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I Wish You a Merry QAL! Block 7: Poinsettia

10/9/2017

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Block 7 is here in the I Wish You a Merry Quilt-A-Long, and it is Poinsettia by Sandy Maxfield!  This is a super fun block made with half square triangles.. You can find the pattern at Sandy Star 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!
Block 8: With Love at Christmas is being released today as well! Here is my blog post for Block 8.

My version of Block 7 is shown below.
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My Version of Block 7: Poinsettia by Sandy Maxfield

This block is made of half square triangles, split half square triangles, and squares. For my fabrics, I chose two red fabrics of different values, a dark green fabric, and a white background fabric with red and green snowflakes. The first step is to cut the fabrics into squares. 
Picture of Fabric Cut into Squares
Cut Fabric into Squares.

Then make four half-square triangles by placing a square of each red fabric right sides together, drawing a line on the wrong side of the squares, sewing 1/4 inch from each side of the drawn line, cutting along the drawn line, and then pressing the squares open. See photo below.
Picture of Making Half-Square Triangles
Making Half-Square Triangles

​The green, red, and background triangles are made in a similar way. After cutting along the drawn line, the square is then cut along the other diagonal as well. Then the green and white triangles are sewn to red triangles. See the photos below.
Picture of Green and White Triangles
Making Red Green and White Triangles
Picture of Sewing Triangles Together
Sewing Triangles Together

​The block is then assembled. First the row are sewn and then the rows are sewn together. Finally, a small circle is appliqued to form the center of the poinsettia. I used Heat and Bond to raw edge applique the circle to the center.
Picture of Block Assembly
Assemble the Block.
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Completed Block

This was a fun block, Sandy. Thanks!

Where Can I Find the Pattern and the Designer's Tutorial?

Go to Sandy Maxfield at Sandy Star Designs for the pattern and designer tutorial.

What Are the Prizes for Block 7?
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How Do I Enter to WIn the Giveaways for Block 7?

There are three ways to enter. Do one of the following by October 23, 2017 at 11:55 pm  EST:
  1. Upload a photo of your finished block to Sandy Maxfield's Linky Party at Sandy Star 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
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 Sandy Star Designs
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When Will the Next Block be Released?

On October 24, 2017 Block 9 will be released.

Where Will I Be Able to Find Block 9 on October 24th?

You can find the Block 9 pattern by Bobbi Bridgeman at Snowy Days Quilting. 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.
Picture of Block 1: Snowflake
Block 1: Snowflake
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Block 2: Christmas Tree Farm
Block 3
Block 3: Santa's Belt
Block 4
Block 4: Christmas Memories
Block 5: Snowman
Block 6
Block 6: Hanging Stars Angel
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On Friday, October 13th, I will be the guest host for the Thank Goodness It Is Finished Friday linky party . Come visit to link up your finishes! I will be revealing my newly completed Tumbler Christmas Quilt.

​Then on Sunday, October 15th, link up your piecing projects (in progress or completed) on my new weekly, Pieceful Sunday linky party.  Photos of my latest patchwork project will be shown.
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​Thanks for joining me and Happy Quilting!

This post was originally published at JANDA Bend Quilts.
3 Comments
Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter link
10/10/2017 07:31:23 am

I'm in love with that background you used! It's sheer perfection. What a gorgeous set of blocks you have.

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Kathleen McCormick
10/10/2017 08:25:00 am

Another great version and thanks for all your work on this QAL. It really has a life of its own!

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Sherry @ Poweredbyquilting link
10/12/2017 08:56:39 pm

i love your block! the fabric choices are beautiful

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