You’re nearing the end of the 2024 Little Forest BOM. Just one more block to piece and then you can see your Little Forest quilt top come to life! But first, you need to make the Pine Tree quilt block.
Bravo on tackling your Larch Tree quilt blocks! There’s been quite a bit of foundation paper piecing in the QAL, and each block challenged you to build on that skill set.
You’ve done an amazing job sticking with the quilt along and exploring the different quilt techniques. Just look at all the techniques you’ve covered already:
- The importance of tracking your progress through the Little Forest BOM Journal.
- Small piecing in the Bonsai Quilt Block, which will set the foundation of your quilting skills.
- How to stitch and flip (aka snowballing) in the Stacked Pine Quilt Block, which is an introduction to piecing on the bias!
- How to achieve nice crisp points with Foundation Paper Piecing and how to piece curves in the Cherry Tree block.
- How to layer motifs with needle turn appliqué in the Little Forest block.
- Small piecing and FPP without as much wiggle room in the Lodgepole block.
- How to piece oval curves in the Poplar block.
- How to strip piece in the Striped Pine block.
- Working with multiple FPP templates at the same time in the Fraser Fir quilt block.
- Learning how to piece and trim half-square triangles (HRT) in the Twin Peaks quilt block.
- How to raw edge appliqué in the Maple Tree quilt block.
- How to work with multiple angled foundation paper piecing templates in the Larch quilt block.
There are a couple of techniques that you’ve already tackled in the quilt along, so this month should be easy-peasy for you to tackle. A nice easy win before pulling your quilt top together!
The Little Forest BOM Quilt Pattern is available for instant download!
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This block is one of twelve included in the Little Forest Quilt Course. Each block introduces a different modern quilting technique, helping you build your skills one step at a time through detailed video lessons and guided instruction.
Whether you’re learning curves, foundation paper piecing, appliqué, half rectangle triangles, or precision piecing, you’ll finish with both new quilting confidence and a beautiful quilt inspired by the forest.
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Story Behind the Pine Tree Quilt Block
The Pine Tree quilt block was among the first blocks that I designed for the Little Forest quilt. We have a ton of pine trees here in Quebec, so it’s not surprising that this variety pops up a couple of times in the quilt.
But just like in nature, there are slight differences between the types of pine trees dotting our landscape, and I thought it would be fun to capture some of those variances in quilt block format.
It also allowed me to sneak in different forms of stripes to add interest and fun to your little arboretum!
Quilting Technique Featured
It’s all about strip piecing and piecing triangles in the Pine Tree quilt block.
Both techniques have already been explored, which should make for a super easy piecing session. Just keep in mind the tips I shared for the Bonsai quilt block (which focuses on keeping your stitching nice and accurate), and the Striped Pine quilt block (which deals with piecing triangles).
With the holidays upon us, I saved this one for last so that you could have a quick win! Plus, I wanted to encourage you to stick with your piecing momentum and pull your Little Forest Quilt top together too!
Materials & Notions
Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand to stitch up the Pine Tree quilt block:
- Pine Tree quilt block pattern – part of the Little Forest BOM pattern
- Fabrics in colours:
- Piecing thread
- Sewing machine
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter with these blades
- Rotary cutter for paper templates
- Scissors for paper cutting
- Ruler – long
- Ruler – short
- Small scissors
- Pin cushion
- Pins
- Iron
- Wool pressing mat – Use code SHANNONFRASER15 to save 15% on your wool pressing mat(s) at The Felt Store Canada or The Felt Store USA. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Spray bottle
- Erasable marking tool
- Glue stick (optional)
Top Tips
While this block is super easy to stitch up, sometimes when it’s really simple we tend to make a mistake. Am I right?!
So, my top tip is to slow down and focus on the task at hand.
Caution
Just like in the Striped Pine Tree quilt block, the sides of your triangle canopy like to stretch out, so be careful that you’re not pulling or tugging on your fabric as you stitch that long side seam.
Pins can help keep things from shifting on you!
December Little Forest BOM Giveaway
You’ve been stitching up a storm and I wanted to reward you with some inspiration to encourage you to keep up your quilty play! This is why I reached out to Suzy Quilts to offer you the chance to win a year’s subscription to the Cutting Table Magazine!
To enter the giveaway, you must:
- Be following @suzyquilts and @shannonfraserdesigns on Instagram.
- Post a photo on Instagram of your Pine Tree block and your pieced Little Forest Quilt top between December 15, 2024, and January 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern.
- Instagram account must be public.
- Tag @suzyquilts and @shannonfraserdesigns
- Include the hashtags #LittleForestBOM #LittleForestQuilt
This month’s giveaway is open internationally.
The winner is to be announced in the January 15, 2025, Little Forest BOM Newsletter!
The Pine Tree quilt block is super quick to stitch up, which is perfect for this busy time of year! I look forward to seeing yours pop up on the ‘gram or in our Facebook group.
If you haven’t already, be sure to get your Little Forest BOM Quilt Pattern.
Don’t forget to check in with your journal. It will feel good to track how you feel, and you’ll love being able to look back and see how you felt along the way.
Happy stitching!
xo
Shannon
PS Don’t forget to share your Pine Tree quilt block and pieced Little Forest quilt top on the ‘gram to be entered into the giveaway!
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