Hot Air Balloon Quilt Block
I'm so excited to share the October Quilt Block Mania block with you. This month's theme is Fall. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place every October. While it is the world's oldest and largest hot air balloon festival, similar festivals take place all over the world.
The hot air balloon was invented in 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers, who were inspired by smoke hovering over Paris homes. Their balloon was made of paper and fueled by burning straw and wool.
Hot air balloons have seen many adventures throughout their life, including use in
wartime, high altitude flights, and even a north pole expedition. Modern day nylon fabric balloons, fueled by a controlled propane burner, started being used in 1961, and are still the standard today.
The colorful balloons that can be seen around the world are the inspiration for the Hot Air Balloon quilt block, which is entirely Foundation Paper Pieced, and finishes at 12” x 12”.
The Hot Air Balloon FPP quilt block pattern is free through the month of October when you sign up for my newsletter.
Get the free quilt block pattern here:
Find more fall themed quilt blocks here:
Always Expect Moore
Moody Ghost by Crafty Staci
Cozy Cuddling Quilt Block Pattern by Asery
World Octopus Day by Scrapdash
Pumpkin Leaves by QuiltFabrication
Apple Pie by Inquiring Quilter
Scrappy Maple Leaf by Katie Mae Quilts
Patchwork River
Sweater Weather by Memory Barn Studio
Maple Leaf Patchwork by Sarah Marcina
Scarecrow by Emerald Falls Quilts
Pirate Nutcracker
Autumn Beauty (Sunflower) by Due North Handmade
Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio
Forest Floor by Flowerdogandco
Tyrolean Hat
Hot Air Balloon by Stitching Across the Globe
Appliques Quilts and More
