I downloaded the pattern, taped it together and cut the backing fabric (slightly larger.)
I got lucky and found a small glass that is the same size as the pom pom on the hat so I don't have to make a template for it.
I am very 'old school' when it comes to applique and since the hats are almost all the same - and one is reversed, I only needed one hat template and one brim template. These are just made of some cardboard that I had put aside for templates. I have template plastic too but cardboard is a bit thicker and I seem to prefer it. I often use cereal boxes.
I will iron the pieces before I applique them. The orange hat is complete. I do like this BOM. This block is 18" by 21" finished. There are to be two of these blocks. It's fun looking for suitable hat fabric from my stash.
This block of the month is called From Head to Toe - A Knitter's Gifts and the pattern is by Denise Russart. It just started on Feb. 15th but once a new block is posted, the previous block will no longer be available for free.
Speaking of free patterns, there is also a cute sew along put out by the Red Boot Quilt Company called Baby It's Cold Outside and I had mentioned it a couple of posts back. Well, all the patterns are now available but only until the Olympic closing ceremonies. So if you want to make it, download the pattern now.
Very cute BOM , I am tempted so I have downloaded it but won't commit just yet ;-) Your hats are just adorable .
ReplyDeleteBoth are really cute quilts. I'm not there yet with first grandbaby coming in June. He'll be awhile before he's ready for quilts like this. I'd love to make an 'I Spy' quilt for him, but I will have to collect a ton of fabrics first.
ReplyDeleteBright and cheerful! I have downloaded this pattern but not started yet.
ReplyDeleteCute hats - very cheery.
ReplyDeleteOh my how cute! Do you have to fray check the edges of the fabric, or is there something you put on the back?
ReplyDeleteThese hats could become Santa hats in the right colors. Very cute!
ReplyDeletewow...I love your hats too Dolores!! I had never thought of using cereal boxes....I may steal that idea. (if you don't mind) I hope everyhting is good with you and yours x
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OK, cereal boxes - Gotta start cutting a couple down instead of just tossing them in recycling! Love your bright hats - this is a really fun BOM for using pretty scraps! You're doing needle-turn? My favorite.
ReplyDeleteOK, cereal boxes - Gotta start cutting a couple down instead of just tossing them in recycling! Love your bright hats - this is a really fun BOM for using pretty scraps! You're doing needle-turn? My favorite.
ReplyDeleteSo fun!! I'll be watching this one to see it come together.
ReplyDeleteCute block!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute BOM!! Love your colors!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable and very interesting block! Don't think I've ever seen one like it, and I love it. You are the PJ queen! Beautiful header photo. Hope you get to take one as pretty for spring. Happy Wednesday!
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