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Quilting: Joys of Winter
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Joys of Winter

they are ready for the 'snow' ball now
now he has a hat

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Joys of Winter

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Mod, Whimsical, Funky, Casual, Cute


Materials

Block of the month kit from a local fabric store. Fabrics, pattern, instructions.

What was your inspiration?

Was invited to join in on a Block of the Month project and couldn't resist when I saw the sample of all the cute blocks I would be able to make. I have had SO much fun making these. This is block #7 although I have not gone in order since I got behind a little. Catching up now so I'll have it done before Christmas to hang it up for all to see.

What are you most proud of?

His new hat. The pattern didn't provide one and at first I went with it. I just wasn't happy with his bare head so I fashioned him one. He is stylin' now to go to the 'snow' ball with the misses. LOL

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Watch all the videos and read all the books you can about applique before beginning a project like this. Save yourself a lot of headaches and guess work.

 

14 comments

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Damsel on craftsy.com
Nov 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this snowman block! Looking forwad to seeing it all together!
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Me too !! I went online and saw the original that was done years ago by the creator of the quilt and her Frosty didn't have a hat on either. Looks kinda strange for a snowman not to wear a hat. I had to put one on mine.
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you ...forgot to say it below...sorry. And I said "me too' about looking forward to seeing it all together. I FINALLY got all my blocks done for the Crafts BOM but I haven't done any more to it. Kind of anxious to see how it is going to look also.
Sew4joy on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
how sweet
Sew4joy on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
how sweet
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you
2strings on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You are picking up speed with these. It really is an adorable pattern. So glad you're having fun with it. Fingers crossed that it's finished in time for Christmas, but if not, there's always next year. lol
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I just finished another one except for getting the borders on and then I only have 3 left. I think I will get them done this week if I keep plugging at it.
jfriel on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very cute, but he needs a hat!!! LOL
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I know ! I don't know why this pattern did have one for him...I'm gonna have to make him one I guess. He looks naked
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you !!
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
By the way, that is not a huge snow ball she is holding ...it is her mitt to keep her hands 'warm' LOL ... and the pattern didn't have a hat for him so I guess his head will have to stay cold.
2strings on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I had a muff just like that the year I was four. My goodness, but that was a while back! My daddy had just come home from the war - WWII. Dates me for sure. lol
sewbug57 on craftsy.com
Nov 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I meant to call it a muff and after I hit the enter key it was too late. I guess I had a catcher's mitt in mind when I wrote that. I've never had one but they look cool.