Elf Sleeping Bags by Jazz!

 Hey quilter's...hope y'all are enjoying this Holiday season. It's been a bit hectic here, but I guess that's part of the fun...haha....I woke up to my "Christmas 2do List" with 2 items scratched off. I couldn't believe my eyes. I had a special request for 2 sleeping bags to be sent to Texas. The weather has been a bit crazy so 2 special elves wanted warmth. Oh my gosh and what better way than to be wrapped up in a cozy sleeping bag from Northcott Fabrics. I love how "Jazz" used my scraps. I've been trying to figure out her "Elf Scratch" to share this pattern with y'all. I do love how she loves to take "elfies" of herself. :-) I was thinking these would be great if you have a loved one that plays with "Barbies." I would have loved one playing with my barbies as a child. Well...wish me luck to try and figure this one out. I think I'll leave my "Christmas 2do List" out...who knows what else she might make for me. I sure do wish she could stay all year. I know 'Chuck" is loving her help as well. Thank y'all for following. Remember to save those scraps for a fun "Quilt-Mas cheer all year in 20241" :-)

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Cat

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* It looks like Jazz rotary cut 2" squares from scraps and made rows alternating the red/green squares.

3 rows across and 6 rows down....clever!

* I can see they have a 1/2 border around so I'm assuming you would rotary cut 1 strips to allow for a 1/4" seam when sewing...right?

* Then it looks like she sewed the borders to the top/bottom then left and right side...hmm...similar to how we all do a quick and easy border...she's smart! I'm not seeing exact sizes so just rotary cut yours to the sizes needed and don't forget to square up.

* Hmm...this is where I believe she did some accent quilting with my Missouri Quilt Co 50# thread. Smart! It feels like she used "low loft" batting...smart!

* Then she must have used coordinating fabric for the lining. I love it!

* I'm assuming she did the old right sides 2gehter and sewed a 1/4" seam around while leaving a opening for turning right side out. 

* Then she must have rotary cut 2 more coordinating pieces for the back side of quilt to the size of her top piece. Most likely sewed them the same way but it doesn't look like she quilted the back. She must have been in a hurry to get this project finished for me! :-)

Note...I will admit the second one looks easier...she most likely was on a time crunch. All I can see is rotary cut 4 pieces of fabrics all to 5 1/2 x 10. I'm assuming the batting as well. It does appear she did sew them all the same way. 

She must have placed the two finished pieces 2gther then top stitched them to secure. It also looks like she left as opening on the side for them to get in/out easier. She's a clever Elf!!

I will say from my own experience that when you are laying your cut pieces 2gether is to lay your batting first then backing facing up (you) then front piece facing down..."right sides 2gether" This makes the batting be in the middle once you've turned them right side out. 

Well, I hope this helps. These are the sweetest Elf sleeping bags and a great "Scrap-Buster." :-)

Talk soon,

Cat

Cats Christmas Charm Pack Challenge..."Dog Treat Stockings"

 Hey quilter's...hope your day is going great. I was watching the national weather this morn and loving all the pics of the snow. It's so pretty this time of year. I wanted to share a quick post of what I woke up too this morning. I guess Chuck and Jazz had a great time making super small stockings out of the scraps for the dog treats. We have a Christmas Parade and I love passing out treats to the dogs that ride in the golf carts. I seriously think they have more fun than we do. Some get dressed up like their owners and some just say "hey I'm cute just the way I am." I know y'all know what I'm talking about...some dogs just know they are stinkin handsome. My cat is the same way :-) Anyway, they totally "Jazz'd" it up for this year's parade. Last year my step-grandson helped me put the "Pup-peroni" treats in a cute Christmas bag but this year they will be in stockings. Oh my gosh...they did a great job, and you can see by the pic that "Chuck" like them too. I'll try to see if I can get the directions from them for y'all. I can definitely say..."what a great way to use up those tiny scraps!" No waste with this fun charm pack by Urban Chiks for Moda Fabrics....Love it!!! Thanks for following and check back for more great holiday gift giving and don't forget to save those scraps for this coming year. Talk soon!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Cat

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Aren't they the cutiest!!!

