Cozy Christmas Sew Along - Week Ten - Block Ten!!

Today is Monday so that means 

Cozy Christmas Sew Along Day!

CLICK HERE 

to download my free pattern

CLICK HERE

to get my 

Cozy Christmas 

Sew Simple Shapes 

Vist your favorite quilt shop 

to get your

 Cozy Christmas fabric kit:)

I'm super excited that we have

 3 rows put together so far!

Today we start on the 

last row by sewing the

#CozyCandyCanesBlock

I chose the red and pink gingham 

and the candy cane stripe of course!

CLICK HERE

for the cutting guide...

And cut your 

Sew-In Interfacing

and your fabric squares.

***NOTE***

Make sure to trace one  

with the print side 

of the template down 

so that they will be reversed:)

Sew onto your traced lines and 

trim an approximate 1/4" seam allowance.

On the inside curve of the candy cane 

you will need to clip right to your stitched line.

Do not clip into it or past it...

but right up to it:)

Use small sharp embroidery scissors

for this step so that you can be 

in total control of your clipping!

Now don't be scared!

I promise to walk you 

through this one step at a time!

They really are easier 

 to turn than they look:)

Instead of cutting an X on the back...

just cut the interfacing like this...

leaving about an inch 

on the top and the bottom not cut.

Start by just turning and 

shaping the top part...

Then turn and shape the bottom part...

And the middle takes care of itself:)

After shaping with the turning tool...

 press just the bottom couple of inches.

And do the same for just the top.

Then shape and press each side separately

 just using the tip of the iron.

When its all shaped...

you can press the 

whole candy cane flat at one time:)

Repeat for the other candy cane.

YaY!...you did it!

Place the candy canes 1 1/4"

 up from the bottom and also the top...

And a little less than 

an inch in from the sides.

Pin into place and applique!

Trim up your block to 6 1/2" square 

after pressing from the back only.

Use the white sparkle print 

for the small inner border

 and piece your 

half square triangles 

and flying geese.

Sew it all together!

Take a photo of your cute

#CozyCandyCanesBlock

and post it on

Instagram

for all of us to admire!

Because we are 

nearing the end of the quilt...

I thought it would be super fun 

to make a new project...

 because I'm not finished playing with my Cozy Christmas fabric!

I designed a block using the

 same size rectangles

 and also half square triangles 

as well as the same method

 that's in my Cozy Christmas pattern.

And now I have a fun new

#CozyBlock

To go with it...

I drew up a really fun project

 using my new 

Cozy Block 

with a cute sashing 

and cornerstones layout.

I love switching out seasonal runners

 for the farm table in my kitchen... 

So I'm going to be making a 

Cozy Table Runner for Christmas!

It will finish at 

30" x 58"

which is a perfect size 

for most tables:)

ARE YOU IN?

If you are...

here is the cutting 

sew that you can 

"Bee Prepared:)"

Sparkle Background - 1 1/2" yards:

(A) Cut 48 - 3" squares 

for making 96 HSTriangles

(B) Cut 76 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles

(C) Cut 64 - 2 1/2" squares

Red Recipe - 1/4 yard:

(D) Cut 16 - 3" squares 

for making 32 HSTriangles

(E) Cut 15 - 2 1/2" squares

From Assorted Cozy Christmas Prints:

(F) Cut 54 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles

(G) Cut 32 - 3" squares 

for making 64 HSTriangles

Binding - 1/2 yard

Backing - 2 yards

YaY!!!

I'll finish up my 

Cozy Table Runner 

so that I can do the tutorial 

for you here next week!

  

xx

Lori