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As you know, if you read my blog, my first Blog Hop was the Red, White & Blue One hosted in July by Jane at Jane’s Fabrics and Quilts. The second one I participated in was Think Christmas in August hosted by Lesley from The Cuddle Quilter.
For the Red, White & Blue one I did a log cabin block and for Think Christmas I did four houses. Which brings me to our Wicked Blog Hop today.
I decided to combine the house block with the log cabin block to make a spooky house come log cabin!!!!! If you do read my blog you will know I have been having a little trouble with quilting, mainly this block!!! I had to re-size the house block and then adjust the log cabin block, which was not easy. The finished block has come out at 10 1/2″ instead of the 12 1/2″ I have done in the past, but I think it turned out really well.
I also said I would do a little tutorial for this, so here goes :
Here are the pieces to make the house block (don’t you just love the colours) This is what I cut :
Green Strip : 1 x 3/4″ x 6 1/4″ (This is the black strip under the house in the diagram)
Orange Halloween Fabric : 2 x 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ (This is the body of the house)
2 x 1 1/4″ x 1 1/2″
1 x 1 1/2″ x 3 1/4″
1 x 17/8″ x 1 7/8″
Red Tile Fabric : 1 x 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″ (This is the roof block)
1 x 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″
Plain Orange Fabric: 1 x 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ (This makes the sky, door and windows)
1 x 1 1/4″ x 1 1/2″
1 x 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″
2 x 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″
1 x 1 1/4″ x 1 3/4″
2 x 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
Purple Halloween Pattern : 2 x 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ (This makes the chimney blocks)
You will have to allow for some cutting down and straightening up as I have had to reduce the original measurements!
1. Using the 1 7/8″ squares pair them as follows :
A Plain Orange square with an Orange Halloween square
An Orange Halloween square with a Red Tile square
A Plain Orange Square with a Red Tile Square
Use the easy sandwich method to make six triangle square units from the paired squares. Set aside.
To make the house block sew Purple Halloween chimney block (1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″) to a Plain Orange sky rectangle (3/4″ x 1 1/4″) along the 1 1/4″ side, press. Do the same for the other chimney block.
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My Rows ready to sew together. |
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Here is the first round of log cabin blocks added |
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The Finished Block |
I do hope you have understood the tutorial, but if there are any problems or queries please email me and I will try and sort it out, as I said it was not easy sizing down the block! I don’t know how quilt designers do it!!!!!
The Log Cabin Block came from http://www.delawarequilts.com Block of the Month and the House Block from http://www.quilting.about.com, both of which you can download and use, thank you to them.
GIVEAWAY
I am having a Giveaway. There are three lovely Halloween decorations and a Halloween Pin Cushion I have made from the fabrics left over from the block above.
I will announce the winner on Friday October 26th, so I can get it in the post to you for Halloween.
The pin cushion design is from Ayumi Takahashi at Pink Penguin and she allows some of her designs to be used for personal use, and they are great. Thanks to her.
Have a Wicked Hop and see you all soon.
Spooky Susie x
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Love your house block! Thanks!I'm a happy follower!
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Your house block is perfect, and the pincushion is so cool. I'm your follower too. Thanks for the giveaway! tubakk@online.no
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Great block! Your're all set for Halloween!
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Love your blocks. thanks
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Your block turned out so pretty with the fabrics that you used. Thanks for the tutorial.
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I am a follower of your blog. You are so brave jumping in and participating in Blog Hops. Perhaps someday I will be brave enough to do so. I am just not sure enough of my quilting skills as of yet. I hope to improve upon my skills though.
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Halloween quilts are so festive, I love the colors and the pin cushion is delightful.
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Thanks for the tutorial on the cute block. I love Halloween and this just gets me in the more in the mood. I am a follower, thanks for the chance to win the pincushion and decorations.
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What a great tut-tut! It looks like you are all ready for Halloween treats! Oh, and love the jack-o-lanterns–they are spook-tacular :O)
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A wickedly fun Halloween house! Thank you for sharing.
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Awesome Job Susie!! You did a great tutorial and your block is really fun 🙂 Thank you so much and glad to have you on the hopping trail! Wicked wishes to you!
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Your block is wonderful! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
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Love the house block and Snoopy and the pumpkin. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Love the block and what a great tutorial too – good job on the downsizing! Thanks for sharing.
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Love your log cabin house quilt! Thank you for the tutorial and the great giveaway!
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Never thought of doing a Log Cabin block in Halloween fabric. Looks terrific. Will be following you….if you drop some scraps, I will be there to catch them. LOL!
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Hi Ginny, thanks for stopping by, glad you like the block. Good luck in the Giveaway Susie x
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I'm a new follower and love your uni idea for a Spooky block!
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Your haunted house is amazing. The tutorial is great, thank you.
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Hi Judy thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words. It was a fun block and Hop to do. Good luck in the Giveaway. Susie x
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Thanks for sharing your Spooky block. And for a good tutorialBritt-Inger in Sweden
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What a wonderful haunted house – and thanks for the tutorial! blessings, marlene
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Awesome wicked house….and tutorial…
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fablulous wicked house …fabulous indeed
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Very nice wicked house and a very good tutorial.
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Wickedly wonderful house, thanks for sharing today 🙂
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Nice, I love house blocks!
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Really love the houses and thank you for sharing the pattern. I am following!
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Your house block is fantastic!May I ask where you found the image of the pumpkins on the front lawn? I love that!
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Thanks for sharing your wicked house and log cabin block! Love the photo at the end of your post! Wicked!
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Your house block looks wonderful combined with the log cabin block ,both favorites of mine.I am a follower!
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Your wicked projects are so very bright and very eye catching. I am a follower. Thanks for the tut and also the give away. aurea.gillis@gmail.com
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I am in love with this house/log cabin block! Thank for showing me how to make it!
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Good morning Spooky Susie…that is one super fabulous wicked house. Luv how you made into a log cabin block. Great job…thanks for sharing! Happy stitching, Pauline
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great tut and give away … don't you just love Halloween….. love the pic with all the jack-o-lanternsin stitches
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Lovely block, Thanks for sharing.I'm a new follower.Have a wicked Halloween….regards from Sweden
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What an adorable little haunted house block! Great idea!I already follow.
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Wicked Cuteness,, I am a follower
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Great tutorial for that house–thanks. Your block is wickedly lovely! Sweet giveaway, too. :O)
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I love little houses. Especially Halloween ones. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Awesome tutorial. I am always Impressed with the talents of people who can design blocks. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
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I am a follower already. I liked how each picture slowly showed the house. Turned out cute and not too scary for a haunted house block!
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What a wicked house and a great tutorial!
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Thanks for sharing the house block. The tutorial was great. Yes, I am a follower.
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great block Susie….thanks for the giveaway
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thanks for the block tut. great giveaway!
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Love your block. I am a follower. That picture of the pumpkins is so nice. Thanks for having a give away.
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That is a very cute Halloween House!
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Hi!! Your block is WICKED!! Thanks for the tute!!! I am a follower!!! Your give a way items are wicked too!!!
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Your block is adorable!! Love it!!!
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