'Joy' wall hanging |
pillow cover nice and crinkly after a wash |
The hop runs from July 14th to the 25th. Make sure to visit all the blogs participating the schedule is at the end of this post. Make sure to leave a comment as Sarah is counting them for an extra special giveaway, you can read more about it on her blog Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
The pattern is for the pillow front or a wall hanging if you prefer. Either way have fun and add a little 'Joy' to your Christmas decorating. As you can see in the above photo I used three different greys for the background.
pillow front |
Makes an 18'' x 18'' finished pillow
front or wall hanging.
Fabric Requirements
Chevrons:
1/4 yard of each a light, light medium
and medium grey.
Snowman:
A variety of larger scrap pieces work
well.
The snowman can be made from a 10''
square, the letters from (2) 8'' squares.
Cutting for the chevrons/ flying geese:
Traditional Method:
A(light) cut (3)
- 5 1/8'' x 5 1/8'' cut diagonally once
B( lt medium) cut (3) - 5
1/8'' x 5 1/8'' cut diagonally once
C(medium) cut (3) - 5
1/8'' x 5 1/8'' cut diagonally once
A(light) cut (6) - 3 7/8'' x 3
7/8'' cut diagonally once
B( lt. medium) cut (6) - 3 7/8'' x 3
7/8'' cut diagonally once
C(medium) cut (6) - 3 7/8'' x 3
7/8'' cut diagonally once
The Snowman Applique pieces
are cut using the templates supplied. If you are doing turned edge
applique remember to add a 1/4'' to the template pieces before
cutting them out. The pieces are reversed and can be downloaded in the PDF on Craftsy.
Background:
Use a 1/4'' seam allowance.
Traditional Method
Step 1:
Sew one small triangle (B)
to one diagonal edge of the large triangle (A); press toward the
small triangle. See diagram 1.
diagram 1 |
Sew the second small
triangle (B) to the other diagonal edge of the large triangle (A) to
make a flying-goose unit; press toward the small triangle. See
diagram 1.
This makes one 3 1/2'' x 6
1/2'' goose. Make (6) BA units.
Step 2:
Repeat using small triangle
(C) and large triangle (B). Make (6) CB units.
Repeat using small triangle
(A) and large triangle (C). Make (6) AC units.
Step 3:
Join 3 BA units, see
diagram 2. Make 2.
diagram 2 |
Repeat using 3 CB units.
Make 2.
Repeat using 3 AC units.
Make 2.
Step 4:
Join as per diagram 3.
diagram 3 |
This completes the background.
Applique Snowman:
Use your favourite method for applique.
Instructions follow for fused machine stitched applique.
Fusible Applique Method:
Step 1:
I like Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 because it
leaves less weight in the finished product and it's a double sided
fusible. Trace your pattern on the side of the paper where the
fusible adheres to the paper more strongly (usually one side of the
paper releases more easily than the other - trace on the side that
does not release easily).
On the larger pieces, less fusible is
needed making the finished center more pliable.
To do this, take your original tracing,
and cut from the inside, approx 1/4" inside the traced line.
Rough cut beyond the traced line on the outside of the fusible. See
diagram 4 as an example of
the letter 'J'.
diagram 4 |
Step 2:
Adhere to fabric as per package
directions.
Cut on the traced lines.
Step 3:
Align the pieces using the placement
guide. A light box or window help for proper placement.
Press to fuse as per your package
instructions.
Step 4:
Machine stitch using your preferred
stitch and settings. I like the buttonhole stitch myself.
I quilted a 1/4'' on each side of the chevrons and around all the elements in the snowman.
Here are the blogs participating in the 12 Days of
Christmas in July blog hop!
