CHERRY TOMATO BLOCK DIAGRAM:
The Cherry Tomato Block cutting and assembly instructions can be found on Pages 2 and 3.
*C3 = 1″ square *F6 = 1″ x 1 1/4″ *M4 = 1″ square
The Cherry Tomato Block measures 10″ square unfinished (Finished size is 9 1/2″ square)
The Cherry Tomato Block Pattern Copyrighted 2025 by Lindsey Neill of Pen + Paper Patterns. This pattern is for Personal Use Only, and may not be resold or shared with a second party for their use. Products made with this pattern may be sold when pattern is credited.
CHERRY TOMATO BLOCK CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:
The cutting instructions below list the amounts needed to make one Cherry Tomato Block. To make multiple blocks, multiply the quantity listed for each piece by the number of blocks you plan to make. For example, if you’re making 13 Cherry Tomato Blocks, multiply the single block quantity for Piece A1 by 13, so you would cut (13) A1 pieces in total.
FROM THE TOMATO FABRIC, CUT:
| A1 | (1) 6 1/2” x 4 1/2” |
| B2 | (2) 2 1/4” x 1 1/2” |
| C3 | (4) 1” squares |
FROM THE LEAF FABRIC, CUT:
| D4 | (1) 4” x 1” |
| E5 | (2) 1 3/4” x 1 1/2” |
| F6 | (1) 1” x 1 1/4” |
FROM THE BACKGROUND FABRIC, CUT:
| G7 | (1) 10” x 2” |
| H8 | (1) 10” x 2 1/4 |
| I9 | (2) 2 1/4” x 6 3/4” |
| J1 | (2) 2” squares |
| K2 | (2) 2” x 1 1/4” |
| L3 | (4) 1 3/4” squares |
| M4 | (2) 1” squares |
– RST = Right Sides Together
– Seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted
– Tags for organizing the cuts of fabric are on Page 4
DIAGONAL SEAM INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using a water soluble pen or pencil, draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner on the backside of a square piece of fabric. Place this square in the corner of a larger rectangle or square piece of fabric, RST. It is important to pay attention to the direction of the marked line. The line should intersect with two edges of the fabric underneath it.
2. With the two pieces RST, carefully sew along the marked line from one corner to the opposite corner.
3. Trim 1/4″ away from the sewn line.
4. With a hot, dry iron press the seam as instructed.
ASSEMBLING THE CHERRY TOMATO BLOCK:
1. Sew diagonal seams with two C3 pieces and one E5 piece, RST, as illustrated in Figure A. Press the seams toward the E5 pieces (Figure A).
2. Sew diagonal seams with two C3 pieces and one E5 piece, RST, as illustrated in Figure B. Press the seams toward the C3 pieces (Figure B).
3. Sew a Figure A unit to the left side of a Figure B unit, RST. Press the seam open.
4. Sew a B2 piece to the left and right sides of the Step 3 unit, RST. Press the seams toward the B2 pieces (Figure C).
(Cherry Tomato Block assembly instructions cont’d on Page 3.)
Figure A
Figure B
*C3 = 1″ square
*E5 = 1 3/4″ x 1 1/2″
Figure C
5. Sew an A1 piece to the bottom of the Figure C unit, RST. Press the seam toward the A1 piece (Figure D).
6. Sew diagonal seams with two L3 and two J1 pieces as illustrated in Figure E, RST. Press the seams toward the L3 and J1 pieces (Figure E).
7. Sew a K2 piece to the left and right sides of the F6 piece, RST. Press the seams toward the K2 pieces (Figure F).
8. Sew diagonal seams with the D4 and M4 pieces, RST. Press the seams toward the D4 piece (Figure G).
9. Sew the Figure F unit to the top of the Figure G unit, RST. Press the seam open.
10. Sew an L3 piece to the left and right sides of the Step 9 unit, RST. Press the seam toward the L3 pieces (Figure H).
11. Sew the Figure H unit to the top of the Figure E unit, RST. Press the seam open (Figure I).
12. Sew an I9 piece to the left and right sides of the Step 11 unit, RST. Press the seams toward the I9 pieces.
13. Sew a G7 piece to the top and an H8 piece to the bottom of the Step 12 unit, RST. Press the seams toward the G7 and H8 pieces (Cherry Tomato Block).
The Cherry Tomato Block measures 10″ square unfinished (Finished size is 9 1/2″ square).
Figure D
Figure E
*J1 = 2” square
*L3 = 1 3/4” square
Figure F
*F6 = 1” x 1 1/4”
Figure G
*M4 = 1” square
Figure H
Figure I
Cherry Tomato Block (10” square)
Cut out each tag then attach to the corresponding cut with pins or binding clips.
A1
(1) 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
B2
(2) 2 1/4″ x 1 1/2″
C3
(2) 1″ squares
D4
(1) 4″ x 1″
E5
(2) 1 3/4″ x 1 1/2″
F6
(1) 1″ x 1 1/4″
G7
(1) 10″ x 2 1/8″
H8
(1) 10″ x 2 1/4″
I9
(2) 2 1/4″ x 6 3/4″
J1
(2) 2″ squares
K2
(2) 2″ x 1 1/4″
L3
(4) 1 3/4″ squares
M4
(2) 1″ squares
An example of how you can incorporate the Cherry Tomato Block in the Chance of Rain quilt!
The Chance of Rain quilt pattern is available at penandpaperpatterns.com!
TIP: To make the quilt shown on the right, only cut the Flower Block pieces (C, P, Q, R, S, T, and U) from the Chance of Rain pattern, regardless of which size (Baby, Large Throw, or Twin) you’re making. You’ll also need to cut the Cherry Tomato Block pieces using this pattern to complete your quilt.
The Cherry Tomato Quilt mock up was made in Kona solids. The name of those solids are:
Cedar, Persimmon, Artichoke, Peach, Thistle, and Shell.
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Documents / Resources
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Pen Plus Paper Patterns Cherry Tomato Block Pattern [pdf] Instructions b37300d9-ccca-4a31-804d-2256c90abfe7, Cherry Tomato Block Pattern, Tomato Block Pattern, Block Pattern |