All Articles All Patterns All Quilts - Free Quilt Patterns Quilting Tips Reviews - Block of the Month On the Road In the Studio In the News Quilt Exhibits - Fun Extras - Links     Alabama Applique posted: 4/13/2004 by Dori Hawks Printable Page Category: Applique Level: Easy <-- Go to Pattern Listing Click image for a larger view Description: A great block to practice your points with. Combine it with other blocks for an interesting quilt, or repeat the block with different fabrics for a scrap look. Try using all florals for the Melon pieces and greens for the pointy pieces. Try making a block for each state using the state flowers fabric. Finished Size: 12" x 12" Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate Fabric Requirements For Block: Background: 14" x 14" piece...you can cut it down after applique is finished Melons (M) 10" x 22" Points (L) 14" x 7" Click here to download the Shape Templates (pdf)   Click here to download the placement template (pdf) Refer to Making Templates for Appliqué Cutting Instructions (Letters may not match those in template) Piece # Fabric Shape M  4  Cut four Melon (M) pieces. L  2 Cut four Pointy (L) pieces B  2 Background one piece 14" square (you will cut this down after applique) Refer to Placement Of Appliqué Pieces for position of each piece. Assembly Order (Using your favorite method of applique: Hand Applique, Fusing, Satin Stitch by Machine) Instruction Step 1: Appliqué four Pointy (L) pieces Step 2: Add four Melon (M) pieces Step 3: Press and trim block to 12 ½" x 12 ½" Color Options Settings Some Pictures Created in EQ5 <-- Go to Pattern Listing   Similar Patterns Category: Applique Author: Dori Hawks Level: Easy   © 2004 theQuilterCommunity Privacy Policy User Agreement About Us  Contact Us