Christmas Sleigh

Fusible applique, finishes at 5 x 8 in. 
Fused applique pattern featuring a Santa's sleigh carrying a holiday tree and candy cane, with a touch of holly. The words Merry Christmas to all, is embroidered using Valdani COLORFAST variegated perle cotton thread. You might ask "what is a mini round?".  It's a unique oval shaped mini quilt. The oval shape gives lends it to be anything you wish - use it as Christmas wall décor (hung on a 6in wide organic-looking hanger by Ackfeld Wire), a large Christmas tree ornament, door decor (think door decoration for apartments or senior housing) OR table top décor. Machine stitch applique was used on the cotton model (using Valdani variegated machine 35wt thread - click here for more details), hand applique was used on the wool model. Beautiful in wool or cotton.

The unique oval shape lends versatility -you can display on a wall or shelf with the 7x9 inch reclaimed wood clipboard, or simply lay upon a table or furniture where you want to add a dab of warmth.

Well written pattern beginners love as it includes enlarged layout and stitch guide so you can see the hand embroidery close up, and hand stitch diagrams. I assume nothing and explain everything, making this perfect for any skill level.
Machine applique project that is truly beginner friendly, so anyone can create fantastic home decor with this pattern.  Beginners can learn how to piece, use fusible web, machine applique, hand embroidery stitches and finish the raw, blanket stitched edge.  Pattern includes beginner tips, hand embroidery figures and complete finishing directions.  Finish in 1 day.