This was going to be the last "sports" block - to coincide with the closing ceremonies of the Olympics. However, I am not done with the quilt. And I decided to add a couple of alternate blocks. Remaining Schedule will be as follows:
Basketball was invented by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891. It became an Olympic sport in 1936. The US has historically dominated in this sport. Click here to download the block pattern for paper piecing. Pattern includes over-sized cutting instructions and piecing diagram. Please make sure to verify that you are printing actual size (no scaling). In your printer options you may need to uncheck "print to page". Click here to purchase other block patterns. As a reminder, each day during the Olympics I will provide a free block for the quilt. The instructions for each block will be downloadable for 24 hours. Check in each day to get all the patterns at no charge. If you miss a pattern, you may purchase it in my store. Drafting the Basketball Block in Electric QuiltSelect Block>New Block>Easy Draw + Patch Draw Block. Import the above image for tracing in the Tracing Image tab. Drawing board set-up in the Easy Draw tab is:
Using the Line tool, divide block into major sections (see image below). Add to Sketchbook. Use the Line tool and trace the remaining lines of the drawing. Save to Sketchbook after completing each segment. Go to the Applique Tab. Select the Circle from the Oval fly-out. With the Ctrl key depressed. trace the basketball. The will give you a perfect circle Color. Add to Sketchbook. Save. ![]() Happy quilting. Kari Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips. As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
Connie
8/21/2016 06:57:54 am
Love the quilt pattern. Will you be sending emails for the remaining parts of the quilt. Have really appreciated the reminders
Lilia
8/21/2016 09:15:18 am
I've really enjoyed this Kari and look forward to receiving the additional tutorials and blocks. You are amazing! Comments are closed.
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