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Block Builder Base™ The perfect way to design & layout quilt patterns - Acorn Precision Piecing Products

Block Builder Base™ The perfect way to design & layout quilt patterns - Acorn Precision Piecing Products

Available in 3 sizes (9"x9"), (12"x12"), (15"x15") & packs of (2, 4, 6, or 24).

Block Builder Base™ is the perfect portable mini design wall. Simply insert your pattern and audition fabrics for your quilt blocks. Ideal for keeping your pieces organized while creating, and helps to keep your directional print orientated. 

  • Easily organize your pieces
  • Control the orientation of directional prints
  • Reusable
  • Fabric sticks to block for easy transport/storage
  • Use with any quilt block
  • Add and remove pieces and see how it will look before sewing
  • Comes with a free pattern offer. Create perfect blocks every time you quilt!

Designed, created, and tested by professional quilter Shelley Scott-Tobisch and sewing machine expert Bernie Tobisch.


10 key points on how to use the Block Builder Base

  1. Pattern Design
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    ayout and design your own block patterns. 

  2. Follow a Pattern
    Print and place a blueprint under the transparent layer on the block builder to follow.

  3. Colour Audition
    Move your block pieces around to choose different colour and fabric combinations.

  4. Pressing Directions
    Follow the pressing directions on your blueprint for perfect nested seams.

  5. Prevent Seam Ripping
    Continuously layout pieced sections so you never get tuned around. 

  6. Pressing
    Carry your base back and forth to the ironing board for pressing.

  7. Save Space
    No need for a big design wall as you can layout each block and stack them.

  8. Storage
    Simply stack and store as many blocks as you like and your block stays exactly the same as you left it. 

  9. Organize
    The block builder system helps you keep each pattern organized leaving you with less clutter and an easy way to pull a project and be working instantly. 

  10. Easy Transport
    Traveling to a quilting day or retreat? This beats baggies so you don’t have to build your blocks all over again. 

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