M-5

I apologize for the sporadic appearance of block instructions.
I'm still struggling with the "monster" block and it's really holding me back. I keep hoping I'll see the light and find a simple solution, but not yet.

Here's an easy one.

Trace or print the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.
You have to mirror the diagram.

Foundation piece all the numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew the small pieced sections together in pairs as below.
Out of background fabric, cut two strips 7/8" x 2 3/4".

Referring to the block diagram, sew the block sections together as below.

Sew the two resulting sections together.

LS-3

Some piecing, some applique.

Trace or print the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.
We will be ignoring the melons for now.

Foundation piece all the numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Print or trace the top block section onto freezer paper and cut out.  Also cut out the inside of the melon.
Iron the freezer paper template to the right side of the top block section, centering it carefully.  Cut out the melon, leaving a small seam allowance.  Clip the sharp inside corners and curves.

Out of main block fabric, cut a 3" x 5" section and lay it right side up on the table.
Place the block section on top.
Baste through all layers.  Baste far enough from the freezer paper edges to allow you to turn under the seam allowance.

Turning under the seam allowance, reverse applique the melon. Remove the freezer paper and trim away the excess fabric from the back of the block section.

Print or trace the bottom block section onto freezer paper and cut out the triangular section containing the melon shape, as well as the melon.
Iron the freezer paper to the right side of the bottom block section as in the photo.
Cut out the melon shape, leaving a small seam allowance.  Clip the sharp inside corners and curves.

Out of background fabric, cut a 2.5" x 4" section and lay it right side up on the table.
Place the block section on top.
Baste through all layers. Baste far enough from the freezer paper edges to allow you to turn under the seam allowance.

Turning under the seam allowance, reverse applique the melon. Remove the freezer paper and trim away the excess fabric from the back of the block section.

Sew together the bottom three block sections.

Attach the top section.

K-9

Somewhere along the line time got ahead of me. I was trying to figure out a complicated block and my brain just wouldn't cooperate.  Maybe this week. 

This one is simple.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the diagram.

Foundation piece all the numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".
Out of main block fabric, cut a 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" square and cut it in half on the diagonal.

Sew together the three center block sections.

Attach the pieced side sections.

Finally attach the main fabric triangles.

K-2

Simple strip-pieced block.

Out of background fabric, cut three strips 1 1/8" x 7".
Out of main block fabric, cut three strips 1 1/8" x 7".

Sew them together along the long edges, alternating fabrics.

Cut the resulting 4 1/4" x 7" pieced section into six 1 1/8" wide sections and flip each second section 180 degrees.

Sew all six sections together as below.

Out of background fabric, cut
One strip 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Two strips 7/8" x 4 5/8"
One strip 7/8" x 5".

Referring to the block diagram, sew these strips to the outside edges of the block log-cabin style.

(The block isn't as wonky as it looks.  It just wouldn't lay flat for the photo.)

TR-10

It was a little tricky figuring out the numbering and construction sequence for this one.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo. I extended a little line at the top to avoid having to applique a teenie little kite.

Foundation piece each numbered section and cut the bottom section out of main block fabric. Trim all seam allowances to 1/4".

Now for the construction.
I took a series of photos to show the steps.
I think this will be easier than trying to explain.
I laid out all the pieces in their correct positions on the table and then started putting them together, placing the completed sections back in their spots.

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5: (You will have to sew a simple set in seam here.)

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BR-11

Is it me or are the days getting shorter instead of longer?

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.
Important! You have to mirror this diagram.
If you're printing from the software remember to change the block size to 5" x 8".

Foundation piece all sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew together the first four sections as below.

Attach the top section.

Attach the smaller side section.

Attach the remaining side section.

Finally sew on the bottom section.

I-7

I apologize for the tardiness of this post.
I've made 12 little blocks in the last 2 days. That's my excuse.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number and cut out the center sections as below.

Foundation piece both sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew the two pieced sections together.
Out of background fabric, cut
2 pieces 1 1/4" x 3 1/2"
2 pieces 1 1/4" x 5"

Sew the short background fabric strips to the sides and then the longer ones to the top of the block.

Applique the little triangles into place. I had quite a bit of trouble with these.  If anyone has tops on appliqueing teenie triangles, please speak up.

H-9

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number and cut out the center section as below.
Important! You have to mirror this diagram.
I didn't and now my block is a mirror image of the original, but I think I'm going to leave it that way.

Foundation piece the two numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".
Out of background fabric, cut two squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" and cut each in half on the diagonal.

Sew the two pieced block sections together and then attach a background fabric triangle to each corner.

Applique the four kites into position.