WINTER FROST - WALK IN THE WOODS

CHEF'S NOTES:

For the version with the optional star blocks, please refer to the PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION. The pieces are small so take your time. I recommend marking the piece size or letter on the back for reference. It is also helpful to cut out and make one star at a time.

YIELD

12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (24) 2½” squares
{C} (2) 2” squares
{D} (2) 1½” x 2” rectangles
{E} (2) 1” x 2” rectangles
{I} (1) 1½” x 4½” rectangle
{J} (1) 4½” x 5” rectangle*
{K} (1) 4” x 4½” rectangle*

From fabric 2, cut:
{B} (12) 2½ x 4½” rectangles

From fabric 3, cut:
{F} (1) 1 x 1½” rectangle [F]
{G} (1) 1½” square [G]
{H} (1) 2 x 1½” rectangle [H]

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE FLYING GEESE

Draw a diagonal line on the back a 2½” Fabric 1 square {A}. Place square right sides together on the right-hand side a 2½” x 4½”  Fabric 2 rectangle {B}. Sew along the line and trim ¼” away from the seam. Press out. Repeat on the left-hand side, creating a flying geese block.

Make (12) units measuring 2½” x 4½” unfinished.

STEP 2. MAKE TREE TRUNKS

Assemble tree trunks into the sections as shown.

STEP 3. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Lay out the units as shown. Sew the units into rows, then sew the rows together to complete block.

OPTIONAL STARS

Download pattern for stars in the PRINTER FRIENDLY FILE below.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Susan Vaughan

@thefeltedpear