I Wish You a Merry QAl! Block 6: Hanging Stars Angel

Block 6 is here in the I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long, and it is Hanging Stars Angel by Sandra Healy!  I had a lot of fun putting it together. You can find the pattern at Sandra Healy Designs. 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 6: Hanging Stars Angel. It was fun to make!

Hanging Stars Angel Designed by Sandra Healy

Quilt in a Day Fussy Cut Ruler

First I made the background square. I wanted to fussy cut some of the small border blocks, so I used one of the Quilt in a Day Fussy Cut rulers. I have several in various sizes and use them often. When choosing fabrics, be sure that the angel's features and the stars have enough contrast with the background fabrics.

Background Block

I decided to fuse the angel pieces and stars directly onto the background block because I thought it would make it easier to align the angel and the star on the background. I used Heat N Bond to fuse the applique pieces to the background. First I traced the pieces onto the Heat N Bond paper side. Then I fused them onto the appropriate fabric and cut them out on the traced lines. I fused the applique pieces in place on the background fabric and sewed them down using a straight stitch. The French knots for the eyes were added last. I used six-ply black embroidery thread. The photos below show the fused pieces before they were sewn down and the completed block.

Fused Applique Pieces

Completed Block

This was a fun block to make. I hope that you have fun with it too! Thanks Sandra!
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Where Can I Find the Pattern and the Designer's Tutorial?

Go to Sandra Healy at Sandra Healy Designs  for the pattern, templates, and designer tutorial.

What Are the Prizes for Block 6?

​How Do I Enter to WIn the Giveaways for Block 6?

There are three ways to enter. Do one of the following by October 9, 2017 at 11:59 pm  EST:

1. Upload a photo of your finished block to Sandra Healy's Linky Party at Sandra Healy Designs.
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 Sandra Healy Designs.

When Will the Next Blocks be Released?

October 10, 2017 (Blocks 7 and 8 will be released that day.)

Where Will I Be Able to Find Block 7 and Block 8 on October 10?

You can find the Block 7 pattern by Sandy Maxfield at Sandy Star Designs and Block 8 by Olusola Ajisafe at Alice Samuel's Quilt Company. A link to their blogs 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

Block 5: Snowman

​Thanks for joining me and Happy Quilting!

This post was originally published at JANDA Bend Quilts.