Fabric Requirements Background fabric: 1/3 yard Green fabrics: 4 different Fat Eights Tree Trunk & Narrow Border: Fat Quarter Prairie Points: Fat Quarter Wide Border & Binding: 1/2 yard Backing: 2/3 yard Batting: At least a 22" x 30" rectangle Cutting: Background: Cut One 5-1/2" strip and Two 1-1/2" strips. From the 5-1/2" strip cut Two 5-1/2" squares, Two 4-1/2 x 4" rectangles and Six 3-1/2" squares. Green fabrics: Cut One 5-1/2" x 10-1/2" rectangle from one of the fabrics and One 3-1/2" x 10-1/2" rectangle from each of the 3 remaining fabrics. Tree Trunk and Narrow Border: Cut Four 1-1/4" strips (from the longer side of the fat quarter) and One 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle. Prairie Points: Cut Ten 4" squares. Wide Border and Binding: Cut Two 3" strips and Three 2-1/2" strips. Baste your backing and batting together using fusible batting or with a basting spray. Place the tree trunk rectangle exactly between the short lines as shown and aligned with the horizontal line, right side up and pin down. Lay a 4-1/2" x 4" background rectangle on top of the trunk piece, right sides together aligning raw edges. Repeat on the other side of the trunk piece with another 4-1/2" x 4" background rectangle and press. Now layer a green 3-1/2" x 10-1/2" rectangle on top of the sewn unit with right sides together, aligning raw edges. Stitch through all layers as before and press. Trim the seam allowance to a 1/4" and press. Repeat the process with the remaining 3-1/2" x 10-1/2" green pieces and 3-1/2" background squares. to create the 2nd and 3rd level of the tree. Sew the green 5-1/2" x 10-1/2" piece to the top of the tree and press. Place a 5-1/2" background square on one corner as shown and sew on the line. Trim the seam allowance and press. Repeat on the other side with the last background square, trim and press. Layer a 1-1/2" background strip on each side of the tree unit, trim them to the right length and stitch down with a 1/4" seam allowance. Press out. Repeat with the top and bottom. Add the narrow border in the same way by first sewing them to the sides and then the top and bottom, pressing in between. Fold the Prairie point squares in half with wrong sides together and press. Then fold them again so that all the raw edges are on the same side and press. Place 3 prairie points on each side of the unit as shown and pin down. Make sure that the tips are overlapped by a 1/4 inch or so. Now place a border strip on top of the prairie points, aligning all raw edges, pin down and trim the strips to length. Sew through all layers with a 1/4" seam, catching all the prairie points in the border seams. Press both the borders and the points out. Trim your backing and batting to the same size as the front of the quilt. Sew the 2-1/2" binding strips together into a long strip, press it in half lengthwise and finish the quilt with the binding. I hope you enjoyed the Sweet Trimmings wall quilt. Remember to comment to be able to win the prizes!! Also be sure to check in with the other designers and read their stories.
Draw a horizontal line parallel to the shorter side of the batting, 6" from the edge of the batting with a pencil or erasable pen. Then draw a vertical line from the first line, exactly in the center of the batting and two short lines 1-3/4" from the center line on each side as shown.
Using a walking foot on your machine and bobbin thread that matches your backing, stitch through all layers with a 1/4" seam. When starting and ending each seam, sew a few stitches in the same place to secure threads. Press out.
Draw a diagonal line on the back of all the background squares and place two 3-1/2" squares on each corner of the green unit, exactly as shown, right sides together. Sew exactly on the line.
Place 2 prairie points on each short side as shown.
Make sure that the points are placed as shown, overlapping the edge of the narrow border a little bit. Then place the border strips on top and pin down. Sew through all layers and press.I embellished my quilt with some buttons. That is of course optional but I put green buttons on the prairie points and then I put 24 red buttons on the tree. My idea is to hang little candies on the buttons and then use the quilt as an advent calendar. Each day of December I get to eat a piece of candy until Christmas!!
This is so cute - I must make this soon. Thank you!
Posted by: Marsha | November 20, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Thanks for the cute project! I have really enjoyed your stories about your family and the traditions from your home country of Iceland.
Posted by: Shirl | November 20, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Thanks for the cute tree pattern.
Posted by: Paula W. | November 20, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What a great project! thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: SuzK | November 20, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Thank you for the wicked cute pattern Gudrun!
Posted by: Patti Trygg | November 20, 2009 at 06:36 AM
I just had to stop back in and thank you again for the Sweet Trimmings pattern (don't tell the rest, but, this was my favorite) - I love trees and this project is so fun, fast and easy! And, thank you for participating in this CCCQD blog hop. What a great advent to the upcoming Advent season. And, what a wonderful way to meet so many wonderful designers and get to know them. And you all gave us early Christmas presents - your free patterns! THANKS A BUNCH!!!! HUGS...and stitches
Posted by: Christie | November 20, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Thanks for organizing this wonderful event. I enjoyed reading the posts and looking at the gorgeous Christmas decorations and patterns!
Posted by: nicolette | November 20, 2009 at 05:26 AM
I love your christmas tree, it's yummy!
Posted by: arlette | November 19, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Thank you for the beautiful little quilt. It is so great!
Posted by: Marie Sagers | November 19, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Thank you for the Sweet Trimmings pattern! I love the placemats. I'm anxious to get one made. Quilty Hugs
Posted by: Kelly Kreft | November 19, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Forgot to leave a comment back when.....Or did I. So much fun reading everything I just plain forget. LOL
This sure is fun. Love the tute and all your patterns.
