Continuing on with my series of animal blocks I’ve approached horses with a little trepidation - I had a great idea for a galloping equine but the blocks would end up being pretty big. Deciding instead to start on the upper body only, like I did for Catz and Dogz, seemed to be the best option. Horsez heads then turned into Hobby Horsez pretty quickly – much more fun and better connotations – especially as they are planned for quilts! Make these blocks in three sizes, 10”, 8” and 6” - as square blocks - or with the extended pole as I have done. They have a bridle to make them distinctively horsey but without that and the mane they could be true blue aussie kangarooz! Hobby Horsez will make a nice cuddle quilt for a youngster. Made in pastel colours they are great for baby quilts. Change the setting and combine with other blocks or some simple appliqué and you’re sure to make a teenage horse-obsessed gal love you! Also included in this version - FREE CUTTING BASICZ sheet. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS This PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size. Sample size - 37” x 51 1⁄2” (94 cm x 131 cm)Horsez – 10” square each of six orange fabricsBridlez & polez – 1⁄2 yd (50 cm) total of assorted black and white fabricsBackground – 2 1⁄2 yds (2.3 m) total of assorted purple fabricsInner border – 1⁄4 yd (25 cm) of a black and white fabricOuter border – 2⁄3 yd (60 cm) of a purple printBinding – 1⁄3 yd (30 cm) of a black and white fabricMane – 1 yard of fringingalso needed; batting, backing and thread With freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.
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