This project has been published over three
issues of Homespun. The complete
Materials list and the first four blocks were
published in Homespun 15.10. In 15.11, we
published the patterns and instructions for
another four blocks, and in this issue, we’re
publishing the patterns and instructions
for the last three blocks and the steps for
assembling and completing your quilt.8
Sew the two short brown strips to
the top and bottom edges of the grey
rectangle. Press seams outwards.9
Sew the two long brown strips to
the left and right edges of the grey
rectangle. Press. Your block should
now measure 9^3 ⁄ 4 x 8^3 ⁄ 4 in from raw edge
to raw edge.10
Follow Steps 2-5 to appliqué the
shapes for the monkey to the
block background.11
To appliqué the ball, trace around
the template on stiff paper or
lightweight cardboard and cut the
shape out. Sew a row of gathering
stitch near the edge of the circle of
fabric you’ve cut for the ball. Lay the
fabric circle right side down on the
table. Centre the paper/cardboard
circle on the wrong side of it and pull
up the thread to gather the seam
allowance over the back of the paper/
cardboard. See Diagram 1. Distribute
the gathers evenly and press the shape
well. Loosen the gathering stitches to
remove the paper template and pressthe shape again. It is now ready to
appliqué to the design.12
Work running stitch for each
upper arm using two strands
of brown embroidery fl oss. Use the
same fl oss to stem stitch the mouth
and work a cluster of three two-wrap
French knots for each eye.Lion
13
From a tan mottled fabric, cut:- One square, 6^1 ⁄ 4 in.
14
From a brown check print
fabric, cut:- One strip, 2^1 ⁄ 2 x 6^1 ⁄ 4 in
- One strip, 1^3 ⁄ 4 x 6^1 ⁄ 4 in
- Two strips, 1^3 ⁄ 4 x 9^1 ⁄ 2 in.
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Sew the 2^1 ⁄ 2 x 6^1 ⁄ 4 in check strip
to the top edge of the tan square
and the 1^3 ⁄ 4 in x 6^1 ⁄ 4 in strip to be bottom
edge. Press seams outwards.16
Sew the two long brown strips
to the left and right edges of the
tan square. Press. Your block should
now measure 9^1 ⁄ 2 x 8^3 ⁄ 4 in from raw
edge to raw edge.17
Follow Steps 2-5 to appliqué the
shapes for the lion to the block.
Jacqueline used light brown faux suede
for the mane and mid-brown felt for the
face, appliquéing them in place with
a few small straight stitches.18
Work running stitch for the legs
using two strands of brown
embroidery fl oss. Use the same fl oss
to straight stitch the mouth and work
two-wrap French knots for each eye.Circus banner
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From a mustard check fabric,
cut:- Two squares, 2^1 ⁄ 2 in
- One rectangle, 5 x 14in.
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From a red print fabric, cut:- One strip, 2^1 ⁄ 2 x 10in.
21
Sew the two mustard squares
to the left and right edges of the
red print strip. Press seams outwards.
Then sew this pieced strip to the top
edge of the mustard rectangle. Press.
Your block should now measure
7 x 14in from raw edge to raw edge.Diagram 1Circus banner Lion126 Homespun