Moda Blockheads - Block #22

I finally have a name of my latest Wallhanging/Throw kit.  

This is Autumn Glory named by Lyn.  

Lyn, if you will email us at janpatekquilts@centurylink.net 

and give us your snail mail information, etc. we will get a kit out to you.

There were lots of great names and if I use any of the others for a pattern, I'll send you a free pattern.

 

If you didn't win, you can still purchase a kit by clicking here.

And I know you all are really ready for your 6" block

so click here for the pattern.

It probably says "Block #4" but it's really Block 22 - It's just my 4th block.

I've decided to do a picture tutorial on all of my blocks.
Since I had all my blocks done before we started that means making another one.
Sooooo - I figured I might as well
quilt it and put it on a hanger.
One for the bigger quilt and one for the wall.  :)

We start out as usual drawing the patterns on Freezer Paper, cutting them out and ironing the paper to our fabric.  Then cut out of fabric with about a 1/4" seam allowance.

 Baste under both sides of the pole for the stand but not the ends.

The top end with go under the stand and the bottom end is in the seam allowance.

Then baste under the stand.

Cut your 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" background piece, 

fold it into and finger press it to mark the center.

Fold the pole piece in two and sew it in place.

Sew the stand in place and baste under the sides and bottom of the house.

Set the roof in place so you can position the holes correctly.

Cut out the freezer paper hole and then cut the fabric about 1/4" to 3/8" larger.

Do a running stitch around the outside of the fabric.  

The paper will probably come off which is fine 

because it will go on the inside anyway.

Place the paper circle inside,

 pull your thread tight and do a stay stitch.

Now sew the holes in place.

Clip the inside of the curve on the roof in 3 places.  

1 clip makes a point, 3 clips make a curve.

The inside curve on the roof and the bird as well as the points on the bird and wing are covered best in my filmed tutorial which you can watch by clicking here.

I would really suggest watching it, especially if you're somewhat new to appliqué.

Applique the wing to the bird and embroider it's eye using 2 strands of cotton floss.

Baste under the bottom of the bird so you can be sure where it sits on the roof.

Then applique in place.

Since I was going to be hand quilting my little block, 

I cut the back out behind the house and the bird.

I put my back in my hoop, laid a piece of batting in place
and pinned the block to both.
Then I stretched it and quilted it.

 I cut my binding strip at 2" instead of 2 1/2"

and sewed a little sleeve on the back.

 I like it so much I decided to share.

So make a comment, any old comment, and I'll have the random number generator pick a number next Tuesday night and send the winner a little kit, including the hanger.  I'll announce the winner next Wednesday with Block #23.

I had so much fun with it that I think I'll back up and make a little Mini Quilt for the 1st 3.  I won't do a full tutorial on them but will just post the finished one when I post one of the pieced blocks so be watching my blog for a chance to win a kit.

Now to find little hangers that go with the blocks.  :):):)

Lets go see what the other ladies did with my little birdhouse.

Lynne -

Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ 

Betsy -
Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ 

Lisa B -
Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ 

Jo -
Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ 

Moda -
Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ 

Have a great week ladies and meet me back here next Wednesday to see if you won and for Week #23 of the Moda Blockheads BOW.