- 2 green rectangles 1 1/2” x 2 1/2”
- 4 white squares 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
- 2 white rectangles 1 1/4” x 1 1/2”
- 1 brown rectangle 1” x 1 1/2”
- 4 red rectangles 1” x 3 1/2”
- Batting 3 1/2” x 4 1/4”
- Back 3 1/2” x 4 1/2”
- Jute Twine 7”
Using 1/4” seam allowance on the remaining seams, sew one green triangle block on top of the other triangle block to create tree. Sew 1 3/4” x 1 1/2” rectangles to either side of brown 1” x 1 1/2” rectangle. Press seams toward the brown. Sew this unit to the bottom of the ‘tree’ triangles to create trunk. Press seam toward the green.
Sew remaining strips to the top and bottom of the tree block. Press seams toward the bottom strips.
Sew layers together using a 1/4” seam allowance. Start 1” from the side at the bottom edge, back stitching first, and sew all the way around, finishing about 1” from the other side on the bottom edge, backstitching again when you finish. This will leave a 1 1/2” opening at the bottom for turning right sides out. Be sure to sew back and forth a few times over the twine to secure it in place.
Clip ends of twine and clip corners before turning right sides out.
And that’s it! A simple mini-quilt ornament. Perfect for a quick little personalized project or just for using up some favorite scraps.
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Amy Huntley@theidearoom.net says
These quilted ornament are so fun! Pinned!
Kari Sweeten says
I love your ornaments so much Amy! Thank you so much for sharing your quilty awesomeness with us!
Amy Smart says
Thanks Kari! And thanks so much for having me.
Kate says
I love it!! Thanks for the idea and the detailed instructions …. guess what I’m going to be making today!! 🙂
elaine says
beautiful idea! simple, yet great results! thanks for sharing
Barbara Macey says
Love both the Christmas Tree Quilt & Adore the Ornaments. Thank you Amy for your talented sharing.