Donna Rae
Posted by: Donna Rae | November 19, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I'm loving this blog hop and the stories and the great patterns. Thanks so much. Mary Jo
Posted by: Mary Jo Larson | November 19, 2009 at 01:16 PM
This is so cute, Gudrun! Thank you.
Posted by: Pauline | November 19, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Not sure if I commented yet or not. Oops if I did, Nice pattern & thanks if I didn't!
Posted by: Sharon S | November 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I apparently didn't comment on the day I first read this, so I will now. Thanks so much for the pattern. I love it!
Posted by: Jill | November 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM
You are such an inspiration. I love this project. This blog hop has been such a fun way to start the holiday season.
Posted by: Roseanna J. | November 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Very cute, Gudrun! Looks to be a quick project for seasonal decorating or gift giving.
I do enjoy your designs. I have one of your magazine submissions ready to try and a pile of Strip Twist blocks bumped up to queen/full size!) ready to get to a flimsy. Keep those great ideas coming!
Posted by: Linda J | November 19, 2009 at 09:57 AM
I'm just making sure that I commented on everyone's project blog for the draw... I thought I had but I think I forgot some of the security words and they all didn't get posted :(
So if I'm a double please ignore this entry!
Posted by: Mandy | November 19, 2009 at 09:55 AM
What a great project! I've never seen this "quilt as you go" technique before. I love how this turned out!
Posted by: Kim B. | November 19, 2009 at 09:46 AM
I love the quilt as you go process. I can't wait to try this out! It's a great size. My local shop has gotten your book so now I can try some other projects too.
Posted by: Sally Keathley | November 19, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Way too late for the prize, but I do love the design! Thank you!
Posted by: Margaret | November 19, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Gudrun: I made your project the first day in an afternoon and love showing it to my quilting friends. Last Friday I was able to find your "Fast and Furious" at a show here in FL - I especially wanted it for my grandchildren who quilt with me every summer in MD. They make projects for our County Fair and since the quilting is the most difficult for them, I thought your flip and sew projects would be perfect for them. I'm so glad to have found you. Kitty
Posted by: Kitty | November 19, 2009 at 04:55 AM
I love it and can't wait to make one.
Posted by: QuiltSue | November 19, 2009 at 02:31 AM
I think this tree is great. Can't wait to make one.
Thanks for the pattern.
Posted by: Sharon | November 19, 2009 at 12:44 AM
How cute is this! Sweet Trimmings will loook great in my newly renovated sewing room. thanks so much.
Posted by: Granny J | November 19, 2009 at 12:33 AM
its beatiful ... thanks ... :)
Posted by: grace | November 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Fabulous pattern and technique! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Laura | November 18, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Thank you for the pattern. This will be the first time I have tried this technique but with the photos and your instructions I think it will be a success.
Posted by: Patsy Hinchey | November 18, 2009 at 06:25 PM
I love the prairie points on the Christmas Tree...
Posted by: Kelli Kramer | November 18, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Love the pattern. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Freda Henderson | November 18, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Today's the day! House is clean and I'm sure ready to sew. Thanks so much for the great patterns and all the memories on this blog.
Posted by: Susan Pletcher | November 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM
This is a really cool project and I am thinking it will be good for a winter wall hanging, not just Christmas! So thanks a bunch!
Posted by: Sandy McCause | November 18, 2009 at 11:28 AM
I just bought your book on ebay! Fast and Furious ...
Posted by: Eileen Kane | November 18, 2009 at 06:15 AM
I love quilt as you go...fantastic! I'm just thrilled to be hopping with ya'll!
Posted by: Eileen Kane | November 18, 2009 at 06:06 AM
love the detail of the project; very cool
Posted by: Leslie | November 18, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Great pattern! I love the way you piece and quilt at the same time.
Posted by: marcella | November 17, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Very cute pattern..
Thanks!
Posted by: Stephanie M | November 17, 2009 at 06:01 PM
cut out a few to work on this weekend, thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Patty | November 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I will have to find your Quilt as you go book. Sounds very interesting. Love your Christmas tree pattern and plan to try it.
lsandes@comcast.net
Posted by: Elaine | November 17, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Wonderful project. Thanks for the blog hop!
Maretta
Posted by: Maretta | November 17, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Thank you for the cute free pattern and for the blog hop. This has been so much fun!!
Posted by: Amy | November 17, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I came to revisit your blog and couldn't remember if I commented earlier. So here goes. Love the design you came up with and I have enjoyed reading your traditions from Iceland. Thanks for sharing.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Meats | November 17, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Very cool pattern! I love that we make it and quilt it all at the same time. This idea is a keeper--thanks for sharing your talents. And. . .love the blog hop--it's very fun.
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 17, 2009 at 08:29 AM
I'd really like to try this. I hope it stays up long enough for me to get to it. This hop looks to be a lot of fun.
Posted by: Penny Fraley | November 17, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Thanks for the great pattern. I love how it is sewn and quilted at the same time, very clever. I'm really enjoying the blog hop.
Posted by: Valerie | November 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Thanks for sharing the pattern. I am hoping to do a couple for gifts for Christmas.
Posted by: Carol | November 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Love your "Sweet Trimmings", and i can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kim Juilfs | November 16, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Can't wait to make this. This is so much fun. A new pattern to look forward to every day!!! Thanks so much
Posted by: Janet Kopecky | November 16, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Love the tree pattern. It is simple but sweet. I hope to whip one up for my daughter before Christmas.
Posted by: Jane | November 16, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I love everything about this cute little wall hanging.Love the idea for the 24 buttons.My daughter just asked me if I had a pattern for an Advent calender to sew.
Now I do. thanks for the perfect pattern.
Posted by: Kathy | November 16, 2009 at 05:56 PM