Sleighbells Quilt Pattern with Redwork Embroidery by Meg Hawkey for Crabapple Hill Studio

The Sleighbells Quilt Pattern with Redwork Embroidery by Meg Hawkey for Crabapple Hill Studio is a joyful and festive project, perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your home. Featuring playful snow families enjoying their wintry world, this quilt is adorned with charming redwork embroidery and simple piecing, making it an ideal project for beginners and experienced quilters.

Key Features:

• Festive Design: The quilt showcases a delightful winter scene with snow families, capturing the magic of a snowy Christmas. The central panel features the phrase, “Where the treetops glisten, and children listen, to hear sleigh bells in the snow,” evoking a sense of nostalgia and holiday spirit.
• Simple Redwork Embroidery: The embroidery is done in basic redwork, making it accessible for all skill levels. The straightforward stitches mean you can complete the project without getting bogged down by complicated techniques.
• Beginner-Friendly Piecing: The piecing for this quilt is designed to be simple and easy, perfect for beginning quilters. The clear instructions guide you through each step, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable quilting experience.

Pattern Details:

• Finished Quilt Size: 65″ x 72″
• Materials Needed:
  • 2 yards of stitchery fabric (suggested warm white muslin)
  • 2 yards muslin for stitchery backing
  • ⅓ yard white fabric for inner border
  • ⅓ yard red fabric for inner border
  • ⅔ yard quilt binding
  • 4½ yards quilt backing
  • 2 yards total of light fabrics for piecing blocks
  • ½ yard total of medium fabrics for piecing blocks
  • 1⅓ yards total of dark fabrics for piecing blocks
  • 1¼ yards total of light fabrics for spacer blocks
  • Light box for tracing embroidery patterns
  • Embroidery hoop (5″ thin-sided spring tension hoop recommended)
  • #7 Embroidery needle
  • Cosmo Embroidery Floss #800 (9 skeins or 10 to be safe)

Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether you are new to quilting or an experienced stitcher, the Sleighbells Quilt Pattern provides a fun and rewarding project. The simple redwork embroidery and straightforward piecing make it accessible, while the charming design ensures a beautiful and festive finished quilt.

Bring the joy and magic of a snowy Christmas into your home with the Sleighbells Quilt Pattern with Redwork Embroidery by Meg Hawkey. Create a stunning quilt that captures the essence of the holiday season and showcases your quilting and embroidery skills.