Sew Let's Quilt Along Block 5: Sew, Let's Quilt Shop

My Version of Block 5: Sew Let's Quilt Shop by Abbie Danahy @Sparkle On!

​I am excited to present Block 5 of the Sew Let's Quilt Along. Block 5 is the Sew Let's Quilt Shop designed by Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On!

You can download Abbie Danahy pattern @ Sparkle On!  To learn more about the quilt along please see my Introductory Post or see my Quilt Alongs Page if you missed the previous blocks.

 I am using fun fabrics from the Salem Quilt Show by Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studios. All of the members of the Salem Quilt Guild shop at the Salem Quilt Shop! In my version of the block, the shop owner, Brumelda Clapper, is proudly showing her new Block of the Month creation. I'm sure everyone in the guild will want to join in. 

​My Hints and Suggestions for Making the Block

• Press seams as indicated and use a consistent 1/4" seam.
• I included some fussy cutting in my version. There are lots of possibilities! When fussy cutting, it is important to remember the 1/4" seam allowance around your choice of design. I use the fussy cut rulers from Quilt in a Day (not an affiliate link). They come in a variety of sizes and make fussy cutting a breeze.
• There are many small pieces in the pattern, so I labelled each piece with post-it notes. This really helped me keep organized! See photo below.

Labelled Pieces

• The awning of the quilt shop is constructed using the sew and flip method to make flying geese patches.. 
• See photo below.

Sew One Side of the Patch.

Sew the Other Triangle.

• After constructing the flying geese patched I sewed them together. It is important to keep the 1/4" seam consistent.
• Then, I added the top of the awning. Be sure to sew through the place where the triangles meet went you sew through this seam. This will give you sharp points at the top of the fringe.
• See photos below.

Awning Fringe

Adding the Awning Top

• Next, I sewed the awning to the roof and the roof to the strip of sky.
• See photos below.

Aligning the Awning, Roof and Sky

Completed Awning, Roof and Sky

• Instead putting pinwheels in the windows, I chose to use fussy cut 2 1/2" square (unfinished size). I wanted the windows to appear to have quilts in them.
•  I constructed the building as instructed. I used an all-over print for the fabric to make piecing easier to complete.
• See photos below.

Fussy Cut Windows

Adding the Building around the Windows

• I fussy cut the door as well. Brumelda stands inside with her new BOM. When fussy cutting the door piece, remember that the door will be sewn with triangle at the top. 
• After sewing together the middle of the building and completing the sidewalk strip, I aligned the completed block strips, and sewed them together.
• See photo below.

Sewing the Middle of the Building

Aligning Block Strips

Piecing Complete

• Finally, I wanted to add some embellishments, so I printed the name on the shop and the open sign on fabric. I used the same technique that I used for Block 2: Quilting Mug. However, I did use a purple font to complement the block fabrics instead of using the black font.  It is easy to create text for this purpose using a word processing application.
• After printing the fabric, I used fabric glue to attach the raw edge applique to the block, and then I sewed with a straight stitch around the edges. I have some surprise embellishments that I will add after quilting as well. Stay tuned.
• See photo below.

Completed Block

I can hardly wait to see your version of this fun block!

Where Can I Find Other Versions of This Block?
We have ten hosts for Segment One, and we all made our very own versions of the blocks. Be sure to visit us all! We all have tips and inspiration. We would love to see comments from you as well!

• Abbie Danahy @ Sparkle On
• April Adams @ JANDA Bend Quilts
• Becca Fenstermaker @ Pretty Piney Quilts
• Bobbi Bridgeman @  Snowy Days Quilting 
• Jennifer Fulton @ Inquiring Quilter
• Karen Thurn @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
• Kathleen McCormick @ Kathleen McMusing
• Sandra Healy @ Sandra Healy Designs
• Sandy Maxfield @ SandyStar Designs
• Sherry Shish @ Powered by Quilting  

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How Can I Be Eligible for Segment 1 Prizes?
Block 5 is the last block in Segment 1. We will be awarding prizes for this segment. I find out more go to Sew Let's Quilt Along Segment 1 Wrap-up.

This post was first published by JANDA Bend Quilts.