CHRISTMAS UTENSIL HOLDER { A TUTORIAL USING MARMALADE FABRIC LINE}

 

CHRISTMAS UTENSIL HOLDER

 

Finished Size: 5 12/" X 9 1/2"

 

 

 

This is a FAST and fun way to dress up your holiday dinner table!

 

 

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

• Jelly Roll or various 2 1/2" strips from your scrap basket. (I used 2 1/2" strips from the Marmalade fabric line by Bonnie & Camille. It is available in my shop ).
• Ribbon or scrap fabric
• Needle and matching thread

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Choose seven 2 1/2" fabric strips. Cut them into 2 1/2" x 12" rectangles.

BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Note: All seams are sewn with a 1/4" seam allowance.

Step 1

• Choose seven 2 1/2" X 12" rectangles.

 

 

 

Step 2

• Decide on the placement of your 2 1/2" X 12" strips.





Step 3

• Place the  2 1/2" X 12" strips Right Sides Together (RST).
• Pin
• Sew the strips together.

Step 4

• Press the block open.

Step 5

• With RST, pin the next 2 1/2" X 12" strip to the block.
• Sew the strips together.
• Press the block open.

Step 6

• Repeat Step 5 until all seven 2 1/2" X 12" strips are sewn together.
• Block should measure 14 1/2" X 12"

Step 7

• With RST, fold the block in half.
• Press lightly.

Step 8

• Pin along the outside of the block.
• Be sure to leave a  4" gap, which will be used to turn the block inside out.

Step 9

• Sew a 1/4" seam around the outside of the block.
• Be sure to start and end with a back stitch at the opening.

Step 10

• Trim all four corners of the block.

Step 11

• Reach into the opening and turn the block inside out.

Step 12

• Use the eraser of  a  pencil to push out the corners.

Step 13

• Lightly press the block.

Step 14

• Whip stitch the opening closed.

Step 15

• Fold up the bottom of the block 5".
• Pin the sides.

Step 16

• Sew both sides. Back stitch at the end for more stability.

Step 17

• From your scrap fabric or ribbon, tie a bow.
• Stitch the bow to your utensil holder.
• Enjoy your utensil holder!

These Christmas Utensil Holders are quick and easy to make.

 

If you use a jelly roll , you can make 18 utensil holders!

 

 

 

Until Next Time... Happy Quilting