Designed by Kathryn Patterson Finished Wall Hanging Size 15 1/2" x 39 1/2" Note: Appliqué templates are printed without seam allowance. Number of Blocks and Finished Size 1 Gift Block 9" x 9" 1 Manger Block 9" x 9" 1 Advent Wreath Block 9" x 9"

Fabric Requirements
Assorted light blue/white prints and textures (Gift and Advent Wreath Blocks, sashing posts and strips) ... 5/8-3/4 yd. total
Assorted dark/medium blue prints and textures (Gift Block, sashing posts and strips) ... 1/2-5/8 yd. total
Blue star print (Manger Block) ... 12" x 13" piece
Dark brown texture (Manger Block) ... 8" x 9" piece
Light brown texture (Manger Block) ... 7" x 9" piece
Tan texture (Manger Block) ... 4" x 12" piece
Purple texture (Advent Wreath Block) ... 4" x 6" piece
Rose texture (Advent Wreath Block) ... 2" x 6" piece
Assorted green textures (Advent Wreath Block) ... 1/8-1/4 yd. total
Yellow mottle (Manger and Advent Wreath Blocks) ... 6" x 6" piece
White/blue swirl print (binding) ... 3/8 yd.
Backing ... 22" x 46" piece
Batting ... 22" x 46" piece

Planning
When arranging the sashing strips and blocks for assembly, place dark sides of pieced strips against light-background blocks, and vice versa, to create a frame effect.

Cutting Instructions
Note: Cutting instructions for template shapes are given on templates. Download template diagrams (PDF file)
Assorted light blue/white prints and textures
cut matching set of:
... 2 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
... 2 strips 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"
... 1 strip 3" x 9 1/2"
... 1 strip 2" x 9 1/2"
cut a total of:
... 1 square 10" x 10"
... 16 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 10 strips 2" x 9 1/2"
Assorted dark/medium blue prints and textures
cut matching set of:
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
... 1 square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
cut a total of:
... 16 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
... 10 strips 2" x 9 1/2"
... 1 strip 4" x 20"
Blue star print
... *1 strip 3 1/2" x 9 1/2"
... 2 squares 2" x 2"
... 1 rectangle 2" x 3"
... 1 rectangle 2" x 4"
... 1 rectangle 1" x 1 1/2"
... 1 strip 1" x 2 1/2"
... 1 rectangle 2" x 3 1/2"
... 1 rectangle 3" x 3 1/2"
Dark brown texture
... 1 rectangle 2" x 3 1/2"
... 1 rectangle 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... 1 square 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", cut in half diagonally to make 2 half-square triangles
... 1 strip 1" x 6 1/2"
... 2 strips 1" x 3 1/2"
Light brown texture
... 4 squares 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
... 2 squares 1" x 1"
... 1 square 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", cut in half diagonally to make 2 half-square triangles
... 1 rectangle 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Tan texture
... 1 strip 1 1/2" x 9 1/2"
Purple texture
... 3 strips 1/2" x 3 1/2"**
Rose texture
... 1 strip 1/2" x 3 1/2"**
*Cut first.
**Add 1/4" appliqué turn-under allowance to all sides if desired.

Piecing and Appliquéing the Blocks and Sashing Units
Step 1. Draw diagonal line on wrong side of assorted light blue/white 1 1/2" square. Referring to Diagram I-A, place marked square on assorted dark/medium blue 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" strip, right sides together, aligning raw edges. Stitch on drawn line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Press open. Repeat process with assorted dark/medium blue 5 1/2" strip. Sew pieced strips to side and top of matching dark/medium blue 4 1/2" square (Diagram I-B). Sew matching light blue/white 5 1/2" strips to sides, 3" x 9 1/2" strip to top, and 2" x 9 1/2" strip to bottom to make Gift Block.

Step 2. Referring to Diagram II-A, use mark, stitch, trim, and press process to make roof, manger, and 2 stable corners. Piece Manger Block (Diagram II-B).