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, add in all of the other blocks the Quilt Block Mania designers are offering this month.

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 a free download pattern until September 1. In downloading the pattern, you agree to not share the file with others, but direct them to the QuiltFabrication.com/Weathervane post - thank you! Now go ahead and click on the download button below for the PDF file. 

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Stiletto for July Quilt Block Mania

Getting the glam on this month with a gorgeous hot pink Stiletto!

Beauty/Style blocks are the theme for Quilt Block Mania this month.

Though the blocks are a week behind due to a hostess vacation, here's the links to all 

Lipstick quilt block by Carolina Moore
Lips by Crafty Staci
Buckeye Beauty Quilt Block
The Met Gala
Stiletto by QuiltFabrication
Calla Lily by Inquiring Quilter
Fingernail Polish by Memory Barn Studio
Broken Dishes & Mary Kay by Sarah Marcina
Texas Boots by Emerald Falls Quilts
Photographer Nutcracker
Words by Patchwork Breeze
Party Dress by A Piece of Quiet Quilts
Stylin' by Appliques Quilts and More
New York Gorgeous by Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio
Sun Hat by Stitching Across the Globe

I must confess - I have never worn stiletto heels in my life! I do appreciate those who can wear them successfully cause they certainly are glamorous. For me, I value my feet and back too much. So I'll settle for looking at them and keeping them in my dreams!

But enough of that - let's get back to quilting. The applique of the Stiletto is pretty simple. It's the tricky side triangles that make this block appropriate for an intermediate quilter. Beginners may struggle a bit, but hey, there's no harm in trying! Of course, the fall back is to applique those triangles too.

You can make your Stiletto any color you want. I do suggest using three different values for the shoe, otherwise it looses it's form and sexy lines.

The free period for the Stiletto block pattern is over - I'll let you know when it becomes available again!

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Red Cross for June Quilt Block Mania

This month's Quilt Block Mania theme is for celebrating the doctors, nurses, PA's, and anything associated with medical or hospital. My first thought is the Red Cross, which is also the name of my block.

Here's all of the other blocks, with links below, for this medical theme - be sure to thank the designers for their generosity! 

Ambulance by Carolina Moore
Medicine Bottle by Crafty Staci
H is for Hospital Hero
Red Cross by QuiltFabrication
Stethoscope by Inquiring Quilter
Bandaids by Memory Barn Studio
Kidney Awareness Ribbon by Emerald Falls Quilts
Doctor Nutcracker
Medical Words by Patchwork Breeze
Medical Bag with heart
Medical Symbol by Appliques Quilts and More
Hospital Sant Pau by Stitching Across the Globe

My Red Cross block is simple to put together. Just grab three fat quarters - red, white, and black - then cut and sew. Perfect for the beginner quilter! Click on the link to find the Red Cross pattern and more in my Etsy Shop.

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