Guest Post #3
Well, the scrap basket is full again and that means it is time to clean house. So, I thought I would create something for the tree.
For anyone who sews this “quilt as you go” technique will be super simple. And you will have a bunch made in a jiffy!
Quilted Trees
This project is for sewers of all levels.
Skill Level- 1 Button
Materials:
- fabric scraps
- felt square
- 10″ ribbon
Quick Note
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- Your felt square will be your backer. Place your 1st scrap face up. (the wrong side down.) Line up your second scrap face down. The two scraps will be right sides together.
- Straight stitch in place. Turn the 2nd piece over and flat. (I used my fingers for “pressing”. ) Repeat the process until you have a large enough patchwork for your shape. This is now your mini quilt.
- If you would like to add a decorative stitch to your mini quilt, now is the time. I added a few for photos.
- Trace and cut out your shape. (I used pinking sheers.)
- Fold your ribbon in half and insert at the top edge between the backer and scraps.
- Straight stitch all around to keep ribbon and fabric in place.
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These are really a great way to use up scraps and create something fun for the holidays.
ps- they look really cute on packages.
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Comments & Reviews
What wonderful little trees, I love them!
I really like this quilt as you go technique, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Erin! It makes super simple work of piece quilting. I have made many quilts this way and they look amazing!
LINDO,VERY NICE,BEAUTIFULL, NADIA
wonderful!! congrats!
So bright and cheerful! I love that they’re soft too, you could hang these anywhere on the tree and not worry about little hands (or paws) breaking them!
thanks for this lovely tutorial.
these are go great!!! love the fabric
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Natasha xxx
So cute. When my mother was living, she gave the kids ornaments each year, often ones she had made. She made some cuties really similar to these one time. Thanks for sharing.
I love to hear that they bring back fun memories!
Hi Heather – these little trees are adorable. Just have a
question though – is the felt inbetween the 2 pieces
of fabric?
Hello Bobbie,
The felt is actually on the bottom as a base. You will place the fabric scraps directly on top of the felt. The face of the fabric should be “kissing”. Then when you turn over your top piece the print is exposed.
Hi Heather – these little trees are adorable, and such a good use of
scraps. Just have a question though – is the felt inbetween the 2 pieces
of fabric?
Hello Bobbie!
The felt is one piece folded in half to give dimension.
Please send me some photos if you make them! I would love to see them.
~Heather
so so cute
Hi Again, Heather,
I love your little trees. A good way for me to start using my scraps.
I just love your different ideas, especially the no ugly ornaments. So informational. I also love making the yardage out of scraps. I just didn’t know what to do with my scraps. I just know I hate to throw them out. Thanks for everything, keep up the good work
Heather, I would love to make these trees, however I can not find the template for the trees. Help. Thanks and Merry Christmas! I don’t know what a URL is
Hello Rufina,
Thank you for the note. I drew the trees free hand and did not link a template.
~Heather