Advent wall hanging
Last month, I have tested one of Jen's beautiful pattern so there was some secret sewing going on. I like the Advent time and the custom at mass of lighting one additional candle every Sunday so this wall hanging will be a perfect way for me to light a candle at home, in the safest way as possible.
The pattern that Jen has designed is beautiful and covers a range of technique. There is some paper piecing for the candle flame, "normal" piecing for the candles and blocks and also some applique for the leaves and words. A perfect pattern to brush off your skill on a manageable size project. And if you hop over to her blog, you can win a copy of the pattern until tomorrow.
Now I have been naughty as I didn't follow the layout that Jen had given us but I wanted to make it fit my wall space. Especially at Christmas when we have lots of wall hanging and extra decorations. And a table runner in our house is a risky addition (especially with a light background) plus I already have one that I made a few years back!
So the first step is the paper piecing of the flame, all 10 of them, which gives you lovely diamonds.
Next step is to piece the 4 block and applique the words and leaves (I used fusible!)
and then to assemble the top. I didn't follow the pattern at this point because I wanted a vertical banner and also I used different sashing because I didn't want to have to piece it.
and this is it, ready for quilting and binding. Next on the frame I hope!
Linking to Sew Cute.
Celine
The pattern that Jen has designed is beautiful and covers a range of technique. There is some paper piecing for the candle flame, "normal" piecing for the candles and blocks and also some applique for the leaves and words. A perfect pattern to brush off your skill on a manageable size project. And if you hop over to her blog, you can win a copy of the pattern until tomorrow.
Now I have been naughty as I didn't follow the layout that Jen had given us but I wanted to make it fit my wall space. Especially at Christmas when we have lots of wall hanging and extra decorations. And a table runner in our house is a risky addition (especially with a light background) plus I already have one that I made a few years back!
So the first step is the paper piecing of the flame, all 10 of them, which gives you lovely diamonds.
and then to assemble the top. I didn't follow the pattern at this point because I wanted a vertical banner and also I used different sashing because I didn't want to have to piece it.
and this is it, ready for quilting and binding. Next on the frame I hope!
Linking to Sew Cute.
Celine
What a great wall hanging. I wonder if mum would like one for the chapel for Christmas. I'll have to ask her
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Sew Cute Tuesday and was so happy to see your lovely advent candle wall hanging. It was our family tradition for years and I still have the candles. I like the way you arranged the blocks. It can fit on any wall. My son passed away in April, so it is going to be a tough season. He was only 47. Thank you for reminding me of Jesus, the Light of the World.
ReplyDeleteDear Celine,
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty and special advent decoration. Wonderful idea.
Greetings,
Sylvia
So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooking fab
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