Joy Quilt Block and Pattern

This is the Joy quilt block.  It pairs with the Faith quilt block that I showed last week.

This is an update for a block pattern in my Etsy shop.  Here's how I made it:

I used a fusible applique method for this block,  Here's some of the leaf pieces laid out on the back of the green fabric.

These are the flower centers fused to the back of the yellow orange fabric.

Cutting out the fused patches.

Arranging leaves on the background square.

Arranging stems and flowers on the background square.

Adding more leaves.  At this point the patches are partially fused in place on the background square.

The perfect shade of yellow orange Aurifil thread to stitch down the flower centers.

Zigzag stitching around the flower centers to secure the patches.

Zigzag stitching around the flower petals with a matching red thread.

So pretty!  One flower and half of it's leaves done.

Still zigzag stitching the patches to secure them in place.

And done!  Here's a close up of one of the finished flowers.

Joy Quilt Block

This pattern is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop.  Click here to order a paper copy.

Click here to order a PDF instant download pattern.

If you sew the Joy quilt block or any of my other patterns, please send me a pic.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

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Faith Quilt Block and Pattern

This is the Faith Quilt Block.  This pattern has been in my Etsy shop for a while.  I recently decided to make another block with it.  

This pattern is written for fusible applique, but could easily be adapted to other styles of applique.  What's your favorite?

Sometimes I enjoy making bias stems, but in this case, as the stem is one big circle, I used fusible applique for it, too.

The circle stem and the four flowers fused to the background.

Arranging the leaves.

Fusing the leaves in place.

Centering and fusing the ladybug in place.

After everything is fused in place, I used matching thread to secure the edges of each patch with a small zigzag stitch.

Zigzagging around the stem and leaves.

Stitching around more leaves.

And more leaves...

Stitching around the flower petals with red thread.

Stitching the flower centers with yellow orange thread.

And finally, stitching around the ladybug and all her parts.

Finished flower close up.

Finished leaves close up.

Finished ladybug close up.

Finished Faith block.

The pattern for the Faith block is available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop.  You can order a paper copy here:  Faith Applique Quilt Block Paper Version

Or you can order an instant download PDF copy here:  Faith Applique Quilt Block PDF Download Version

If you make one of my designs, I would love to see it!  Tag me on Instagram @curlicuecreations.

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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