Jen Kingwell Girl Next Door Paper Quilt Pattern — 71.5" Square Hardcopy, Appliqué & Piecing

Girl Next Door is a hardcopy paper quilt pattern by Jen Kingwell Collective, designed by Louise Papas, for making a 71.5" square quilt with schoolhouse blocks, picket-fenced gardens, and novelty-print houses.

This listing is for the mailed paper pattern (hardcopy), not a downloadable PDF. The design, created by Louise Papas for the Jen Kingwell Collective, brings a nostalgic, storybook feel to the sewing room: a central schoolhouse block surrounded by a picket-fenced garden where girls gather with their cats and dogs, finished with a border of individual houses and a large corner tree perfect for showcasing novelty fabrics. The finished quilt measures 71.5" square and is ideal for quilters who enjoy applique, piecing, and creative fabric placement.

What does the paper pattern include and how will it arrive?

The paper pattern contains full-size templates, cutting and assembly diagrams, and sewing instructions designed for traditional hand or machine piecing and applique methods. It ships as a physical packet by mail so you can trace templates and work without a screen.

• Full-size tissue or card templates for all motif pieces
• Step-by-step assembly illustrations and fabric suggestions
• Shipping as a mailed hardcopy; not a digital download

How complex is the Girl Next Door quilt for sewists?

Girl Next Door is a medium-to-advanced project that blends classic piecing with applique and novelty fabric placement. Experience with piecing, small-block construction, and handling appliqué shapes will make the process smoother, though dedicated beginners willing to learn new techniques can also complete it.

• Multiple small pieces and detailed borders require precision
• Good practice for applique, curved seams, and trimming
• Pattern includes assembly order to simplify complex areas

What size will the finished quilt be and how can I customise it?

The finished quilt measures 71.5 inches square as specified in the pattern. Customization is straightforward—use novelty prints for house blocks, swap colour schemes for seasonal versions, or scale border fabrics to suit your stash and home décor.

• Finished size: 71.5" x 71.5"
• Ideal for showcasing novelty or themed prints in border houses
• Colour and fabric choices let you turn it into a farmhouse, vintage, or modern piece

What tools and materials will I need before starting?

Prepare a moderate supply of quilting basics plus appliqué supplies to complete this pattern. The pattern outlines fabric yardage and suggested notions, so gather batting, backing, and preferred sewing tools before cutting to reduce interruptions.

• Standard quilting tools: rotary cutter, rulers, mat, marking tools
• Appliqué supplies: fusible web or needle-turn supplies, fine needles
• Fabric yardage and backing/batting per pattern instructions

Who is this for: Sewists looking for a narrative-style quilt with whimsical, nostalgic details will appreciate Girl Next Door. It suits intermediate to experienced quilters who enjoy incorporating novelty prints and detailed applique, as well as adventurous beginners ready to expand their skills. Because this is a physical paper pattern, it’s also a good fit for makers who prefer tracing and cutting from tangible templates and keeping a printed reference at the sewing table.