Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Blocks 5 & 6 are completed in 2 parts, first the parts that are on blocks 5 & 6 are appliquéd and embellished, then the parts that spill over onto blocks 2 & 3 are appliquéd and embellished. As always, check the pattern corrections page for changes. Sew together Blocks 5 & 6 with ¼ inch seam.  Press …

Block 4 is a bit of a reprieve. Lots less to appliqué down, but those cast on stitches? You are about to become an expert! Always check the pattern corrections page for changes. Arrange all of the pieces on your background according to the placement guide in your pattern. Pin them down before you begin appliquéing. Some …

Building K topper is velvet. Velvet can be embossed with a polka dot design. See this post for details. Always check the pattern corrections page for changes. Arrange all of the pieces on your background and pin them down before you begin appliquéing. Some pieces are tucked under other pieces. BUILDING K: Use SP5 to sew …

Always check the pattern corrections page for changes. Match the two pieces of the Sand pattern in the same way as block 1. Arrange all of the pieces on your background and pin them down before you begin appliquéing. Some pieces are tucked under other pieces. BUILDING E: Using Oriental Linen, backstitch along right edge …

Always check the pattern corrections page for changes. Match the two pieces of the Sand pattern overlapping in the pink zone until the words line up.  I find it easiest to do this on a window or light box.  Then tape the two together with a smidge of tape.  Once each side is ironed in place, remove the …

This page will be updated with any future pattern corrections. (The photo is just for attention. No correction there.) Page 1 The amount of “butter” wool needed for the star is 3.5 x 3. Page 2 on the Thread List, near the bottom. It should read: Sue Spargo Eleganza EZ43 (not 48, we don’t need …