Spool of thread quilt block
 

anyone know where I can find a free 8" spool quilt block pattern, I had one but it has vanished in the sew room

Tulip43 ... At times like this, let Google be your friend!

spool quilt block pattern - Google Search

I have had no luck finding one

I am a little confused here, what exactly are you looking for ...
being that there is nothing in that link that is to your liking?

I think Pat Sloan had a tutorial and possibly MSQC had a tutorial on it when they did a tutorial with Jenny Doan, Natalie and Misty Doan. Good luck in your search

Try this shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/SpoolQuilt_ForDownload.pdf
Hopefully this is what you are looking for.

Cut the centre 4 1/2" square for the thread. On 2 opposite sides attach background strips of 2 1/2 x 4 1/2". For the top and bottom you can choose to make 2 1/2" HSTs with a 4 1/2" strip between, or cut a strip 2 1/2 x 8 1/2" and snowball once on each end with background fabric.

https://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponli...Notions/232940
but I think finishes at 9 1/2"

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Were you perhaps thinking Bow Tie and not spool? They are slightly different.