Mr. Snow SAL Block 12 SAL Ice Skating

Happy Thursday, Sweeties. 

 Eeeh! We have made it! The final block in the Mr. Snow SAL! 😀❤

This winter our small rural town set up a ice skating rink on the town square. The grandchildren loved going skating and took to it like fish to water. So I just had to create a doodle in celebration of the kiddos ice skating. 

 I have to admit that I think "Ice Skating" is my favorite block out of them all. What do you think? Do you have a favorite?

 

When Mr. Pinker and I return from our trip, I will be framing the 12  embroidered blocks and begin working on the quilt.  Do you have any suggestions? 

I thought about a churn dash. Do I dare though?  I bet some of you are thinking how many churn dash quilts does this gal need. Hmm I don't know , but I sure do like using that block. But I am open to any other suggestions.  

So far I have shared: 

Block 1 Snowballs,    Block 2 Winter Friends, Snow Mitten , Block 4 Waiting for Snow   ,  Block 5 A Jolly Fellow  , Block 6 Snow Quilter  , Block 7 Snow Cream,  Block 8 Decorating the Tree ,  Block 9 Sleighing, Block 10 Snow For Sale,  Block 11 With A Corncob Pipe 

 INSTRUCTION TIME !   Now remember , I am no expert, but am just sharing how I embroider mine. Please prepare your fabric, embroider in whatever manner that  makes you happy. The number one rule is to always have FUN, FUN, FUN!!!  

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut your fabric to 8 1/2 "x 11 1/2" . This will  be trimmed later.  

2.  Place the pattern between a light box or a window and center the design as best as possible. Trace the design onto your fabric using your favorite transfer fabric pen or pencil . 

3. Embroider the design .  I used a backstitch using 2 strands of DMC 498  on most of the design. A stemstitch would look  quite lovely if you prefer.  

4.   I used a French Knot on Mr. Snow's eyes. You do not have to include the French Knot;  you may want to add  teeny beads for eyes . How cute would that be!!!

5. Press and trim to block size 7 1/2 x 10 1/2". If you color tint your blocks, remember to place a paper towel over the tinted area and heat set with the iron.   The finished  block size in the  quilt will by 7" x 10" .

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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My little doodles are hand drawn so they are never perfect. 

I want to thank you all for following along with me on this quilting adventure thus far. I have enjoyed sharing these little doodles so much, and of course, you have always kept me motivated.  

Now tell me. Have you ever went ice skating?

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

If you fall down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start again. 

Warm Wishes and Snowman kisses! 

Hugs and Stitches!!!

Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy . I love you, Amo.  ❤

LINKS THAT MAY STRIKE YOUR FANCY. 

Frosty McChill SAL - This is a link to the 12  Frosty McChill Snoman blocks that I shared in 2021.

2022-Flurry & Flakes SAL  This is a link to the Flurry & Flakes Snowman quilt. It includes 5 embroidery blocks. 

Sweeping Snowman Trifle - A small cross stitch that I created to use as a scissor fob.  

2022- Everybody Loves A Parade- Well I Hope So- A Parade of Winter and Snowman Cross stitch and Doodles.