365 Days Quilt Scraps: Spooky Pumpkin Block by Olesya Lebedenko September 18, 2020 written by Olesya Lebedenko September 18, 2020 777 The challenge I had set for myself has been a resounding success on social media. My book Sewing Scrap Blocks with Character, was released this year to celebrate the achievement. This scary pumpkin scrap block is the 130th patchwork block in a year-long quilt scrap challenge in 2019. I’m happy to share a number of fun Halloween quilt blocks every week leading up to the much-anticipated Halloween season. Spooky Pumpkin Block The teeth are the most challenging part of this block, but with a little patience and a good mood, it’s definitely achievable! The Spooky Pumpkin Block is offered in 4 quilt block sizes: 3”, 6”, 9”, 12”. materials fabric fabric scraps notions thread to match fabric heavy weight thread or embroidery floss for embellishing sewing needles and pins sharp scissors ruler rotary cutter pencil or water-soluble marker other transfer paper color printer Note: The diagrams are actual size excluding seam allowances. Instructions Preparing the pieces Print method Print the diagram in color then cut the paper pieces to use as templates. Tracing method Using transfer paper and a ruler, trace the pumpkin image. Cut the pieces to use as templates. Cutting and Sewing Place each template on a chosen scrap fabric and cut around the template including a ¼” all around each piece. Cut all the pieces of fabric. Use the numbered diagrams to sew all pieces in the recommended order. Sew the pieces by hand or by machine. Use backstitching at the start and stop of seam if sewing by machine, use knots if sewing by hand. Assembling the pieces Follow the piecing diagrams below: 3” Spooky Pumpkin downloadable template 6” Spooky Pumpkin downloadable template 9” Spooky Pumpkin downloadable template 12” Spooky Pumpkin downloadable template Join me next week, I’m posting The Mummy quilt scrap design. Go to: 365 Days Quilt Scraps: The Mummy Quilt Block Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs329free patternsOlesyaquilt blocksquilts FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Olesya Lebedenko Author Olesya Lebedenko is an artist from Ukraine living in Canada, where she works and creates modern pattern designs. She is a teacher, designer, quilter, doll maker, author, magazine contributor, and entrepreneur as the founder and owner of Olesya Lebedenko Design. Her work has been featured in Canadian and Ukrainian publications, she has written countless tutorials and articles, and she has led hundreds of workshops all over Europe and Canada. previous post How to make an easy machine embroidered quilt label next post Fun with applique on the new Brother Luminaire XP2 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Stitch regulation on the PFAFF powerquilter 1600 Don’t miss it! Courtepointe Québec celebrates its quilting... Finishing a quilt block to size: Here’s what... Half filled bobbins and spools: what are they... Twin needles: the smart way to store them The hardest part about making a memory quilt:... How sock hangers ‘work’ in your quilting space Don’t throw away those leftover fabric binding strips The best way to organize your sewing machine... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
