Starry Scrappy Santa. Tiny 1"-finished squares are easily stitched into a background using a fusible 1" grid.

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DESIGN Y TAMMY CARLSON OF HAPPY HOLLOW DESIGNS Starry Scrappy Santa Tiny 1"-finished squares are easily stitched into a background using a fusible 1" grid.

Use a 1/4 " seam allowance unless otherwise directed. InStrUctIOnS Completing the Pieced ackground Step 1. Cut the 1" fusible-grid interfacing into a 30" x 40" section. Step 2.

1 DESIGN Y TAMMY CARLSON OF HAPPY HOLLOW DESIGNS Starry Scrappy Santa Tiny 1"-finished squares are easily stitched into a background using a fusible 1" grid. SpEcIFIcatIOnS Skill Level: Intermediate Quilt Size: 25" x 31" project notes Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning project. Wash and dry all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a 1/4 " seam allowance unless otherwise directed. InStrUctIOnS Completing the Pieced ackground Step 1. Cut the 1" fusible-grid interfacing into a 30" x 40" section. Step 2. egin arranging the A squares on the fusiblegrid interfacing referring to Figure 1, placing 18 squares across and 24 squares down. Note: Do not place A squares under the area where appliqué will cover as shown by the white area in Figure 1. Rearrange A squares to your liking; when satisfied with the placement, fuse fabric squares to the fusible-grid interfacing. Figure 1 Step 3. After fusing, review the placement of the A squares; if a change needs to be made, warm the area with an iron, remove the squares and fuse in place in the new location. Step 4. egin horizontal seams by folding along a grid

2 line with right sides together; stitch seam completely across section 1/4" from the grid line. Step 5. Continue folding and stitching until all horizontal seams are complete; press all seam allowances in the same direction. Hint: For easier pressing, only stitch every other seam and press. Then stitch the remaining seams and press. Press front and back sides thoroughly. Step 6. Clip all seam allowances right to the grid lines as shown in Figure 2. Note: One snip at every intersection allows for ease in stitching vertical seams. Step 7. With right sides together, fold a vertical seam; stitch 1/4" from grid line. Continue folding and stitching to complete all vertical seams. Press all seam allowances in the same direction. Clip excess fabric out of the intersection seam allowances, if desired. Press front and back sides thoroughly. Step 8. Trim edges of interfacing even with outer edges of A squares _13-Starry Scrappy Santa Chart FarIc Measurements based on 42" usable fabric width. Scraps dark blue & purple prints and tonals 50 1" x 16" D scrap strips Scraps cream and white tonals, tan solid, and red and 3 gold prints ½ yard black narrow diagonal stripe #StrIpS & pieces cut 330 1½ " x 1½ " A squares 3 3 Appliqué pieces, as per patterns 1" x 42" 2¼ " x 42" binding acking 31" x 37" #pieces 2 2 Figure 2 SUcUt clip 1" x 18½ " strips 1" x 25½ " C strips Completing the Pieced Top Step 1. Sew a strip to the top and bottom, and C strips to opposite long sides of the pieced center; press seams toward and C strips. Step 2. Join five D strips with right sides together along length to make a D strip set; press seams in one direction. Repeat to make 10 D strip sets. Step 3. Subcut D strip sets into (40) 31/2" D units as shown in Figure 3. Step 4. Join 10 D units on C Figure /2" D the long sides to make a D strip; press seams in one direction. Repeat to make four D strips. Step 5. Sew a D strip to opposite sides and the top and bottom of the pieced center; press seams toward and C strips. Completing the Top Step 1. Trace full-size appliqué shapes onto the paper side of the fusible web referring to patterns for number to cut; cut out shapes, leaving a margin around each one. Step 2. Cut out the center of large shapes 3/4" 1" inside the marked line as shown in Figure 4 to reduce bulk. Note: The No. 3 eard & Hair piece SUppLIES atting 31" x 37"* Neutral-color all-purpose thread* Thread to match appliqué pieces and black* Quilting thread Light brown embroidery floss Wire spectacles* 2 (5 8") black buttons 1 small and 2 large earthenware star buttons* 1 yard 1" fusible-grid interfacing* 1 yard fabric stabilizer asic sewing tools and supplies *1" Fusible Quick Grid, Ozsome Accents Shooting Star Earthenware buttons and Ozsome Accents Country Wire Spectacles from Happy Hollow Designs, Warm & Natural cotton batting from The Warm Company, and Sulky threads used to make sample. Starry Scrappy Santa Placement Diagram 25" x 31"

Arrange Santa shapes in numerical order on the open area on the grid, overlapping pieces as shown on the pattern. When satisfied with positioning, fuse shapes in place. Step 5.

