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12 Days of Christmas 2025, Day 10

January 4, 2026January 3, 2026 suznquilts

Welcome to Day 10!

I hope you’re enjoying these 12 Days of Christmas!

It’s time to put this cutie all together!

As per yesterday’s instructions, you should have

trimmed the appliqué block to 6″ x 12 1/2″.

It should fit perfectly below the top of the quilt.

Now to assemble the rest of the quilt.

Again, no templates on this PDF today, so no worries on print scale.

Day 10 More asssembly & outer border Download

Show us your finished blocks on my Sewing With Susan FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SewingWithSusan

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

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12 Days of Christmas 2025, Oh Holy Night, Day 7

January 1, 2026December 31, 2025 suznquilts

Happy New Year!

& Welcome to Day 7!

In case you want to sew before you go to bed tonight…

We’re half-way through these 12 Days of Christmas already!

It feels good to slow down with a bit of sewing each day, doesn’t it?

Do you know what today is, besides January 1st?

It’s perfect little circle day!

I LOVE making fabric circles.

But, only because I’ve found the perfect tools is it so easy.

Apliquick Bars are my favorite tool because they help me make perfectly round circles.

My happy place…

I use a tiny blind hem stitch with thread to match the circle fabric for nearly invisible stitches.

SUPPLIES FOR TODAY:

-Freezer Paper

–Apliquick Bars– Highly recommended

–Glue Pen for circle seam allowances

–1 1/2″ Circle paper cutter – recommended only if you’ll make lots more later

– Roxanne™ or other fabric glue to glue circles to plates & plates to blocks

-Thread(s) to match Dresden fabrics

I typically make 1″ circles for my Tiny Dresden plate centers, but I decided to use a bit bigger circle this time to make the Tiny Dresden plate look more like an “O”.

You’ll want to be sure to print the instructions at “actual size” or 100% depending on your printer setting.

Day 7 Center Circle for Tiny Dresden plate Download

Show us your finished blocks on my Sewing With Susan FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SewingWithSusan

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

My Life

12 Days of Christmas 2025, Oh Holy Night, Day 3

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 suznquilts

Welcome to Day 3!

Are you having fun sewing these 12 Days of Christmas?

(I’m still getting asked if I have kits available- yes! Here’s the link: https://sewingwithsusan.com/collections/whats-new/products/oh-holy-night-fabric-kit-limited-supply )

I’m enjoying seeing your progress.

Today we’re going to make some easy flying geese.

I have my own “Lazy Susan” method that you’ll see in the PDF.

They’re quick & easy, with no extra thinking…

It doesn’t matter what size you print this file. There are no templates today.

Oh Holy Night Day 3 Flying Geese Block Download

Show us your finished blocks on my Sewing With Susan FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SewingWithSusan

If today you show all 3 of the first 3 Days of Christmas blocks

on my Sewing With Susan FB group, you’ll be eligible to win a prize!

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

My Life

Another 12 Days Sew-Along Coming Soon!

December 21, 2025 suznquilts

I thought I’d show you another color option for Oh Holy Night, in case you need some inspiration to start selecting your fabrics.

I used Moda’s Collection For A Cause, Unity, by Howard Marcus.

Proceeds from this collection will be donated to Feeding America to help provide meals to those in need.

Isn’t it beautiful?

Here are some Dresden plates that I made with it.

The perfect circles are credited to Apliquick Bars, my favorite quilting tool!

You can purchase them on my website by clicking here.

I’ve found the perfect little box to keep them safe along with the glue I love, some paper templates, threads that I frequently use for the applique & my much loved & used Mary Ellen’s Best press in travel size.

You can find the handy box on my website by clicking here.

It will be going on retreats with me! The lid snaps tight & it’s compact too.

I hope you’ll be joining me for the sew-along in just a few days.

You can find the kits on my website by clicking here.

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

My Life

Another 12 Days of Christmas Sew-Along Coming December 26!

December 18, 2025 suznquilts

For those of you who’ve been asking if I’m going to host another

12 Days of Christmas sew-along this year,

the answer is yes!

Get ready for a relaxing & fun 12 days of sewing

to make this cute little Oh Holy Night quilt.

It measures 16” x 24”.

I have a few kits just like my quilt available while supply lasts.

You can make it from your favorite Christmas scraps, but if you need to shop,

1/3 yd. “red” for letters & binding & a regular or fat 1/4 yd. for the rest of the fabrics.

Linen was used for the embroidery background.

I used a variety of Moda, Tilda, Riley Blake & Marcus fabrics.

Additional supplies you’ll want:

– my Mini Tree Template Set #486

– my Tiny Dresden Template #216

As always, I’ll have paper templates included in the sew-along.

– Perle Cotton, I used Valdani #8113, 12 wt. but embroidery floss will work too

– Fusible Web, 6″ is plenty

optional embellishments that I used:

Tim Holtz Christmas Noel Adornments #TH94445

also Tim Holtz Christmas Word Plaques #TH94352

& Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium 2oz TDA73031

There’s sure to be give-aways!

More info to come.

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

My Life

Hope To See You At KCRQF 2025 -This Week!

June 8, 2025 suznquilts

Welcome to KCRQF!

The Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival will be celebrating its 10 years of inspiration in our 2025 festival to be held June 11 -14, 2025, at the Overland Park Convention Center in the Kansas City marketplace.

Overland Park Convention Center

6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, Kansas 66211

The Festival attracts award-winning quilters and educators from across the nation and highlights special exhibits honoring the art of quilting.

The Details

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Classes Only – 8am – 7pm

Thursday, June 12, 2025

9am – 5pm

Friday, June 13, 2025

9am – 5pm — My Demo in the demo area of lobby 3 pm —

Saturday, June 14, 2025

9am – 4pm

Tickets

Discounted admission tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Questions? Click here to go to the website.

You’ll find Lori & me in our usual spot,

booth 603-702.

Come say “Hi” & see all of my new patterns

a brand new tree template Set; Skinny Mini!

You’ll find a sneak peek here on my website.

Can’t wait to see you!

Just Keep Sewing…

Susan

My Life

Join me at The O’Sewpersonal Stitchfest 2025

January 16, 2025 suznquilts

Join us Thursday, February 27 & Friday, February 28

Optional Classes on Saturday, March 1

At the Marriot West, 660 Maryville Center Dr., St. Louis MO

Two Days of Stitching Fun! Get ready to thread the needle of excitement and creativity with us! Immerse yourself in hands-on sewing, embroidery, and quilting workshops! Learn from nationally known expert educators who will transform your skills stitch by stitch! Don’t miss out—come join the fun and create your next masterpiece! Grab your tickets now and let’s sew some memories together!

You will have a total of eight sessions over the two days!
We will supply the machines and all materials!
Hands on classes and lectures!
Lunch is included both days!
We’ve got a bustling vendor mall lined up, brimming with the latest and greatest products for you to discover. Enjoy additional demos and take advantage of the shopping spree! Best of all, access to the Vendor Mall is absolutely FREE for all class attendees. Come ready to shop and be inspired!
Lunch is included both days
Craving more in-depth instruction? Dive deeper with us! On March 1, we’re hosting a full day of comprehensive classes. It’s your chance to dedicate more time to the topics you’re passionate about or eager to explore further. Come ready to immerse yourself and elevate your skills!

Our Stitch Fest 2025 Expert Educators: