Pokemon Sew Along Block: Mew

Do you know any Pokemon fans?

Posted by Kelli Fannin Quilt Designs

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If so, you might want to have a go at making a Mew quilt block! After the Minecraft quilt turned free SewAlong at my blog, (all the links are still there, with over 50 blocks!), my son wanted to know what fun quilt we could plan together next. He was super into Pokemon Go, so we decided to do a Pokemon quilt, using some of the original characters. It's also a free SewAlong over at my blog. (click the website button next to my username above to go to the SewAlong page)

Today, I wanted to share with you, the tutorial for stitching up Mew. It's a 20" block so the cutting takes a bit of time, but it is all straight seams and kid friendly sewing, if your kids have enough patience to tackle a block this big! (20" finished)

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • Seam Ripper (just in case)
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Cutting Mat
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Thread
  • Sewing Machine
  • Fabric

Steps (21 steps, 180 minutes)

  1. 1

    First you'll need to cut out your pieces. I used these colors. The fabric names are their Moda Bella Solids name. But you can find any matching fabrics or even use scraps if you'd like.

    Bright Turquoise (background):

    1 1/2" sq. (8)
    1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (4)
    1 1/2 x 4 1/2" (2)
    2 1/2" sq. (3)
    2 1/2 x 3 1/2" (2)
    3 1/2" sq. (2)
    3 1/2 x 5 1/2" (1)
    4 1/2 x 5 1/2" (1)
    5 1/2" sq. (2)

    Black:

    1 1/2" sq. (13)
    1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (12)
    1 1/2 x 3 1/2" (6)
    1 1/2 x 4 1/2" (2)
    1 1/2 x 5 1/2" (1)

    Light Pink: (Betty's Pink)

    1 1/2" sq. (9)
    1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (6)
    1 1/2 x 3 1/2" (4)
    1 1/2 x 4 1/2" (1)
    2 1/2 x 3 1/2" (1)
    2 1/2 x 6 1/2" (1)
    3 1/2" sq. (1)
    3 1/2 x 5 1/2" (1)
    4 1/2" sq. (1)
    4 1/2 x 5 1/2" (1)

    Dark Pink: (Rose)

    1 1/2" sq. (7)
    1 1/2 x 2 1/2" (1)
    1 1/2 x 3 1/2" (2)
    2 1/2" sq. (2)
    2 1/2 x 3 1/2" (1)
    2 1/2 x 4 1/2" (2)

    Red: (Raspberry)

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

    White:

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

    Darker Blue: (Amelia Blue)

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

    Lighter Blue: (Cornflower Blue)

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

  2. 2

    This block will go together in nine smaller sections, labeled A thru I. Once you complete a section, label and set aside.

    Stitch together the pieces indicated by the small gray arrows first, then assemble in order of the numbered arrows.

    Here is the diagram for section A.

  3. 3

    Your section A should look like this when together.

  4. 4

    Here is the diagram for section B.

  5. 5

    Section B should look like this when together.

  6. 6

    Here is the diagram for section C.

  7. 7

    Completed section C will look like this when done.

  8. 8

    Here is the diagram for section D.

  9. 9

    This is what completed section D will look like.

  10. 10

    Here's the diagram for section E.

    Did I mention that these blocks require some patience? :)

  11. 11

    And what your completed section E will look like.

  12. 12

    This is the diagram for section F.

  13. 13

    This is the completed section F.

  14. 14

    Here's the diagram for section G.

  15. 15

    And your reference for completed section G.

  16. 16

    This is the diagram for section H.

    You're in the home stretch!

  17. 17

    This is completed section H.

  18. 18

    And the final section diagram! You made it! :) This is the diagram for section I.

  19. 19

    And what section I should look like when together.

    Now it's smooth sailing from here!

  20. 20

    Stitch the sections together according to this one last diagram, and you will have a 20 1/2" Mew quilt block!

    As always, stitch according to the gray arrows first, then according to the numbered arrows.

  21. 21

    Mew! Ready to be made into a cushion or put together with the other blocks and made into a quilt!

    See the other blocks and find all the SewAlong details and tutorials by visiting my blog and clicking on the Pokemon quilt image in the sidebar.

    Happy Stitching! xo