Meet Spruce a quick and quirky Christmas EPP project with a big personality! This Spruce Tree is an absolute star, based around a Christmas star, but at the base not the top! This is what creates its stunning faceted side panels. Part of the Yule Forest collection, this paper-pieced beauty is perfect for a quick Christmas project that adds festive charm without the fuss.
 
Whether you make just one or stitch up a whole forest, this EPP (English Paper Piecing) pattern brings bold colour, clean lines, and serious holiday cheer to your shelves, mantles, or tables.
 
Sum this design up, our Spruce tree is soon to be a Christmas staple in your house! Simple shape, standout results. Beginner friendly and a fast finish. Designed as a stash buster, why not match your Christmas decorations to your favourite lounge quilt?!.
 
Just remember, the piecing papers stay in!

If you were after all three tree styles check out the Yule Forst Collection, it is a cheaper option than buying all three individually!
 
Finished Sizes Spruce:
Small: 5 ¼" Wide x 5 ¼" Deep x 6 ½" High.
Medium: 6 ¼" Wide x 6 ¼" Deep x 7 ¾" High.
Large: 7 ½" Wide x 7 ½" Deep x 9 ½" High. 
 
From your stash you will need;
• Fabric - a mix of contrasting scrap fabrics ideally. Exact units are on each pattern, but generally a fat quarter or less per tree depending on size and it you are working with a directional print.
• Glue baste E.g. Sewline (glue stick also works in a pinch).
• General sewing supplies e.g. needle, sewing thread and thimble.
• Office paper and a laminator OR Card stock around 200 - 250gsm.
• Craft safety knife and ruler OR sharp paper scissors.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Adventurous Beginner. Our instructions are both written and illustrated catering for both learning styles.
 

*** FAQ's ***

Do you I need a laminator?
No you don't, this is just a technique you can use if your printer does not like printing on card stock (like mine).

What weight card stock is best?
If you can print on card we recommend that a stock 220GSM - 250GSM be used, it needs enough bulk to hold the sides up but you also need to work within your own comfort zone.
 
Do I really leave the papers in?
YES!! Unlike traditional EPP our card stock templates stay in permanently. This is what creates, and holds the structure of our unique patterns together.

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Welcome to Cake & Ale! Our mission is all about combining the charm of traditional quilting with a fresh, modern twist. We're here to bring you patterns that you can lovingly handcraft using techniques passed down through generations. But guess what? You don't need to dedicate weeks to these projects – you can finish them up in just one weekend!

Now, if you're new to the world of hand sewing, don't worry. We've got your back. We're all about something called English Paper Piecing (EPP). This technique involves wrapping fabric around paper templates, kind of like creating a snug little fabric hug around them. This gives you the foundation to create these seriously intricate and spot-on shapes.

Once you've got these fabric-covered templates, it's like putting together a puzzle. You stitch them up, piece by piece, to form a work of art that looks like you spent ages on it. It's like magic, but with needle and thread.

So, whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just dipping your toes into the world of hand sewing, we're here to provide you with patterns that marry tradition and innovation. Get ready to create pieces that will leave everyone thinking you're a crafting rockstar – all in the span of a weekend!