After a very brief look at K and L we arrive at M this week with a somewhat unseasonal Maple Leaf and a slightly more seasonal Merry Kite. But we start with the applique letter – download the template but don’t forget to add a seam allowance if you want to turn the edges under.

We have two maple Leaf blocks for you – the first is based on strips with no stalk


This allows you to colour the strips differently if you so choose – the instructions download includes a block to colour




The second has a stalk and is based on a nine-patch of squares and half-square triangles


This allows you to colour all the different parts of a leaf – just like a fabulously mottled autumn leaf.

The instructions for both blocks are included in the download.
Merry Kite has quite a few Y seams to contend with but is probably worth persevering with (can’t you tell Chris does not like Y seams?!)


There are colouring opportunities galore here, not least the ability to make the block look as if it is folding. Download the instructions and a block to colour.




Or you can do away with those pesky Y seams by adding extra seams –


Next week we will have a couple more blocks beginning with M if you care to join us as we explore our alphabet of six-inch blocks. Remember – six-inch blocks are ideal for using up those smaller scraps!