Sunday, October 4, 2015

Christmas Symbols Quilt Along Wreath Tutorial

 Christmas Symbols -- Wreath Block




Wreath Tutorial (2 styles) Both 10 1/2"
On Point Wreath                                 9 Patch Wreath  


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ON POINT WREATH INSTRUCTIONS
 Cutting Instructions:
Wreath fabric:                                Background Fabric:                              Bow:
(2) strips 8 x 3"                             (2) strips 8 1/4 x 2"                                5" square
(2) 3" squares                                (2) strips 10 3/4 x 2"
                                                      (1) 4 1/4" square cut diagonally
Note:  Background border strips are slightly bigger than needed for squaring ease.









With corner triangles sewn on, ready to trim.




See the blow tutorial below.
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9 PATCH WREATH INSTRUCTION TUTORIAL

Cutting instructions:
Wreath fabric:           Background Fabric:        Bow:
(1) 5" square             (1) 3" square                   5" square
(4) 3" squares            (2) 8 1/4 x 2" strips
                                (2) 10 3/4 x 2" strips
Note:  Background border strips are slightly bigger than needed for squaring ease.




After sewing the 9 patch, square it up and add the borders.
BOW INSTUCTIONS
 
Fold right sides together and sew around open edge, leaving a 2" opening for turning.

Don't sew on the bow until you decide on your final configuration or plan for you blocks.
Come back soon for the next Christmas Symbol Block and tutorial!

5 comments:

Kate said...

Love it/them - can't wait to get started!!

Julie @ The Crafty Quilter said...

This is awesome, Sheri! I've had a few people ask for instructions to make a wreath block. Now I know where to send them!

legato1958 said...

Sew pretty! I love the two versions. Thank you for the tutorial!!
Susie

Zenia Rene said...

This is too cute!

Zenia Rene said...

This is too cute!

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