I am so in the holiday mood! Seriously, working on these I Wish You a Merry QAL Blocks by Alice Samuels Quilt Co. & Sandy Star Designs has really put me in the festive spirit:)!
The first block I worked on was the package block. It was a bit tricky because I decided to construct it differently than the directions given.
Because I was using polka dot fabric, I really didn’t want seams on the side ribbon. So… I sewed the side and the top in one piece and y-seamed the front square in.
It was tricky trying to find the right angles and fabric placement, but I am very happy with how they turned out:)❤️
I even like my appliqué bows on the top!! What is a package without a bow?
The next block was the SWEET Poinsettia Block. This one was a breeze to sew together!
I used my handy Quilt in a Day Ruler. It makes cutting half square triangles so easy! Just line the size of the finished square line on your seam and the center line on the center seam.cut around, and PRESTO! A perfectly cut square that is all ready to be pressed:)
It doesn’t get much easier than that! Here is a picture of all eight of my blocks together.
Don’t you just feel like singing Jingle Bells? I do!
Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful day!
It's a T-Sweets day! 
These are amazing! It makes me want to learn how to quilt!
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Oh you should give Quilting a try! But I warn you, it is very addictive!
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Your blocks all look so amazing. Kudos to you for breaking outside the box and doing your own thing. It is, after all, your quilt. Who doesn’t want to take artistic license? I bet all that sewing has put you in the mood. Do I hear the faint sound of Christmas carols coming through the airwaves? 🙂
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Hi Cindy! Wait…..yes, I do hear Christmas bells!:)❤️❤️
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So cute. Love your presents block. I may go a little off script on that one. Need to get done this weekend.
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The present block is a bit tricky to be sure:)
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I do hear bells….these are great blocks!
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I am having so much fun making these QAL blacks with you girls:). I just love it!❤️❤️
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Your blocks are so bright and cheerful, they are great! Nice job!
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Thank you Kate! It is fun to do a holiday quilt:)
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Beautiful squares! I love your bows and the poinsettia block ❤️
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Thank you Emma:). This Christmas quilt is really fun!
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Your set of blocks is amazing and bright. This QAL is so much fun, even with the Present challenge (hee, hee, present block was an exercise in patience).
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Hi Patsy! It is fun to sew together in a QAL. The present block was definitely tricky! Thank you for stopping by and happy quilting:)❤️❤️
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