Christmas Quilt Along - part 4

A MINI SURPRISE

To start with, you will need 3.5" squares - one focus fabric and one white. 3" squares - three focus fabric and one white. 2.5" squares - two focus fabric. 2 white buttons (3/4" to 1" size).

Layer your 3.5" focus and white squares RST (right sides together) and one of your 3" focus and white square RST. Draw a line, corner to corner, and stitch 1/4" seam on each side. Cut on the drawn line for HST's

Press to the dark (focus) and trim larger set to 3" square and the smaller set to 2.5" square. Set aside the 2.5" HSTs.

Draw a line from corner to corner on your 3" HSTs and pair up with a 3" focus square. Place RST and sew 1/4" on each side of the line. Cut in half on the line.

Open and press to the focus triangle. Trim to 2.5" squares. You will have two sets of quarter square HSTs - two facing left and two facing right.

Now layout your pieces as shown - you have two blocks here (I didn't want you to waste any fabric). Sew your sections together like a 4-patch. Pressing toward the square with the largest focus fabric in it.

Almost done! You have two Angel ornaments. Trim to 4.5" square and cut either a matching backing or coordinating 4.5" square. Sew your button 'heads' in place on the front piece - love those 2-hole buttons. Lay RST, cut a 6-8 " bit of ribbon and pin into the top corner. Sew around leaving an opening for turning.

Stuff as plump as desired, sew opening closed with whip stitch or ladder stitch. You are done! You could add a little bow to her waist, add some tinsel for her hair - anything you like - or leave as is.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon