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*B991396*
1380
Winter
Seasonal Tissue Box Covers
Designed by Darlene Jewell-Walhood
Approximate Size: Tissue Box Cover 4-2" x 4-:"
Cutting Instructions will make one box cover.
Instructions are the same for all the boxes except
the Christmas box which does not use the setting
triangles (A).
1367
Valentines
1654
Spring
1376
Summer
1471
Fall
Fabric 1
A
Four 2-:" squares, marked once on the diagonal
(box front, setting triangles - all but Christmas)
B
Three 5" x 5" squares (for three sides of box)
C
Four 5" x 5-:" (tissue box side lining)
1645
Christmas
FQ
Snowflake Appliqué:
1376
M
Fabric 10
One Charm Square
One from Template M (snowflake)
Valentine Appliqué:
1390
1368
1665
1390
1479
1645
Winter
Valentine
Spring
Summer
Fall
Christmas
Fabric 2
D
One 5" x 5" (box front)
One Charm Square
1375
N
Fabric 11
One Charm Square
One from Template N (lg. heart)
1379
O
Fabric 12
One Charm Square
One from Template O (sm. heart)
Flower Appliqué:
1376
Winter
1367
Valentines
1646
Spring
1372
Summer
1480
Fall
1636
1621
Christmas
Fabric 3
Two Charm Squares
E
Two 5" x 5" squares (see template E) (box top)
1365
Winter
1372
Valentines
1666
Spring
Fabric 4
F Four 1-3" x 5" (side borders)
1389
Summer
1496
Fall
1635
Christmas
One Charm Square
Watermelon Appliqué:
1389
G
rind)
Fabric 5
One Charm Square
One from Template E (lt. part of watermelon
1377
Fabric 6
One Charm Square
H
One from Template F (dk. part of watermelon rind)
1648
P
Fabric 13
One Charm Square
One from Template P (flower)
1667
Q
Fabric 14
One Charm Square
One from Template Q (flower center)
1666
R
Y
One Charm Square
Fabric 15
Two from Template R (leaves)
One from Template Y (stem)
Boo Appliqué:
1475
S
Fabric 16
One Charm Square
One from Template S (Boo letters)
Christmas Appliqué:
1629
T
V
Fabric 17
One Charm Square
One from Template T (tree)
One from Template V (tree)
1635
U
Fabric 18
One Charm Square
One from Template U (tree)
1667
Fabric 8
One Charm Square
J
One from Template H (sm. star)
K
One from Template I (med. star)
1631
W
Fabric 19
One Charm Square
One each from Template W(Believe letters)
Fabric 9
One Charm Square
One from Template J (lg. star)
1639
X
Fabric 20
One Charm Square
Two from Template X (stars)
1628
Y
Fabric 21
One Charm Square
Two from Template Y (tree trunk)
1383
Fabric 7
One Charm Square
I
One from Template G (watermelon)
1378
L
NOTE: Please read the entire pattern carefully. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of this pattern. Use a 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise stated. Measure your quilt before
cutting border strips. Make adjustments as necessary. © Copyright Connecting Threads ®. All
rights reserved. For private, non-commercial use only. Please see our Web site for terms of use.
Additional Supplies: Steam-A-Seam Lite (four 5" squares),
Tissue Box (upright style) 4-1/2" x 4-3/4"
Watermelon Appliqué:
1- Appliqué H onto D (see placement diagram)
2- Appliqué G on top of H.
3- Appliqué I on top of G.
4- Using the placement diagram, appliqué all three
stars (J, K and L) as shown.
1- Sew two A's on the marked diagonal line, to
opposite corners of each D.
2- Trim seams, leaving 3" seam allowance. Press
toward A.
3- Sew the two A's, on the marked diagonal line, to
the remaining opposite corners of D. Repeat step
2.
Tip: Visit our website,
www.connectingthreads.com for a free
appliqué tip sheet.
Size Check
J
L
NOTE: Please remember to add seam
allowances to the templates if you will
be turning under the edges of your
appliquè.
When making copies,
this square should
measure 1" x 1"
Seeds: Use three small buttons
3/8" or smaller.
K
H
A
A
D
L
G
J
I
ed
Se
I
G
H
K
A
A
Placement Diagram for Summer Cover
Templates for Summer Cover
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NOTE: Please remember to add seam allowances to the templates if you will be turning under the edges of your
appliquè.
1- Trace the opening from the tissue box top (template E) to the wrong side of the fabric E.
2- Place both E's right sides together and stitch directly on the marked line.
3- Trim seam allowance and clip into the curves. Turn right side out and press so opening is flat and smooth (turn by pulling one side
through the tissue hole).
4- Using your favorite method of appliquè, appliquè the season you want (Winter, Valentine, Spring, Summer, Fall, or Christmas)to the
front of the A/D/F unit. Please see individual appliqué instructions for each season.
5- Sew F to the top edge of A/D and all three of the B's and press toward F.
