Hi there. On my last post I said that I had a make to share for the Christmas tree that also tasted good. So this is it… A basic patchwork piece put together to hold just one sweet treat, and ready to hang on your tree.
The idea for this came from my sister Tina, who was given one by her friend and work colleague Diane (Thanks girls!). So I had a good poke and prod, and worked out how to put it all together.
First you need to cut 8 squares of fabric each 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Choose some fun festive fabric, two different contrasting prints. Cut 4 squares from each piece of fabric.
Once cutting is done pair together one of each pattern and place them right side together. Leaving a quarter inch seam, stitch around the edge of the square on three sides. On the fourth side only stitch along half the side. Do this to all four pairs of squares.
Press each of the stitched squares. Using scissors cut the points of each corner (take care not to cut your stitching!). The square should now look like this.
Now turn all four squares the right side out using the opening you have left down one side. Take some care to work each corner out. Tuck in the unstitched half side and press.
Put the four squares together, placing the open edges at the centre, and stitch each together, from half way along each side. The stitching should form a cross shape. This can be done by hand or use the zig zag stitch on the sewing machine. By piecing this way the openings for turning the squares are sealed.
Now place the four square piece on the ironing board right side up, and fold the opposite corners of each square to meet each other in the middle. Press. Do this to all four squares.
Stitch together the folded corners and stitch a bead onto the corners. Now it's beginning to take shape!
Last thing to do is to draw together the four points stitching to secure. The loop is made from 4inches of ribbon doubled and stitched into place.
Now all that's left to do is fill with your favourite wrapped chocolate ( Ferrero Rocher fit very well!), and hang on the christmas tree.
If you have a go at this let me know. Happy making :-)
