We Can Build A Snowman BOM-Block 1

Are you ready for the first block?  I had a lot of fun making this one-so much so I am making a second one.
Before we get started let me remind everyone that the block will be free until the release of Block 2 in July and after that it will be available in my store for purchase.  Because of that I am not writing step-by-step tutorials on my blog for these blocks-however-I have tried to do that with my pattern instructions.  I think you will find them quite detailed.  I have also started to learn how to make video tutorials and will be including them as we go along-these will always be free and available on my website and I hope you find them even more useful than my photo tutorials were.
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​​Okay, let me introduce you to Block 1-Glistening!

Here is the link for the pattern:  Block 1
Other helpful information can be found here: Fabric Requirements etc
To purchase all patterns in this series visit my shop.
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I ask that you do not share your copy with anyone-but do feel free to share how they can get their own copy of the pattern here on my website.

I wanted to start us out with some simple shapes for learning to do machine applique combined with some piecing techniques we will be using throughout this quilt project.
I have created video tutorials for making the Hourglass blocks, How to fan your seams for the corner units, a couple versions of machine applique, and the hand embroidery stitches used to make the faces.

There are a couple of tips I will share with you here:
In step 4 where we are putting the block together it can be helpful to pin the matching seams.  I have found that if I also place a pin at the bottom of the unit it seems to make a difference in how well the seams line up.

Another very helpful tip is to use a stiletto to guide those seams through your machine that are facing towards the needle.  They will want to bunch up sometimes and a stiletto can help them to lay flat as they go under your presser foot.

My only other advice is to sew slowly over those seams-take your time and enjoy the process.
And if you have any questions please feel free to ask!  I love hearing from you and I am here to help you succeed.

You will find all of the videos here: Video Tutorials  
For future reference; they are located under the "Tutorials" tab at the top of the page as shown in the photo. below.

​Be sure to sign up for the email forthis BOM so you do not miss a block (at the top right of the this page.)  Also, come and join me and a wonderful group of quilters from around the world who are making this quilt at my Facebook group page: ​www.facebook.com/groups/tuningmyheartsewalong/
​and my Facebook page: ​www.facebook.com/tuningmyheartquilts/ for news and announcements to keep you up to date on what I am doing.

I am looking forward to this journey with you!

​Happy Quilting!