QAF Block of the Month
August 2003
Popsicle
3 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished (3"
x 8" finished size)
I scream! You scream! We all
scream for Ice Cream!
The dog days of summer are
approaching and what better time to just have fun with a simple little popsicle
block that I made just for you!
These blocks will make neat
little wall hangings, use for placemats, make a tablecloth, using them for
the borders, ideas abound! But above all, have fun making them!
The fabrics are easy - WOW
or pastel backgrounds, bright pastels (gelato, sherbet, ice cream colors!!)
for the main part of the block, (tone on tones will work best) and muslin
or tan for the stick. YOUR choice of colors - these will all go together.
What color is YOUR sherbet?
For each block:
To Assemble Block:
Draw one diagonal line corner to corner
on the back of each of your background 1" squares. Line up one with a
corner of the 'ice cream' rectangle, with the diagonal line in the direction
shown in the picture of the block. Sew on the diagonal line. Trim the outer
'triangles' off and press the remaining triangle out to the corner. Repeat
for the other 3 corners.
Sew the 'stick' rectangle to one of the
background rectangles, press to the stick. Sew the remaining rectangle to
the other side of the 'stick' and press to the stick.
Sew the 'stick' section to the 'ice cream'
section per the picture, and you have made your popsicle!
Please watch your seam allowances and,
measure your blocks before entering into the BOM lottery.
Hope you all get to eat lots of icy treats
this summer!
Here is one idea for a wall hanging:
