Block 13 of Sew Let's QAL is released today! Read all the details of the QAL here. Don't forget to bookmark my quick links page for easy access to all of the designers' and hosts' blog posts! Can you believe this is our last block!? Block 13 is a thimble inspired block designed by April of JANDA Bend Quilts! Block 13 is also the last block of Segment 3 so be sure to check out the Segment 3/QAL recap blog post here! Remember that all patterns for the QAL will be free until September 24, 2019 (the end of the QAL).
Here are my top tips for constructing this block:
- I made an assortment of different color squares and paired them up to make my eight thimbles. I tried to make sure I didn't make any of the thimbles the same colors! Follow the instructions to trim these rectangles to squares and cut to make the tumbler shape.
- I laid out the tumblers in strips to make sure that I didn't get confused which direction the tumblers are supposed to be sewn together. My design board is super handy to not lose placement while carrying from the cutting board to my machine.
- If you align the tumblers right sides together and match the endpoints, you will not get a flat edge where the two pieces of fabric meet. You'll end up with the photo below.
- The correct way to align the 2 tumblers is to make sure that they intersect at the 1/4" seam section at both the start and endpoints of the seam. See the photo below for reference!
- Repeat this for all of the tumblers. The strips should have an even edge on both sides!
- Trim the strips according to the pattern and lay out the block with the extra strips for the shelf and background.
- Sew the strips together and you have a finished block!
- CONGRATS! You did it! You finished the last block of the Quilt Along! I can't wait to see your thimbles!
Check out the Segment 3/QAL recap post to enter for all the goodies for this segment and the grand prize!
Don't forget to check out the other awesome hosts of the QAL for more tips and tricks and to see the other variations of this block!
April @ JANDA Bend Quilts
Becca @ Pretty Piney Quilts
Bobbi @ Snowy Days Quilting
Sherry @ Powered by Quilting <- That's me!
Abbie @ Sparkle On!
Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Sandy @ SandyStar Designs
Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter
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