I Wish You a Merry QAL! Block 5: Snowman

Block 5 is here in the I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long, and it is Snowman by Sherry Shish!  It is a fun block! You can find the pattern at Powered by Quilting . As a host, I am presenting my version of the block and my tips for completing it. Remember that all 12 of the blocks in the I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long are available for free on the designer's  web site until January 15, 2018 at midnight. I will be offering links to the released block patterns on my Quilt Alongs page until then. Collect them all!

Here is my version of Block 5: Snowman. Sherry has some great suggestions for embroidering the details, but I decided that I wanted to use applique instead.

Block 5: Snowman by Sherry Shish at Powered by Quilting

 
This block is easy to piece. However, you need cut the pieces accurately, use a quarter-inch seam allowance, and press as you construct the block. First, you piece the sections of the snowman block and then, you sew the sections together. I chose to cut the pieces for each section as I went, instead of cutting all of the pieces at once. Frankly, I was afraid that I might lose a piece or that I might get pieces mixed up. This method seemed to work pretty well for me.  I added the applique after piecing the block. In the photos below, there is the hat section and the head of the snowman sections..

Hat Section

Head of Snowman Section

Once the head section was complete, it was easy to add the hat brim and the green sides. Then, I sewed the neck and scarf section. I pressed the seams toward the red scarf piece so that the seas would lie down flat. Photos are below.

Head of Snowman with Hat Brim Section

Neck and Scarf Section

 
The final snowman section was the body and the scarf end section. I found it necessary to match the scarf pieces carefully. I hardly ever pin, but I did put a pin at the match points for the scarf. Then, I sewed the snowman section together head to toe and added the side green pieces. See photos below.

Body and Scarf End Section

Sections Ready to Be Sewn

​Below is a photo of the sections sewn together without the applique details.​

Sections Sewn Together

I used raw edge applique with HeatnBond Lite to add the details. I used my accuquilt cutter to cut the circles for the eyes. It turned out the the die cut three circles, so I cut off the top of the circle to make a mouth. It was the Christmas Tree, Snowflake, and Holly with Berries die. The Holly Berries turned out to be the perfect size for eyes. I drew the corncob pipe by hand, I was going for (Frosty the Snowman.) I used Sherry's carrot nose. Finally, I cut three round peppermint candies from the black candy fabric I used in his hat. Below is Frosty, himself!

Frosty the Snowman

I had a lot of fun making this block. I hope that you have fun with it too! Thanks Sherry!
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Where Can I Find the Pattern and the Designer's Tutorial?

Go to Sherry Shish at Powered by Quilting  for the pattern, templates, and designer tutorial.

What Are the Prizes for Block 5?

How Do I Enter to WIn the Giveaway for Block 5?

There are three ways to enter. Do one of the following by September 25, 2017 at 11:59 pm  EST:

1. Upload a photo of your finished block to Sherry Shish's Linky Party at Powered by Quilting.
2. Upload a photo of your finished block to the I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long Facebook Group.
3. Upload a photo of your finished block to Instagram using #iwishyouamerryqal.

I Want to See More Versions of the Block. Who are the other hosts?

Abbie at Sparkle On
April at JANDA Bend Quilts (That's Me!)
Becca at Pretty Piney
Bobbi at Snowy Days Quilting
Diane at Cwilt Fabrics & Haberdashery
Jennifer at The Inquiring Quilter
Karen at Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Laura at Slice of Pi Quilts 
Sandy at Sandy Star Designs
Sherry at Powered by Quilting
Vanda at Quilt in Piece

I Have Questions. Who Can I Ask?

You can ask me in a comment to this post or in an email, or you can ask the designer at Powered by Quilting.

When Will the Next Block be Released?

September 26, 2017

Where Will I Be Able to Find Block 6 on September 26?

You can find the Block 6 pattern by Sandra at Sandra Healy Designs. A link to her blog will be found here at JANDA Bend Quilts, on I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long Facebook Group, or on any other host's blog.

Other Blocks from the QAL That You Might Enjoy

Click on the photo to go to the blog post for each block.

Block 1: Snowflake

Block 2: Christmas Tree Farm

Block 3: Santa's Belt

Block 4: Christmas Memories

​Thanks for joining me and Happy Quilting!

This post was originally published at JANDA Bend Quilts.