I can hear you singing!
Hi everyone, I’ve been making more patchwork stars to decorate the Christmas tree this year, 12 in total. I decided to try to make a Christmas tree shape out of them just to get you in the mood for Christmas. Once again, we have a dull autumn day here up north so the colours are not as bright as they should be but I’m sure you get the idea.
These stars are very easy to make and they are a great way to use up fabric scraps. They finish at about 4 inches across, not counting the hanger. Here’s how I made them.
1. Cut one and three quarter inch strips from a selection of fabrics.
2. Trim the end at a 60 degree angle. Continue to make further cuts every two inches along the strips at 60 degrees. This makes your diamond shapes.
3. Sew them together in groups of three diamonds to make half stars. Press the seams and then sew the halves together. Press again.
4. Pin the star to a piece of backing fabric which is just bigger than the star, right sides together. Don’t trim the backing fabric yet.
5. Sew together close to the outside edge of the star. Leave two sides open so you can stuff the star.
6. Trim the backing to the same size as the star. Snip the points off (be careful not to snip your stitches) and make a snip at each of the inside corners (don’t snip the seam) to give a nice flat star when it is turned the right way out. I use a blunt pencil to very gently push out the points.
7. Stitch up the side seam. This bit is quite fiddly! Sew a button in the centre and add a ribbon hanger.
Stand back and admire 
I’ve also been making up another one of Claire’s free charted cross stitch Christmas decorations which you can see by clicking here. I’ve got a photo of those on my other blog Sewing Beside the Sea if you want to take a look at them.
I’m linking to the Woolhogs Made It Challenge this month. I hope you will also pop across there with me to see all the lovely things everyone has been making this month. As usual, there are some real beauties and, who knows, you might (no I’m sure you will) find lots of new blogs to visit. you might also want to share a link to something you have made this month. Go for it!
There are only 37 crafting days to Christmas folks!
Have fun,
Avis x
Oh Sew Tempting 
mtetar
/ November 18, 2013Great share for the up coming holidays. It is beautiful as all your projects always are. Blessings, Mtetar
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Oh thank you Mtetar. You are always so supportive 😀 I’m pleased you like them!
mtetar
/ November 19, 2013You’re always welcome Avis x, and thank you as well. Blessings, Mtetar
titoune73
/ November 18, 2013Magnifique!!!!!
Martine.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Thank you! It’s lovely to see you again Martine 🙂 Avis x
claire93
/ November 18, 2013a whole sky full of Christmasy stars – lovely ^^
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013I know 🙂 It’s about time I did some shopping for gifts!
claire93
/ November 19, 2013oh yes, how many shopping days are there left?
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013The World Wide Web is always open 😉
cathdragon
/ November 18, 2013ohhh it is very beautiful ! I like it very much ! cath
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Thank you 🙂 Very nice to see you again! Avis x
Cathie
/ November 18, 2013Tes étoiles sont superbes !!!!! Bravo !!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Thank you very much and welcome back 🙂 It’s lovely to see you! Avis x
adaisygarden
/ November 18, 2013These are so pretty! I’ve been looking for an ornament to give as a gift and this is it! Thanks for the instructions 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013They are simple to make. When my Mum saw these yesterday she said “Ooh! They’ll last forever”. They certainly will 🙂
Patch
/ November 18, 2013Ssssshhhh, stop counting 😉
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Oops! Sorry…..I’ll whisper next time 😉
Patch
/ November 19, 2013😀
treadlemusic
/ November 18, 2013The days are counting down wa-a-a-a-ay too fast!!!!! Your stars are so sweet and aught to add mightily to your holiday home decor!!!!! Hugs…….
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Too right…I’ll try not to panic… tick-tock, tick-tock … 😆
treadlemusic
/ November 19, 2013🙂
rutigt
/ November 19, 2013I love your stars and maybe I´ll sew one soon 🙂 It want be hanging in a christmastree ( not gonna have one), but maybe in a window………!!
Hugs, Gun, Sweden
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013I said I wasn’t going to have a tree last year but I changed my mind at the last minute. This year I’ll definitely be having a tree….where would I put all the ornaments if I didn’t? 🙂
flmaryg
/ November 19, 2013These are great! I love your fabric choices. Very festive. 😀
Mary
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 19, 2013Thank you Mary 🙂 Well it was a great way to use up those little fabric offcuts that otherwise might have been binned…not in this house 😉
daniellajoe
/ November 20, 2013I love them!!! this is so creative 🙂 I wish I had more than 24 hrs in my day LOL!!!!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 20, 201324 hours awake would work fine 😉
daniellajoe
/ November 20, 2013LOL then I would be all crabby 🙂
Maryanne
/ November 23, 2013Oh I feel so happy! Thank you Avis xxxxxx
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 23, 2013I’m very pleased to be of assistance 😉 Have a lovely weekend Maryanne! Avis x
lovelucie1
/ November 25, 2013Love your patchwork stars! Unfortunately there are only 4 weeks and 2 days left until Christmas so this is one project I’ll put down for next year!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 25, 2013I made the patchwork parts assembly line style in an afternoon and then finished them off one at a time in the evenings. I’m never prepared for Christmas. I don’t know what got into me! Thank you for visiting 🙂 Avis x
Debbierose
/ December 7, 2013I might put these on my to do list
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 7, 2013They are quick to make if you have everything to hand 🙂
Kate
/ December 17, 2013Your stars are beautiful! For me, they are not easy to make … I tried last year and was a dismal failure but am old enough to acknowledge that some things I can do and I should not fret over what I cannot do but admire those who can do it. 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 18, 2013Hi Kate,
Thank you 🙂 Maybe I will do a tutorial for these. I tried a couple of times before I found an easy way. I promise you, everyone will be able to make these. Avis x
*Wisher*
/ December 18, 2013hi hi Avis.. I want to let you know that your lovely pacakge has arrived safely to Singapore.. and I will save it to open on Christmas Day.. yay.. thank you so much.. 😀
Oh Sew Tempting
/ December 18, 2013Hi, that’s great news and very quick 🙂 I’m so pleased you are keeping it until Christmas….best wishes to you and your family 😀