Pumpkin Leaves for October Quilt Block Mania

Nothing gets me more in the mood for fall than pumpkins! So I hope you'll enjoy my newest Quilt Block Mania block, Pumpkin Leaves.

Yes - it's fall and finally we have a theme that matches with the month - woohoo! Hopefully everyone has enough time to make the fall blocks and enjoy them through November. 

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I do love fall - I've said it on numerous blog posts thru the years. I just can't resist the brilliant red, orange, and yellow of fall. Guess that's what growing up in New England will do for ya!

So, now you may be wondering - if I love fall and pumpkins so much, why didn't I make up this block? Because been there, done that. Twice. Check out my Pumpkat Patch table runner (ALWAYS a fall favorite!), 

and it's companion wall hanging, Pumpkin Peek-a-boo. 

That's how much I love fall, giving rise to the Pumpkin Leaves block which is so, so easy to make!

The Pumpkin Leaves block is a free download pattern until November 3. In downloading the pattern, you agree to not share the file with others, but direct them to the QuiltFabrication.com/Pumpkin Leaves post - thank you! Now go ahead and click on the download button below for the PDF file. 

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Paperclips for September Quilt Block Mania

Quilt Block Mania is about 'Technology' this month. That seems to encompass a wide range of items. I went for something simple - Paperclips - what would the world be without them???

You can see from both the block images and the list that 'technology' certainly does have a wide range. Enjoy each and every one of them!

 

Here's all the links too. 

Lightbulb Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Sewing Machine by Crafty Staci
Microchip Quilt Block by Patchwork Breeze
Chain Link Quilt Block by Scrapdash
I'm connected! by Patti's Patchwork
Paperclips by QuiltFabrication
Stand Mixer by Inquiring Quilter
Network Bars
Valley Square by Sarah Marcina
Handheld Calculator by Emerald Falls Quilts
Digital Nutcracker
Word. (Books on a shelf)
Windmill by Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio
by Appliques Quilts and More
Cog Wheel by Flowerdog&Co
Fencing the Future Quilt Block by Ashli Montgomery

My Paperclips block is another easy applique block, something a beginner quilter could put together. Feel free to use whatever colors you want - I just liked how the Paperclips popped on the black background. And of course, feel free to make your own arrangement, like I did in Hold It Together.

The Paperclips block is a free download pattern until October 6. In downloading the pattern, you agree to not share the file with others, but direct them to the QuiltFabrication.com/Paperclips post - thank you! Now go ahead and click on the download button below for the PDF file. 

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Weathervane for August Quilt Block Mania

This month the Quilt Block Mania theme is 'Farming'. I've chosen a Weathervane  as it's a helpful (and ubiquitous) tool to aid all farmers.

Maybe you're wondering about the arrow. Look closely. I simplified the three dimensional aspect of the arrow on Weathervane, eliminating the compass directions and trimming the arrow in half for a more modern look and simple construction. 

I do love rooster quilts as you can see in my Crazy for Roosters post, making Weathervane rooster another addition to the bunch. Like Rooster Sunrise, I've decided not to make this one up, though it's pretty simple. All that's needed is a background block and black or charcoal grey for the silhouette. Fat quarters will do. Just enlarge the pattern by 200% (print instructions given), trace onto fusible web, press, and stitch. How simple is that???

For a complete farm themed quilt, check out all of the other blocks from the Quilt Block Mania designers. 

Tractor Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Sunflower by Crafty Staci
Dairy Barn by Scrapdasah
Weathervane by QuiltFabrication
Corn by Inquiring Quilter
Scrappy Tomato by Katie Mae Quilts
Ear of Corn by Patchwork River Quilting
Barn by Memory Barn Studio
Green Mountain Star by Sarah Marcina
Texas Watermelon & Grapefruit by Emerald Falls Quilts
Farmer Nutcracker
Farm Fields by Patchwork Breeze
Tulip Fields by Stitching Across the Globe
Stacked Animals by Appliques Quilts and More
Friendly Fields by Due North Handmade
Barn Quilt Block by Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio
Back of the Barn ~ Block Pattern by Ashli Montgomery

The Weathervane block is no longer available - I'll let you know when it comes back!

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