail block was designed after the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly, scientific name Protographium marcellus.
This block assembles in 44 sections and is Foundation Paper Pieced. It is recommended for those with lots of FPP experience as there is a lot of small piecing. Sara Quigley says: "I enjoyed being a pattern tester. This one was a challenge and I love the result."
The pattern finishes to 15x15", 20"x20", or 30"x30" - great for mini quilts and throw pillows, or add a border and make a baby blanket!
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.