Cats Christmas Charm Pack Challenge..."Peppermint Bark Coasters"

 Hey quilter's...Sunday blessings to y'all & hope the weather is being kind to you. I love the snow but snow but have to admit I'm happy we're having warm days again in Florida. Although snow days make great "quilt days" :-) Lately I've realized no matter what the weather is outside I'm going to sew/quilt even if it's for a few minutes. I preach "thread and fabric therapy" for a great reason. I truly believe if you can take your mind off your pain even for a few minutes it's very therapeutic. One reason I decided to focus on "Quilt-mas Cheer all Year" in 2024. Christmas brings me joy and Christmas fabric is the best for me anyway. Just looking at all the beautiful color ways and prints is therapeutic and inspirational. Then incorporating the fabric into a design is so rewarding. Just remember to take a few minutes for you every day in some form or fashion. If you've noticed my projects are small and simple but you can totally enlarge the design to your abilities. The coasters today are designed with two skill levels in mind. We all know the classic pinwheel square, but the star coaster looks intimidating but super easy. The techniques are easy to follow that you'll end up using the technique within other projects. I love a technique that looks like it's difficult...don't you? :-) Plus, did you notice the candy. I named the squares after my favorite candy. I think "Chuck" likes them too :-) Don't know about you but if you need an afternoon "pick me up" just drop a piece into your afternoon coffee or hot cocoa. Yes...you can thank me later :-) Plus you'll get your projects finished and right now we all need a little help. Seriously y'all 21 more days...where has this year gone! So, I better get on the instructions so we can get our Christmas gifts finished. Thanks so much for following!

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Cat

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Here's all you need...

* Candy Cane sq's from Holly Jolly charm pack...scraps of the peppermint stripe & white fabric scraps for binding & backing ( I used the stars of Quilt Town from Missouri Star Quilt Co.)

* Coordinating thread ( I used white 50# from Missouri Star Quilt Co on these)

* Low loft batting

* Insulbright

Note:...Peppermint Bark Pinwheel Coaster (finishes roughly 4 3/4 sq.) easily enlarge if desired by adding on more boarders :-)

Here's all you do...

* From one white candy cane square...rotary cut a 2" strip then sub cut into two 2 x 2" squares.

* Repeat from one pink candy cane square or scraps same as above.

* Place one pink square and one white square with right sides 2gether.

* Draw a diagonal line from corner 2 corner

* Sew a 1/8 th seam allowance on each side of line.

* Rotary cut on diagonal line and press seams toward pink. Carefully trim away "dog ears" :-)

* Repeat same method for all 4 Half Square Triangles

* Layout squares to form the pinwheel design.

* Sew top 2 squares with right sides 2gether using a 1/8" seam allowance. Press

* Repeat same method for bottom 2 squares.

* Sew rows 2gether at center with right sides 2gether using a 1/8" seam allowance. Press & square up if needed.

* Pinwheel center is 3 x 3

Accent Border...

* From Holly Jolly white candy cane scraps...rotary cut 2 strips 1 x 3 and sew to top/bottom of square with right sides 2gether using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

* From Holly Jolly stripe scraps...rotary cut 2 strips 1 x 4 1/2 and sew to left/right side of square using the same method as above.

Note: this is where you would rotary cut batting to square and quilt as desired or follow next step; I only quilted in the ditch at finishing stage but do as you wish. Its small....have fun :-)

Border/Binding/Quilting...

* From white scraps ( I used white stars from Quilt Town by MSQC) for border/backing.

* Rotary cut 2 strips 1 3/4 x 4 1/2...sew to top/bottom of block with right sides 2gether using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

* Rotary cut 2 strips 1 3/4 x 6 3/4...sew to left/right side of block using same method as above.

* Rotary cut backing & low-loft batting & insulbright 4 1/2 x 4 1/2.

* Place backing right side down

* Then batting/insulbright

*Block right side up (facing you)

* Starting at top...Fold binding to back of block leaving a 1/4" border on front.

* Fold in half again on back to close fold on back.

* Pin or clip

* Top stitch on front of block to secure fold on back. 

Repeat same steps for bottom border then left and right sides.

Note: if parts of seams don't totally catch on back just secure with washable fabric glue.

Well, you just finished the sweetest Peppermint Pinwheel Coaster. Your recipient will love it or keep it for yourself and make more :-)

 Remember all designs can be incorporated throughout the year just by changing the fabric per decor! #less-stress-quilting!

Peppermint Bark Star Coaster...

