Once a month, applique blocks are presented here, for your pleasure.
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to post in the Block of the Month Gallery so everyone will get to see it.
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This month's flower should be uncomplicated and pretty basic. Sit and stitch away outside in the beautiful weather. Have a wonderful rest of the summer!
This year's blocks are all appliqued on a pieced Half Square Triangle background, an "X" Block. 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.
Take a look at the 2010 Blocks in Progress in the Block of the Month Gallery. Don't forget to send pictures of your blocks to share there, too!
For one 12" finished block, use print and/or solid fabrics:
Base Fabric One 13" light square or one Pieced "X" Block:
Outer Triangles Two 7" squares of printed/batik fabric coordinating with the flower fabrics.
Inner Triangles Two different 7-1/2" squares of light fabric.
#A Fabric Fat Quarter of a medium green print/batik for the leaves and stems.
#B Fabric Fat Quarter of a purple print/batik for the petals.
#C Fabric Fat Quarter of a orange print/batik for the large center circles.
#D Fabric Fat Quarter of a red print/batik for the smaller center circles.
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.
1. Follow the "X" block piecing directions.
2. For hand applique, use your favorite technique, either needle under or freezer paper to prepare the leaves and petals. Leaves have been reversed for freezer paper applique.
NOTE: The inside "V's" of the petals need clipping.3. Use the circle techniques for the Fabric #C and #D centers. Offset the smaller circle, this is easier than trying to get it centered perfectly.
4. Applique the leaves.
6. For machine applique, you may wish to use iron-on fusible web. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
