Monument Paper Piecing Pattern

This block pattern is inspired by the overseas war memorial, Monumento Combatentes Ultramar, near Torre de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal. The third image shows the actual monument, and the second image shows a block of 4 monument blocks. Pattern and instructions to create finished 6" blocks using foundation paper piecing method. *Please note, this pattern includes ¼” seam allowance to create at 6.5” unfinished block. Pattern is a digital (PDF) download.  Our paper piecing patterns are designed by Kat Salemno of One Stitch Back. Please note, these patterns assume you know the basics of paper piecing - if you have not done paper piecing before, we recommend using this tutorial.