Hector’s Year April Block of the Month

Hector’s Year April Block of the Month

PDF Pattern – April: Spring Showers

April’s block in the Hector’s Year Block of the Month embraces the charm of spring showers. This month, Hector the hedgehog is pictured holding an umbrella — a sweet reminder that a little rain helps everything grow. The block is framed with a deep blue star, echoing April skies and gentle drizzle.

Your digital download includes three PDF sheets:

🧵 1. General Instructions Sheet

Explains how the BOM works, overall fabric requirements, repeated patchwork cutting instructions, and tips for tracing and stitching.
This sheet is identical each month and only needs to be printed once.

🧵 2. April Line Drawing Sheet

A clean, easy-to-trace line drawing of Hector with an umbrella. Perfect for simple backstitch embroidery and sized to fit the centre of the April block.

🧵 3. Colour Reference Sheet

A clear colour guide listing:

• DMC thread colours used in the embroidery

• Spraytime fabric colours used in the April star block

About April’s Block

• Embroidery: Backstitch

• Patchwork: Traditional star block in blue and cream

• Skill level: Beginner-friendly

• Theme: Spring rain, growth, gentle weather

Part of the Slow Sewing in a Fast World series, April’s block invites you to enjoy a calm moment of stitching while the spring rain patters outside.