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Snow Family Throw

Cuter by the Dozen! Twelve jaunty snowmen will keep you cozy instead of cold when they take their places on a warm and colorful quilt. Hats and scarves dress the quick-fuse snowmen on this easy variation of a Log Cabin quilt.

Fabrics shown are available at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.

Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning and use 1/4"- wide seam allowance throughout.

Read Cutting Strips and Pieces prior to cutting fabric. If using lengthwise cut Outer Border pieces, cut lengths first and then cut block strips adjusting number of first cuts to achieve number of pieces needed.

Getting Started

What could be cuter for winter than this charming Snowman Lap Quilt? Easy block construction, using two fabric combinations, makes this the perfect, quick quilt to finish for winter. Blocks measure 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" unfinished. Refer to Accurate Seam Allowance and whenever possible use the Assembly Line Method of sewing. Press seams in the direction of arrows.

Snowman Appliqués

  1. Refer to Appliqué instructions. Our instructions are for Quick-Fuse Appliqué, but if you prefer hand appliqué, add 1/4"-wide seam allowance. Use Snowman appliqué pattern(see patterns below) to trace 12 snowmen, hats, and scarves on paper side of fusible web. Use appropriate fabrics to prepare all appliqués for fusing.
  2. Center and fuse twelve snowman bodies, hats, and scarves to twelve 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric A pieces. Finish appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or other decorative stitching as desired. Note: Add definition by satin stitching across bottom edge of scarf to define neck seam.

Making the Blocks

  1. Sew one 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric B piece to one 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric A piece as shown. Press. Make six.

  2. Sew one 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric B piece to one unit from step 1 as shown. Press. Make six.

  3. Sew one 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric D piece to unit from step 2 as shown. Press. Make six.

  4. Sew one 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric D piece to unit from step 3 as shown. Press. Make six and label Block 1.

  5. Repeat steps 1-4 using 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric C and 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric E pieces. Press step 4 seam as shown below. Make six and label Block 2.

  6. Referring to layout, arrange and sew together four rows with three blocks each, alternating Block 1 and Block 2 placement from row to row. Press seams in opposite direction from row to row.
  7. Sew one 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric D piece between two 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric E pieces as shown. Press. Sew to top of quilt. Press.

  8. Sew together two 2 1/2" x 11 1/2" Fabric D, two 2 1/2" x 11 1/2" Fabric E pieces, and 2 1/2" Fabric D square as shown. Press. Sew to right side of quilt. Press.

Adding the Borders

  1. Sew 1" Fabric B strips end-to-end to make one continuous 1" Fabric B strip. Referring to Adding the Borders, measure quilt through center from side to side. Cut two 1"-wide Fabric B strips to this measurement. Sew to top and bottom of quilt. Press seams toward border.
  2. Measure quilt through center from top to bottom, including border just added. Cut two 1"-wide Fabric B strips to this measurement. Sew to side of quilt. Press.
  3. Refer to steps 1 and 2 to join, measure, trim, and sew 2 1/2"-wide Fabric A strips, and 3 1/2"-wide Fabric E strips to top, bottom, and sides of quilt.

Layering and Finishing

  1. Referring to Layering the Quilt, arrange and baste 44" x 62" (approximate) backing piece, batting, and top together. Hand or machine quilt as desired.
  2. Sew 2 3/4" binding strips end-to-end to make one continuous 2 3/4"-wide binding strip. Refer to Binding the Quilt and bind to finish.

 

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