Patchsmith Sampler Blocks 35 and 44 - Topiary Tree and Autumn Daisy

Block 35 - Topiary Tree

There isn’t much to say about this week’s block, Topiary Tree, except that it is quick and easy to make as it uses the quick fuse applique method.

If you are new to fusible webbing and raw-edge applique then you will find this page, on Quick Fusible Applique, helpful.

You can see the center crease in the background square at the top of the tree.
This helps when placing the applique pieces

The Topiary Tree can be made in seasonal colours or Christmas fabrics for a holiday specific project.  Otherwise scraps will hang nicely from these branches.

If you enjoy making this block then you will also enjoy making Block 44 – Autumn Daisy as it is very similar in construction.

Block 44 - Autumn Daisy

Next week we are back to patchwork as we make Block 36 - Moonlit Star.  Just be aware that there is a correction to paragraphs 9 and R9 of Block 36 - they should read: "With rights sides together place a marked (J) square .........".

To see all the blocks and links through to the tutorials just click on the 'Patchsmith Sampler' tab above.  You will also find the blocks made to date over on Instagram (#block34topiarytree and #block44autumndaisy) or in the Flickr group.

Until next time ......

*** NEW *** Swimmer Mug Rug

Swimmer Mug Rug Pattern

It may be too cold to go into the sea here in England but I am enjoying a little bit of sunshine on my sewing table with this fun mug rug.  

Fancy dipping your toe into the mug rug making waters of The Patchsmith?  All mug rug patterns are available for immediate download and are priced so everybody can afford one.  

The Swimmer Mug Rug pattern is no exception - you can find it for immediate download in the Patchsmith's Pattern Store so you can dive right in!

Farmers Wife 1920s Blocks 19 & 20

Block 19 – Checkerboard

Block 19 - Checkerboard

I love how this checkerboard is on the diagonal. A nice easy block to paper-piece.  I used two different fabrics for the checkerboard but the contrast is not enough to notice.  

Block 20 – Churn Dash

Block 20 - Churn Dash

"Easy peasy." I patched this classic block using the pattern from my One Block Mug Rugs book (available in PDF format - for the paperback edition click on the photo below).   

Turn any 6" block into a fun mug rug

Another two blocks and this quilt is really coming together.  And I am loving the look with the country sashing and gingham cornerstones.  See you again soon .......