Say hello to our second block of the month, created for you by Sew’s Quilting Ambassador Corinne Bradd. Featuring an owl in beautifully bright colours, it’s been used to make a cushion which is sure to breathe a new lease of life into your abode. Combine it with your coffee pot block from last month, and your collection will soon start taking shape!
Make your owl block
Download and print the block template, then trace it onto copy paper. Number each section according to the template, then cut them out. Decide on the fabric colours you want to use in your block – keep the background area one colour for maximum impact. Press the fabrics and place them face down.
Pin the pieces of paper to the wrong side of your chosen fabrics and cut the pieces out with a 5mm seam allowance all round. [Fig.1] Fold the sides of each piece of fabric over the paper, then tack in place with contrasting thread to make it easy to see. Fold the corners neatly [Fig.2] – do not worry about excess fabric appearing at acute angles, as this will not be seen when the pieces are sewn together.
Assemble the pieces in numerical order, right sides together. Pin them together before oversewing with small stitches on the wrong side. [Fig.3] For the owl you will need to sew the following piece