When designing Christmas Presents, I came up with another options that involves Block 2 plus four half blocks. I thought I would present this setting and the additional block for you. I haven't found the time to quilt this one. But you can see the center block (Christmas Presents Block 2) is surrounded by four other presents (Christmas Presents Block 4). The following was my first try at this arrangement. However, I think the corner triangles were too dark -- making it a little hard to visualize all the presents. Remember that these patterns will be taken off my website at the end of the month. Tania Schell completed her quilt using the vertical setting. I think she did a great job with the blocks. I'm busy working on Christmas gifts and getting ready for my next class for Four Season Quilts. I hope to have more to share next week.
Happy Quilting. Kari Schell On Point Quilter It is time for the reveal on my Christmas quilt sew along. ![]() I decided on the vertical setting for my quilt. It went together quickly and will make a nice addition for the Christmas season. I like using a stripe for binding. This one was cut on the diagonal. A fat quarter will give you sufficient length to bind this quilt. I predominately used three designs when quilting this project. - Curved arcs for the triangles. - Lovely Teardrop Sashing from Creative Stitches. - Teardrop Vine by House of Creations There are two separate layouts -- one vertical and one horizontal. After playing a bit more in EQ, I came up with an option for a table topper using block 2. I will give you the instructions for that layout (plus a new block) next week. Another Option ![]() Becky Beck made these pillows from block #2 for a silent auction. Funds will be used to offset adoption costs for a friend. I think some small throw pillows are now on my to do list. Downloads have been deleted. Watch for the release of the pattern in my store. Christmas Quilts GaloreI started unpacking my Christmas quilts this week and realized there are a lot of them. I've been photographing them (one a day) and have been sharing them on my Facebook account. Here are the ones from last week. Happy quilting.
Kari On Point Quilter I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Did you get any quilting done? It is now officially time to focus on Christmas. I'm hoping you are ready to work on Block 3. This block has two presents in it -- a large and a small package for under the tree. The block will measure 8-1/2" x 8-1/2". Instructions for the block are here. As a reminder, the free instructions will only by available until the end of the year. ![]() Sherry Perry posted her Christmas Block 1 on Facebook. I love the fabrics she used. ![]() Diane Rose shared her Block 1 with me. Fun! ![]() Diane also got her second block done. Thanks for sharing. Happy Quilting
Kari Schell On Point Quilter I hope everyone enjoyed sewing block #1. As a reminder these instructions will only be available until the end of the year. This week I am sharing instructions for block #2. There are two fabrics for the bow (creating a pinwheel bow in the center), along with a fabric for the wrapping paper. If you are still puzzled about fabrics, I've taken a photo of the fabrics used in this project. Here are the fabrics my friend Kim is using. I really like the holly print she is planning to use for the border. Machine Quilting SaleTo celebrate the end of fall, 25% off machine quilting orders with "Old Oaky" pantograph design. Offer good on orders placed through end of November. This design works very nicely on quilts for a favorite guy in your life. Contact me if interested in a quote. Wishing each of you a fabulous Thanksgiving.
Happy quilting. Kari This time of the year I start thinking about Christmas presents. Like many of you, I love to make small quilted items as gifts for friends and family. Last night I spent some time on Electric Quilt 7 playing with a number of options for a small wall-hanging/table runner that could be used to decorate your house or given away. I thought it would be fun to share the instructions for the blocks with you over the next few weeks (three weeks for blocks and one week for setting instructions). This will give you plenty of time to get the project completed in time for Christmas. I will provide you the secret link for the block instructions each week. The instructions will remain posted until the end of the year. So please either print them off or save them prior to that time if you are interested in a copy. Information to get you started. There will be two setting options. One will finish 30" long by 14" tall. The other will 32" tall by 14" long. I am piecing the second one and will share photos of my finished blocks each week. It will make a great wall-hanging for a door. Fabric requirements:
I used the Perfect Corner Ruler™. However instructions are given if you do not have the ruler. The Perfect Corner Method™ and Ruler™ were both developed by Ruthanna Grihalva, Forever In Stitches, LLC. Additional instructions on using the Perfect Corner Ruler are provided in my 11/9 blog posting. Here is block #1. Please post a comment if you have any questions on the instructions or construction method.
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