Oh Christmas Tree Wallhanging

Make a wallhanging to add to your seasonal decorations next Christmas. Kim Harris’ graphic quilt pattern cleverly creates the illusion of three dimensions while remaining straightforward to make.

• Full materials list included in the instructions
• Detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated with diagram and close-up photo take you through each stage of making this project from cutting the fabrics, piecing the background and adding the appliqué through to quilting and binding
• Appliqué shapes are provided on the pattern sheet full-size, ready to trace
• Instructions are for fusible-web appliqué blanket stitched by machine, but they can be adapted to suit the appliqué method of your choice
• A fun, modern-style Christmas decoration – easy to make and easy to store for the rest of the year
• Would make a lovely gift for family, friends and neighbours
• The large expanse of background provides an opportunity to make the quilting a real feature of the project if you wish
• Experiment with the colour palette to coordinate with your Christmas décor: Kim has used traditional red and green, but why not try blue and silver, perhaps, or add a golden yellow to the mix?
• Suitable for beginner quiltmakers