![butterflies are free](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/SnowMon/i-ZqkFWD2/0/93486735/M/IMG_8830-M.jpg)
Last week's Moda Blockheads pattern did not accommodate a crocheted snowflake, and I really wanted to include this week's snowflake in my quilt, so I designed a block to fit the flake.
I thought it might be fun to share the pattern, my first pieced block instructions. Hold on to your snowflakes! This could be a rough ride...
My Blockheads quilt is made from scraps, except for the Kona Royal I'm including in each block to help tie the blocks together. I incorporated a lot of my flying geese scraps from the Impact block a couple of weeks ago to make this block. I fussy cut a couple of the scraps to make sure a snowflake was inside the block measurement instead of in the too-tiny-to-use scrap pile.
![future crochet project](https://photos.smugmug.com/Recent-Shots/Camera-Awesome-Archive/i-wDhPPgQ/0/94235eb3/M/IMG_8853-M.jpg)
Yes, one day I will join all these tiny strips together and crochet with them, so they aren't actually trash.
Block finishes at 12.5 inches. Use quarter-inch seams throughout.
You will need:
1 8-inch or smaller crochet motif for appliqué (optional)
(A) 1 8 1/2x8 1/2-inch square
(B) 2 1 5/8x8 5/8-inch strips
(C) 2 1 5.8x10 7/8-inch strips
(D) 4 1 5/8x4 5/8-inch rectangles(Kona Royal for me)
(E) 4 1 5/8x4 5/8-inch rectangles
(F) 4 1.5/8x3 5/8-inch rectangles
Instructions
Appliqué motif to Block A, if desired.
![appliquéd](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/SnowMon/i-MTm7fVr/0/be7f3252/M/IMG_8828-M.jpg)
My grandmother always taught me the back has to be as tidy as the front, even if it's not going to show.
![the back should be as tidy as the front](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-RFBrTz7/0/7e7bfe00/M/IMG_8834-M.jpg)
Stitch Strips B to the top and bottom of Block A. Press seams flat.
![top and bottom](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-7FjgL87/0/e6475b80/M/IMG_8832-M.jpg)
Stitch Strips C to the sides of Block A. Press seams flat. Trim block to 10.5 inches square.
![sides](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-MNNT36n/0/02969b56/M/IMG_8850-M.jpg)
Stitch a Block E to each end of a Block D two times to create 2 E Strips. Press seams flat.
Stitch a Block F to each end of a Block D two times to create 2 F Strips. Press seams flat.
![strips](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-6m8NPZG/0/f987a078/M/IMG_8848-M.jpg)
Stitch a Strip F to both the top and bottom of Block A. Press seams flat.
![top and bottom](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-zM2pWN8/0/6bd59ee2/M/IMG_8849-M.jpg)
Stitch a Strip E to each of the sides of Block A. Press seams flat. Trim block to 12.5 inches square.
![finished butterfly block](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-xMkhKnv/0/e7b9cc7e/M/IMG_8851-M.jpg)
If you do make one of these blocks, I'd love to see it! Share on Instagram or Flicker with the hashtag #butterfly block!
![progress so far](https://photos.smugmug.com/Fun-Stuff/Challenges/2018-2019-Moda-Blockheads-2/i-W3GnCBb/0/a10d06de/M/IMG_8852-M.jpg)
Linking up with Busy Hands Quilts and Confessions of a Fabric Addict and My Quilt Infatuation.
Sure captured the butterfly indeed as you blocked away!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat! I’m so glad I decided to include the butterflies in my snowflake-themed quilt!!!
DeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashley!
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