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Sew Let’s QAL, Block 4

I can’t believe we are on block 4 of our quilt along already! I have been really looking forward to sewing this fab block by Bobbi at Snowy Days Quilting. You can get the free pattern now from her blog.

Sandra Healy Designs, Sew Let's QAL, Block 4, Thread Cones

Cutting accurately and sewing with an exact 1/4″ seam allowance will, as ever, help with your construction of Block 4. (To test your seam allowance, check out my tutorial.) Bobbi’s pattern is really comprehensive and packed full of helpful diagrams.

Sandra Healy Designs, Sew Let's QAL, Thread Cones Pieces, Block 4

By far the most daunting part of making this block is all the cutting out. However once you have done this, the block sews together really easily. I love the way Bobbi has included the measurements at the end of each step so you can check that you’re on track.

Sandra Healy Designs, Sew Let's QAL, Block 4, spools close up

Here are my trio of cotton reels, as you can see the construction is quick and easy! I enjoyed picking the fabrics for this block, depending on your fabric choices, you will get a very different look to your finished block.

Hosts

Check out all the posts from the ‘Partners in Design’ team to see their unique versions of Block 4.

Abbie @Sparkle On
April @JANDA Bend Quilts
Becca @Pretty Piney Quilts
Jennifer @the Inquiring Quilting
Karen @Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Kathleen @Kathleen McMusing
Sandy @SandyStar Designs
Sherry @Powered by Quilting

We have released four very different block patterns now, what are your guesses for the next block design?! Let me know in the comments below. Is there a design you’d particularly like to see?

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Giveaway!

When the next block is released on May 7th that will complete the five blocks of segment 1. The giveaway will then open and I hope you’ll enter as we have some great prizes! (You can read all the giveaway details on my introductory post.) Segment 1 prizes include:

  • A Large Folding Cutting Kit from Omnigrid® including an 18″ x 24″ folding cutting mat, a 45 mm rotary cutter, and a 3” x 18” Omnigrip ruler.
  • A 20 piece 2 1/2″ strip pack from Timeless Treasures Tonga Treat Strip Jr. “Orchid”.
  • Two Shabby Fabrics Vintage Blessings printed table runner patterns and a packet of Sunflower laser-cut appliqués.
  • And not one but THREE PDF patterns of your choice from our ‘Partners in Design’ designers.

Join Us . . .

We’d love to have you quilt along with us. If you like what you see, join our Facebook group and tag your friends. Through the group, you will get access to the patterns as they are released and you will be able to see all the different interpretations of the blocks.

Sponsors

As ever, we are thankful for our generous sponsors, as listed below.

Bluprint
Dear Stella
Everything Mary
Island Batik
Paintbrush Studio Fabrics
Prym
Shabby Fabrics
Timeless Treasures
Warm Company

Comments

    • Sandra Healy says

      Bobbi’s design was fantastic and much quicker to sew than you would think! I’m glad you’re enjoying seeing all the new designs. Thanks for popping over.

      Reply

  2. Kathy says

    I am doing this quilt along and find I really look forward to seeing your blocks, they are so well done. I especially like the way you have done this one. I am hoping to see a block with scissors but imagine that it would be a very hard one to do.

    Reply

    • Sandra Healy says

      Thanks, Becca, I think we all went for very different looks with this block and they all turned out great! I can’t believe we are nearly at the end of segment 1!

      Reply

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