by Linda Theil I am completely obsessed by this Christmas tree block I saw on the Shabby Fabrics YouTube channel. Using the info from the video, I made the block with basic colors from the "Grunge Seeing Stars" collection by BasicGrey for Moda. I added a very wonky star derived from the free "Easy Star" at Scissortail Quilting . My finished block with sashing measures 13 x 29-inches. Wonky tree block and wonky star sewn by L. Theil Since I got some holiday themed, five-inch charm squares in my Christmas stocking, I wondered if I could use a five-inch square to make the wonky tree. I came up with a mini version using five-inch squares, although you will need larger cuts for making the background pieces. This mini version -- shown below -- is seven-inches square. I used the grunge fabric to make this sample. Seven-inch square mini-wonky tree adapted by L Theil How to make a mini-wonky tree: Using a 60-degree triangle ruler, cut two triangles with a five-inch base,
byLinda Theil Spencer-Ogg "Cos-pods" in Ruby Star Society's "First Light" collection Once again I have pulled out my Spencer-Ogg "Cos-pod" pattern -- this time, to make fancy favors for a holiday luncheon. I used fabrics from Ruby Star Society's "First Light" collection. I bought the rose-gold #5 vinyl zips from Sew Hungry Hippie. Inside each pod we placed a beautiful, tissue-wrapped, holiday-scented Illume candle .