BERNINA Corporate Blog -CUTE LITTLE CHRISTMAS QUILT
My inspiration for this narrow Christmas quilt is the festive season and the little space that I have that is perfect to hang a small quilt. It is a cute little quilt that can be done in two hours and it will also make a lovely gift for that special friend!
A CUTE LITTLE CHRISTMAS QUILT
YOU WILL NEED
20” X 6” background fabric.
21” X 7” backing fabric
Enough fabric to bind the quilt
21” X 7” batting
13” X 5” Applique paper
Scraps (I used narrow strips)
Undecorated Christmas Tree
Isacord thread to machine quilt the background
Shiny thread to couch and matching thread
Beads and sequins to decorate
- Iron scraps onto the applique paper and cut a circle and a triangle.
- Remove the release paper, position it in correct place and iron onto background fabric.
- Layer backing, batting and quilt top and pin.
- Use foot #74 to meander around the images. Do not quilt over the images.
- Use foot #43 and a shiny thread and couch around the images, catching the sides securely.
Use foot #43 to couch around the bauble and the Christmas tree
- Decorate the bauble and couch a string to the top that disappears off the quilt top.
Decorate the Bauble by couching shiny thread on.
- Sew a binding or a facing on.
- Sew sequins and beads on the Christmas tree (Optional)
Decorate the Christmas tree with sequins and beads and sew a star on the top.
- Sew a hanging sleeve at the back and enjoy your narrow Christmas quilt!
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Dear Betty, thanks for your comment! I really hope you are going to join in the fun! Use this to inspire your friends to subscribe to my newletter https://www.tillydeharde.com/ for more interesting inspiration! Merry Christmas! Love, Tilly
Absolutely lovely thank you Tilly! I’m delighted to have that couching foot. This is a must try for a quick Christmas gift!
Hi Angie, I cannot agree with you more! It makes life so much easier! Enjoy your new foot and I really hope you find time to create this cute little quilt! Love, Tilly
Love the narrow quilt, so effective
Hi Frances, I’m so pleased that this shape appeals to you! It is so easy to hang almost anywhere as it is small but still very attractive! I hope you will attempt to create your own and come and show me some time! Love, Tilly
Lovely Tilly
Hi Jenny, thanks for your comment, this really is a quick one to make as a gift or just to entertain your students! I hope you will join in the fun! Merry Christmas! Love, Tilly