Happy Thursday, Sweetie Pies. It is Embroidery Thursday, and I have the perfect project to work on until the little munchkins arrive after school- that is my Mr. Snow blocks. Last week after our brief snow shower, my Mr. Snow blocks politely said " Yoo Hoo, will you do something with us?" With their calling , I quickly pulled out the embroidered blocks and studied as how to piece them together.
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| Three of the 12 Mr. Snow blocks waiting to be sashed. |
If you do not remember, Mr.Snow was a collection of 12 redwork embroidered blocks that I shared in 2023 and 2024. They are still available on my blog sprinkled in previous posts. Click here to visit a post with the links to all of the snowmen.
EMBROIDERED BLOCK UNFINISHED SIZE: 7 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Anywhoo since these fellas were demanding my attention, I pulled out some red 2" strips and got to work. With a swish of my rotary cutter and a vroom vroom of my sewing machine, soon I had 2 blocks pieced. I will piece 2 more today. Did you notice how I alternated the the borders? That way I will not have to worry about matching seams as much when they are pieced together.
Just in case you are interested here are the cutting measurements for each block.
All of the blocks will measure:
UNFINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 10 1/2" x 13 1/2"
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 10"x 13"
Block 1 sashing:
Cut 4 red scraps- 2" x 10 1/2"
Block 2 sashing: Cut 2 red scraps- 2" x 7 1/2"
Cut 2 red scraps- 2" x 13 1/2"
🧵Use 1/4" seam allowance.
BLOCK 1 : Sew Right and Left Sashings ( 2" x 10 1/2" strips) on each side of embroidered block. Press toward red.
Sew Top and Bottom Sashings ( 2"x 10 1/2") to embroidered block. Press.
BLOCK 2: Sew Top and Bottom Sashings ( 2"x 7 1/2") to embroidered block. Press.
Sew Right and Left Sashings ( 2" x 13 1/2" strips) on each side of the embroidered block. Press toward red.
This is going to be a slow relaxing project to work on . I am in no hurry to finish it. I will give you more details on how I will finish this quilt as I work on these blocks in the future.
Well Sweeties , that is what is going on in the quilt room today. What are you up to?
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Take it one stitch at a time. " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
Just love how these snow people are coming together, Melisa:))) Great idea for the "no matching" sashings....makes for so much easier sewing;))) Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Julierose. These little fellas have been sitting around way too long. It is nice to get a start on finishing them. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs.
DeleteI embroidered the snowmen blocks too and they have been sitting waiting to be finished. I did them in blue thread with orange noses. I was waiting to see how you finished yours. I did not color mine. Maybe now is the time to put them together. Yours will be beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteAah I am so touched that you stitched these, Joy . I bet yours is gorgeous in blue especially with the orange noses. I love that idea! I am having a ball working on them. Last night I could not sleep because I was thinking of how to do the border- still pondering that. LOL. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteI feel sure I stitched the snowmen but I'm second guessing myself. I'm tucked under the blankets so I'll check tomorrow. Can't wait to see yours finished. Darlene J
ReplyDeleteI hope you are staying warm and cozy, Darlene. I turn on my heating pad in the evenings and sit with it on my lap as I stitch. I have been working on these little guys today- cutting more fabric. Have a great evening, sweet friend. Hugs.
DeleteI love the idea of NOT having to match seams...thank you! It's going to be darling! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLol , I try to make it as easy as possible ; especially since I am not the best at matching seams. . It makes piecing a lot quicker too. Have a great evening, Donna. Hugs.
DeleteThe scrappy red borders are really cute. Enjoy the relaxing pace and the stitching time.
ReplyDeleteAah thank you very kindly, Kate. It feels good to not have to rush on this project. Plus it allows me to enjoy it a bit longer. Have a blessed evening. Hugs.
DeleteFantastic artworks, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
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Aah you are so very kind, Isabel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am looking forward to stitching something new in the near future. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a wonderful mix of some really pretty reds. This is going to be just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Ginny. I have been working on a pair of them at a time. I am in no hurry to finish these fellas. It is going to be a relaxing quilt to work on. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteThe snowmen are adorable, Melisa. I love your idea of alternating the borders so you do not have to match seams.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jeanna. I hope to work on a couple more of these fellas this week in between other projects. I am still stewing over the border. Hugs and Blessings.
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