This charming Snow Stars quilt block is an easy-to-make snowman filler block that pairs beautifully with any set of winter-themed quilt blocks to create a lovely winter table runner. A video is included!
First, I want to share the beautiful, free block patterns and fabric links with you. These four blocks are from the 2023 Riley Blake Designs sewing challenge, listed below from top left to right. I did several of the blocks, but all in different fabrics as I didn’t want one large quilt. My unfinished blocks are 10 1/4″.
Free Quilt Block Pattern Links
You may already have extra quilt blocks! If so, turn them into a winter runner by adding our festive snowman block!
Fabrics I used for the Snow Stars Runner – At Beans and Stitches (Our Sewing Store)
We also sell a variety of wool felt from National Wovens! See our collection here!
The Snowman block is very easy to make. I did a quick video below on putting it together. First, gather some supplies.
- 8″ plate to make a template (or the size you want) (Free template on the Joyous Home Community)
- 11″ Wool or Terry cloth (for the snowman)
- 10 1/4″ Square of Background Fabric (or the size you need)
- Black, dark orange felt, gold (eyes, nose, stars)
- Templates – eyes (ovals), nose (triangle), (two stars) (Free templates on the Joyous Home Community)
- Red, Black wool thread (12wt thread)
- Heat-n-Bond
- Brush with Blush
- Any other quilt blocks to make a cute runner – free block links above!
- Request registration for the community forum here!
This is a very easy block to make! The video has a quick run-down of how to put it together, so there are no step-by-step photos here.
Decide what size snowman block you want to make. I used an 8″ plate on template plastic to make a half-circle, then traced it onto a piece of heat and bond. Cut it out, peel the paper off, and bond it to your snowman fabric.
Center the snowman, and bond it to your background block fabric. Place and bond the nose, eyes, and stars. Trace a line for hanging stars. Sew around the shapes and the stars line in a thick (12 wt.) thread. Use the snowman template flipped, and trace the smile. Sew the smile in red, 12 wt. thread. I used blush for the cheeks.
What is heat-n-bond?
What is heat-n-bond and why use it? It’s a double-sided adhesive layer for sewing projects. One side is an exposed rough adhesive. The other side has a paper covering. Draw your shape on the paper, cut, and iron to your fabric. NOTE: If your fabric has a right side, make sure to iron the cut shape to the WRONG side, then peel and iron it to your project (right-side up). Heat-n-bond is excellent for applique.
Heat and Bond UltraHold:
- Offers a stronger adhesive bond.
- Suitable for projects where sewing is not needed, such as no-sew hems or permanent decorations.
- May stiffen the fabric slightly.
I hope you have fun and feel free to comment, join the community for templates, or help if needed!
Happy Quilting!
Theresa ❤️❤️
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