Wednesday, 19 August 2015

August Snow Happy Heart Block

Having a much quieter week this week has meant I have been able to finish off my Snow Happy Heart Block for August. The Snow Happy Heart patterns are lovely free patterns from Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs. Anne's pattern for August features a cute little snowman enjoying himself on the beach with his bucket and spade.

I thought that he looked like he was having a lot of fun, so I added the word 'Fun' to the background as well as the name of the month.

To add a little extra detail and, because it makes me think of waves on the shore, I added a piece of ric rac towards the bottom edge of the block.  I also added a few extra running and cross stitches to give more balance to the block.  I am happy with how the block looks now and overall, the quilt is looking very pretty.  Here are the blocks to date.

If you are interested in more details about the quilt feel free have a look at my 'Snow Happy Heart Quilt' page.  Click on the link under 'pages' in the right hand sidebar.
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36 comments:

  1. Christine M19 August 2015 at 06:56

    You've stitched another wonderful block, Christine. This quilt is going to be fabulous. xxx

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:24

      Thank you Christine! I'm already looking forward to getting the next month's pattern! Christine x

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  2. Monika Kunstnadel19 August 2015 at 07:04

    Liebe Christine,
    da hast Du wieder einen wunderschönen Monatsblock genäht.
    Toll.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:26

      Thank you Monika! I really look forward to stitching them each month.... can't wait for the next pattern now! Christine x

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  3. Gina19 August 2015 at 07:05

    He is adorable. I might have to do these. I'm not a christmas person but I do love snowmen

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:23

      Thank you Gina! I love snowmen too... that's what drew me to the patterns! Christine x

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  4. Cattinka19 August 2015 at 08:15

    I like the way you embellished your new block, and all of them together are beautiful!
    KATRIN W.

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:23

      Thank you Katrin! I am really pleased with how the quilt top is looking so far... looking forward to the next blocks! :) x

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  5. bn19 August 2015 at 08:17

    Looking fantastic Christine, I cannot wait for it to be completed.

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:22

      Thank you Brenda.... I am looking forward to seeing the last few blocks come together too! Christine x

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  6. Janet Pring19 August 2015 at 08:39

    He has a great expression on his face! This is going to look wonderful when it is all put together

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:21

      Thank you Janet! It is incredible how much expression you can add to a face with just a few small embroidery stitches! :) x

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  7. Anonymous19 August 2015 at 08:43

    Hi Christine,oh what a cute block,i love how all the blocks look fantastic together,well done my friend xx

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:20

      Thank you Shez! I have been trying to make the blocks work with one another so that the finished quilt top looks well balanced. Christine x

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  8. Ali19 August 2015 at 09:08

    I love seeing your blocks coming together Christine and this cute little snowman with his sweat band just makes me smile! x

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 10:19

      Thank you Ali! I thought he was rather cute! Christine x

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  9. sunny19 August 2015 at 11:53

    I sure hope you're making that for me! I just love seeing your new block each month. So cute.

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 12:37

      Thank you Sunny! I love starting each month with just Anne's pattern and seeing where the block takes me.... already looking forward to the next month! Christine x

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  10. Linda19 August 2015 at 12:54

    All your snowmen are so sweet! Love your additions to this one - he does look like he's having fun. The quilt is going to be awesome!

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 15:41

      Thank you Linda! I am having a lot of fun working on them too!! Christine x

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  11. Magpie's Mumblings19 August 2015 at 14:33

    I can see why you're anxious to receive a new pattern each month - they're all so cute! I've been searching for a snowman pattern (x-stitch) too for my current secret project.

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 15:42

      Thank you Mary Anne! I am looking forward to seeing your secret project.... good luck with finding the pattern you want! Christine x

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  12. Renee19 August 2015 at 17:52

    Another gorgeous block! I just love seeing these each month. Beautiful work!

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    1. Christine B19 August 2015 at 18:04

      Thank you Renee! They are fun to work on and a change from my crazy quilt blocks which is nice too! Christine x

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  13. Baa. xxx20 August 2015 at 04:01

    Your snow quilt is coming along beautifully. I love your snowman looking so happy at the beach.

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    1. Christine B20 August 2015 at 13:13

      Thank you! I love snowmen and it has been run working on these blocks! Christine x

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  14. The Patchsmith20 August 2015 at 07:38

    This is the cutest quilt I have ever seen. I love all your little touches to make it unique. Gorgeous.

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    1. Christine B20 August 2015 at 13:13

      Thank you Amanda! What a sweet comment! I am really enjoying piecing this quilt together! Christine x

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  15. Sheila20 August 2015 at 13:42

    So sweet , I just love what you have done with these blocks !

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    1. Christine B20 August 2015 at 14:06

      Thank you Sheila! It is fun to play with them! Christine x

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  16. Karen in Breezy Point20 August 2015 at 15:47

    Every block is cuter than the one before! This is going to be an adorable quilt!

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    1. Christine B20 August 2015 at 16:59

      Thank you Karen! They are such a lot of fun to make! Christine x

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  17. Kunzfrau21 August 2015 at 17:26

    So lovely!

    Marion

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    1. Christine B21 August 2015 at 18:08

      Thank you Marion! Enjoy the weekend! Christine x

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  18. Dawn24 August 2015 at 00:53

    I do look forward to seeing your Snow Happy monthly blocks. They are coming together so well, I think the flying geese on each block really make it.

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    1. Christine B24 August 2015 at 07:49

      Thank you Dawn! I have had to be quite careful to balance the overall quilt as well as the blocks and the flying geese help tremendously! Christine x

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