Friday, July 14th
Saturday, July 15th
Sunday, July 16th
Monday, July 17th
Tuesday, July 18th
Wednesday, July 19th
Thursday, July 20th
Friday, July 21st
Saturday, July 22nd
All Points of the Compass
Sunday, July 23rd
Mel's Quilting Blog
Resourceful Momma
Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting
Monday, July 24th
Anja Quilts
PickingandStitching
A Dream and a Stitch
Tuesday, July 25th
Christina's Handicrafts
Abyquilts
Sunday, July 23rd
Mel's Quilting Blog
Resourceful Momma
Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting
Monday, July 24th
Anja Quilts
PickingandStitching
A Dream and a Stitch
Tuesday, July 25th
Christina's Handicrafts
Abyquilts
Love this idea. I find too that unless I set deadlines, I don't get things done. I made a holiday pillow cover last year because I was doing a demo for a LQS and needed a project. I have 6 pillows on my couch, so I'm going to add this project for another cover. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe hop has given me a much needed boost to get an early start on Christmas too. Great snowman cushion, I love snowmen. Thank you
ReplyDeleteFrosty is so cute, and to use him in the centre of JOY, beautiful, the chevrons add so much to each part of the sewing. I am on day 9, and have it almost all done, Whew, a deadline makes me work harder too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pillow! I'm going to look up some fabrics to make this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteekmvalencia@gmail.com
ABSOLUTELY loving geese right now... what a great idea to applique over the top! Thank you for the inspiration. xo
ReplyDeleteYour snowman is so cute! Everybody loves Frosty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of the blog hop. I look forward to being a subscriber to your blog.
ReplyDeleteI've never made a flying 'goose' and keep meaning to have a go as it doesn't appear to be difficult to sew - thanks for the tutorial - love visiting all these new blogs daily :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable pillow - the grays are just perfect - who doesn't love snowmen!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowman and how his scarf is blowing in the breeze! Great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love snowmen and your pillow is just adorable! Thanks so much for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pattern! Glad that you were able to get a UFO done.
ReplyDeleteAdorable snowman! Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I find My writing / teaching technique must improve after finding all of these excellent tutorials in the hop!
ReplyDeleteYour creative and cute pattern will be a great addition to all holiday decorations. I am thinking that it would also be a great panel for a bag. Thanks for sharing. D. Weeks (aka Momma Llama)
ReplyDeleteCute pillow--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling pillow! I love snowman for Christmas because I can leave them out for the month of January. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillow, I like snowmen at Christmas because they can hang out in January also.
ReplyDeleteOooh! That is so adorable!!! Thanks for sharing a great tutorial too!!!
ReplyDeleteI love snowmen. Thanks for the pattern and tutorial
ReplyDeleteYour snowman pillow is adorable. Thanks for the tutorial. mfhagopian@aol.com
ReplyDeleteCuteness unlimited. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a cute pattern!
ReplyDeleteI really like the flying geese/chevron background!
(When I downloaded the pattern, I found all the other wonderful patterns you offer!!... *Thank you!*. I've wanted to make a star in a star medallion, and your directions are great!)
I'm following you now!
Thank you, again!
Pat T.
I love it!! I would make a wall hanging--good for the winter season, no just Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Cindy, I adore this snowman. I already downloaded it. Thanks for sharing your talents with us blog hoppers.
ReplyDeleteJoyful! Thanks. Janice.snell@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with a snowman! Thanks for sharing such a cute pattern.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is adorable. I love snowmen.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is so cute! I love how the snowman becomes the letter O!!!
ReplyDeleteI love snowmen and your pillow is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy! Did you know you are a no-reply blogger?
DeleteGreat pillows...it's now on my list! Thanx
ReplyDeleteVery fun, creative, and cute project! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish. Great job. Thanks for sharing the pattern with us for this terrific pillow.
ReplyDeleteGlad this project got you started on something you wanted to do. Thank you for sharing each step so it's easy to follow. momoftana at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing , so many things to try for xmas gift giving . hjrogers@sympatico.ca
ReplyDeleteLove the idea. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteI tested this project, but I'm not finished with the stitching of the applique yet. I thought it was perfect for my Mom - Joy. It will hang on her door at the nursing home come Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet snowman.
ReplyDeleteOh...what a cute snowman (can they really be called cute?)! Thank you so much for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ollieami@aol.com
This is adorable! I love the snowman, and the chevron background is perfect! Love the "Joy". Thanks for sharing a wonderful pattern!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern. I have a friend, who's family motto is 'Joy'. This will be perfect! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your design and it is so sweet of you to have it as a free pattern on Craftsy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your very cute pillow.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable project, and I especially like that gray background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! It is so festive! Perfect for the Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteSnowmen are my favorites and this is an adorable project. I would make it into a pillow...can't have too many pillows.
