What is a better holiday project thanMissouri Stars present quilt?

I love how festive and fun this pattern looksperfect for the season of giving.

It can be hung on the wall for decoration, making a beautiful backdrop for your Christmas photos!

Jenny Doan beside a Present Quilt

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Its also a great gift idea for family and friends.

To make this present quilt pattern, you will need charm packs or layer cakes.

Charm packs are 5 pre-cut squares, and layer cakes are 10 pre-cut squares.

Sewing the Present Quilt Block

The block comes together easily and quickly, making it an ideal weekend project.

Let Jenny Doan show you how to make one through the tutorial below.

Press the seams and top flat.

hands holding a flying geese block

confirm there are no folds.

Step 3:

Sew the 10 1/2 strip between the two pairs.

Iron the block open.

The Present Quilt With Jenny Doan

Flip over and press the seams toward the middle.

Step 4:

Take your background fabric.

Cut a 4 1/2 piece and two 3 1/2 pieces.

Take your contrasting fabric and cut 2 pieces of 2 1/2 squares.

Fold it diagonally in half to make a crease.

Sew on the crease line, trim, then press it open.

Repeat with the other end.

Sew the two 3 1/2 pieces on the sides to make the bow.

Step 5:

Sew the top row and box together to make the block.

Step 6:

Add a sashing on the left side and bottom of each block.

Once the blocks are sewn together, add a sashing on the other side.

Present Quilt With Jenny Doan