I-13

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

 Foundation piece all the numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".
Out of main block fabric, cut two rectangles 7/8" x 2 7/8".

 Sew the three center sections together.

 Attach the two main fabric rectangles to opposing sides of the center section.

 Sew on the two rectangular pieced sections.

 Sew two of the remaining pieced triangles to opposing sides of the center.

 Finally, attach the remaining two triangular sections.

J-11

The Olympics are on! Expect lots of applique.

Cut a 6"x 6" square out of background fabric.
Using a disappearing or washable marker, mark the positions of all the melons on the right side of the fabric.

Using your preferred applique method, applique the melons into position.
I like to use "freezer paper inside" for melons.
Trim the block to 5" x 5".
Voila!

L-13

I promise in the New Year I will get back on track with Monday/Thursday blocks. I promise.

An easy one.

Out of background fabric, cut 2 squares 6" x 6" and cut each in half on the diagonal.

Sew the resulting four triangles together as in the photo below.

Cut out the center section of the block, removing the bulk of the intersecting seams.

Out of background fabric, cut a square 5.5" x 5.5" and a square 4.5" x 4.5".
Out of main block fabric, cut a square 5.5" x 5.5" and a square 4.5" x 4.5".
Cut all four squares in half on the diagonal.

Sew the triangles together to form two sections as below.

Now we'll do some applique. I used the "freezer paper on top" method and will describe it here but you can obviously use whichever technique you prefer.
Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper and cut out the outside circle.
Lining up the seam lines, iron the freezer paper onto the right side of the larger pieced square.
Cut out leaving a 1/4" seam allowance.

Place this circle right side up on the right side of the background fabric section, lining up the seams again. Baste through all layers a little more than 1/4" in from the edge of the freezer paper.

Turning under the seam allowances, applique the circle to the background section.
Remove the freezer paper and press.

Cut out the center section once again.

Using the same freezer paper or a new piece, cut out the smaller circle.
Iron this onto the right side of the smaller pieced square, lining up the seam lines.
Cut out, leaving a 1/4" seam allowance.
Place the circle right side op on the right side of the block, lining up the seams with the seams of the circle you just appliqued.
Refer to the block diagram to make sure the position it correctly. The main fabric sections of the top circle should be on top of the background fabric sections of the bottom circle.
Baste through all layers.

Applique the smaller circle to the block.
Remover the freezer paper and press.
Trim the block to 5" x 5".
Cut away excess bulk from the back of the block.

J-9

I had this block all finished except for the applique. It got dark while I was trying to get that done so I could post a block on time for a change. Darn.

Out of background fabric, cut:
two strips 1 1/8" x 2.5"
two strips 1 1/8" x 3.75"

Out of main block fabric, cut:
one square 2.5" x 2.5"
one strip 1 1/8" x 3.75"
two strips 1 1/8" x 4 3/8"
one strip 1 1/8" x 5"

Sew a 1 1/8" x 2.5" background fabric strip to the top and bottom of the main fabric square.

Sew a 1 1/8" x 3.75" background fabric strip to each side of the resulting sections.

Sew the main fabric strips to this section log cabin style, starting with the shortest one on the top and moving clockwise.

Applique the four little melons into position.

F-12

Monday's block on a Monday? A miracle! It's our 150th block! We are two thirds of the way there!

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo. Note that I'm ignoring the little set in triangles.

Following the numbers, foundation piece the two block sections. Trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew the two sections together along the long edge.

Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper. If you used freezer paper to foundation piece, you can reuse this as I did.
Iron the freezer paper to the right side of the block, lining up the seams and seam lines.
Cut the set in triangles from the fabric, leaving a seam allowance.

Cut a piece of main block fabric 5.5" x 5.5". Place this right side up on the table. Place the block right side up on top of it.
Baste through all layers along the set in triangles, far enough from the freezer paper edge to allow for the seam allowance to be turned under.

Reverse applique the four triangles. Trim the block to 5" square. Remove the freezer paper. Cut away the excess main block fabric from the back of the block.
Press.

D-12

I was back to my old inset-seam-avoiding self with this one.

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

We're going to ignore the corner squares for now.
Foundation piece the two numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".
Out of background fabric, cut a strip 1" x 5".

Assemble the block referring to the block diagram.

Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper. Because I use freezer paper for foundation piecing I just reused what I had used before.
Iron the two freezer paper sections into position on the right side of the block as below and cut out the corner squares leaving a seam allowance.

Cut four 2" squares out of main block fabric.
Lay a 2" square right side up on the table and place the block right side up on top of it as in the photo below. Make sure there is enough overlap to be able to baste the layers together. Baste through all layers leaving enough room for the seam allowance to be turned under.

Reverse applique the square.

Repeat for all for corners of the block.
Remove the freezer paper, press, and trim the block to 5" square.

E-11

Applique.
I didn't want to applique 8 little melons so I came up with a different way. I think it worked pretty well.

Cut a 6" square out of background fabric.

Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper. Cut out as below and iron to the right side of the background fabric square. Cut out the inner section as in the photo. Clip the sharp inside corners.

Cut a 5" x 5" square out of main block fabric. Place it right side up on the table. Center the background fabric section right side up on top of it. Baste securely through all layers.

Turning the seam allowance under, reverse applique the center shape.
Remove the freezer paper and press. Cut away the excess fabric from the back of the block.

Reuse the freezer paper you just used or trace a new block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper. Cut out the center circle and corner quarter circles.
Out of main block fabric, cut a 6" x 6" square.
Iron the freezer paper onto the right side of the fabric square and cut out as below.
Clip all the curves every 1/4" or so.

Place this block section right side up on top of the first section you made, carefully centering it.
Baste securely through all layers.

Turning the seam allowances under, reverse applique the circle and corners.

Trim the block to 5" x 5", remove the freezer paper and press.

LS-12

This one took a little longer than I expected.

I studied Jane's block closely and I'm pretty sure her center bottom block section is one solid main fabric triangle. I'm not sure why the diagram was drawn up with all those little pieces but, because this is the way it is in the book, this is the way I made it.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.
Important! You have to mirror this diagram.

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

Cut a piece of background fabric large enough to cover the top block section plus seam allowances. Using a light table or window, mark the lines of the top block section onto the fabric using a disappearing or washable marker.
Applique the two kites. I tried the back basting technique for this one and definitely liked it for the smaller shape.
Cut the section out 1/4" beyond the marked seam lines.

Sew together the first two sections as below.

Complete the entire diagonal section.

Following the block diagram, complete the block.