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YUM (2 of 2) Block of the Month #7 | Christmas Quilt (2022)

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Learn how to raw edge machine applique with Debbie Shore's easy quilt block tutorial.

There are two blocks for our quilt-along released in July, and here is the second. This quilt block features everyone’s favourite red-nosed reindeer, and in his mouth he’s holding a ribbon carrying the traditional British Christmas-day dessert – the Christmas pudding! Both of July’s blocks are made with raw edge machine appliqué.

What is raw edge machine applique? Raw edge machine appliqué is a quilting method where fabric shapes are attached to a background fabric with the edges left raw (unfinished and not folded), usually with the help of fusible interfacing to secure them in place. The shapes are then stitched down using a sewing machine, creating a visible, unhemmed edge on the appliqué piece. This technique is a fast and easy way to add designs to fabric and is often used in art quilting to achieve a more natural appearance.

Untrimmed block size: 6½ x 18½in (16.5 x 47cm)

Edited (22/07/2022): Unfortunately, the fabric stated for the hanging ribbon on this project's release date was incorrect. We are very sorry about this. The fabric from which to cut the hanging ribbon should be 2nd red. The antlers fabric requirements have also been added. The 'Materials' list has since been updated.

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You will need:

Equipment

Sewing machine

Iron

Fabric shears

Erasable fabric marker pen

Fabric adhesive sheets

Materials

Hanging Ribbon – 6¼ x ½in (41.25 x 1.25cm) rectangle in 2nd Red

Fabrics (see my Introduction to the 2022 Block of the Month). From these, you will need to cut:

• For the reindeer –
  • Two Antlers – 1st Metallic (make sure it extends to the dashed lines as indicated; the dashes show the sections that will be underneath the hat)
  • One Hat – 1st Red
  • One Hat Trim & Pompom – Background
  • One Head – Gold (extend lower edge to dashed lines as indicated)
  • One Face  – 2nd Metallic (extend lower edge to dashed lines as indicated)
  • Two Eyes –Background and Black scraps
  • One Muzzle – 2nd Metallic
  • One Nose – 1st Red
    
    
• For the Christmas Pudding –
  • One Christmas Pudding (3in or 7.5cm circle) – 1st Metallic
  • One Christmas Pudding Icing (3in or 7.5cm semi-circle, then position icing shape to fit) – Background
  • Two Holly Leaves – 1st Green
  • One Berries – 1st Red
    
    
• For the "YUM" letters – 1st Green
  
  
• You will also need the 19 x 7in (48.25 x 17.75cm) background piece you cut in the introduction

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