Christmas Candles

This is the fifth quilt block for the “Have a Jolly Little Christmas” quilt along!

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Made using traditional piecing methods.

Sew Fresh Quilts – Christmas Candles

Finished size of block is 12” x 12”

Fabric Requirements	Single Block
White	1/8 yard
Green	1/8 yard
Candles	1/8 yard
Orange	1/8 yard
Yellow	1/8 yard

Read through entire instructions before beginning.  Press all seams open as you go.


STOP: Stitch, Trim, Open & Press. To perform the STOP method, align a square (A) or rectangle (C) on the corner of the unit (B) with right sides facing together. Draw a diagonal line and sew along this diagonal line. Trim a ¼” seam. Finger press the seam open and then press with a hot iron. Pressing the seams open to reduce bulk is recommended.

		Single Block
White	A	4 @ 1.5” squares
	B	1 @ 1.5” x 2.5”
	C	2 @ 1.5” x 3.5”
	D	1 @ 1.5” x 4.5”
	E	1 @ 1.5” x 5.5”
	L	2 @ 1.5” x 10.5”
	M	1 @ 2.5” x 10.5”
	N	1 @ 2.5” x 11.5”
Candles	F	1 @ 2.5” x 6.5”
	G	2 @ 2.5” x 7.5”
Green	K	2 @ 1.5” x 2.5”
	H	3 @ 2.5” x 3.5”
	J	2 @ 2.5” x 4.5”
Orange	Z	1 @ 1” x 12”
Yellow	Z	1 @ 1” x 12”

Step 1:  Sew the Orange (Z) to the Yellow (Z). Crosscut this strip set into (3) 3.5” wide strips.

Step 2: Use the STOP method to add the White (A) squares and the (B) and (C) rectangles on the ends of the strips sets. Sew a White (D), (C) and (E) rectangle to the bottom.

 

Step 3: Use the STOP method to add the Green (H) and (J) rectangles on the ends of the Candles (G) and (F) rectangles AND the White (M) and (N) rectangles.

 

 

Step 4: Sew the White (L) rectangles to the Green (K) rectangles. Arrange the units as shown. Sew the columns together to complete the block.
Block should measure 12.5” square.

 

Here is my Christmas Candles block.

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It is NOT necessary to purchase the pattern in order to participate. But if you would prefer the convenience of using a printable pdf pattern, the Have a Jolly Little Christmas Collection includes all 15 designs and is available for purchase in my pattern store here. The individual designs are also available for purchase.

 

 

 

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6 Responses

1. Anonymous says:

   March 11, 2017 at 11:57 am

   Hello Lorna, thanks for this tutorial, i did sew this block in the morning…See you 😉 Katrin

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2. Sandra Lanter says:

   March 11, 2017 at 12:08 pm

   Thank you Lorna, I really like this sew along…fun. Sandra

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3. Little Quiltsong says:

   March 11, 2017 at 1:57 pm

   This is another absolute favorite of mine – love that it is traditionally pieced. Also I didn't notice till I looked at the pattern pictures that you made the candle tips in two tone for the flame. Such perfect detail. Thank you, Lorna for this beautiful block!!

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4. Ioleen says:

   March 11, 2017 at 4:58 pm

   Another great block. A Xmas table runner for my sister I'm thinking. Thanks for sharing your creations.

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5. Kate @ Smiles From Kate says:

   March 12, 2017 at 11:58 am

   I so like this block Lorna, it's so peaceful.

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6. Paige says:

   March 15, 2017 at 8:11 pm

   Lorna, I love thes candles! They would be perfect on a table runner!

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