My Favorite Block is now My Favorite Pillow!
No surprise.
My favorite quilt block is the one in my blog button.
and the image that appears when I leave a comment on your blogger.
and the image that appears when I leave a comment on your blogger.
It is
This has been a favorite for many years.
This was the March 2008 free Block of the month pattern at
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I chose this block for my first Round Robin Center Block in 2009.
taken soon after it came home.
I did not start my blog until the end of 2009
so I do not have many photos of the original block and the borders.
Ten years later, this is still a UFO.
I really need to dig this top out of my closet
and move it up the quilting queue
and get it quilted.
I think I wanted to add a plain border of the white flowers on green
that is on the corners of my center block.
I hope I stashed this fabric away with the top.
Time will tell.
For this hop I sewed a new version on this block in some of my favorite fabrics.
This Spring Posies block pattern requires sewing a partial seam for the center.
This is easy to do.
All you need to do is start your first seam part way along the seam line
leaving a small flap open
This partial seam will be closed when you sew on the last side of the center.
Here is what sewing the fourth side on looks like on the sewing machine.
You can see the open flap at the top as I start the sewing on the fourth section.
which is aligned to top edge.
Then I closed the open seam on the first section.
Here are good instructions for sewing partial seams for the Bright Hope Block
From The Spruce Crafts
For my newest version of this block, I used fabrics from my much loved stash of
and move it up the quilting queue
and get it quilted.
I think I wanted to add a plain border of the white flowers on green
that is on the corners of my center block.
I hope I stashed this fabric away with the top.
Time will tell.
For this hop I sewed a new version on this block in some of my favorite fabrics.
This Spring Posies block pattern requires sewing a partial seam for the center.
This is easy to do.
All you need to do is start your first seam part way along the seam line
leaving a small flap open
This partial seam will be closed when you sew on the last side of the center.
Here is what sewing the fourth side on looks like on the sewing machine.
You can see the open flap at the top as I start the sewing on the fourth section.
which is aligned to top edge.
Then I closed the open seam on the first section.
Here are good instructions for sewing partial seams for the Bright Hope Block
From The Spruce Crafts
For my newest version of this block, I used fabrics from my much loved stash of
Prairie Fabrics by Corey Yoder
I am intending this quilt to be a companion to the quilt along quilt
I plan to start later this month ...
My Sunday Best Sampler Quilt Along Plans Here
Here is the back of my new pillow.
I used two fabrics from my stash of prairie fabrics and my snap pliers.
I love to add these plastic snaps to secure the closure on
the envelope back for my pillows.
The Babyville Boutique snap pliers and snaps, made by Dritz,
makes this closure very easy to do.
To make this into an 18" pillow, I added
3" strips of my white print background fabric
to the sides of my Spring Posies Block.
Then I added four more triangle corners of the lovely gray flower print.
Then I put a piece of cotton batting on the back of my pillow top
and added straight line quilting Here
Then I sandwiched my front and back and finished my pillow
by binding with my favorite Two Color Flanged Machine Binding
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32 comments:
Great block, and love the fabric you are using.
Love your block and the pillow you made from it. The snaps are a good idea, I usually use a zipper.
The block and pillow are so charming! Using snaps for a closure is a great idea, one I've never seen or thought of before!
You are my pick!! I love this block and using snaps is brilliant!! I bought a kit at Joann's to use, and now I know what my first project will be!!
Spring Posies is so pretty, Pat, and makes a great pillow! Such happy fabric, too. I definitely think you should finish up that round robin quilt that started your love of this block!
Your new pillow is lovely. Nice use of those treasured fabrics! Thanks for sharing with the Hop.
Beautiful finish.
Partial seams are fun to do. Love your pillows.
Cute block and fun sweet fabrics - gotta love that. I can never pick a favorite block. Everytime I start a new EPP project, I think..this is the best block ever, until I start another.
Hi Pat! Love this block, and I have admired it as your signature. That block you made back in 2009 is so cute - I love the fabrics you chose, especially that striped fabrics that really set the center block off nicely. ~smile~ Roseanne
This block is so pretty and I love those fabrics in it. What a beautiful pillow it makes! Thanks for sharing, Pat!
Wow, what a bright and cheery block. Love your pillow. I've been lusting for a snap plier! LOL!!
Very pretty block - I can see why it's your favorite!
Your pillow is so pretty! Beautiful fabrics too!
I love this block, have never seen it before, and now is on my list of things to try. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a beautiful block! I have never made this one before (probably because of the extra work closing the seams). Thank you for showing how it is done. Your pillow is great! Love the double edging!
Oh boy! Your pillow is one of my favorite projects on this blog hop. I am not familiar with this block so thank you for introducing me! And I adore the floral fabrics you used on it. I enjoyed your post very much.
Great block, lovely fabric choices! Thank you for sharing!
Great block, it makes a great pillow. Love those fabrics.
That block is so pretty.
Oh, Pat, this is so pretty. It's so feminine in those gorgeous fabrics and the pillow is a great idea. Love the snap closure too. Thanks for joining the hop and your post is so great!
Pretty block, pillow and pattern. Your seams are so neat and perfect.
Spring Posies is one of the prettiest blocks! Those partial seams make me a bit nervous though. I might give it a try some afternoon when I know I'll have no interruptions as I really love the look using gorgeous fabrics! Great choice!
Really like the pillow!
Great block. I did one similar recently. It only has 2 of the half-geese blocks, and is called a double windmill. It's a fun block, with a great secondary pattern. I'll have to play with this one, too
Beautiful pillow with a lovely block. Thanks for sharing!
Love the block. Great job on the pillow! Thanks for inspiring
That looks like a challenging block. It looks great as a pillow
Great block! Thanks for sharing.
Great block and pillow, Pat! Thanks for sharing!
What a cool block! I will be adding this to my "blocks to try out" list, it is very pretty.
So pretty! I must try this one as well - so many great ideas on this blog hop!! xx
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