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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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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…
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It’s Pre-Order Time!
You can pre-order kits through December 31st! I want to make sure 2019 is filled with fun projects for you, so join me with Merry Merry Snow Days, Moda’s newest quilt kit. We’re taking pre-orders now! One of the beautiful Merry Merry Snow Days kits from Moda could be in your hands in April. The kit includes all the fabric and binding for the quilt top, the Cosmo embroidery floss, quilt pattern, and a beautiful keepsake box to store your quilt in while you work. The backing is sold separately and you can pre-order it along with your kit. We’ve given you payment options on our website, so be sure and read all…
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Did you know llamas can ski?
Did you know that llamas can ski? It’s true! They have wonderful balance because of their midsection and skinny legs. They can ice-skate too, and when they hit the slopes with their snowman friends it becomes a magical event! Welcome to Merry Merry Snow Days, my newest block of the month and quilt kit from Moda! This is such a fun quilt to make and starting in April (when the fabric ships) I’ll be giving you kit tips and ideas for applique and embroidery. If you join me and sew along, I’ll make sure you get your quilt finished in time for Christmas. The kit will come with the pattern and…
