Today is Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can enter each day to win the prize of the day! Contest rules and how to enter are below.
Today’s Project
On the fifth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me …“Jingle” Holiday Wall Decor from Primitive Quilts and Projects!
MATERIALS
- 5″ x 8″ red felted wool for ornaments and letters
- 5″ x 8″ green felted wool for ornaments and letters
- 3″ square gray felted wool for ornament tops
- Fat quarter black cotton for appliqué background
- Sulky® 12-weight cotton thread in 1169, 1295, 1271
- Valdani 100% Colorfast hand-dyed No. 12 perle cotton in P2 and P12
- 4½” x 24″ double-stick fusible web
- Frame with 8″ x 16″ opening
- Size 24 chenille needle
- White Clover marking pen
- 2½” circle template (optional)
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Templates in the template insert have already been reversed and do not include a seam allowance. Because felted wool does not fray, there is no need to turn under the edges of the appliqué pieces. Click here download Jingle Holiday Decor templates.
- Trace six circles, six ornament tops, and “JINGLE” letters onto the fusible web, then cut them out just
outside of the drawn lines. - Place three fusible ornament shapes on the red wool and three on the green wool. Leave the fusible paper on the back of the ornament shapes.
- Place the fusible “J”, “N”, “L” shapes on the green wool and the “I”, “G”, “E” shapes on the red wool.
- Using steam, press the fusible shapes from steps 2 and 3 to the wool, then cut them out on the drawn lines.
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
Finished size: 8″ x 16″ (not including frame)
- Press the black cotton fabric.
- Lay the frame, face down, on the black cotton fabric. Using the white Clover marking pen, trace around the opening of the frame. You will keep the design layout within this space.
- Referring to the project photo on page 44 for placement, lay out the ornaments and place the wool letter shapes on the appropriate ornaments. Using steam, press those elements in place.
- Referring to the project photo for placement, lay out the six ornaments and ornament tops on the black cotton fabric. Using steam, press those elements in place.
- Using a blanket stitch, sew the wool shapes in place with coordinating colors of Sulky® threads 1169 and 1271. Click here for Blanket Stitch illustration.
- Referring to the project photo for placement and using the white Clover marking pen, draw the lines for the evergreen branch and pine needles. Using a stem stitch, sew the evergreen branch in place with Valdani P12 thread. Click here for Stem Stitch illustration.
- Using a straight stitch, sew the pine needles in place with Valdani P2 thread.
- Referring to the project photo for placement and using the white Clover marking pen, draw the ornament loop and hanging wire for each ornament. Using a stem stitch, sew those elements in place with Sulky® 1295 thread.
- Referring to the project photo for placement, sew French knots with Sulky® 1169 thread to make the red berries. Click here for French Knot illustration.
- Frame and enjoy.
ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE:
A year of Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine, the only magazine dedicated to the primitive artisan! Each quarterly issue features at least 15 beautiful projects…from quilting, rug hooking, wool applique, cross stitching and much more. Also included in our prize is one of our terra cotta coffee mugs – the perfect way to sit back, relax and enjoy your hot beverage while reading Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine.
In order to win today’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, all you need to do is:
Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:
Have you ever made a quilt?
OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST:
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog December 15, 2014 as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until tomorrow, December 13, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on the project above. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.
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No, I never have but my mother did when I was very young.
I have never made a quilt, but it is on my bucket list!
I have made a quilt. YES. I have made quilts in the past. They may not have been perfect but I was happy making my quilts. Loved all the process. It was a time of content, peace, fun, and being happy.
Yes I have made some quilts. It’s my passion!
Yes I have made a quilt, but that was a long time ago.
no i have never made one but would really love to! i tried to make a small one, like a throw, but didn’t work out.
I have made over 50 to this time. Gave 2 as Christmas gifts this year.
I made my first quilt when I was 17 years old. My Grandmother talked me through the whole process.I still have that quilt.
I made a small quilted table runner but have not tried to make a full size quilt…yet.
I have made a few quilts but still consider myself in the learning stages of quilting. This year, I made 4 including a t-shirt quilt!
Quilting is my #2 hobby (after reading) & I’ve made lots of quilts. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Yes I have made quilts and I have a few in the pipeline now.
I helped my mother make a few quilts.
