Each finished ornament is 3 x 3 inches

Materials needed (for each ornament):

• Scraps of fabric for patchwork
  
• 1/4 inch wide ribbon for hanging loops
  
• batting
  
• one 3 1/2 inch square of fabric for back

Pattern Piece	Number of Pieces
A (1 1/2" square)	1
B (1 1/4" short side)	4
C (1 3/4" x 3/4")	4
D ( 3/4" square)	4
E (2 1/2" x 1")	4
F (1" square)	4

Piecing Steps (make sure to trim to even/square up your shapes after piecing/pressing):

1. Sew one B to opposite sides of A (see Diagram 1). Press seams open. Sew one B to the other two sides of A, forming center unit. Press seams open.
2. Sew one C to opposite sides of center unit (see Diagram 2). Press seams open.
3. Sew one D to each end of the two remaining C's (see Diagram 2). Press seams open.
4. Matching seams at intersections, sew C-D units to top and bottom of center unit. Press seams open.
5. Sew one E to opposite sides of center unit (see Diagram 3). Press seams open.
6. Sew one F to each end of the two remaining E's (see Diagram 3). Press seams open.
7. Matching seams at intersections, sew E-F units to top and bottom of center unit. Press seams open.

To finish into quilted ornaments:

1. To make a loop for hanging, fold a 1- 1/2 inch piece of 1/4 inch ribbon in half and pin in place in one corner.
2. Place right side of pieced part to right side of 4- 1/2 inch backing square together. Sew around three sides of both layers, using 1/4 inch seam allowance. Turn right sides out, stuff with batting, then hand stitch fourth side closed.

alternate finishing looks:

• Although I chose to add just a thin layer of batting, you can add more and make the ornament puffier.
• If you don't want to quilt it, that's not even necessary.
• You can use polyester fiberfill instead of batting for a more pillow-like effect.
• For an added effect, add lace or other trim around the outside edge of the ornament

  

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