"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"...SANTA BLESSINGS TUTORIAL (part 2)

Hey quilters.....hope everyone is having fun choosing your fabrics. I've come to realize the computer glitch is me....I am wearing a brace while typing and I've noticed "sometimes" I tend to lean on the keys creating the "drama"....still should be able to retrieve the post though....it says the post is saving along the way...hmmmm :-)...anyway, here's part 2 & don't let the orange peel squares make you nervous….they are "appliqued" and raw edge applique to make it easier....I for one use this technique 'cause it's so easy & fast. Take your time cutting the "orange peel" design & not to worry if you're a bit off while cutting....you can cover any uneven lines while appliqueing. The advanced design "Santa Blessings" has a few 1/2 sq. triangles....omit this step if you are doing the beginner design "Many Blessings". Enjoy!

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Part 2....
Per 44" wide fabric....cut 4 1/2 inch wide strips....then sub cut each strip into 4 1/2 " squares...this is including your 1/4" seam allowance.  Yes....I do lightly press my squares....it's an OCD thing! ;-)

Per "Santa Blessings" design you will need....
Grey....36 squares
Black...20 squares
White...50
HST's (half square triangles)...24 grey/white (see instructions below)
Orange Peel block....(see instructions below)
Red...104
White...22
Gold...4

Per "Many Blessings" design you will need...
Grey...130 squares
Orange Peel block....(see instructions below)
White...88
Gold...42

HST's (Half Square Triangles)
Rotary cut strips 4 7/8 inch wide of grey & white fabric...then sub cut into 4 7/8 inch squares.
With Right sides together....mark a diagonal line w/fabric marking pen on top of square.
Sew a scant 1/4" on each side of line.
Cut in between sewn lines (on original marked line)
Press seam towards darker fabric
Trim or square up if needed

Note....make sure seams are flat before you fuse the "orange peel" fabric designs onto HST's. You can also google a tutorial on the internet using this method if that's easier for you.


"4 inch orange peel design/block
Print out block below.....you can also make your own "plastic template" to make tracing easier :-)
I colored in the block dark for easier tracing.

Orange Peel design/block instructions....

Using "Heat n Bond" Lite....following manufacture's directions.....cut & fuse heat n bond lite to the wrong side of fabric per square. (You can do a strip all at once of fabric & heat n bond lite if that's easier)
Note....I use a "Non-stick Reusable Pressing Sheet" & I have a designated iron that I use strictly for fusing onto fabric....this can be a bit messy sometimes.
Trace Orange Peel design to the Paper side of heat n bond lite
Carefully cut out design & fuse to the "right side' of each square (per quilt design)

You can applique each "Orange peel" block at this time. Little easier then trying to applique when blocks are all sew together. ;-)

Per your design that you are doing....this step will take a while...no worries...this is why we are starting this project in July! :-) Take your time & have fun!