Yes, I have made a lot of quilts in my lifetime. My grandmother taught me how to hand quilt and I have evolved to machine quilting now, I enjoy making quilts for my grandchildren
I have completed a few quilts for loved ones and Quilts For Kids. Of course I also have a bunch of UFO’s! : )
Yes, mainly lap and twin size quilts.
I made T-Shirt quilts for my sons and caught the bug. I just finished a 9 week class to learn some of the techniques of seasoned quilters. I am hooked.
I made T-Shirt quilts for my sons and caught the bug. I just finished a 9 week class to learn some of the techniques of seasoned quilters. I am hooked.
I made T-Shirt quilts for my sons and caught the bug. I just finished a 9 week class to learn some of the techniques of seasoned quilters.
i havent made a quilt yet but its on my list
Oops, I need to study how to “Leave a Reply” only once..
I have made a king sized patchwork quilt, and many flannel rag quilts. Thanks!
No
I make small quilted wallhangings. I love the reaction from family and friends when I give them as gifts.
No, but my husband has. Making a quilt is on my to-do list for 2015
I have not, but I cherish the ones my grandmother made me
Yes I have made 4 quilts and they all were presents! I have one on the frame now but my hands aren’t letting me hand quilt it: so I need to learn to machine quilt! Mistakes are part of the learning process! No quilt is !00% perfect!
I have made so many quilts, I love it. Since my first issue of Primitive Quilts, I have made several quilts using wool applique and have fallen in love with the process. Can’t wait for the next issue to see the wonderful projects they have. I had never worked with wool before and it is a must try for people, it is such a great medium to work with. I can’t say enough about it.
I have made about 5 quilts…..I’ve made many runners and wall hangings too….I never keep any of them, I give them all for gifts…..Pay it forward!!
No, but would like to one day.
I have made a number of them. Love working with wool and am in the midst of finishing one of Primitive Gatherings quilts. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Yes, I have made baby quilts for the grandbabies.
I have made quilts but not THE quilt yet
I have made several quilts. My husband made me a quilting frame many years ago and I still have it.
Yes, I have made a quilt and am now hurriedly trying to finish 2 small quilts for grandchildren for Christmas.
No, but I want to. My Grandmother hand pieced and quilted so many beautiful ones.
Just made my first one for my daughters Christmas gift. i hope she likes it1
Yes!
I have never made a quilt but I really want to. My grandmother use to make them and when I see one they remind me of her!
I in the process of making my 2nd quilt. I cannot sew very well. I made a New Years resolution several years ago with my 14yr old son who passed on New Years eve day. He and I were going to make a quilt together and it has taken me this many years to get into it.
Have I ever made a quilt? Probably about 300 by now. Haven’t kept count. It’s my passion and what I do. Won’t live long enough to make all I want to!
Yes I have made LOTS of quilts. I love the magazine but have not subscribed so I would love to win it!!
I have made several baby quilts but not a big one. On my to-do list!
I make lots of quilts. It’s addictive.
I made my first quilt at 62, no instructions, just guess work all the way through. Didn’t turn out too bad. Now, after classes and experience, I’m a little better!
Yes I have. I had my mom show me how. It wasn’t a full quilt but more of a lap quilt.
Yes. I have made many quilts. I have never made one just for me though, and next year I am going to (I hope).
I have been making quilts since I retired in 2003. My favorites are small quilts in 19th century repros.
Yes, I am a quilter, and have made many, many quilts! Some big, some minis, but all treasures!
yes I have. I’mooing a rag quilt as we speak.
Yes, I taught myself to quilt after having two special needs children in 1994 and 1996. I purchased some magazines and fabric and used an old sewing machine and off I went. It was much cheaper than therapy and gave me something to have control over. I took off about 15 years and recently started up again. Thank you for the giveaway.
I’ve never made a quilt, but I have made quilted table runners, placemats and other projects.
I have not ever made a true quilt. But one day I will.
Never have but would love to learn!
Yes, I have made many quilts. I have even finished a few of them! lol
I have not, but I would like to male a memory quilt someday!
I love quilts but I have never made one. My mom is 88 and is an avid quilter. I love primitives and do stitching, wool applique and needle punch.
