Repair Pattern Digital Download

The Repair block is inspired by the concept in Judaism known as tikkun olam, which translates from Hebrew to “repair the world.” The term is used today to reference the calling of each individual to help make society more just and peaceful through tzedakah (justice and righteousness) and g'milut hasadim (acts of loving kindness). Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each of us to mend what is broken in our world, in whatever big or small ways we can. In particular, there is a Kabbalistic origin story that tells of God filling glass vessels with sacred light and sending them around the world. Unable to hold its power, the vessels shattered, with the scattered pieces trapping some of this holy energy. The belief is that it is our duty to restore the world by seeking out and gathering these shards of divine light. A beautiful story that encourages us to find perfect beauty - even in imperfect & unlikely places - and use it to heal ourselves and others. This scrap, FQ, and yardage-friendly pattern is a two-in-one, with both a block pattern offering endless options as well as an expansion quilt pattern to make the standard color quilt variation in five different sizes. True to its inspiration, the Repair block was originally designed to have improv-cut or “wonky” units. This “imperfect” block style is an option for fun and carefree sewing with a unique, quirky final look. The pattern also includes instruction for a “proper” block style for those wanting perfect points. See below for more on the different block styles and variations included in the pattern.

More about the Repair pattern:

• Skill Level: Confident beginner
• Scrap, fat quarter & yardage friendly
• Instructions for 14” x 14” finished block, with tips on block and fabric requirements for baby, throw, twin, queen, and king size quilts in different color variations
• Expansion pattern included to provide instructions for baby, twin, throw, queen, and king size quilts in the standard color quilt variation
• In-depth instructions for trimming HRTs (half rectangle triangles) for more perfect points, if you so choose!
• Coloring sheet to help get you started, with sample mockups for inspiration
• Cutting diagrams to minimize waste, streamline cuts, and help you get sewing sooner
• Large block sizes & standard, efficient construction make this quilt a quick finish