Snowman in the Cabin Window ~ Block 3

Here is Block # 3 

These are 10.5" unfinished blocks.

For this snowman I drew a hat template.

Since the center snowman square finishes at 4" in the block, it is important
to keep these dimensions in mind when cutting the applique pieces.

I cut a strip of the end of one of my 6" white applique circles
to cover the bottom third of my 4.5" black center square.

 Then I cut and laid out my strips on my machine table.

I sewed in rounds starting at the top and moving clockwise around the black square.

A word about 1/4 inch seams:

It is very important to check your seam size to be sure your blocks will measure to size.

I have to make a small needle adjustment to the left on my Janome 

to get an accurate 1/4 inch seam.

If your block measures too small or too large, check your seam widths. 

I check each block with my quilter's square to be sure it measures 10.5" 

If you missed any of the blocks in this series:

Here is Block #1

Here is Block #2

For Block 4, I will be using a different cutting method for log cabin blocks.

Block # 4 coming soon!

Is anyone sewing along with me?

I would love to see your  snowman blocks!

:) 

Do You Want To Build a Snowman Quilt?

This is Block #1 of what I am calling my

"Snowman in the Cabin Window"  Quilt.

It is inspired by 

This Quilt

that was posted in the

"Quilting" Face Book Group that I like on FB.

FB Quilting Group Link Here

Here is the basic block without embelishments.

This block measures 10.5" unfinished.

To determine the cutting instructions I worked it out as I went.

Here are my handwritten sketch.

For this block I pressed all seams outward and pressed and trimmed and squared as I sewed.

I cut an applique nose from orange solid.

Used a dab of glue to anchor it in place and machine appliqued.

Found some black buttons in my button jar for a face and hand-stitched them in place.

This is the  quilt layout for a 36.5" wallhanging.

Sew ... do you want to build a snowman?  ... ;)


Block 2 Coming Soon!!

:-)