The Hopper House - A Saltbox Freebie and Pinwheel Blocks

                                Saturday is a good day

To have  good day

So do something 

To make you smile

Happy Saturday, ya'll.  Oh what a beautiful day it is! 

My coreopsis looks quite happy . 

Not a lot is going on here in the holler today. Mr. Pinker is out fishing, and I will be enjoying a day buzzing about on the sewing machine.  I thought it was going to rain today , but Woo Hoo! The rain has held off!!!

 I would feel quite regretful if I said goodbye to April without sharing a little saltbox house. 

I meant to share this house eariler, but I was in full force stitching Spring Stamps SAL.   My newest addition is called The Hopper House,  I am on the fence about this little house. What do you think? 

It does have many things that I love like  a yard full of bunnies and tulips blooming near the house. 

 

Maybe it is the colors that I keep mulling over on it.  I am still happy to add it to my collection.  Hmm I wonder what colors you would choose to stitch this house? 

If you would like to stitch The Hopper House,  just grab the image below. If you  have any problems printing , please check out Tips on Printing my charts and perhaps you will find a tip to help you. 

I also wanted to share a quick tutorial on making the pinwheels blocks that I shared on Monday for my quilt that I am calling Darlene's Quilt named after my dear friend, Darlene.🤗 ( Just click on the colored text to visit that post. )

This quilt block is so easy and is great for a beginner.

The instructions is for one block, but first look at this piece of adorable Three Pigs fabric. 

Is it not the cutest? I have had this in my stash for years. I think I am brave enough to cut into it. 

Ok , now to the instructions. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONE PINWHEEL BLOCK

FINISHED SIZE- 8"   UNFINISHED SIZE  8 1/2" squared

CUTTING

From teal fabric cut 4 rectangles- 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

From white fabric cut 4 rectangles- 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

DIRECTIONS

USE 1/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE. 

1. Take a white and a teal fabric, place right sides together

 

2.  Sew down the length of the strip .  

Press toward teal. Repeat for remaining teal and white strips.

3. Arrange blocks as shown. 

 

4. Sew rows together. Press. 

5.  Wahlah!! Your block is done!!!

That was easy wasn't it?

I have 3 more blocks completed to add to my quilt. I will be working on more of these today. 

That is my Saturday ramble. So what are your plans for the day? 

Thank you for dropping by and ..

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As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

Today there is sunshine in my soul. `

Wear a smile no matter what the weather. 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

🦋 Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I miss and love you so much, Amo. I send my love with butterfly kisses. 🦋