ReplyDeleteA special touch for the holidays
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to make a pillow for the holiday also. Now I have the pattern, so I will get one done this year. Thanks for the cute pillow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun pillow - I love that idea
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is adorable. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! It's darling. Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI just love snowmen and your pattern is too clever, using the little guy as the "O" in JOY. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the snowman on the zigzag background.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Thank you for the pattern and the tute and the inspiration!
ReplyDeletevery cute and a great idea for gifts.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun way to spread a little joy around the house. And one can leave them lying around longer than just Christmas time. kthurn(at)bektel(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThat's very cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern!
ReplyDeleteReally such a cute design! I don't do pillows but this will make an awesome wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet-wouldn't he be pretty in Christmas blues! Thank you for sharing, Susan
ReplyDeleteOh I love the way his tummy makes the "O"
ReplyDeleteThank you for the cute pattern. I hope it doesn't take me years to make...but it may not get done this year.
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is adorable! Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteWho can resist a snowman? Pillows are so much fun to whip up.
ReplyDeletetvonzalez at gmail dot com
Cute idea. Lots of possibilities there!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and finishes to a lovely pillow,, or a bag or a table topper , etc.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ejaneemerson@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great tutorial. These will be on my bed this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow! I'm tagging this to come back to soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern, I'd like to do a wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteCute as can be!
ReplyDeletelove your pillow
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute pillow!! Definitely on my 'to do' list.
ReplyDeleteyour pillow is so wonderful. thank you for sharing the pattern and tutorial. guess what will be on our couch this Christmas?
ReplyDeletequilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
The snowman is lovely! Now let's see, a pillow or a wallhanging? Both so cute. Would make a great gift too.
ReplyDeleteBeing a snowman lover I fell in love with him! Thanks for the pattern and tute on it, pinning for later on.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Snowman.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
I love how the word "JOY" envelopes the snowman!
ReplyDeleteDarling pillow, thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteSwoot@att.net
Very cute pattern--and will last past Christmas!
ReplyDeletebarbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)
This pillow is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern. I think I would use it as a wall hanging
ReplyDeleteLove the expression on that snowman's face. Very cute project. Now on my todo list!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Snowmen are a favorite of mine. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the Snowman! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletemsstitcher1214@gmail.com
Very cute pillow and wall hanging. Thank you for the tutorial. On my blog left sidebar is an Email image link to my contact form.
ReplyDeleteLove snowmen, thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeletepatsystitch@gvtc.com
Nice snowman! I particularly like the cushion - spmehow a snowman needs to be plump not flat.
ReplyDeleteAlways like making pillow covers. One pillow many covers but I especially love snowmen.
ReplyDeleteLove the chevron with the Joy snowman pillow - thank you for the tutorial and pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove those chevrons. Subtle, but effective. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. Anything with snowmen is right up my alley. Thank you and I love the chevrons.
ReplyDeleteI love your snowman pillow. I'm working on making a wall hanging every month for my mom's room in the nursing home. I think that will be my January block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable snowman....Thank you for the pattern. I could make something for the grands with this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful snowman and joy is one of my favorite Christmas word. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling pillow! I love snowmen, so this is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute pillow! I know just what you mean when you kind of plan something but don't get it done. Like my 4 th of July project and some of those ideas for Christmas...... have the patterns, fabric but it just doesn't get done....
ReplyDeleteI want to make this pillow. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful appliqué never fails to wow me Cindy. Your chevrons make me think of mountains behind the snowman. Beautiful double dose of inspiration you have today!
ReplyDeleteLove the joy overlay on this pillow. Great tutorial as well - thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, as a pillow or as a little wallhanging. Thank you so much for the pattern and the directions. dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! maryc76904 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI haven't make pillow for several years. Thanks for the inspiration. I think it is high time to make some,
ReplyDeleteLove snowmen. Will do this for my daughter!
ReplyDeleteCute pillow. I would like this as a mini for my sewing room wall.