Note: I used 4 charm squares but not all was used so save those scraps! ;-)

* From pink bow charm square rotary cut strip 1 1/2 x 5 then sub cut into two  1 1/2 x 1 1/2 sqs.

* Repeat same method with white candy cane square.

* Per design lay squares then sew top 2 squares with right sides together using a 1/4" seam allowance.

Press

* Repeat same method with bottom 2 squares.

* Sew top row to bottom row with right sides 2gehter using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press and square up if needed. Equals a 2 1.2 center square.

* From stripe charm square...rotary cut strip 1 1/2 x 5 then sub cut into two 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 stips.

* Repeat to make 4 strips total.

* From white candy cane fabric rotary cut four 1 1 /2 x 1 1/2 squares.

* Repeat same method from pink candy cane fabric.

* Place white candy cane square on stripe fabric with right sides 2gether (at corner)...

* Draw a diagonal line on square and sew a seam on that line.

* Press & carefully cut away extra fabric on back.

* On opposite corner of stripe fabric repeat same method as above with pink candy cane square.

* Repeat steps to make all 4 sides.

Tip...Layout per design to make sure your corners are facing right direction :-)

Corners...

* Rotary cut from white candy cane fabric two squares 1 1/2 x 1 1/2

* Repeat same method from pink candy cane fabric.

* Place in corners per design.

* Per design...sew row 1 squares with right sides 2gether using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

* Then center squares using same method

* And bottom squares using same method.

* Sew row 1 to middle row with right sides 2gether using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

* Then middle row to bottom row carefully matching seams. Press & square up if needed.

Border/Binding/Quilting...

Note:...you will be doing the same method as previous Peppermint Pinwheel Coaster but using the following strips for borders...backing ...batting & insulbright...except I sewed borders on using a 1/8 seam allowance being careful at matching points. This gave me a little cushion to have better points on star. Do the same if you wish :-)

* Rotary cut from white scrap fabric 2 strips 1 3/4 x 4 3/4 for top/bottom

* Rotary cut from white scrap fabric 2 strips 1 3/4 x 7 1/2

* Rotary cut 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 squares from backing/bating & insulbright

Well...I hope you enjoyed making these coasters for gifts and maybe even challenged yourself with the star block. I know it's one of my favorite designs and definitely will be used throughout the year with my Quilt-Mas Cheer all year in 2024. Remember save those scraps!

Talk soon,

Cat

Cats Christmas Suprise..."An Elf that Sews & Quilts!"

 Hey quilter's...hope y'all are having a great weekend of stitching and quilting or whatever your heart desires. This time of year can be a bit hectic and I for one have been a bit "stressful" so to speak. I love to make gifts for loved ones, but it does stink when my back doesn't cooperate with me. But I had a wonderful Suprise yesterday. I woke up to this sweet Elf by my sewing machine with a note stating she sews and quilts. Oh my gosh....if I could move better, I would have been doing a happy dance. Plus, the mug I've been wanting from Missouri Quilt Co. that states "quilters are peacemakers." I thought how  could this be. Well....much to my surprise 'Chuck" wrote a letter to Santa asking for help. I guess I've been stressing him out on scrap duty. I can't help it I absolutely love the Holly Jolly charm pack by urban Chiks for Moda fabrics. I can't waste a bit of that fabric. Plus, it's all about how many gifts we can make from one charm pack for my "Cats Christmas Charm Pack Challenge." Y'all seriously look in the pic and see what she brought with her...a sleeping bag made from Quilt Town Fabrics for Missouri Star Quilt Co. Oh my gosh...I love her! I asked "Chuck" to name her since he requested help. Well, it didn't take long for him to come up with the name "Jazz" after my BabyLock sewing machine. I mean after all she sews and quilts...right? :-) I can't thank Chuck enough well and Santa because we have a lot more gifts to make. We'll be sharing more gifts soon for my charm pack challenge. I'm sew thankful for the extra pair of hands! Remember y'all...we'll be having a year full of Quilt-Mas Cheer so save those scraps! Thanks so much for following and stay tuned :-)

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Isn't Jazz adorable!!!!

Hmm...maybe I did stress Chuck out a bit...

"Tis the Season 4 Templates!"

