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

Foundation piece each section, following the numbers.
Trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew the side sections to the center section.
Sew the top and bottom sections to the block.

Applique the tear shapes into position.
I used the "freezer paper inside" method.

Is it art?

I've spent this week writing instructions for the new Rainbow Jane session.
I love drawing the little diagrams, although it takes ages.
This month, we're making our first corner kite.
Can you guess which one it is?

(And yes, we will be making our first corner kite over here this month as well.)

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Applique fun.

Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper, and cut out the "frame" as in the photo below.
Out of main block fabric, cut a 6" x 6" square.  I like to cut the fabric bigger and trim it down later because with applique there is sometimes a bit of "shrinkage".
Iron the freezer paper frame onto the right side of the fabric square.

Using the freezer paper as a guide, applique the four background fabric melons into position.
I like the "freezer paper inside" method for melons.

Carefully remove the freezer paper.
Out of background fabric, cut a 6"x 6" square.
If the freezer paper frame will still stick, iron it to the right side of the background fabric square.
If not, you'll have to retrace/reprint the block.
Cut out the inside of the frame, leaving a scant 1/4" seam allowance.  Clip the curves.

Place the background fabric square right side up on top of the appliqued main fabric section, carefully positioning the melons in relation to the frame.
Baste through all layers.

Reverse applique along the freezer paper edge.
Remove the freezer paper and trim away any excess main block fabric from the back of the block.

Lastly, applique the four main fabric melons onto the block.

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I really like this block.

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

(The little triangle sections do have numbers in them.  If you click on the photo, you may be able to see them more clearly.)

Important!  You have to mirror this diagram.

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

Sew the small squares to the small rectangles as below.

Sew together the five block sections as in the photo.

Attach the two side triangular sections.

Voila!

The First Four Rows!

Woohoo!
I've had these sewn together for about a week but haven't had time to snap a photo or two.
Many of these little blocks are far from perfect but I'm really happy with the big picture.
You can see the trip-around-the-world layout and the teenie little setting squares.

I had to take three photos while standing on the garden bench and patch them together in Photoshop.
This one proves that the blocks are really all sewn together.

If you'd like to see a little more detail, click on the photos or visit my Flickr Set.

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This block will complete row E.  Woohoo!

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

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

Sew the three center sections together.

Attach two side sections to each side.

Sew the final two sections to the top and bottom.

E-7

Back to the (very enjoyable) grindstone we go!

Print or trace the block onto foundation paper, cut out, and number the sections as below.  Note that some lines were extended.

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

Sew the two pieced sections together.

Print or trace the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper and cut out as in the photo.
Iron the freezer paper onto the right side of the block section, lining up the seam lines.  Clip the inner corners.

Out of background fabric, cut a 5" square and lay it right side up on the table.
Place the block right side up on top of the square and baste through all layers.

Applique the diagonal edges.
Trim the block section to 4" x 4".
Applique the vertical strips.
The strips are 1/4" wide.  I drew two lines 1/4" apart on the right side of the fabric using a disappearing marker and cut the strip out, leaving a little more than 1/8" seam allowance on either side of the lines.
I then finger pressed along the lines, pressed with the iron, basted the strips to the block and appliqued them.
Not perfect, but done.

Out of background fabric, cut
   one strip 1" x 4"
   two strips 1" x 4.5"
   one strip 1" x 5"

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