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It is NOT necessary to purchase the pattern in order to participate. But if you would prefer the convenience of using a printable pdf pattern, the Have a Jolly Little Christmas Collection includes all 15 designs and is available for purchase in my pattern store here. The individual designs are also available for purchase.
Christmas Wreath is a 12" quilt block.
Made using traditional piecing methods.
Sew Fresh Quilts – Christmas Wreath
Finished size of block is 12” x 12”
Read through entire instructions before beginning. Press all seams open as you go.
STOP: Stitch, Trim, Open & Press. To perform the STOP method, align a square (A) or rectangle (C) on the corner of the unit (B) with right sides facing together. Draw a diagonal line and sew along this diagonal line. Trim a ¼” seam. Finger press the seam open and then press with a hot iron. Pressing the seams open to reduce bulk is recommended.
Step 1: Use the STOP method to add the Green (A) square on the Dark Bow (C) rectangle. Use the STOP method to add the Green (*) and Dark Bow (F) squares on the Light Bow (G) rectangle. Sew the units together and use the STOP method to add the Green (F) square. Make two units – one facing left and one facing right. Also sew the Green (B) rectangle to the Dark Bow (A) square. Sew this between the left and right facing units..
Step 2: Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (H) rectangles on the ends of the White (H) rectangle, then to add the Green (F) squares to the ends.
Step 3: Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (*) squares on the corners of the White (B) rectangles. Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (A) squares on the other end. Make two units – one facing left and one facing right. Sew the Dark Bow (B) rectangles on top. Sew the White (J) rectangle between these units.
Fabric Requirements
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Single Block
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Green
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1/4 yard
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White
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1/8 yard
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Dark Bow
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1/8 yard
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Light Bow
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1/8 yard
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Read through entire instructions before beginning. Press all seams open as you go.
STOP: Stitch, Trim, Open & Press. To perform the STOP method, align a square (A) or rectangle (C) on the corner of the unit (B) with right sides facing together. Draw a diagonal line and sew along this diagonal line. Trim a ¼” seam. Finger press the seam open and then press with a hot iron. Pressing the seams open to reduce bulk is recommended.
Single Block
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White
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B
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2 @ 1.5” x 2”
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H
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1 @ 2” x 3.5”
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J
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1 @ 2.5” x 3.5”
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K
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1 @ 2.5” x 6.5”
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N
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4 @ 3.5” squares
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Green
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*
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2 @ 1” squares
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A
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2 @ 1.5” squares
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B
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1 @ 1.5” x 2”
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D
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1 @ 1.5” x 6.5”
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F
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4 @ 2” squares
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E
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2 @ 2.5” squares
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L
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1 @ 3.5” x 6.5”
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M
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2 @ 3.5” x 12.5”
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Dark Bow
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*
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2 @ 1” squares
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A
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3 @ 1.5” square
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B
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2 @ 1.5” x 2”
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C
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2 @ 1.5” x 3”
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F
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2 @ 2” squares
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H
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2 @ 2” x 3.5”
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Light Bow
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G
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2 @ 2” x 3”
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Step 1: Use the STOP method to add the Green (A) square on the Dark Bow (C) rectangle. Use the STOP method to add the Green (*) and Dark Bow (F) squares on the Light Bow (G) rectangle. Sew the units together and use the STOP method to add the Green (F) square. Make two units – one facing left and one facing right. Also sew the Green (B) rectangle to the Dark Bow (A) square. Sew this between the left and right facing units..
Step 2: Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (H) rectangles on the ends of the White (H) rectangle, then to add the Green (F) squares to the ends.
Step 3: Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (*) squares on the corners of the White (B) rectangles. Use the STOP method to add the Dark Bow (A) squares on the other end. Make two units – one facing left and one facing right. Sew the Dark Bow (B) rectangles on top. Sew the White (J) rectangle between these units.
Step 4: Use the STOP method to add the Green (E) squares on the ends of the White (K) rectangle.
Step 5: Use the STOP method to add the White (N) squares on the ends of the Green (M) rectangle. Make two units – one facing left and one facing right.
Step 6: Along with the Green (D) and (L) rectangles, arrange and sew the units together to complete the block. Block should measure 12.5” square.
Here is my Christmas Wreath block.
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It is NOT necessary to purchase the pattern in order to participate. But if you would prefer the convenience of using a printable pdf pattern, the Have a Jolly Little Christmas Collection includes all 15 designs and is available for purchase in my pattern store here. The individual designs are also available for purchase.
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5 comments:
I like it lots, and purple and green, very royal colours.
Love this block! I just might have to make a few extra for a Wall Hanging!
Super cute as always! I love this one! Is it time to start thinking about the office Xmas exchange already?!?! Hahaha. This might be my winner.
Cute, cute wreath block! Your instructions are perfect and so easy to follow.
How beautiful!! :-)
I have been patiently waiting for this block amd of course it does not disappoint :-)
The two colours go so well together.
Sew loving the journey. :-)
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