 Hey quilter's...hope all is great. I wanted to share some Nesting templates from Missouri Star Quilt Co. that I recently received. I'm sure by now you know how much I love Missouri Star....the quality and customer service of their company is wonderful. I wanted to give y'all a "sneak peek" of what's to come in 2024. I'll be sharing "Quilt-Mas Cheer all Year!." Yes...I'll be incorporating these sweet templates into Christmas scrap-a-longs. Plus, this gives you the time to purchase from them if you haven't already. I have a lot of Missouri Star Quilt Co. templates. I love the quality of their templates and have to say these are adorable and functional. Oh, my goodness...nesting is super smart. I love having an accent template when designing. So, heads up y'all...don't put those Christmas scraps away! I'm super excited and as you can see by pick below that Chuck is too! :-) Tomorrow is Dec 1st. and don't know about you but I wish somehow that I could gain an extra pair of hands. I think I'm driving "Chuck" nuts with my Christmas Charm Pack Challenge. But he's doing a fine job piecing those little scraps while I'm on quilting duty. :-) Well as usual...I'm still making gifts, but they are small this year due to my back issues. But that's o.k. too...they still are cute and made with love and maybe a extra word or two that we won't discuss #oops! I wish y'all all the time you need to get your gifts complete! 

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Cats Charm Pack Challenge..."Candy Cane Christmas Coaster!"

 Hey quilter's...hope your week is off to a great start. I know coming off a holiday break is hard to get going again especially with the kiddos. I do have to share a funny "Thanksgiving moment" with y'all & a true confession. I for one do not mind buying a pie. Especially if I'm not having company. Well...true confession...I make pumpkin bread a lot throughout the year. It's one of my fav's! Recently I was shopping in one of my favorite grocery stores before Thanksgiving and they do have a great bakery and pecan pies. So yes, I went for it...I bought the pecan pie with no regrets :-) Well this sweet couple was near me and all I heard was "No... absolutely not!" It immediately captured my attention. :-) They we're near me in a few isles as we both shopped, and I kept hearing him saying the same thing and then the old hand wave went up. but here's the funny....he kept telling her she's always doing too much...stressed out and he just wanted her to take it a bit easy and buy a pie. It was the sweatiest thing hearing them. Yes, I was ease dropping by then. Sorry it was cracking me up! Well, he looked at me and said are they good. I acted like I didn't know what he was talking about.... seriously I crack me up sometimes. He goes the pies...are they good? Yes, y'all can just imagine the 'look" I was getting from his wife. So, I thought this could go down 2 ways...so I decided to play it cool and say..."Yes, they are d'lish but nothing beats the love of a homemade pie" She goes see!!!! Well, he pouted a but then said, "I'm just trying to help." Holly smokes I avoided him the rest of the store :-) Then....oh my gosh another lady decided to tell me her Thanksgiving traditions when I was getting "cool whip." I first thought..."do I know you?" Then I decided to listen because that will be me in a few more years...having conversations with strangers in the grocery stores. Well like I say...don't get old cause it's a trap! By the time I got home I was exhausted as I usually am but mentally as well. I'm sure we all stress out more than we need to for the holidays, but I've slacked a bit as I've gotten older due to my health. Unless the kiddos are coming. That's a whole different story and all I can say is thank God for pain meds :-) Then you are really creative and having a Holly Jolly Christmas. Just kidding! :-) Speaking of Holly Jolly. The Candy Cane Christmas Coaster or trivet or quilt square...so many quilt-a-bilities with these squares. But I am trying to make many gifts as possible from one Christmas charm pack so the instructions below are for a coaster "mug mat" :-) I love to make a gift that someone can use and remember how special they are to me while doing so. Plus who wouldn't like a Christmas coaster for the Holidays? :-) I do thank y'all for following a long and wish everyone a 'safe" shopping season as well. Remember we're having "Quilt-Mas Cheer all Year in 2024" hint...hint. Enjoy!

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Cat

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Note...I challenged myself with the white accent fabric border. I used scrap pieces of the white candy cane fabric & love how it accents the peppermint fabric. Do the same if you wish or just rotary cut your borders accordingly. I challenge myself on small projects :-) 

Finish size is 4 3/4 x 4 3/4....easily enlarge if desired.

Here's all you need...

* 2 of your favorite charm squares ( I used one red and pink candy cane 5" square)

* Scraps from white candy cane fabric

* White accent fabric scraps ( I used Quilt Town stars by Missouri Star Quilt Co)

* Coordinating thread 

* Insulbrght...batting...backing (sizes will be listed on directions)

Here's all you do...