3 is all one pattern piece and the Inner eard and Mustache pieces are appliquéd on top of it. Figure 4 Step 3. Fuse shapes to the wrong side of fabrics as directed on patterns for color; cut out shapes on traced lines. Remove paper backing. Step 4. Arrange Santa shapes in numerical order on the open area on the grid, overlapping pieces as shown on the pattern. When satisfied with positioning, fuse shapes in place. Step 5. Place a warm iron on the grid area of the fused top without A pieces; pull the grid area away from the appliqué and trim away as much as possible to reduce bulk. Step 6. Referring to the Placement Diagram, arrange star shapes on the A background, layering as needed; fuse in place. Step 7. Cut an 18" x 28" piece of fabric stabilizer; pin to the backside of the appliqué area. Step 8. lanket-stitch around each shape using black thread or thread to match fabrics. Step 9. Remove fabric stabilizer to complete the pieced top. Now... get INSTANT digital access to Quilter s World! Completing the Quilt Step 1. Sandwich the batting between the completed top and prepared backing; pin or baste layers together to hold. Step 2. Quilt as desired by hand or machine; remove pins or basting. Trim excess backing and batting even with quilt top. Step 3. Join binding strips on short ends with diagonal seams to make one long strip; trim seams to 1/4 " and press seams open. Fold the strip in half along length with wrong sides together; press. Step 4. Sew binding to the right side of the quilt edges, overlapping ends. Fold binding to the back side and stitch in place. Step 5. Sew the black buttons to make eyes as marked on pattern. Step 6. Hand-stitch spectacles in place referring to the Placement Diagram for positioning. Step 7. Stitch eyebrows using 2 strands light brown embroidery floss and an outline stitch. Step 8. Referring to Figure 5, stitch a star button in the center of each star shape, using 3 strands light brown embroidery floss, starting on the top side and leaving a 4" tail. Take a few stitches on the back side through the backing and batting layers only to secure floss. Come up to the right side with the needle and floss; cut the floss leaving a 4" tail. Tie the two tail ends together in a square knot and a bow as shown in Figure 6; trim the tails as desired to complete the quilt. QW Figure 5 Figure 6 Square Knot Sign up for a one-year digital subscription and you ll get... the current issue instantly!... the next five issues as they come out, one every other month.... two years of back issues (instantly accessible & easily searchable!)... all of the articles and patterns with enlargeable type and images. Find out more at Digital.Quilters-World.com A C lanket Stitch C A Outline Stitch

4 Starry Scrappy Santa TEMPLATEs to make sure your print settings are set to print at 100 percent and page scaling displays None. Medium Star Cut 1 each light & dark gold print scraps Large Star Cut 1 dark gold scrap Small Star Cut 1 light & 2 dark gold print scraps

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Hat Trim Cut 1 cream tonal scrap 2 Face Cut 1 tan solid

5 Starry Scrappy Santa template A Starry Scrappy Santa Pattern When printing patterns, check to make sure your print settings are set to print at 100 percent and page scaling displays None. Compare printed pattern size to pattern in magazine before using. Hat Trim Cut 1 cream tonal scrap 2 Face Cut 1 tan solid scrap 5 to make sure your print settings are set to print at 100 percent and page scaling displays None. Nose Cut 1 tan solid scrap 7 Mustache Cut 1 cream tonal scrap C

6 A Hat Cut 1 red print scrap 1 Starry Scrappy Santa Pattern When printing patterns, check to make sure your print settings are set to print at 100 percent and page scaling displays None. Compare printed pattern size to pattern in magazine before using. Starry Scrappy Santa TEMPLATE to make sure your print settings are set to print at 100 percent and page scaling displays None. 6 D

7 C Starry Scrappy Santa TEMPLATE eard & Hair Cut 1 white tonal scrap 3 Inner eard Cut 1 cream tonal scrap E to Starry make Scrappy sure your Santa print Pattern settings When are printing set to patterns, print 100 check percent to make and sure your print settings page are scaling set to displays print at None. 100 percent and page scaling displays None. Compare printed pattern size to pattern in magazine before using.

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