Christmas Tree Quilt Block

Create this Christmas Tree Block for the festive season.

Block measures 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"

Materials

• 4 fat quarters or scraps of assorted green prints for tree.

• 5 fat quarters or scraps of assorted white or cream prints for background.

• 1 scrap fabric for brown tree trunk.

Cut from green prints

• 1 (2-1/2" x 4-1/2") A rectangle

• 1 (2-1/2" x 5-1/2" ) C rectangle

• 1 (2-1/2" x 6-1/2" ) E rectangle

• 1 (2-1/2" x 7-1/2" ) G rectangle

Cut from white/cream prints

• 2 (2-1/2" x 4"). B rectangles

• 2 (2-1/2" x 3-1/2") D rectangles

• 2 (2-1/2" x 3" ). F rectangles

• 2 (2-1/") H squares

• 2 (2-1/2" x 3-1/2") J rectangles

Cut from brown scrap fabric

• 1 (1-1/2" x 2-1/2") I rectangle

Assemble the Block

1. Referring to image, draw a diagonal line on rectangle B and place it perpendicular to rectangle A right sides together. Sew on the line. Repeat on the other end of rectangle A.

   
   

   

   
   

2. For the next rows, 2-4, repeat the process with 2 D's and 1 C, 2 F's and 1 E, and 2 H's and 1 G.

3. For the bottom row, join one J rectangle to each side of the tree trunk (I).

   
   

   

   
   

4. Join rows to complete the Christmas tree.

I hope you enjoyed making this block. You can make a variety of projects, such as table runners and placemats with it. Use your creativity and have fun!

Jen