* From 1 red candy cane 5" square...rotary cut a 2.5 x 5 strip.

* Subcut strip into 2 2.5 x 2.5 squares.

* Repeat for pink candy cane fabric.

* Place one red square and one pink square with right sides 2gether.

* Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. 

Tip...I draw on light fabric to see line better :-) see pic

* Sew a 1/4" seam on both sides of diagonal line.

* Rotary cut on diagonal line & press. Trim away "dog ears"

Equals 2 peppermint half-square triangles.

* Now place 2 half-square triangles with right sides together & opposite colors.

* Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.

* Sew as precious HST & press. Square up if needed. 

* Repeat steps to equal 4 squares. (Chuck did a great job squaring up!)

* Lay squares in opposite directions to form center pinwheel (see original design if needed)

* With right sides 2gether and a 1/4" seam allowance...sew top 2 squares 2gether then bottom 2 squares together. Press.

* Follow design sew top row to bottom row. Press & square up if needed.

Note:  Center pinwheel will be 3 x3

Advanced white 1/4" accent border....

* Rotary cut from white candy cane fabric 3/4" strips x width of center square and sew using a 1/4" seam allowance starting at top/bottom then left right side...pressing as you do. Square up if needed.

Peppermint Border...

* Rotary cut from pink peppermint scraps 2 strips... 1 x 3 3/4.

* Sew with right sides together using a 1/4" seam allowance to top/bottom of center square.

* Rotary cut from red candy cane scraps 2 strips...1 x 4 1/2 .

* Sew to left/right side of square using same method as above.

* Press 7 square up if needed.

Border/Binding/Quilting...

Note...I used the scraps of white star fabric from Quilt Town collection by Missouri Star Quilt Co. I love this fabric...so versatile for any season :-)

* Rotary cut from white fabric 2 strips...1 3/4 x 4 1/2.

* Sew to top/bottom of square with right sides 2gether using a 1/4" seam allowance.

* Rotary cut from white scrap fabric 2 strips...1 3/4 x 7.

* Sew using same method as above.

* Rotary cut low loft batting 4.5 x 4.5. Place within center square. Pin and quilt as desired.

* Rotary cut backing fabric & insulbright 4.5 x 4.5

* Place white backing fabric (right side facing down)

* Batting if didn't quilt in previous step

* Insulbright

* Then Candy Cane square right side facing up (you)

* Carefully turn block over and fold over border at top to the back side leaving a 1/4" seam on front.

* Fold in half again of back to secure seam.

* Pin or clip to secure.

* Top stitch on front to secure fold in back.

* No worries if not all of seam "caught" on back...I use washable fabric glue when needed.

* Repeat for bottom border...then left/right border.

* This will give you the 1/4" binding around block without the stress...#less-stress-quilting!

Note:...If you desire a wider fold on back then just rotary cute the width of your strip to desired size. sometimes you don't have to struggle so much with catching the back fold when you make strips wider. As I always say...do what's easier for you. We're all at different sewing/quilting levels and trust me..."I have better days then others" :-) 

I hope you enjoyed this Christmas project & keep following for many more!

Talk soon,

Cat & Chuck :-) he's been a huge help!

"Holly Jolly Christmas Present...Coaster or Trivet!"

 Hey y'all...hope y'all are having a great week. I can't believe it's already Thanksgiving week & we all know what's right around the corner. Oh my gosh...this year has really flown. We've had a crazy week in Florida with storms last week and no internet until yesterday. You really don't realize how much you or me anyway depend on the internet until it's down. Sometimes I just wish it would be nice to go back to the old rotary phone. I know some of y'all might need to "google" that :-) Then when it's down I'm thinking how much I do love technology. It sure has come a long way! Well on the internet "note" ...I'll be posting the gifts that "Chuck" and I have made for the Christmas Charm Pack Challenge. We've had a blast coming up with small thoughtful gifts. I'm in love with the Holly Jolly charm pack by UrbanChiks for Moda fabrics. Every square just screams Christmas and have to say it's still available on the internet ;-) I did notice they have a new line that I just might need for my Christmas cheer all year in 2024. Hint,,,hint :-) Anyway, going to make this a fast post. I was told yesterday we could be down again due to lines being repaired. So, if y'all don't see a post for a few days that's why. I'll be combining the directions for the Coaster and Trivet due to the instructions are basically the same to make it a bit easier. I love this present design. You can give a "gift" that your loved one will keep on using every year. I did use scraps for the back of the white star of Quilt Town fabrics from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Love this fabric. Perfect for any season!  Well, I hope you get a chance to relax a bit this week and enjoy some time off with your loved ones. 