This past year I made 2 T-shirt quilts for my daughters using their soccer stuff from high school. I also made a 16-Suduko cat quilt for my daughter and SIL. I’ve also made some small projects. I’m planning some new projects for our renovated home that hopefully will be completed in 6 months or less. Wish me luck! (on the remodel,of course).
Have made many quilts, & love doing so! Did not know this magazine existed!It sounds fabulous! Would love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity!
The only one I ever started is still pack away cut into squares. 🙁
I have been quilting since I was a teenager (and now I’m not even close, lol) Now that my sister and I are both retired, we are planning out several quilts.
no i never have–but i own several!
Just took my first two quilting classes this year and enjoyed them thoroughly. Hope to add quilting to my hobby list.
I love to quilt!! I find it relaxing and a way to release my creativity.
I have made several. The quilting part I did on my own and wasn’t all that great, but as time went on and I learned a little bit more. Well now I don’t seem to be getting any complaints. lol. i do it because I love it.
I have made a small lap quilt and I am collecting fabric to make a full size christmas quilt, I bought the block patterns years ago, one a month and never got around to completing this. I hope to finish it next year.
I helped my grandmother tie knots in many wool quilts. I have made a couple small quilts for baby dolls and quilted tree skirts.
Yes! I have just turned 50 and have made two quilts now and I’m planning on making lots more but deciding which pattern to do next is so difficult as there are so many beautiful patterns out there. I love the free motion quilting and need loads of practice so lots of projects are needed for the experience.
Not yet, but I’ve lived with quilt makers all my life (my mom and one of my sisters). I decided this year that I would begin making quilts, but first I had to teach myself to sew. I’m to the point now where I’m ready to start on my first quilt — I have fabric for at least four different quilts, and have a few dozen designs that I’d like to work on. My goal is to start on Christmas week!
Yes I have made many quilts
Sure have!! Many for myself, family and friends, they make such fabulous gifts.
Yes! I don’t really consider myself a “quilter,” but I have made a few simple quilts, so maybe I am 🙂
My goal in quilting is to make something practical that the recipient will use and enjoy in everyday life.
Yes, my first one last year, a HOHOHO Christmas wall hanging. So much fun and so pretty.
I have never made a quilt but I have one my grandma made for me. I love homemade quilts.
Love quilting! I started with civil war repros but now I’m adding wool appliqué to my quilts, makes ’em cozy!
Yes, I have made many quilts. I enjoy making the toppers so much! Not so much the actual quilting!i have 12 grand children and would like to make each one a quilt.
I have made hundreds of quilts for my family and friwnds! Quilting gives m e a creative outlet and I quilt every day. I’m always learning something new!
I love primitive country in my home I have only made mini or small quilts. I have never heard of this new magazine but I’m intrigued! ! It is hard to find things around here. Plus my husband out of work so I’m trying to watch every penny we have which is hard at this time of the year.
Yes, I have made quilts, the largest was a queen size quilt made for my son as a college graduation gift.
Made a doll quilt one summer while staying with my Grandma as a young girl. Since then the only other quilt I’ve made is a couple of jeans quilts – one for my nephews and one for my boys. Guess I need to get busy and make some for my granddaughters and grandson!
Yes, I have made many charity quilts with my quilt guild. I have completed baby quillts for the local hospitals and also lap quilts for the local nursing homes. I find this to be very rewarding work.
Yes, I’ve made many quilts. I just finished two t shirt quilts for a customer to give as Christmas gifts for her children.
I have made quilts, but did not start until I was in my mid 50’s. My goal was to make one for each of my 5 grandsons to be given to them when they went into 1st grade. Then I needed to make a wedding quilt for my son, a quilt for my bed and many smaller projects to fill in the spaces. It seems it has become the hobby of my “golden years.”
I have not but would like to.
I made a quilt for my granddaughter’s doll
Yes, but it’s been a while. I’m picking it up again.
I have never made a quilt but I hope to one day! I have a feeling I wouldn’t be able to stop with just one though!!?
I have never made a quilt but my daughter made me a beautiful one for mothers day one year
I have made baby quilts for my nephews
Yes, I have several…but they were all simple ones.
Yes, I have made a quilt before, in fact I am working on one now.
I have helped but not on my own.
I have not, but my Mom made a number of them and I would love to learn.
I haven’t yet made a quilt, but I plan to.
