JOYOUSLY JOLLY
SAMPLER QUILT
PDF PATTERN
I absolutely love Christmas crafting and sewing with my family and friends and I always make something new each year. As a result, the annual tradition of unboxing our handmade decorations and reacquainting myself with all our treasures from years gone by, always fills me with enormous happiness and joy.
The Joyously Jolly quilt combines appliqué with embroidery which is a favourite activity of mine, and with 12 different blocks plus a felt gingerbread garland, promises endless hours of delight and festive stitching. I've taken the liberty of embellishing the binding with extra embroidery, which I believe gives it the ideal final flourish!
Finished Dimensions
24 ½” x 30 ½”
JOIN ME FOR A FESTIVE SEW ALONG
To accompany the PDF pattern, I am hosting a relaxed, fun-filled and festive Sew Along, because sewing with friends is so much fun! I hope that if the thought of tackling a complete multiple block sampler quilt pattern seems daunting, breaking it down into weekly segments will make completing your quilt by Christmas entirely doable. But even if you don't finish in time for this Christmas, the goal is to have a great time sewing with others along the way!
Starting the 5th of September, which is when the PDF pattern will go live, I will also begin adding 'little happy' sew-along videos to the course curriculum each week, featuring close-ups of the weekly block. Additionally, I've been creating some extra projects using the appliqué motifs from the pattern. I hope these projects will inspire you and will demonstrate how you can get even more value from the pattern.
Whilst these videos will not be tutorials; please do not worry, all the necessary techniques to complete the quilt are already covered in my free 'Beginner's Guide to Patchwork and Quilting' course, as well as in the 'Sarah's Favourite Embroidery Stitches' course. For ease of access, I've included the pertinent tutorials in the course curriculum under the 'Additional Resources' section.
Finally, just to add, you can of course sew at your own pace, be that fast or slow, the sew-along schedule is completely optional.
NEED A LITTLE HELP WITH A TECHNIQUE OR STITCH?
Enrol for our FREE Sarah's Favourite Embroidery Stitches Course, where you will find 'little happy' video tutorials for Sarah's 13 favourite stitches. Enjoy professionally filmed close up and slow motion footage with Sarah demonstrating and talking you through how to work each stitch.
If you need a little help with the quilting techniques, enrol for our FREE Beginners Guide to Patchwork and Quilting Course, where Sarah again shares more 'little happy' video tutorials for her most used quilting techniques. In addition, this free course also includes PDF Documents of Sarah's most popular 'little happy' quilting tutorials taken from her Blog 'a little happy place', which has been viewed over 1.1 million times. Don't worry, there's no 'right or wrong' way, it's about finding a method that you enjoy!
Plus, remember that I am just an email away for any specific questions or support you might need.
If you would like to make a quilt identical to mine, we have curated a beautiful Joyously Joyful Sampler Quilt Supplies Pack, which is available on our Pretty Fabrics and Trims website. This pack contains all the fabrics, wadding, buttons and pretty trims you need.... just add thread and your favourite sewing notions!
Fabric Requirements
An indication of quantities required has been given below for the Quilt Top, Backing fabric, Binding fabric and Wadding. Alternatively, for the smaller blocks and appliques enjoy searching through your treasured fabric stash, the precious ones that you hang on to because you love them so much and select your favourites pieces to use.
For the feature fabrics, you will need 10 Fat Sixteenths (approx. 9” x 10 ½”) in the following colours:
Dark Red, Mid Red, Light Red, Mid Blue/Grey, Light Blue/Grey, Dark Green , Mid Green, Light Green, Light Brown and White (which is for the beard and snowman etc, so it needs to be whiter than your lightest background fabric.)
You will also need some small scraps of Dark Brown and Skin Colour fabric
You will need four Background fabrics as follows:
- (1) ½ yard (18” x FWOF)
- (3) Long Quarters (9” x FWOF)
8 ½” x FWOF of Binding fabric
27” x 33” piece of Wadding/Batting
30” x 36” piece of Backing Fabric
5” x 36” rectangle of Off White Felt
4” x 15” rectangle of Gingerbread Felt
You will also need
Cottons Threads to match for your Applique & Machine Stitches
Cotton Thread for the Hand Quilting
Embroidery Threads (the specific make and colours I used are detailed within the pattern)
(5) buttons
(4) Jingly Bells
1 Yard Natural Twine
2 Yards Bakers Twine
Optional: 2 Yards of ribbon for display
Additional Notions and Tools Required
Rotary Cutter & Mat, Quilting Rulers, Needles for Applique and Hand Quilting, Sewing Machine, Scissors, plus any of your favourite notions that I haven’t included for the techniques used!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can I access the course content?
All the course content will become available as soon as you enrol for the course.
How long do I have access to the course content?
Upon enrolment, you will have unlimited access to this course indefinitely, without any deadlines. Enjoy the flexibility of learning at your own pace, as there are no set start dates or times.
How many times can I watch the videos?
You can watch the videos as many times as you would like.
Can't I get all this information for free in your Beginner's Guide to Patchwork and Quilting?
Whilst there will be some overlap, for example Sarah previously demonstrated glue basting and thread basting for EPP, in this new class, she'll dedicate more time to each process and delve into it in greater detail. Expect more 'little happy' tips and fresh video content covering techniques and processes we haven't explored before. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to watch her assemble each block and guide you through every step.
Our goal for the Ruskington Ribbon Sampler Quilt course was that despite the distance between us, it would feel as if Sarah were sitting right beside you, sewing together.
I have just bought a sewing machine and do not know how to use it, will the course show me?
Sorry, as there are so many different makes and models of sewing machine available that all work slightly differently, we would ask that you familiarise yourself with your sewing machine before you purchase this course.
Once I have purchased this pattern from you, can I share it with my family members, my friends or my quilt group?
The purchased pattern is intended solely for your personal use. As a family-run business, the income from our design and sales of courses, patterns and kits is vital for our livelihood. It keeps a roof over our heads and supports our family. Consequently, any form of redistribution, duplication, or resale of this pattern is expressly forbidden.
However, it would make our day if you would recommend us to your friends and family so that they can also enjoy some happy stitches!
Can I use this pattern to produce items for my business?
Thank you for asking, however this pattern is for you to be enjoyed personally or for you to make as gifts for others. Please do not reproduce the pattern in anyway or sell items made from it. Business use of any kind is not permitted.
What if I am unhappy with my purchase?
Lots of love, care, time and attention, has been put into the creation of this online class and we are sure that you will be completely happy with your purchase. If sadly this is not the case, all we ask is that you NOTIFY us of your reasons within 14 days of purchase. We will then always try our very best to resolve any issues or concerns that you may have. If after this process, you still remain unhappy, then we will happily give you a full refund. Just email: [email protected]
