It's time for another round of Quilt Block Mania! This month, quilt bloggers from around the web are sharing FREE patterns for picnic or BBQ quilt blocks!
The hot days of summer mean popsicles in our house of boys, so I knew that would make a fun block this month!
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I have a few summer-themed patterns already, so I'm excited to add this one to the mix! (Free sunglasses quilt block, Pineapple Twist quilt pattern, Cotton Candy quilt pattern, a lemon quilt pattern, and even a watermelon quilt pattern!)
The Popsicle Picnic block is made using raw-edge applique, a technique I love!
The block would be great for making a summer table runner! Or make a few of the blocks from the designers this month for some fun summer quilty pillows!
For my version, I used solid fabrics from my stash. I love using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 when doing raw-edge applique. The back of the fusible is sticky, so you can move and rearrange your pieces until you're happy with them before ironing!
I used my light pad (HERE is one if you don't have one!) to trace the shapes from the pattern, and since I planned to cut out the center of the fusible on the large popsicle pieces, I used that space for the other shapes!
In case you weren't sure what my favorite color is... My mini Oliso iron coordinated perfectly with the block!
This block even allowed me to use my new applique fusing mat and pressing sheet!
Once fused, I picked out some matching (or at least pretty close!) colors of 50wt Aurifil thread. I used #6725 Moondust for the popsicle sticks, #2425 Bright Pink and #2530 Blossom Pink for the pink popsicle, and #5006 Light Turquoise and #2810 Turquoise for the turquoise popsicle.
I stitched around each piece to secure it to the background square. I love the look the stitches add!
Here's a peek behind the seams!
Isn't your mouth watering just looking at the pictures?! You could have strawberry, cherry, lime, grape, lemonade...
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I can't wait to see what you make with this block!
Be sure to check out all of the FREE picnic and BBQ themed blocks from the other Quilt Block Mania designers!
Hamburger Block at Always Expect Moore
Popsicle Picnic at Slice of Pi Quilts <---That's me!
Picnic in the Park
Let's Fly a Kite at PhoebeMoon Designs
Picnic by Inquiring Quilter
Picnic Bouquet by Blue Bear Quilts
Kebabs at Patti's Patchwork
BeeHive by Mom and Me Quilting Co.
Picnic Basket at The Quilting Room with Mel
Watermelon Wedge from QuiltFabrication
Labor Day Picnic
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
Picnic Fun at Perkins Dry Goods
"Cheers!" at Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Lemonade FPP Block at Penny Spool Quilts
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Cute pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for so generously sharing your pattern. It is really cute!
ReplyDeletethis is a cute pattern. thanks for sharing. i agree this would be a wonderful summery table runner
ReplyDeleteAdorable from a fruity popsicle lover.
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