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Holly Jolly Christmas Present Coaster.

Here's all you need...

* 2 Holly Jolly Charm Squares

* White scraps for border & backing ( sizes in directions)

* Batting (light-weight)

* Insul-bright

* Coordinating thread ( I used Aurifil & Missouri Quilt Co thread both 50#)

Tip;...always save your scraps...I put the little ones in a Ziplock bag :-)

Here's all you do for Coaster...

* Rotary cut one charm square in half down center ( I used green) makes 2...2.5 x 5 strips.

* Sub cut 2 strips to 2.5 x 3.5

* Rotary cut one accent charm square to 1.5 x 3.5

* Sew strips together per design with right sides together & a 1/4" seam allowance. Press

Bow...

* Rotary cut from pink holly & white holly a 2 x 2" square

* Place one pink square and one right square with right sides together.

* Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner. 

Pic is of the trivet bow but same concept :-)

* Sew a 1/4" seam allowance on each side of line. Press if needed.

* Rotary cut on line.  Press. 

* Per design...Sew each half square triangle with right sides together & 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

* Rotary cut 2 accent corners from white holly fabric.

* Per design...sew a square to each side to center bow. Press.

* Sew top row to center square with right sides together & 1/4" seam allowance. Press.

Block will be 4.5 x 4.5 ish...scraps stretch a bit.

Border...Binding & Quilting...

* Rotary cut from white scraps 2 strips 1 3/4 x 4.5

* Sew to top/bottom of block with right sides together using a 1/4 " seam allowance. Press.

* Rotary cut from white scraps 2 strips 1 3/4 x 6

* Sew to left & right side of block as above. Press & square up if needed.

Note...this is where I do accent quilting. Rotary cut batting to 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.

* Lay batting then block. Clip or pin to secure...Quilt as desired. Have fun,,,it's a small project :-)

* Rotary cut Insulbright & backing to 4 1/4 x 4 1/4

* Layer backing right side down

* Insulbright

* Then block facing up

Finishing...

* Starting at top...fold over border strip to back leaving a 1/4" seam on front. Finger Press.

* Turn block over to back & fold border strip in half again to secure fold. Pin or clip to secure.

*Repeat same steps for bottom border.

* Top stitch on front of block to secure fold on back side.

* Repeat same steps for left/right border.

Note...with this method you have achieved a binding around your block without the stress :-)

Tip...you can always make your border strips larger to make folding on the back easier. Plus, if you don't catch the seam perfectly on back don't worry.... washable fabric glue is your best friend. Just secure areas with glue :-)

I hope you enjoyed this fun project & keep following to make the trivet. These are so much fun and great gift ideas! Here's a hint...the block design will be used for a Christmas Scrap-a-long in 2024 :-)

Holly Jolly Christmas Trivet...

The directions are the same as coaster but please rotary cut to sizes below.

* Rotary cut one charm poinsettia square in half down center

* Rotary cut from scrap 1 1/2 x 5 for accent center.

Sew as per directions of coaster.

Bow...

* Rotary cut from light scrap & one dark scrap piece 2.5 x 2.5

* Per coaster instructions make 2 half square triangles & sew together using same method.

* Rotary cut from light fabric 2 squares 1.5 x 2

* Sew using same methods as coaster.

Border/Binding/Quilting...

* Rotary cut from white accent fabric 2 strips 1 3/4 x 5 1/4....sew to top/bottom of using same method as coaster.

* Rotary cut from white accent fabric 2 strips 1 3/4 x 8 1/4....sew to left/right side of block using same method. 

Note...as per coaster instructions this is where I did my accent quilting.

* Rotary cut from batting 5 1/4 x 6 1/4.

* Lay batting then block, right side up.  Pin or clip. Quilt as desired.

Finishing...

* Rotary cut backing & insulbright to 5 1/4 x 6 1/4

* Finish using same methods as coaster.

Note...I made 1 coaster and 2 trivets with this method. Keep following for more fun gifts using the Holly Jolly Charm Pack.

Talk soon, 

Cat