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Merry Merry Snow Days Block Five
With block five we are officially half-way through our quilt! It’s time for sledding school! Those snowmen are really crowded on the sled, but the snow angel instructor is too sweet to make one of them get off. So here we go, are you ready? We’re starting with the strip of applique snow at the bottom of the block. This piece is easy because only the top of the snow requires applique prep. The other three sides are inserted into the seam allowance. Pin or glue baste the hill in place and then sew on the side background fabric. Now go ahead and applique the snow in place. I…
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Merry Merry Snow Days, Block Four
If you’re still embroidering skate runners from block number three, don’t worry! Block Four will go faster than the others, and you’ll have time to catch up. Remember all the 1/4″ bias you made for llama legs? It’s going to make your applique life much easier in block number four. The lodge poles and tree trunks are from the same bias. And, we’re ready for the third star that you made at the beginning of this quilt. You can almost sit back rest those applique fingers. Almost. I’ve divided this block into two parts to make it easier to applique. Let’s start by prepping all the applique for part one. …
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Merry Merry snow days block three
Every time I design a quilt block, I try to keep the small parts to a minimum. Block three of Merry Merry Snow Days is no exception. I thought of you when I was drawing this block. My first idea was to have skates hanging from the garland. Then I thought about how many runners you’d have to embroider, and stars took their place. If you feel you can’t do stars, be sure and read my directions on page 3 of your pattern for the applique stitch. Stars are easy if you know how to applique points. The skates are easy because all the tiny parts are embroidered! We used…
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Merry merry snow days block 2
We’re on Block Two, part two of Merry Merry Snow Days. If you think this is the longest block ever you might be right! That’s why I’ve broken it into two parts. As you look at each block, notice the fussy cutting. I’m lucky to have my friend Nancy cut and piece all my backgrounds while Kim and I work on the applique. I can’t encourage you enough to think before you cut! So much time goes into making an applique quilt, and you want the foundation to look as good as possible. Today you’re going to thank me for giving these llama’s 1/4″ bias legs. All you need to…
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Merry Merry Snow Days Block Two, part one
I took more pictures of this block than any other. It has the most “parts,” and I thought if I could get you through this block, you’d be home free! Here’s the beautiful photo that was taken by my photographer Gregory Case. See the snowmen on the right? He’s so busy listening to rap music with his headphones, he dropped his skis! Don’t worry, they do NOT hit the baby llama on the bottom. They hit the ground behind the little llama and just scare him a bit. So let’s get started on block two, part one! I’m going to break this post into two parts. Part one is today,…
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We’re ready for block one
For me, the first block in a quilt is always the most exciting. It’s the block where you see the fabrics come together for the first time, and it gives you a taste of what’s to come. So let’s pull some fabrics for block one, are you ready? When you cut the background and applique fabrics from your kit, be sure and cut only what you need for each piece. You’ll have plenty of fabric if you follow the instructions. Most of the backgrounds in this block are directional fabrics so check before you cut. And when you come to the applique fabrics “fussy” cut when you can. I’ve made…