Xmas Bow Paper piecing

* 75% off WINTER BUNDLE, all sizes included.

Xmas Bow

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✔ Manageable builds

✔ Uniform color palette

✔ Clear mounting diagrams & instructions

✔ Step-by-step tutorial included

✔ Instant PDF download

Size:

16x16"
12x18"

Technical Informations +

Color fabrics: 7
Number of shapes: 89
Number of sections: 12
Measurement unit: inch
Short tutorial about Foundation Paper Piecing

Description

Create a festive Christmas quilt project with this Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) pattern featuring a golden gift bow with contrasting red ribbon details.

The geometric design combines warm yellow and gold fabric tones to create the appearance of a dimensional Christmas bow, set against a coordinated red background.

Available in two sizes, sold separately, this pattern can be used to create either a square Christmas quilt block or a rectangular holiday placemat. Choose between a decorative Christmas wall hanging and a handmade holiday table accessory, depending on your project.

The Christmas Bow is part of a coordinated seasonal collection featuring Santa Claus and other matching holiday motifs. Its fabric colors have been selected to complement the other designs, allowing you to create a consistent Christmas palette across multiple projects.

With 90 pieces, 12 sections, and 7 fabric colors, this pattern offers a detailed geometric FPP project in a compact, manageable format.

📏 AVAILABLE SIZES

Choose the finished dimensions that best suit your project:

• 16×16" – QUILT BLOCK – Square Christmas wall hanging, decorative quilt block, or seasonal patchwork project.

• 12×18" – PLACEMAT – Handmade Christmas placemat or festive dining table accessory.

Your purchase includes the pattern for your selected size only. The two sizes are sold separately.

Both versions contain the same 90 pieces, 12 sections, and 7 fabric colors. Only the finished dimensions and individual piece proportions change.

📂 WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

Your purchase includes the digital Foundation Paper Piecing pattern for your selected Christmas Bow size.

The pattern provides the information needed to prepare the geometric fabric pieces, follow the bow's construction, and assemble the completed design.

The bow features contrasting gold and yellow fabric tones, creating dimension within the loops, central knot, and ribbon tails against a rich red background.

Pattern specifications:

• Available sizes: 16×16" OR 12×18"

• Total pieces: 90

• Total sections: 12

• Fabric colors: 7

• Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)

• Skill level: Beginner

Only the size selected at checkout is included in your download.

🖨 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

Print the FPP templates at 100% (actual size) to obtain the intended finished dimensions.

Check your printer settings carefully before starting to ensure that no unintended scaling has been applied.

If printing a US Letter file on A4 paper, the final output will be reduced to approximately 97.7% of the intended dimensions. No manual scaling to 97.7% is required.

The Christmas Bow pattern contains 12 sections, allowing the different portions of the design to be prepared and assembled in an organized manner.

Accurate printing and careful fabric positioning are particularly important for the smaller geometric pieces that create the bow's central knot, loops, and ribbon details.

16×16" – QUILT BLOCK

The square format is suitable for creating a compact Christmas wall hanging or incorporating the bow into a larger quilt project.

Its manageable dimensions make paper preparation and workspace organization relatively straightforward.

12×18" – PLACEMAT

The rectangular format is designed for creating a decorative Christmas placemat.

The finished dimensions make this version suitable for creating several matching placemats as part of a coordinated holiday table setting.

Both versions offer a compact sewing project without requiring the workspace or paper preparation of a large quilt.

📐 NEED A CUSTOM SIZE?

The Christmas Bow pattern can be reduced if you would like a smaller finished quilt block or placemat.

Use the following formula:

(Desired size ÷ Pattern size) × 100 = Print percentage

For example:

• 16×16" → 12×12" = Print at 75%

• 12×18" → 9×13.5" = Print at 75%

When reducing the pattern, all pieces and seam allowances decrease proportionally.

The finished dimensions are determined by the sewing lines, so the resized design maintains its original proportions.

Keep in mind that smaller printing percentages result in smaller individual pieces, particularly around the bow's central knot and ribbon details.

Enlargement beyond 100% is not recommended.

🎯 ABOUT COMPLEXITY

This Christmas Bow pattern is rated Beginner.

It is suitable for quilters with basic Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) knowledge who enjoy working on festive geometric motifs.

The pattern contains 90 pieces divided into 12 sections.

The construction is accessible to beginners, with the different sections allowing the bow's loops, central knot, and ribbon tails to be assembled progressively.

Careful fabric placement helps maintain the dimensional effect created by the different gold and yellow tones.

16×16" – QUILT BLOCK

The square version provides a manageable sewing project with relatively limited workspace requirements.

The main areas requiring attention are the bow's central knot and the smaller pieces that create the loops and ribbon details.

12×18" – PLACEMAT

The rectangular version offers the same geometric construction in a practical format for Christmas table accessories.

Some individual pieces are more compact, but the overall project remains straightforward to organize.

Both versions provide an accessible way to practice accurate fabric placement and geometric FPP construction.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE

• This is a digital Foundation Paper Piecing pattern. No physical product, fabric, printed pattern, or finished quilt or placemat will be shipped.

• The two sizes are sold separately. Your purchase includes one size only, according to your selection.

• The Santa Claus quilt and other matching Christmas designs are not included.

• The placemat pattern provides the pieced design. Additional finishing materials may be needed to complete your placemat.

• Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds are generally unavailable once the files have been downloaded, except where required by law or in the event of a verified, unresolved file issue.

• Basic knowledge of Foundation Paper Piecing is recommended before starting.

🎀 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PATTERN

✔ A festive Christmas motif with dimensional detail – Contrasting gold and yellow fabric tones create depth within the gift bow's loops, knot, and ribbon tails.

✔ Two finished sizes to choose from – Select a square decorative quilt block or a rectangular Christmas placemat.

✔ An accessible beginner project – With 90 pieces and 12 sections, the pattern provides structured geometric construction in a manageable format.

✔ Coordinated Christmas colors – The original 7-color palette complements the Santa Claus portrait and the other matching holiday motifs.

✔ Versatile seasonal sewing – Create Christmas wall hangings, festive placemats, decorative quilt blocks, or handmade holiday gifts.

🧵 HOW TO START

1. Select your preferred size and complete your purchase.

2. Download your digital pattern to your computer.

3. If your download is provided as a ZIP file, extract the folder before opening the PDF documents. Do not attempt to use the files directly from inside the ZIP.

4. Review the pattern information and identify the different fabric colors and sections.

5. Print your FPP templates at 100% (actual size).

6. Prepare your fabrics and start sewing your Christmas Bow!