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TROPICAL FISH WALL HANGING
4 fish blocks, 10 water blocks, 1 plant block wall hanging or quilt |
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use fish blocks for quilt, pillows, totes & moredirections provided for wall hangingSKILL LEVEL ADVANCED 24.5"x 52.5" wall hanging Also see: animal & pet patterns |
Tropical Fish, Reeds & PlantThis fish wall hanging is absolutely gorgeous with fish made from shimmering prints and bright colors. Batik print works out well as water. The many reeds add to the depth of the water. Sewing Precise PointsWe list this pattern as ADVANCED because of the numerous points. Where possible, we have provided photographs to show you how to line up the pieces. I recommend that you look through our pages of blocks and study the photographs. Make some practice blocks to be sure you are happy with your skill level before you begin. I made one wall hanging with no problem. On my second one, the large center fish block came out a bit too large. I improvised by slightly reducing the width of water block 6. It worked out fine. If you want to make this wall hanging, but don't want it to be as complicated, leave out the reeds. Use solid blocks as your water (and solid triangles in place of the pieced ones where the reeds pass behind a fish). This will make the project much easier. TIP ON SEWING POINTS: Each time I am about to sew points, I line up my pieces and then finger press the seam open - just to be sure that the pieces will end up where I want them after the seam has been sewn. Points require patience and LOTS of practice. Once you understand how they work, it is not all that difficult. Refer to our free quilt lessons for more help with points. © Christina Sherrod of CraftAndFabricLinks.com |
Item Size24.5 " x 52.5" finished wall hanging |
Index Of Blocks / General InstructionsThe fish blocks are made first, followed by the background blocks that go with each fish. The fish blocks are then sewn to the background blocks to make 6 rows. The rows are then sewn together. Nothing is appliqued - fish, reeds, plants etc. are made as part of blocks. This photo was taken before the piece was quilted. I used decorative stitches and thread to add texture to the fish, reeds, plant etc. Use your creative side when choosing colors and textures of fabrics. Materials
FABRIC I used the following for our my wall hanging:
2 yards water fabric 1/3 yard of each of the two colors for the border triangles (this allows for some shrinkage): you will need to cut 30 3" squares from each color. Your choice of fabric for outer binding (1.5" strip x long enough to go around the wall hanging). The perimeter is 152 inches, so you'll need binding this long plus some extra. Batting: A piece to fit a 24.5" x 52.5" wall hanging.
PATTERN PIECES / BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS
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OVERALL LAYOUT
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Fish Blocks: Patterns and Instructions
Plant Block: Pattern and Instructions
Plant Block Instructions & pattern for plant block.
Background Water Blocks: Patterns and Instructions
Water Block 1 This makes up the first row and is just above fish #1 Water Block 2 This block is just to the left of fish #1 and is the first block of row 2.
Water Block 3 This block is just to the right of fish #1
Water Block 4 This block is just to the left of fish #2 and is the first block of row 3.
Water Block 5 This block is just to the right of fish #2
Water Block 6 This block is just to the left of fish #3
Water Block 7 This block is just to the right of fish #3
Water Block 8 This block is just to the left of fish #4
Water Block 9 This block is just to the right of fish #4
Water Block 10 This block is the left side of the ocean floor, just left
of the plant block.
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