This darling Christmas ornament #5 quilt block is inspired by the vintage Shiny Brite Christmas tree ornaments that I’ve collected over the years.
This ornament #5 quilt block is a teardrop design made up of three descending sections!
I love the red, aqua blue, teal, pink, gold, purple, and green color combinations of the Shiny Brite ornaments!! These ornaments bring back the nostalgia of my childhood and decorating the freshly cut balsam tree on Christmas Eve.
Vintage ornaments + quilts…how cozy and nostalgic!
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Cutting the Fabric for Ornament #5
You can use your favorite rotary cutter, plastic ruler, and cutting mat to cut out the pieces listed below.
For a quilt tutorial on using a rotary cutter check out my previous post.
Red Fabric:
Cut 2 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″, 2 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, 2 – 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, 2 – 1 1/2″ X 7 1/2″, 2 – 2″ x 2 1/2″, and 2 – 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Aqua:
Cut 1 – 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Gold:
Cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Pink:
Cut 1 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Cream Fabric:
Cut 6 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″, 2 – 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″, 4 – 2″ x 2″, 2 – 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and 2 – 3″ x 12 1/2″
General Sewing Directions for the Ornament #5 Quilt Block
Accurate cutting and sewing enhances the final product of your ornament #5 quilt block!
Don’t forget to use pins! To help ensure proper seam alignment, pin your pieces together before sewing.
Use a 1/4″ seam allowance. I recommend using a special presser foot with a 1/4″ guide if you have one for your machine. This will help you get uniform seams, and matching corners!
Follow the directions described below as you press the seams.
Finished block size is 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″.
Sewing the Ornament #5 Quilt Block
Follow each of the steps below to make the Ornament #5 quilt block!
Step 1
Cut all necessary pieces listed above.
Step 2
Lay out pink patch, 1 1/2″ square red patches, and 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ red strips to make the design shown in Step 2 diagram.
Sew red squares on each side of pink square. Next, sew red strips to top and bottom of this pink/red unit.
Press all seams toward red fabric.
Using a straight edge and a washable marking pen, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on wrong side of 2 – 1 1/2″ cream squares as shown in Step 2.1 diagram.
Right sides together pin cream squares in bottom corners of the pink/red unit and sew along diagonal lines of cream squares.
Trim corners 1/4″ from seam, press toward cream corner.
Sew 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ red strips to each side.
Press toward red strips.
Unit should measure 3 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, trim if needed.
Step 3
Lay out gold patch, 2″ x 2 1/2″ red strips, and 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ red strips to make the design shown in Step 3 diagram.
Sew 2″ x 2 1/2″ red strips on each side of gold square. Next, sew 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ red strips to top and bottom of this gold/red unit.
Press all seams toward red fabric.
Using a straight edge and a washable marking pen, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on wrong side of 4 – 1 1/2″ cream squares as shown in Step 2.1 diagram above.
Right sides together pin cream squares in bottom corners of the gold/red unit and sew along diagonal lines of cream squares.
Trim corners 1/4″ from seam, press toward cream corner.
Sew 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ cream strips to each side.
Press toward cream strips.
Unit should measure 4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, trim if needed.
Step 4
Lay out aqua patch, 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ red strips, and 1 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ red strips to make the design shown in Step 4 diagram.
Sew 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ red strips on each side of aqua square. Next, sew 1 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ red strips to top and bottom of this aqua/red unit.
Press all seams toward red fabric.
Using a straight edge and a washable marking pen, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on wrong side of 4 – 2″ cream squares as shown in Step 2.1 diagram above.
Right sides together pin cream squares in bottom corners of the aqua/red unit and sew along diagonal lines of cream squares. Trim corners 1/4″ from seam, press toward cream corner.
Unit should measure 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, trim if needed.
Step 5
Layout teardrop ornament units and side strips for Ornament 5.
Sew three teardrop ornament units together. Press seams open.
Right sides together, pin and sew 3″ x 12 1/2″ cream strip on each side of the ornament unit.
Press toward cream strips.
Block should measure 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″, trim if needed.
Have fun making this Ornament #5 Quilt Block.
Check out the links below for other ornament blocks inspired by vintage Shiny Brite ornaments!!!
And check back for more upcoming ornament blocks!
Happy Quilting!
Bonnie