ReplyDeleteVery cute snowman - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable I love this.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate - it usually takes my guild's quilt show to get me to completely finish my quilts! Love the little snowman - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute pillow!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I'm so glad you were given the push and you accepted it. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteNice had to save this one love snow men tyty for the fun idea. . happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute idea - using the snowman's belly for the O in JOY!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely adorable pillow. So cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design! So glad you decided to join the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI love using the word "JOY" when decorating for Christmas, so this pillow is a definite to do (and I think I will make a couple of extras for gifts). I just love it. thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletethat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteSnowmen are a favorite of mine and living in Iowa, we have many of them in the neighborhood! I would enjoy this as a wall-hanging in my home to bring joy all season long!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making a project just for me!! I'm really enjoying the 12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop. Off to the next stop!
ReplyDeleteHow can anyone not like a snowman who's full of JOY! So creative!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowman wall hanging! So cute!
ReplyDeletenikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com
That is so cute! Love the shadowing on the letters.
ReplyDeleteAwe. What a darling, joyful snowman. Thanks for the instructions.
ReplyDeleteWay cool design. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLove the snowman, and it's beautifully done. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting the pillow done, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour snowman looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this tutorial. Your pillow is darling. And it's funny how it sometimes takes an outside event (blog hop, the arrival of company, etc.) to get us to do something you'd think we would have done a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteA very neat pattern!!! Thank you.
ReplyDeletekcummings71@gmail.com
I love snowmen, just made 6 sets of 4 to sell at our quilt show. Thanks for the pattern. Jmikebalou(at) aol (dot)c0m
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is perfect. Love the colors and the snowman.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this for my granddaughter. Her middle name is Joy. I'm not very well versed in applique. How did you get the J and the Y to have that shadow look?
ReplyDeleteI love the zig zag background--fun!
ReplyDeleteWonderful little snowman, but the zigzag background is brilliant! thanks! Cotten.gloria@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour snowman is a real joy. Nicely done and better late than never. :) Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful snowman pattern -- especially for the wonderful directions available as a PDF. He is a great snowman and I especially like his grey background zigzags.
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun , I love having special Christmas cushions. x
ReplyDeletesuch an adorable snowman- great tute
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pillow! Thanks for the tutorial. I find that I always accomplish more when I have a deadline, even though I don't like deadlines.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR PILLOW IT IS VERY FESTIVE. READINGTIRZAH AT YAHOO.COM
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable pillow. A great addition to everyone's Christmas and winter decorations.
ReplyDeleteSnowmen are my favorite. This is a really cute idea. Thanks for participating.
DeletePat
Love the chevrons in the background! I also really like the shadowed effect on your lettering, it adds so much to the design.
ReplyDeleteLove the gray fabric choices, what a great background for a snowman. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love this pillow! Snowmen are one of my favorite Christmas things. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Your snowman is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteJeri Oldtisme@aol.com
Love snowman what an awesome pattern🎄
ReplyDeleteI enjoy making pillows as gifts for Christmas and this will be one I add to my list. The snowman is so cute! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, love snowmen!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! The tutorial is clear and easy to follow. Thank you, Cindy!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a cute idea! I love snowmen! This is definitely on my "Must Make" list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow idea - and great that you got that idea out of your head and into the real world. You'll enjoy it for Christmases to come!
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is just adorable - so JOYful!!! Thanks for helping make the hop a success!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute design!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat work. The pillow is to cute for words! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat work. The pillow is to cute for words! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The snowman is so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the party but just wanted to let you know that I LOVE this pillow pattern. It is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeletevery nice Cindy. I love the zig zag background, and the snowman joy made me smile
ReplyDeleteI like the flying geese background!
ReplyDeleteShahann@yahoo.com
Ah... so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a c.u.t.e. pillow! I have to make this for my niece - she collects all things snowman. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteYour snowman is too cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love decorating with snowmen because I can leave them out a bit longer than Christmas decorations, and they're cute :)
ReplyDeleteA cute idea for a pillow! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cute--I love anything with a snowman on it!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your snowman cushion is super cute. You sure came up with a great idea! So generous of you to share this beautiful tutorial!
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