Good afternoon, Sweet Peeps and Happy Friday. Well the sun is peeking out from behind the clouds . It is a beautiful day. I haven't been outside yet to see how cold it is, but it is lovely nonetheless.
The other day, I showed you a peek into my foyer as I dreamed of warmer weather. In my small entryway are 3 old thrifted shutters that I display seasonal quilts on.
Well today I thought I would share one of my favorites which is on display this year- my Scrappy Happy Christmas Trees quilt. Lots of cheery fabrics in this one! 😀❤💚
I have received so many warm and thoughtful compliments on this little quilt . Thank you for all who noticed it. 🎄❤🤗
Actually , this quilt has a story. In 2018, Mr. Pinker and I were off on one of our usual long camping trips in Oklahoma . We were gone for several weeks . While traversing the beautiful Sooner State, it was raining cats and dogs back home.
Upon our return from Oklahoma, our truck barreled into the driveway around midnight. As we came into the house, we were hit by an odor. "YIKES! What's that ?"I asked. Little did I know what was in store for us! 😳
Mr. Pinker went downstairs to find that our whole bottom level was flooded and water was running out of the doorway onto the patio. ( My daughter never noticed it when she checked on the house because she didn't go downstairs, plus it was raining so she did not see what was happening along the doorway. ) Anywhooo... Mr. Pinker discovered that our small hot water heater which was in the kitchen cabinets had burst and hot water had spewed and sprayed for a few weeks . Not only was the bottom level flooded but because it was in the middle of summer with all of the heat , the walls were covered with mold. It was an ordeal to say the least. ( Now we cut off our water when we travel unless our kiddos are staying here which they do since then. )
After weeks of drying out with large industrial fans, wrangling with the insurance company and gutting the whole downstairs, we were ready to rebuild that section of the house. Soooo... where does the quilt come into the story? Well, while Mr. Pinker worked, I sat here watching the workers for a couple of months .
As they stripped the walls, and banged with their hammers, I worked on this little quilt as well as my Scrapberries quilt which I have showed you before.
I have to admit these two projects certainly kept me sane during a stressful time.
Now lets get to the nitty gritty on how I made Scrappy Happy Christmas Trees.🎄
It is a small quilt just made of scraps and bits that I found in my quilting room. It is made up of 9 Christmas tree blocks.
I strip pieced the trees in pretty playful, reds and greens.
The background fabric measured 8 1/2" squared unfinished . I framed each block with 2 1/2"( unfinished) strips. The red trees received green sashing and the green trees received red sashing.
My scrappy jolly trees are hand appliqued.
To create my blocks, I drew out a triangle on a scrap of paper. The sides measure 6 ", 6" and 5 1/2" roughly. Of course you could use your triangle ruler to create your trees.
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| Drawing out an isosceles triangle for my tree. |
I also drew out a small rectangular trunk.
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| My applique tree pattern is drawn out on scrap paper. |
Using my scraps, I foundation pieced my trees making sure to press and pin each piece so puckers and wrinkles would not appear.
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| Don't forget to pin and press when foundation piecing. It will save you a lot of headaches. |
Once the foundation paper was covered, I was ready to cut out my tree for applique.
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| The scraps are all pieces and ready to be cut out into a tree form. |
Using my predrawn template, I auditioned the placement of my tree and then used a pencil to draw out my applique lines.
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| Auditioning where to cut out my tree. |
After cutting out the brown trunk, I was ready to pin and needle turn applique my scrappy tree. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!
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| Time to hand applique my scrappy tree. |
That is what I will be working on today. A new scrappy tree quilt. I may just work on a few blocks . Hmmm perhaps for a door quilt.
Have a great afternoon, Sweeties. Don't forget to sparkle and shine!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Under the Christmas tree, let us wrap love, peace and joy for all. " - unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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