![]() This unit should measure 7 ½” x 10 ½”, carefully trim if needed so red/white triangle is still centered vertically in the block. Sew a cream triangle cut from Template C to the right side of the red/white gnome unit. Sew a cream triangle cut from Template B to the left side of the red/white gnome triangle. It’s so fun to sew these blocks together!!! Gnome Block: Trim to same 64” x 80” size as the backing piece. This 64” x 80” size allows the backing to extend 4” beyond all edges of the quilt top. Trim to measure 64” x 80”, with the seam running horizonal along the middle of the backing. Trim the salvage edges and sew them together along the 2 yard side using a ½” seam to make a 72” x 80” backing piece. If using 42” wide fabric cut 2 – 2 yard pieces. If using 108” wide fabric trim to measure 64” x 80”. This fabric is from Holly Taylor’s Winter Manor Collection for Moda. I used a variety of browns for my tree trunks, and I used a brown fabric with green pine boughs and red berries for the binding. The total fabric needed is about ⅛ yard ( or an 8” x 18” piece). Either raid your stash, or purchase a few new fat quarters. However, to achieve the scrappy look of this quilt I suggest using a few different prints. ![]() Have fun choosing your color palette, and remember…there are no rules!! Red Fabric: I used brown fabric for the binding strip. The balsam trees are created using a variety of green prints, along with a little brown for the trunk.įor the background I used a variety of buttery cream prints to show off the gnomes and the balsam trees. ![]() The gnomes are created using a variety of red prints, along with white fabric for the beard and peach fabric for the nose. You can purchase a printable, ad-free PDF of the Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern on my Etsy shop!įabric Requirements for the Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern For more information please read the disclaimer on the Privacy Policy page. Post contains affiliate links and we earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page. Each row is pressed in the opposite direction of the previous row to help eliminate bulk and allow seams to lay flat. This will help you get uniform seams.įollow the directions described below as you press open the seams. I recommend using a special presser foot with a ¼” guide if you have one for your machine. Sew fabric pieces with right sides together, unless otherwise stated. Pin your pieces together before sewing them to ensure proper seam alignment. The directions for this quilt are for rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, and the binding is hand-stitched to the quilt back.Īccurate cutting and sewing enhances your final product. Hand-Stitch the Folded Binding Edge to the Quilt Back General Sewing Directions for the Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern.Fabric Requirements for the Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern.General Sewing Directions for the Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern.Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Happy TEN Tutorial Tuesday–I’m sure it will lead to a Creative Wednesday, Please be patient if I posts are a little off-schedule! The Pine Bough Free Motion Quilt Tutorial Spin the Dreidel Free Motion Quilt Tutorial Pretty Packages Free Motion Quilt Tutorial YOU can find the free motion, machine quilting motif for all YOUR quilting needs! There’s everything from flowers to leaves and central motifs to background fills. ![]() It’s TEN Tutorial Tuesday–All Christmas and Holiday motifs! ![]() The Poinsettia Free Motion Quilt Tutorial ![]()
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