A row of folk art Christmas trees, each decorated in its own way with lights, baubles, hanging mittens, and tiny stockings, fills this cheerful holiday wall hanging. The trees sit on a soft white-on-white background, framed by a blue border with cascading snowflakes, and the finished piece measures about 20-1/2 by 23-1/2 inches.

Each tree is built up by hand: hand-dyed wool layered for the trees, cotton for background layering, and embroidery worked on top for the lights, ornaments, and texture. Worked one tree at a time, a detailed quilt stays approachable, which is part of why it suits a Block of the Month rhythm.

Along with the quilt, the book includes patterns for the Tinsel Workbox and two pincushions, a Snowman and a Christmas Tree, coordinating holiday projects that use the same wool and embroidery techniques.

What the Book Includes

This listing is for the printed pattern book only, not a kit and not a finished quilt.

• 92 full-color pages, softcover
• Step-by-step instructions with full-size appliqué and embroidery designs
• Patterns for the Tinsel quilt (finishing about 20-1/2 by 23-1/2 inches) plus the Tinsel Workbox and the Snowman and Christmas Tree pincushions
• Techniques: wool and cotton appliqué, background layering, and hand embroidery
• Embroidery stitch instructions are referenced from Sue Spargo's Creative Stitching (sold separately), not reprinted in this book
• Fabric, wool, thread, batting, and backing are not included

What You'll Need

Tinsel layers hand-dyed wool for the trees and ornaments over cotton backgrounds, with embroidery worked on top. Plan for wool and cotton plus a range of embroidery threads. The book holds the full materials list and walks through the background layering and cotton appliqué step by step.

Like all of Sue Spargo's designs, this book names the decorative stitches it uses and points to her Creative Stitching reference for how to work them rather than teaching the stitches here. Creative Stitching (sold separately) is the stitch dictionary behind her line, so it is the companion to keep beside this project.

Perfect For

• Stitchers who want a smaller, approachable wool and cotton appliqué project
• Anyone who enjoys a Block of the Month rhythm, one tree at a time
• Makers who love handmade holiday and Christmas decor
• Anyone who wants the coordinating Tinsel Workbox and pincushions

Why You'll Love This Book

Tinsel turns a grove of Christmas trees into a sampler of holiday color and stitch. Each tree has its own personality, trimmed with embroidered lights, beaded baubles, little mittens, and stockings, so the quilt stays merry and interesting from the first tree to the last.

The white-on-white background and snowflake border keep the focus on the trees, and because the blocks are small and finish into a wall-sized piece, it is a friendly way to build layered wool and cotton appliqué skills. The bonus Workbox and the Snowman and Christmas Tree pincushions carry the same techniques onto small projects that make easy gifts or a matching holiday set.

Product Details

• Brand: Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts
• Item #: ISBN 978-0-9993902-9-0
• Author: Sue Spargo
• Category: Quilt Pattern Book
• Skill Level: Advanced beginner and up (approachable techniques; comfortable hand appliqué and basic embroidery)
• Technique: Wool and cotton appliqué, layering, and hand embroidery
• Patterns Included: Tinsel Quilt plus Tinsel Workbox and Snowman and Christmas Tree pincushions
• Finished Quilt Size: 20-1/2 in x 23-1/2 in (wall hanging)
• Pages: 92, full color
• Format: Softcover
• Book Size: 7 in x 9 in
• Made in the United States