Quite awhile back I mentioned that I joined a round robin through my quilt guild. I posted the block I had made to start my quilts journey through the year long quest. I also said I’d try to post the blocks that I did for other people’s quilts and seem to have fallen short on that.
Here is one of the blocks I did. I won’t give away the person’s name as it’s supposed to be a surprise but suffice it to say she wanted Christmas themed blocks. I used some of the fabrics she included in her pass-around-bag. Santa’s in his very traditional red coat. I used hot fix crystals for his eyes, the bird’s eyes and the buttons on his coat. I embroidered “Happy Christmas” with a variegated thread using the stem stitch.
I thought I’d share the pattern in case any of you’d like to make him. It’s just a sketch mind you and I reduced it to 8 1/2″ x 11″ so it would fit most home printers. The original block was 12″ x 12″, so feel free to enlarge it if you need.
Here’s the Santa Block Pattern (PDF).
Enjoy!
Annie Says:
April 25th, 2010 at 5:54 amVisit Annie
Holly your block is just fabulous. I am sure that the person who wanted it will be tickled pink.
Annie
Natacha Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 12:31 amVisit Natacha
Very cute, congratulations and thanks for sharing it!
Natacha
Holly’s Christmas in April : All About Applique Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 9:15 amVisit Holly’s Christmas in April : All About Applique
[…] Holly Mabutas of Eat Cake Graphics just posted an adorable free Santa pattern on her blog Sprinkles of Thought. […]
Michele Barnes Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 5:52 amVisit Michele Barnes
Thanks very much for the adorable Santa. I am just getting ready to make a Christmas quilt, and I think I will incorporate him in it. Michele
Marcia Hron Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 11:19 amVisit Marcia Hron
You’ve managed to put a TON of personality into this santa! Thanks so much for sharing your darling pattern.
catsmum Says:
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 pmVisit catsmum
snagged him for sure - found you through Michelle [Betwixt the betweens ]
deem Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 6:27 amVisit deem
nice very goooooood