C Lining
C
A/D/F
Lining
Tissue box side & side border
F
D
F
Begin & stop 1/4"
away from ends.
Fusible Web
A
AA
1/4"
4-1/2
B x5
cut 4
E
B
F
F
B
Tissue box top
6- Layer side lining C, fusible web (will be slightly smaller than the side lining), and A/D/F,
front & B/F, side pieces, wrong sides together and fuse together following manufacturer's
instructions. Note: cut away the seam allowance to reduce bulk.
F
A
D
L
A
J
I
d
See
7- Sew the A/D/F/C unit to each side of the tissue box top (E), starting and stopping 1/4" away
from each end.
G
H
A
K
A
8- Sew sides together, right sides together, stopping 1/4" from top edges. Trim corners,
being careful not to clip stitching.
E
9- Zig-zag or serge bottom edge and turn under 3" and hem using a top
stitch or hand stitch in place.
10- Slip finished cover over an upright style tissue box.
Approximate Size: 4-½" x 4-:"
Lining
C
B
Lining
C
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Size Check
Tissue Box Top
Template E
When making copies,
this square should
measure 1" x 1"
Cut 2
Cut Out after stitching
5" x 5"
A
A
D
Template for Winter Cover
M
M
A
A
Winter Appliqué:
1- Appliqué snowflake M to the center
of D as shown in placement diagram.
Placement Diagram for Winter Cover
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Templates for Valentine Cover
A
A
D
N
Templates
for
Valentine Cover
N
O
O
A
Directions for Valentine Cover Appliqué:
A
1- Applique N onto D. See placement
diagram.
BO O!
Placement Diagram for Valentine Cover
2- Applique O onto D as shown.
Directions for Fall Cover:
1- Applique BOO letters
in the center of D as
shown in placement
diagram..
A
A
D
BO O!
Templates
for
Fall Cover
S
S
Size Check
When making copies,
this square should
measure 1" x 1"
A
A
Placement Diagram for Fall Cover
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A
Templates for
Spring
Cover
A
D
Q
P
P
Spring Appliqué
1- Using your favorite
method of appliquè,
appliquè the stem (Y) to D.
Q
2- Appliqué leaves (R)
as shown in placement
diagram.
R
Y
R
R
A
3- Appliqué flower (P)
as shown.
4- Appliqué flower center
(Q).
5- Sew two A's on the
marked diagonal line, to
opposite corners of D.
A
Y
R
6- Trim Seams, leaving 3"
seam allowance. Press
toward A.
Bi e
ee
lv
B e l i ev e
Placement Diagram for Spring Cover
W
X
X
T
7- Sew two A's on the marked
diagonal line, to the remaining
opposite corners of D. Repeat step 26.
Size Check
Templates for
Christmas
Cover
When making copies,
this square should
measure 1" x 1"
Y
X
D
T
U
U
V
V
Y
W
X
Christmas Appliqué
1- Appliqué tree in this order: Y (trunk), V
(tree bottom), U (tree middle), T (tree top)
and X (star).
2- Appliqué letters as shown in placement
diagram.
Placement Diagram for Christmas Cover
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Cutting Suggestions:
Fabrics Used in Pattern
1.
F
D
CS
CS
Fabric 2
One Charm Square
E
Fabrics 5-21
Appliqué G-Y
require one
charm square each
CS
Fabric 4
One Charm Square
E
CS
CS
Fabric 3
Two Charm Squares
C
1380
1367
1654
1376
1471
1645
2. 1390
1368
1665
1390
1479
1645
3. 1376
1367
1646
1372
1480
1636
4. 1365
1372
1666
1389
1496
1635
5. 1389
6. 1377
7. 1383
8. 1667
9. 1378
10. 1376
11. 1375
12. 1379
13. 1648
14. 1667
15. 1666
16. 1475
17. 1629
18. 1635
19. 1631
20. 1639
21. 1628
Snowflake, lt. blue
Packed Floral, multi
Tossed Blossoms, red
Snowflake, navy
Mini Pumpkins, brown
Tonal Fleurs, cream
Snow, tan
Tonal, cream
Mini Blooms, red
Snow, tan
Tossed Branches, dk. brown
Tonal Fleurs, cream
Snowflake, navy
Packed Floral, multi
Cottage Bouquets, cream
Stripe, red
Tossed Branches, tan
Tonal Scrolls, dk. pink
Branch, blue
Stripe, red
Mini Blooms, green
Snow, green
Stripes & Dots, brown
Tonal Scrolls, dk. green
Snow, green
Snowflake, dk. green
Snow, red
Mini Blooms, golden
Snowflake, golden
Snowflake, navy
Snowflake, red
Snowflake, pink
Cottage Plaid, red
Mini Blooms, golden
Mini Blooms, green
Plaid Weave, tan
Tiny Diamonds, red
Tonal Scrolls, dk. green
Tiny Diamonds, red
Tonal Scrolls, dk. yellow
Tossed Buds & Berries, noir
Christmas Only
B
A
FQ
Fabric 1
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