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What else can I do? It is February again, the month of Valentines! As said last month this year's blocks are going to be appliqued on a pieced Half Square Triangle background. Let's call it an "X" Block. As I have worked on the remaining blocks for this year, all but one or two will have the pieced stem background. Click on the directions below, to take you to that page. Of course you can use a plain background if you wish, but then you have to applique the stem. I have also come up with a setting that is perfect for these blocks.
You might notice that the stem is thinner this month. It will stay that way, the thinner stem looks better in the block. If you have a buttonhole stitch on your machine, you might want to use it to sew these heart flowers.
Don't forget to send pictures of your blocks to share in the Block of the Month Gallery. Take a look at the Sleigh Bells!
For one 12" finished block, use print and/or solid fabrics:
Base Fabric One 13" light square or one Pieced "X" Block. Here are the "X" block piecing directions.
Outer Triangles Two 7" squares of printed/batik fabric coordinating with the flower fabrics.
Inner Triangles Two different 7-1/4" squares of light fabric.
#A Fabric Fat Quarter of a bright green print/batik for leaves and stems.
#B Fabric Fat Quarter of a purple print/batik for the side petals.
#C Fabric Fat Quarter of an orange print/batik for the flower centers.
#D Fabric Fat Quarter of a red print/batik for the hearts.
Applique Procedure: If you are unfamiliar with the applique terms used in the Block of the Month, click on the highlighted term to take you to the explanation page.
The "X" block piecing directions.
1. If you are hand appliqueing, use your favorite applique technique needle under or freezer paper with Fabrics #A, #B and #D to prepare the hearts, leaves and petals.
2. Follow the circle techniques to make the centers from Fabric #C.
3. Applique the hearts, petals and leaves. The side petals touch, but do not overlap, center the hearts over them..
4. If you are machine appliqueing you may wish to use iron-on fusible web. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
