Seriously..I think it needs stitches.: Harry Potter Quilt: Professor Trelawney Quilt Block Tutorial

Hello there!

I'm back today with another extra block for the Harry Potter quilt- along that we did in 2019. I think this is extra block 28? There are lots of extras. More extras than were in the original quilt. haha And still coming!

The latest is Professor Trelawney. I just love how she turned out. I didn't really remember what she looked like in the movies, or what she was described like in the books, so I went googling. Here's my interpretation. She makes me smile. Everything about her. Her big hair, her artsy headband, her flowy dress, boots, and her GLASSES. THE GLASSES! haha! I hope you like her too. I think she's one of my favorites.

Here's how to stitch up Ms. Sybill Trelawney. First, the cutting list.

Fabric A (background):

(9) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(5) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (**)

(1) 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" (***)

(1) 1 1/2 x 4 1/2" (****)

(1) 1 1/2 x 8 1/2"

(1) 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"

(1) 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"

(1) 3 1/2" sq.

(1) 4 1/2" sq.

(1) 4 1/2 x 5 1/2"

Fabric B (hair):

(5) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(1) 1 1/2 x 2" (#)

(6) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (**)

(1) 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"

(2) 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"

(1) 3 1/2 x 6 1/2"

(1) 3 1/2 x 7 1/2"

Fabric C (green dress):

(7) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(3) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (**)

(4) 2 1/2" sq.

(1) 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"

(1) 6 1/2" sq.

Fabric D (dark orange headband):

(2) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(3) 1 1/2 x 2" (#)

(5) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (**)

(2) 2 1/2" sq.

Fabric E (light orange headband):

(1) 1 x 1 1/2" (>)

(3) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(3) 1 1/2 x 2" (#)

(7) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"

Fabric F (glasses):

(1) 1 x 1 1/2" (>)

(4) 1 1/2 X 2" (#)

(4) 1 1/2 X 4"

Fabric G (blue eyes):

(2) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

Fabric H (white eyes):

(2) 1 x 1 1/2" (>)

(2) 1 x 2" (>>)

Fabric I (skin tone):

(1) 1 x 1 1/2" (>)

(1) 1 x 2" (>>)

(14) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(1) 2 x 7"

Fabric J (boots):

(2) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (**)

Fabric K (wand):

(1) 1 1/2" sq. (*)

(1) 1 1/2 x 4 1/2" (****)

Now, onto the stitching. Be sure you are using scant quarter inch seams.

Part 1:

Left Lower Clip & Flip

1. Place square at lower end or left lower corner of rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from left upper to right lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.

*Using above method, a 2 1/2" sq. of Fabric D and a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2" rect. of Fabric B-short edge at the top, make one unit.

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Right Lower Clip & Flip

1. Place square at lower end or right lower corner of rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from right upper to left lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.

*Using above method, a 2 1/2" sq. of Fabric C and a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2" rect. of Fabric B-short edge at the top, make one unit.

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*Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 1 and set aside.

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Part 2: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 2 and set aside.

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Part 3: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 3 and set aside.

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Part 4:

*Using the same Left Lower Corner method used in Part 1, a 1 1/2" sq. of Fabric I and a 1 1/2 x 2" rect. of Fabric B-short edge at the top, make one unit.

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*Place 1 1/2" sq. of Fabrics B & I right sides together. Stitch from corner to corner. Trim, flip & press, making one 1 1/2" half square triangle unit.

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Double Upper Corners

1. Place a square at the left end or left upper corner of a rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from right upper to left lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.
4. Place a square at the right end or right upper corner of a rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
5. Stitch from left upper corner to right lower corner.
6. Clip, flip & press.

*Using above method, (2) 1 1/2" sq. of Fabric I and 1 1/2 x 4" rect. of Fabric F-long edge at the top, make one unit.

--Repeat for total of three of these units.

*Using this same method, (2) 1 1/2" sq. of Fabric I and 1 1/2 x 2 1/2" rect. of Fabric B-long edge at the top, make one unit. Make sure to trim and flip the first corner before stitching the second corner. You are basically making a flying geese unit.

--Repeat for total of two of these units.

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*Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 4 and set aside.

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Part 5:

*Using same Double Upper Corners method used in Part 4, a 1 1/2" sq. of Fabric D-left upper corner, 1 1/2" sq. of Fabric E-right upper corner, and 1 1/2 x 4" rect. of Fabric F-long edge at the top, make one unit.

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*Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 5 and set aside.

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Part 6: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 6 and set aside.

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Part 7: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 7 and set aside.

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Part 8: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 8 and set aside.

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Part 9: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 9 and set aside.

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Part 10: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 10 and set aside.

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Block Assembly: Assemble your Trelawney block as shown below. She should measure 18 1/2" at this point (18" finished in quilt).

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Oh! I almost forgot to include a quilt along badge, in case anyone is pinning these on Pinterest. If you're just finding these blocks, the rest of them are organized on the sew along page, *HERE*.

If you make any of these blocks or any of the other blocks from tutorials, and post them on social media, tag me so I can see! I love to see your creativity and finished quilts! You can find me at these places:

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If you'd like to see lots of blocks made up from this, or the Minecraft, National Days, or Pokemon sew alongs, come join the sew along group on my FB page. Everyone there is so kind!

For a downloadable PDF of this blog post, click HERE. I'll be back soon with more fun blocks. Until then, have a great week and Happy Stitching!

xoxo

2 comments...:

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

The fabric you chose for her glasses is perfect.

November 2, 2020 at 3:49 PM

KatieQ said...

I have to admit, I didn't remember what she looked like in the books or movies. I had to Google too. Love the big hair and the way you managed to fit the wand in. Thanks for sharing.

November 3, 2020 at 7:45 AM