Welcome Wall Hanging
Project #2115
It’s a sign of things to come: an inviting sign welcoming good friends. From beautiful birds to crisp letters this pattern offers an eyeful of artistry with an assist from Sizzix quilting dies.
Artist: Linda Nitzen, Sizzix
Themes: Animals, House & Home, Quilting & Appliqué
Fabric Requirements:
| Yardage | Fabric | Cutting Instructions |
| 3" strip | Green print | Take (1) 3" strip and cut triangles |
| 2 1/2" strip | Blue print | Iron Heat 'n' Bond fusible adhesive Cut into WELCOME letters |
| Fat 1/8 | Red print | Iron Heat 'n' Bond fusible adhesive Cut into bird shape |
| Fat 1/8 | Tan print | Iron Heat 'n' Bond fusible adhesive Cut (1) bird wing |
| 1 yd | Gold background & backing | Take (1) 3" strip and cut triangles Cut (1) 10 1/2" x 19" for center background Cut (4) 2 1/2" squares (use strip die) |
| 18" x 30" | Batting | |
| 1/4 yd | Tan print | Cut (2) 2 1/2" strips for binding |
| 1 package | Heat 'n' Bond fusible adhesive | |
| 1 | Small black button |
Notes
- Finished Size: 14 1/4" x 23"
- All seam allowances are 1/4" unless noted.
- Fat 1/8 = 9" x approximately 22"
Piecing the Project
- Lay out WELCOME letters and bird on background and iron in place.
- Sew triangle units together, (1) background to (1) green print.
- Lay out and sew triangle units 5 down to form side borders.
- Lay out and sew (1) square with (10) triangle units to form top and bottom borders.
Finishing
- Layer the backing, batting and top. Quilt by hand or machine, as desired.
- Sew binding strips together to form one long strip. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise and press.
- With a 1/4" seam, sew the raw edges of the binding to the edges of the right side of the wall hanging. Turn the folded edge of the binding to the back side of the wall hanging and stitch in place by hand, mitering the corners.














