Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Watermelon Wedge

This post was update November 2022.

Happy Watermelon Day!

watermelon wedges in a pinwheel quilt block

I can't believe how everything aligned today! Not only is it National Watermelon Day but it's also time for a new block from Quilt Block Mania, which happens to have a picnic/BBQ theme this month. Little did I know a couple months ago that my idea of a Watermelon Wedge block to fit the theme would also coincide with Watermelon Day!

If you've been a follower for awhile, you'll know I like watermelon themed quilts. Last year, I celebrated Watermelon Day not only with watermelon-inspired dishes, but I also decorated with my Watermelon Twist runner,

watermelon slices alternate on aqua background

my Watermelon Delight lap quilt to sit upon,

and my Whatamelon runner, which stayed inside. These added decorations make it such a fun summer holiday to celebrate!

I'm also fortunate that the August QBM block used the Press Play color palette from Design Seeds, as it contains the red and green necessary for watermelon.

Take a look at the other adorable picnic/BBQ themed blocks this month.

Find the blocks from these designers. Keep in mind that these may not be free anymore, as the designers reserve the right to offer the blocks patterns for sale after the initial one-month free period is over.

Hamburger Block at Always Expect Moore
Popsicle Picnic at Slice of Pi Quilts
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

As for me, I have a new block, Watermelon Wedge to play with!

The Watermelon Wedge may look complicated to assemble, but they're really very easy, suitable for the confident beginner quilter. The pinwheel design of this block is composed of four wedges, and for one finished 12" block, fat quarters are all that's needed.