We Can Build A Snowman

 Good morning ,ya'll. I am still waiting on pins and needles for a flurry or a flake,❄❅❆ but alas no snow has fallen this winter as of yet. But that is not going to prevent me from building a snowman☃⛄.

It's no secret that I do adore snowmen .  In my hall of snowmen hangs several snowmen quilts. I always get the sweetest compliments on the door snowman quilt that I pieced a few years ago. 

This snowman was stitched using a 5" charm pack of fabric by Sandy Gervais. 

With so many kind compliments, I decided to share how I created this quilt . It is very simple. This time I am using a palette of blues and white fabrics. 

 FABRIC & CUTTING

🧵 Assorted Scraps for the border - CUT 22-   4 1/2" x  4 1/2" 

🧵 White Fabric- CUT 1- 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"  block  ( for the snowman head)

🧵 White Fabric- CUT 1- 8 1/2" x 20 1/2" rectangle ( for snowman body) 

🧵 Blue Fabric- CUT- 4  -  2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares ( for snowman head) 

🧵 Orange scrap for nose  3" x 8"  ( carrot nose) 

🧵 Black Fabric - Cut 3 -  4 " x 4" squares ( snowman's buttons)

 USE A 1/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE

DIRECTIONS

1. On the backside of each of the  the 4  blue 2 1/2" squares draw a diagonal line .

2. Lay each of the 2 1/2" squares face down at each corner of the  white 8 1/2" square. 

 Pay close attention to the direction  your drawn diagonal line is going for we are making a Snowball block. Pin. 

3.  Sew down the diagonal line for each of the 4 corners. 

 

4. Cut the bottom triangles off of the Snowball Block 1/4" away from the seam. Press.

5. Now sew the Snowball block ( the head ) to the 8 1/2"x 20 1/2" white rectangle ( body). Press.

6. We are now going to piece the border. Lay out your 22   4 1/2" squares around your snowman in a pleasing manner. 

7. Take the 2 squares just above the snowman's head. Right sides together sew these 2 blocks together.  Press. Repeat the same step for the 2 squares at the bottom of the snowman's body. 

8. Sew the units that you created in step 7 to the top and bottom of the snowman.  Press

9. Sew the 9  - 4 1/2 squares into strips for the right border. Press. Repeat the same for the left border. 

10. Sew the right border to the snowman . Press . Repeat for left border. 

11. Wahlah!!! Our piecing is complete. Now it is time for the applique .  You may have to enlarge the image when printing. 

 Using the template , from your orange scrap cut out a carrot nose. If you are using the  needle turn applique method , be sure to  add a 1/4 turn under allowance.  

If you are unfamiliar with needle turn applique, I always enjoy watching Jan Patek on Youtube. She does a phenomenal job explaining. 

12. From the black fabric cut out the round circles to applique for coal buttons down the bottom of the snowman.  Remember to add turn under allowance if you are using the needle turn applique method. 

13. Draw big Xs for the snowman's mouth. Embroider in black .

14. Add 2 large buttons for eye. 

Wasn't it fun to build this snowman?  This guy will go into the hoop in the near future. 

The original quilt was hand quilted with hand drawn swirls and twirls. 

It was a delight to share this snowman with you . Thank you so much for dropping by for a visit. Have a beautiful day and...

  As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

Snowmen fall from heaven one flake at a time. 

Hugs and Stitches and Warm Winter Wishes !!!🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy   . Love and miss you., Amo ❤❤

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