Making a Minecraft Golden Apple Block

In Minecraft, the Golden Apple is a rare object which can restore all health. With that as an analogy, a Golden Apple quilt block can be used to create a pillow covering (shown here) or a quilt for someone who is ailing.

Step 1: Tools and materials

You will need:

• an enlarged printout of the Golden Apple (.pdf included below)
• fabric for the apple (If you don't have it in scrap, buy the minimum cut you can—often a quarter yard. You can also use precut fat quarters.)
• fabric for the pillow case (1-1/2 yards for this 20"X20 covering)
• scissors
• a sewing machine

Comments

[rchklirc]

Hi it's me again. Anywayz do you think it would be ok if I used appliqué instead?
Using double sided fusible. A sort of dry glue?

[sylrig]

I've never used it, but I don't see why that wouldn't work. Let me know if you try it--would certainly be a great option for someone without a sewing machine.

[rchklirc]

This is BOMBTASTIC. YOU are Mr. Fantastic!!!!!!!!

[rchklirc]

Did you use a lock stitch or a chain stitch?
lock=bobbin 2 thread

[sylrig]

This was a lockstitch on a standard sewing machine. You could also use a chain stitch, but would have to be careful with the seam allowances, as a chainstitch is wider. For accuracy, I would recommend a lockstitch.

I would love to see your pickaxe when it's finished. :)

[rchklirc]

I am planning to make one with an iron pickaxe design

[applefanatic]

can u just use a needle and invisible thread??

[sylrig]

Absolutely. Sew with whatever you have at hand. :)

[young skipper]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. I'm making one today. Do you have any other pillows you made?

[sylrig]

Thanks! So far, this is the only pillow, but I think the process should be easy to translate. :)

[young skipper]

Absolutely; you got any ideas.

[sylrig]

That's great to hear. Have you seen this one?

Motion-Activated Attack Creeper

[young skipper]

Yeah, it's a pretty awesome but I'm just starting out with arduino so it might be one of my projects pretty soon.

[TheTemptress]

Do I have to go into a dungeon to get an apple? Will eating this restore my health to full? ;)

Great job!

[sylrig]

I hope you can just put your head on it and get the same effect. I can't imagine what eating it will do. :D

[freakyqwerty]

Awsome!

[that random dude]

amazing i was just coming on to look for minecraft stuff and i see this on the front page ^.^ i think this is my lucky day!

[sylrig]

That's great to hear. Have you seen this one?

Motion-Activated Attack Creeper

[farzadbayan]

Really fantastic !

[cowscankill]

Awesome! I still haven't found any apples on my file x_x looks great!

[DeanGPotts]

This is very good, ive been thinking of making something similar.