Monday, September 9, 2024

Let's Make a SNOWMAN Sew Along - Week Three!!

 



Snowman Body - Buttons 
 and Carrot Blocks



Welcome Quilty Friends!!

Today is Week Three for the 

LET'S MAKE A SNOWMAN
 SEW ALONG


We are making the 
LET'S MAKE A SNOWMAN Quilt 
which finishes at
 75" x 87"
It consists of 22 pieced quilt blocks
for the border which surrounds
the applique blocks in the center
of the quilt.
(There are a few other blocks
 that are also pieced)



To make the applique blocks
 we are using my 
Sew Simple Shapes called of course...
Let's Make A Snowman!
 


The collection that we are using 
for the quilt is...
HOME TOWN HOLIDAY!!

Home Town Holiday was designed by me... 
and produced and distributed 
to quilt shops everywhere 
by the amazing 

If you would like to know everything about
 HOME TOWN HOLIDAY 
to view the entire storyboard...
to see all of the fabrics close up
 and to view the notions and ALL of 
the patterns that coordinate with it:)


As per usual I did a video tutorial
 on my YouTube channel for week one:)
I showed you how to make the hat
and one of the letters and 
gave you tips along the way.
I also chatted about stitching the 
appliqués by machine or hand 
and about quilting over the 
Sew Simple Shapes.
to watch the video and please 
leave me a comment and a like!
and then
to read my week one blog tutorial as well.



for the above week two block tutorial

Grab your fabric and the sew along guide
 for cutting and let's get started
 on this weeks tutorials!

The first thing I did was to do
 the patchwork for the snowman
so that they would be
 sewn, pressed and ready to prepare 
the blocks for applique
.
I took pictures of my process for you 
in hopes that they will help:)
I'm a visual person and I know that 
step by step photos really help me
so here we go...
Ready-Set-Sew!!


















I always make sure that I 
press my seams open especially for applique
 so that it will lie as flat as possible.
Okay now that the patchwork is completed
let's prepare all of the blocks!


Snowman Head


Snowman Middle


Snowman Base


Carrot Block


Buttons Block


Just like last week...
I'll be sewing all of the shapes for 
this weeks blocks at the same time...


But I'm going to start with
 the snowman ovals first!
I pinned them on as I sewed them so 
that I could make sure the patchwork
was centered and straight.


As per usual I trimmed after sewing
 and cut an opening 
in the back for turning.


I turned and shaped and pressed
using the Quick Press Roller
 to get the edges of the ovals flat
 before doing a final press with the iron.
Okay now that these are ready 
let's do the rest of the shapes:)


The only one of the bunch
 that will need to be clipped 
is the carrot top.
Clip each cleavage all the way
 to your sewing stitches
 but NOT into them.
By clipping deep it will help 
when turning and shaping and
 especially pressing this little piece.
Remember that when working with 
fussy to shape pieces like this 
that you can press sections at a time 
like I showed you in the week one video.


Also take note that when 
pressing and shaping the carrots 
that you will NOT be able to get the 
bottoms all the way to a point 
as narrow as the shape when you traced it.
 This is perfectly fine and expected.
 I drew it longer than needed 
to help when shaping. 
I also clipped almost all the way
to the point and that's
 where I turned them.
I hope this helps!...
they are fussy to turn as well 
because of how narrow they are 
but totally do-able!


Next I turned and shaped all of the buttons.
Okay now we can go to the work table and prepare each block for applique:)




Carrot block is first...
easy peasy layout:)
After applique you will need to use the
 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" Trim-It Rulers 
to trim it down to
2 1/2" x 8 1/2"


Next is the Buttons Block.
I pulled the DMC colors that 
are listed in the guide...


And used 3 strands and a long stitch to
 make the X's in the center of each button.
This is totally optional of course,
but I think a little embroidery adds 
a super cute touch to the quilt.


When you are finished with the applique
 on each of the 6 Button Blocks
 you will need to trim them down to
 2 1/2" square
using the Trim -It Ruler.


Then sew them together 
using a 1/4" seam allowance
 in the order shown in the photo above.
Press your seams open for less bulk.
Your Buttons Block after all six are 
sewn together
 should measure 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"




Next is the Snowman Head Block.
I used different colors of floss
 to sew on the buttons and three strands.
Take note that I sew my buttons on 
to show you what they look 
like but you can sew
yours on after your quilt is quilted.

After applique press from the back
 and then trim your block down to
 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"




Center Block of the snowman 
 is easy peasy to layout and to 
prepare for applique.
Afterwards..press from the back 
and trim it down to
8 1/2" x 10 1/2"



Last Block is easy to layout as well!
After applique press it from the back 
as well and trim it down to
10 1/2" x 12 1/2"


So cute!!!!


All of this weeks blocks are completed...



And added to my design wall!


Remember that I did a tutorial 
on how to make my Snow Star Blocks
 a few weeks ago so if you
 haven't watched it yet...


Thank you for sewing with me today!



I'll meet you right back here next Monday
for the tutorial on making the
Winter Hats, Sled and 
the Pipe Blocks.

Sew with you soon!
xx
Lori

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sooo cute!!

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