Now it's time for Block 2 of the I Wish You a Merry QAL! The Christmas Tree Farm block was designed by April Adams at JANDA Bend Quilts. She lives on a Christmas Tree Farm! The pattern and tutorial are on April's blog (tutorial here - sorry, it's no longer available).
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April gives two options for constructing the trees in her block - either with templates or by foundation paper piecing.
I chose the paper piecing option just for the tree tops. I used April's strip piecing method for the tree trunks.
I wanted to use all three of my fabric colors (Kona Breakers, Lipstick, and Cactus) for this block.
I used Moda Bella White 98 for the background (I always keep a bolt of this on hand! I actually just got my third bolt a couple weeks ago!)
I used Kona Chocolate for the tree trunks.
The block finished at exactly 12 1/2", so no trimming was needed!
I really love how Block 1 and Block 2 look together!
You can jump into the QAL at any time! You can always go back and make the previous blocks or just make the blocks that you like! Make a whole quilt using just a single block or make Christmas pillows for the whole family! There will be an amazing grand prize giveaway for those that complete a quilt top using all twelve blocks by January 16th!
Be sure to share a picture of your finished Tree Farm block before August 29th to be entered to win prizes! You can post a picture in the Facebook group, on Instagram using #iwishyouamerryqal, or link up to the linky party at the bottom of April's tutorial post (no longer available).
The prizes for Block 2 are a $25 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop donated by Jan Altomare of Cocoa Quilts AND a digital "Geese in Flower Pots" pattern from April at JANDA Bend Quilts! All prizes during the QAL will be open to participants worldwide!
Be sure to look at all the different versions of Block 2 made by the QAL hosts!
Abbie at Sparkle On
Diane at Cwilt Fabrics & Haberdashery
Jennifer at The Inquiring Quilter
Laura at Slice of Pi Quilts <-----That's me!
Jennifer at The Inquiring Quilter
Laura at Slice of Pi Quilts <-----That's me!
Join the fun! Let's all quilt along!
Linking up with Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts, Monday Making at Love Laugh Quilt, Linky Tuesday at Freemotion by the River, Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication, Wednesday Wait Loss at Inquiring Quilter, Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts, Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation, Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hands Quilts, and TGIFF at A Quarter Inch from the Edge.
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Your version is terrific, Laura. Many thanks for all the work you are doing on this QAL!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! It's so fun and whimsical.
ReplyDeleteI love the way your solid colors are working!
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ReplyDeleteReally cute block and I love how it looks with block #1. Wow - they really look great together. ~smile~ Roseanne
Hi Laura, I love how your block turned out! I really like the idea of working with a three color palette. I can't wait to see your completed version of the QAL quilt. PS I love Kona's solid fabric colors, this QAL gave me the "excuse" to buy a bunch ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so darling! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteLove your colors!!! This is going to make a great sampler Christmas quilt!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also love the colours you have used and your piecework is so neat. Lovely job :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You choose great solid colors for the trees - they're very fun! Thanks for sharing on Midweek Makers today.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you're using! So bright and cheery. Your final quilt is going to be amazing! Thanks for linking up to Wednesday Wait Loss!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block. I agree with you the paper piecing of the tops of the tree is really well done.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute block!
ReplyDeleteI totally love these little trees! Pattern downloaded...now to find the time! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat block. A Christmas tree farm sounds like my type of farming, no scary big animals!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block. It's great that two options for construction are offered, too!
ReplyDeleteAck! This is the trouble with hosting TGIFF! I end up finding a pile of projects and QALs that I can hardly resist! Thanks for linking up!
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