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Quilt Finish: Solid Patchwork Wreaths

12/14/2018

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Happy weekend everyone! This feels like the last normal weekend in December and maybe you have some time to make a Christmas quilt?? If so, read on and you'll find a link to download the FREE pattern for this version of my patchwork wreaths.
But first let's talk a little bit my new quilt!
When I first started playing with my patchwork wreath block, this layout (above) is how I envisioned the block being used, but I saw it as being made from scrappy 2 1/2" squares. I made a test block of the scrappy version (see below left), and then started on a solid version of the block, when a friend suggested that I make a mega-sized scrappy version of the block, and that ended up happening first. You can click here to read about the mega-block finished quilt, or see the finished product here.
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The original scrappy 28" block ironically was the first block made, and has yet to be made in to a quilt.  On the right is the first block made from solid fabric, waiting to be sewn together.
Regardless, after finishing the mega-block version of my wreath, I got back to work on the regular-sized solid blocks, making sure I noted cutting instructions, fabric requirements, and assembly directions as I went.
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I used Robert Kaufman's Mammoth Flannel to back this quilt. I hadn't used their flannel before and was ordering online...assuming it would be fuzzy.  I have to say that after pre-washing the backing, and washing it several times when the quilt was completed, it still isn't fuzzy.  To me this fabric is more like homespun than flannel. It's thicker than regular quilting cotton, and is obviously woven, but is not fuzzy or soft.  I am thrilled with the color and look of the backing though.
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This quilt finishes at 70" square, has my usual "Soft and White" batting, and was quilted by my local long-arm quilter using a panto called "Fish Net" by Urban Elementz.

I've compiled the instructions and have it available here to down load. I have not had this pattern "tested," so if you notice a mistake, please let me know and I'll make the correction and re-post.
Please also note that these are just the directions for making 1 block, not the whole quilt.  Some time in the future perhaps I'll put together directions for this actual quilt, but for now, if you'd like to make something similar to my quilt, you just need to add 6 1/2" sashing between the blocks, and then an 8 1/2" border.  Click below to download the PDF directions for the solid block.
patchwork_wreath_-_solids.pdf
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Thanks for stopping by, and if you make a quilt using this block, please tag it with #patchworkwreath so I can see your work!
Happy Holidays!
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7/4/2019 11:40:53 am

Growing up, I used to see my nana make quilts every Christmas. I always used to think that it was that nicest thing ever. Every year, I try to make quilts for her and my family as a tradition. This is the perfect Christmas gift for my family. Love the minimalist pattern and the instructions were very easy to follow. Definitely making more of these in different color schemes. It's so hard to come by a free quilting pattern for Christmas. Thanks for sharing!

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Handmade Myrth
11/1/2019 09:47:19 am

Thanks so much for the compliments!
I agree that quilts make great gifts!
Happy sewing -
Myrth

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  • About Me
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    • Solid HST Quilt
    • Going Places Quilt Tutorial
    • Star-in-a-Star Baby Quilt Tutorial
    • Scrappy Inner Star Quilt Pattern
    • Inner Star Quilt Pattern
    • HST Chaos
    • Scrappy Goose Quilt
    • Scrappy Patchwork Wreath Quilt & Block - Reg Size
    • Solid Wreath Block
    • Quilt Show Ribbon Tutorial
    • Double Bear Paw Block
    • Improv Sticks Border
    • Wreath Mega Block Quilt
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