Merry ChristmasUsing fabrics from ‘Festive Fun’

by Lynette Anderson Designs

What You Need:16” x 18” x cream tonal fabric, background

4” each of 7 assorted print4” beige, appliquéd gingerbread man and faces

4” red checked print, bindingFusible webbing such as Soft Fuse or Vliesofix

Stitchery stabilizer, optionalEmbroidery floss to match your fabrics

Embellishments as desired20” x 22” batting

20” x 22” backing fabricFine tipped fabric marking pen

Light box, optionalGeneral sewing supplies

Finished size approx. 18” x 16½”

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Merry Christmas

This sweet little wall quilt is quick and fun to make, the applique shapes have been done with fusible applique that has a blanket stitch edge, choose to make yours on the machine or by hand.

Getting Started:From background print cut 1 (15½” x 17½”) rectangle. From assorted prints cut 68 (1½” x 1½”) squares.

Using the pictures as a guide select and arrange at random 15 assorted 1½” squares, join them together to form a row.

Make another row the same. Join one of these joined rows to the top of the centre panel and the other to the bottom. Press seams outwards.

Using the pictures as a guide select 19 assorted 1½” squares and join together to form a row.Attach borders to either side of the centre. Press.

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The Wording:I have embroidered my words using two stands of embroidery floss and backstitch with little French Knots to highlight the ends of the letters.

Using a light source such as a lightbox or a window centre the fabric right side up over the pattern sheet and trace the wording using a fine tipped fabric pen.

If you are using an iron-on stitchery stabilizer you will need to iron it on before the stitching can be started, by putting this on the back of your stitchery you will not get shadows from the threads on the back of your work. On close inspection of your iron-on stitchery stabilizer you will see that it is shiny on one side, place the shiny side to the wrong side of your fabric. Following manufactures instructions bond iron-on stitchery stabilizer to wrong side of your fabric.

The Appliqué:Use the picture as a guide for placement of the applique shapes.

Fusible webbing technique:Fusible web has an adhesive that melts when heated so when the web is placed between two fabrics the heat of an iron causes the fabrics to fuse together, which makes it ideal for appliqué.

1 When using templates for fusible web appliqué they need to be flipped or reversed because you will be drawing the shape on the back of the fabric. Trace around each template on to the paper side of the fusible web, leaving about ½in (1.3cm) around each shape. Cut out roughly around each shape. Iron the fusible web, paper side up, on to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric and then cut out accurately on your drawn line.

2 When the web is cool, peel off the backing paper and place the appliqué in position on your project, right side up. (Check with the template to see which pieces need to go under other pieces, shown by dotted lines on the pattern.) Fuse into place with a medium-hot iron for about ten seconds. Allow the appliqué to cool.

3 The edge of the appliqué can be secured further by stitches. I normally use blanket stitch as I like the hand-crafted look but machine satin stitch can also be used.

Angels Hair:See pattern sheet.Paint or embroider the angels face.

Finishing:Layer quilt top, batting and backing together.Baste and quilt as desired.Attach binding to complete quilt.Add embellishments where desired.

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The information in this pattern is presented in good faith. Every effort has been taken to as sure the accuracy herein. This pattern may not be reproduced in any form, either electronic or hard copy. The finished product may not be used for mass retail, commercial, or wholesale purposes, markets, or trade shows wi thout written permission.

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Roof

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FeetCut 2

Angel’s WingCut 1

Angel’s DressCut 1

Paint or embroiderangel’s face

Trumpet Cut 1

HandCut 1

Arm Cut 1

Paint or embroidergingerbread man’s face

Add buttons

Gingerbread manCut 1

Christmas PuddingCut 1

Custard Cut 1

Add 3 red seed beads for berries

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HeadCut 1

MuzzleCut 1

NoseCut 1

EarCut 1

EarCut 1

Use seed beads for

eyes

Embroider reindeer’s

Antlers & mouth

Trace writing, using backstitch & 2 strands of embroidery thread

stitch letters.Dots indicate french knots

Hat TrimCut 1

HatCut 1

MoustacheCut 1

Add bell here

Use seed beadfor eyes

SleeveCut 1

SleeveCut 1

BeardCut 1

Santa’s CoatCut 1

Boot Cut 1 Boot Cut 1

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With a knot at the back of your work, make an anchor stitch

Start here

Make next stitch about 1/8”from anchor stitch, leave smallloop. Alternate anchor stitchand loops around head.

Repeat rows until desired effect is reached

Angel’s Hair

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