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Half Hexies: A Charming Christmas Tree Table Topper - Applique Templates

Theresa — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:35:51 +0000

Hello friends,
Here are the templates for the Half Hexies: A Charming Christmas Tree Table Topper on the blog.

My ruler tutorial turned into a table topper, but it's pretty flexible, and easy. I love making the trees! If you buy the ruler set, you can do one big tree, it comes with 5" and 10" rulers 😀 (so what was I thinking)
I do have some of the Lella Boutique Merry Little Christmas fabrics still available on beansandstitches.com, and some other cute ones.

The binding and some tree centers on this quilt are from the Old Glory Lella Boutique line. But I think the print makes a gorgeous Christmas fabric. What do you think?

I've also been sending a fat quarter with every order, and will do so through December.

Just reply to this topic if you need help with the tutorial. I hope you have fun with it!
Blessings!

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Free Snowman Quilt Block Templates with Video

Theresa — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:41:07 +0000

I just put up a post for this cute snowman block! You can always draw your templates and the video tells how-to, but these are free for my community! The runner blocks are free patterns also, links are in the blog post. This fabric is also still available, links are in the post.

Here are the templates if you don't want to draw your own.

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Here's the blog post:

https://www.joyoushome.com/snow-stars-quilt-block-free-snowman-quilt-block-pattern/

Here's the video:

https://youtu.be/4J3UedsOR0M

Have fun! Theresa

Freemotion Leaves, Sewing Machine Quilting - Plus Free Maple Leaf Foundation Pattern

Theresa — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:34:58 +0000

I just wanted to share some fun and give out a foundation block. I've been practicing my machine freeform. Doodling on paper first (and often) has been the best primer for me so far. I've never done leaves and I was thrilled at my first try. I also have included a free foundation maple leaf here - and currently, my pumpkin foundation pattern is free under the Playful Pumpkin Patch topic.

Here's my progress on this mini-quilt.

First I'm just trying to doodle some leaves, I wasn't sure how this would work out. After doodling your design, make sure to test on scrap fabric.

https://www.joyoushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/doodle-leaf.jpg

https://www.joyoushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/front-fabric-leaf.jpg

https://www.joyoushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/back-fabric-leaf.jpg

Thankfully, it went pretty smooth after a lot of practice. I made a mini-quilt using the pumpkins from the Playful Patch posts.

https://www.joyoushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/slipstitch-fabric-leaf.jpg

Here are some free maple leaf foundation patterns. The 6.5" one can be used with the pumpkin foundation block in the above link. You'll need to add 2.5" borders to the block to make it 8.5". After constructing, just add a 6.5" x 2.5" border to the top and bottom. Then add an 8.5" x 2.5" border to each side. (I think my math is right :)

OR make this 4.5" maple leaf and grab a charm pack! One of my favorite charm packs is Bittersweet...some charms are here :)

Here's what the leaf looks like. I'm still waiting for the background fabric on this from Moda - Coral Dots - so pretty!

6.5" Block - Can be used with our pumpkin foundation block.

4.5" Block - Can be used with a charm pack.

Enjoy! Theresa

https://www.joyoushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/foundation-fabric-leaf.jpg

Apple Block - Paper Piecing

Theresa — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:21:33 +0000

Here is the apple block for our members! And the video :) Re-watch the Pumpkin Runner piecing video for help. I hope you enjoy the block! You need to be logged in to download the block :) Just conta ct me if you need help.

https://youtu.be/yv_gLMTBNi8

Belle Pattern

Theresa — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:07:22 +0000

I finally have this new pattern ready to go up. The Belle Pattern is now hanging on my girl's wall! This was fun to work on, it took me longer as I wanted to make some videos to help. Also with it being gardening season, and more than normal hail storms, it's been a crazy here. The Belle Pattern will be in the shop tomorrow. If you're on my newsletter, I'll be sending an email soon.
I'll have a kit posted today with the Bloom templates, plus some of the fabric and supplies. :)❤️ Theresa