I have never made a quilt. I took a class once in the 1990’s but have never finished it! I do have quilts from my grandmother. I took notes of stories she told me about the items she used in the quilts. They were poor so she used my grandfather’s old flannel shirts and other clothing to make them.
I have made several small baby quilts.
I have never made a quilt, but I have considered how much I would like to!
I just made my first quilt. It was various shades of purple and it was a block quilt.I started a windmill quilt last week.
Yes I have.
I’ve made many quilts over the years … Funny thing is they’re getting smaller as time goes on! I started out with bed size quilts, then lap quilts and wall hangings, now I’m into table toppers and miniatures!! I enjoy PQ mag so much – thanks for the giveaway & Happy holidays!
Yes! My mother got me started about 2 years ago because she doesn’t want to sew anymore because of her age…………so I’m taking over her heard of fabric! So far I have made 13 quilts and have another one ready to be quilted and started another one!
I made quilts or my twin boys last summer, and I found a new hobby!
I am trying now to make my first quilt but I haven’t finished yet
I make quilts all of the time. Thank you for the giveaway.
Um, lets just say I’ve never finished a quilt. I have several started. 😉
I have only made two quilts, a T shirt quilt for my neice’s graduation and a cathedral window quilt for my sister. I love looking through quilt designs and have so many that I want to do when I retire.
No, but I Have one that my mom started before she died and I should finish it.
I am a quilter thru and thru and have made many. My favorite saying is “my soul is fed by needle and thread”
Thank you for the chance to win!
not yet, its on my list!!
Yes, in fact, I just finished my very first quilt on Dec 1st It was a King-size Royal Squares given to my husband for his birthday! I was thrilled with the final result, as was he, and am now looking forward to my next big quilt project! Thanks for the chance to win these special gifts! Merry Christmas to you all.
Yes, in fact, I just completed my first quilt on Dec 1st It was a King-size Royal Squares given to my husband for his birthday! I was thrilled with the final result, as was he, and am now looking forward to my next big quilt project! Thanks for the chance to win these special gifts! Merry Christmas to you all.
I haven’t made a quilt yet, but it is something I want to learn how to do. Thank you for the giveaway!
ah no.. that sounds like quite a challenge.
Yes, I’ve made many quilts since the 1970s. I have done applique, piecing as well as dyeing, painting and stamping my fabric for original fiber art wall hangings.
I have not attemptd a quilt but our church has a quilting group and they are close to convincing me to join.
I make small quilts as gifts for babies and nursing home residents. I don’t have a long arm machine to achieve the top quilting designs, so I mainly stitch-in-the-ditch on projects. I love piece work and do a lot of serging of 1- 1&1/2″ pieces together so they won’t come apart. The project above for “Jingle” Holiday Wall Decor is very well done and works great with primitive and country/chic decor. Love it!
I also read that the ‘orange’ color in a mug makes the hot chocolate/coffee better, and of course, Marsala is the big color to use in 2015.
I haven’t made a quilt yet
I have made some but nothing real fancy.just stitched with alot of love.
Yes I’ve made quilts, do make quilts, and will continue to make quilts of all kinds, fabrics and sizes!!!! Yay!
No, I have not but I would love to learn how.
My wife hasn’t made a quilt.
Yes, I made a small quilt.
No, but I’ve always wanted to!
Yes! I made my first quilt this year which was my very first sewing project. I loved doing it and sew every chance I get now!
No, I have never made a quilt. They are absolutely beautiful but I don’t think I could dedicate that much time on one project. I had the privilege of visiting an Amish farm in Lancaster and they had numerous quilts on display. All I can say is they are amazing.
I have made many quilts. Mostly for family members. One for one daughter, two for another daughter, one for each of my five grandkids. One as a workshop with the quilting friends , one that was a contest I entered. So far they have all been for a specific reason, Next my husband says I have to make one for us! Also I now try free motion quilting myself.
I made a baby quilt years ago. I am in the process of making a quilt, 42″ x 36″. I will be attaching the fourth row today and I am so excited.
I have made several baby quilts but not a BIG quilt. It’s my next project! I want to make all eight of my grandchildren, who are grown or close to grown, a big quilt of their own.
I have made 2 quilts over 5years ago.I would like to brush up on my skills.
I have made lots of quilts!!!