Owl Tree ~ June Block ~ Wild BOM

Owl Tree Block

my design for

the June ~ Block 5 for the 

"It's a Wild Life" Block of the Month

The background of this block is pieced.

I drew this layout of the block on EQ but

I used graft paper, pencil and my own measurements for design and cutting.

The owl is the main component of the applique pieces.

There are several smaller appliques, including a snail,

that are optional and may be added.

Most of these appliques were handdrawn by me ...

... and my furry helper ...

"the old-fashioned way,"

with paper , pen and light box.

The snail was drawn on EQ,

as my applique efforts are entering the computer age.

This block measures 12 and 1/2 inches wide by 24 and 1/2 inches high.

It is designed to be placed in the June position

 of this master layoutof this mystery quilt.

I am also designing the November block.

The background of the June block will transition 

into the reverse L-shape of the November block.

You may wish to plan your background fabrics accordingly. 

I have also designed an optional

Bonus Block for this month

and it will be released on June 15th. 

You may find the pattern for my

Owl Tree Block

Free Pattern for the Month of June

Download Here

Scrapatch Quilts Craftsy Shop

This file may also be

Downloaded Here in Google Docs

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See Amy's Owl ("Friends")Tree Block 
and add your block to this month's 

Wild Block Party Page @ Sew Incredibly Crazy

Visit my other design team friends for their version of this block:

Carol @ Just Let Me Quilt

who added an adorable knothole critter to here tree.

Joan @ MooseStash Quilting

who used beautiful batiks for her block.

Carla @ Creatin' in the Sticks

who carved her initials in her tree!

I hope you enjoy making this block s much as I enjoyed designing it
for this wild and wonderful Block of the Month!

Looking forward to seeing your version of this block!

It's A Wild Life BOM ~ May ~ Bear Paw Block

Here is my Bear Paw Block for the

"It's Wild Life Block" of the Month

This month's block was designed by

Joan @ MooseStash Quilting

For my fabrics I am using this lovely FQ Bundle of

Big Sky by Annie Brady for Moda Fabrics

I have been saving it for this project.

My green background fabric for this block is

Creekside Compass by Cheri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics

This  wild and wonderful BOM 

is organized and hosted by 

Amy @ Sew Incredibly Crazy

who hosts a block party every month 

with a wonderful prize for one randomly drawn winner.

 Here is the layout plan for this mystery BOM 

Please also join us at the

Sew Incredibly Crazy and Friends FB Group

Hope to see you sewing along!

April Trees for the It's a Wild Life BOM

Here are my April Tree Blocks for the

Click Here For the Main BOM Page

This month's tree patterns are designed by

Carol @ Just Let Me Quilt

There are four tree blocks to choose. 

Download them now while they are free for the month of April.

Hope to see you sewing along!

Foe the big tree I chose this adorable applique pattern.

I am calling these "Ice Cream Trees"

This tree is four scoops of fabric fun! 

It is tempting to put a cherry on top ... ;)

Most of my fabrics are from 

Big Sky by Annie Brady

I have a FQ bundle and a layer cake and a couple of small pieces of yardage.

My background and additional fabrics are mostly

Creekside by Sherri an Chelsi

These are two of my favorite fabric collections and designers.

I had sew much fun sewing these blocks!

A few years ago I did not like applique.

Now I love applique!

I just needed to learn and to practice.

I use a machine blanket stitch and set my stitch to small.

For the large pieces I set my Janome to

Mode 2

Stitch 37

2.5 and 2.0

For the very small pieces, like the eyes on the bird,

I set my stitch even smaller

1.5 and 1.0

I also slow down the speed on my machine .

I match my thread colors as best I can to the fabric on the applique piece.

Goo 100% cotton thread like Aurifil and Superiorwork best for me.

Coats Mercerized ELS  100% Cotton thread, available at Joann's, is also very good quality 

and works well for applique and machine quilting.

I was lucky to have a varigated green thread

that was a perfect match for the 

I do not have a lot of thread colors.

I like to buy my thread, like this one, at large quilt shows.

This one is 100% Egyptian Cotton

from WonderFil

This little bunny was my favorite part of this block!

I carefully cut this from the bear fabric and hid a face under the cotton tail.

I love the way it gives the bunny depth and texture. 

For the small tree I chose the small pieced pattern'and cute the pieces from  

the leftover fabric from the 10" squares 

that I used for the large applique tree. 

I could not resist adding the applique butterfly! 

To see all the pretty trees and to join our FB group, click on the link below ...

Sew Incredibly Crazy and Friends

It is cold and very windy and sunny here today.

Tomorrow we have snow in the forecast again.

Brrrrrr!

I am enjoy these April trees on my sewing table.

No spring flowers outside here yet.

Thinking Spring!  

As always, my little Maestro,

who is not so little anymore,

was a big help while making these blocks.

Maestro and I wish you happy sewing today ... :-)