A Little Christmas Sewing Fun
I had to sneak in a little Christmas sewing fun last week. I had pulled out some Christmas fabric scraps, auditioning them for another project. All plans went in a completely different direction when I discovered that I could fussy cut one of the prints, as you can see in this sneak-peek photo from last week.
I cut out four of those little cups and a bunch of half-square triangles in red and green. They made up four cute little star blocks.
The blocks were 8-1/2 inches unfinished. I added 2-1/2 inch sashing between the blocks, and the little center block are two leftover HSTs sewn together to make an hourglass block. The outer borders were also cut at 2-1/2 inches. The finished quilt measures 22-1/2 inches square.
For the quilting, I decided to do some free motion loops. It was easier to do than I expected, and my free motion is improving maybe just a bit. I made sure to use a light thread, though, so you can’t inspect it too closely – LOL! I’m still working on getting the speed and stitch length to work together consistently.
Here’s another peek at the blocks and the quilting.
I used the stocking print for the quilt back, as well. It is a print from the Riley Blake Christmas Traditions line. As I was cutting the fabric, I was trying to remember what other project I used it for. I had to go back and find this post – from December last year! Maybe I’ll save the last bit for next December – haha!
I don’t have any information on any of the other fabrics since they were just small cuts from my stash. For quilting, I used Aurifil 50 wt thread in Sea Biscuit (#6722).
This little quilt was a definitely a little Christmas sewing fun for an afternoon or two. I don’t know what I will do with it, whether I’ll keep it or gift it. In the meantime, I’ll just enjoy it.
Linking up today with:
- Can I Get A Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
- Peacock Party @ Wendy’s Quilts and More
I hope you are enjoying a little Christmas sewing fun, too! Happy stitching!
Wendy
This and That
26 Comments
Barbara J Stanbro
Cute! I like using fussy cuts.
LA Paylor
that is adorable, love the backing too
Eva
This is the best with so nice christmas fabric … using it every year a bit. And these stockings are soooo cute! Love your design!
Cindy Pieters
This is sooo cute! Love the Christmas fabrics and your FMQing looks great.
laura bruno lilly
” a little Christmas sewing fun for an afternoon or two” That’s part of the season, too – these times of thematic sewing **for fun** in between the ‘required’. Your whimsical spur of the moment project seen here reflects the spirit of the season as well as your refreshed spirit in the midst of the season…whew a bit wordy, I know!
🙂
texasquiltgal
What a pretty quilt, and your FMQ looks great! Love the fussy cuts, and I enjoyed the re-read of last year’s post where you used that wonderful stocking fabric. And I saved the recipe for the lime dessert, which I failed to do last year, so thanks for that link!
Kate
Your bit of Christmas stitching turned out beautifully. It’s fun to have a quick and fun project in between all the longer term projects.
Johnson Sally
Very cute! I told you you are prolific! 😉
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
This is so cute, Wendy! I love stars and the cups in the center just really set off this little Christmas Quilt!
Katherine Duquette
Happy holiday sewing and that little quilt is too cute. It’s amazing what a few leftover pieces of fabric can inspire you to do.
karenfae
cute project and it doesn’t look like it took a lot of time and the way you quilted it doesn’t detract from the design which has remained the star of the show!
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
That is a really cute finish, Wendy! Looks like it was fun to just play with some Christmas scraps, too – love the stocking print. Your quilting looks great! You’re inspiring me to give FMQ another try.
Rochelle Summers
What a nice little quilt. I love the fabric and the fussy cutting. Your quilting continues to improve. That Riley Blake fabric is so nice. I like the idea of pulling it out every December for another project. Congratulations.
Heather Pregger
Very Pretty!
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
I love how you fussy cut out the cups, and isn’t it fun how a plan can change when something fun like that becomes obvious? I think your loop free motion quilting looks great!
Vicki in MN
I have been thinking of doing something like that with a few small leftovers from panels. Yours sure has a nice Christmas vibe to it! Good job on those loops too;)
Tracie
What a fun little quilt! You made great use of your Christmas fabrics. I was thinking about your FMQ just yesterday, and I’m inspired by you! Maybe I’ll give it a go again during 2024. Your stitching turned out very nice.
The Morning Latte
Oh that looks like some wonderful Christmas sewing fun! Almost therapeutic! I think next week will be that for me! Love the little cups!
J Mur
Super cute, Wendy!
Helen
Favorite sentence: “In the meantime, I’ll just enjoy it.”
Sandra Walker
These little ‘just gotta make this’ projects are so satisfying, aren’t they? Too funny that the backing is the same that you used on in December fun project last year!
Jocelyn Thurston
I’ll add my admiration to the group, Wendy. Such a wonderful little quilt and great use of super cute fabrics. Great quilting too. Meow to Wilbs!
aquilterstable
Very cute! I love that kind of impromptu sewing!
marissthequilter
A delightful Christmas quilt. Those two afternoons of fun show in the happy result. Merry Christmas!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Such cute prints!!! I especially love the border and backing print, Wendy!!!
Kathleen McCormick
What an adorable project! I love the prints, the stars with fun centers, the hourglass block in the center and the print that got used on the front and back! Just a fun finish and a fun make. Congrats!