Front cover of the pattern, showing the completed Christmas tree block (without borders or finishing), staged on a rustic wood table with wooden spools, clothes pins and scattered decor.

Sew Festive - December Block - 2023 Year of Spools

The Year of Spools 2023 is a delightful Block of the Month (BOM) program designed by Heather Briggs for My Sew Quilty Life. Each month showcases a charming, seasonal variation on spool blocks, perfect for adding a touch of creativity to your quilting projects. Finishing instructions are available on the My Sew Quilty Life website, but these versatile designs encourage your imagination to run wild, requiring just a handful of fabric scraps to complete. Whether you choose to customize a bag or pillow, or collect all 12 designs to create a stunning quilt, this BOM is a great way to add seasonal flair to your work.

This December block features a Christmas tree set in a spool, dressed up with a red spool-shaped bow. Block measures approximately 14-1/2" x 14-1/2".

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