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Sleigh Ride Tile SceneWallhangingAt Anita Goodesign, we commissioned one of our artiststo paint a large scene depicting a classic countryChristmas complete with a barn, sleigh, a family andsnow. We then took the designdivided it into 12 sections and digitized them asindividual designs. This tutorial shows you step by stephow to choose the proper colors, the fabric we used, aswell as the techniques and pattern we used to create thewall hanging.

STEP: 1

This wallhanging can be done in three different sizes.The first size is for the 4”x 4” hoop which will createa 12”x16” embroidered tile scene. The second size isfor the 5”x 7” hoop and this will create a 15”x 20”embroidered design. Finally, the third size is for thejumbo hoops and this will create a 18”x24”embroidered design. In order to further embellishyour wall hanging, we digitized three differentsayings and bell and snowflake motifs.

STEP: 2

Here are the fabrics we used to make thewallhanging. We fused a lightweight interfacing tothe back of all the fabrics used except for the binding.White dupioni silk was used as a background fabricfor the quilt blocks. A burgundy Dupioni was usedfor the quilt corners with the snowflakes. A plaidDupioni was used for the quilt border. We used awhite and silver striped fabric for the binding.

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STEP: 3

This is the basic layout for the wallhanging. Weinserted the title “Sleigh Ride” into the border at thebottom of the wall hanging. We also used one of theincluded snowflakes in each corner of the wallhanging.

STEP: 4

Select the design sizes you would like, and embroiderall 12 tile scene designs on a white fabric. Most ofthe scene has snow in it and instead of stitching all ofthe snow we used white fabric and only stitched thehighlights. Be certain to embroider them all the samesize, and leave room between your designs to cuteach one out with a 1/2" seam allowance of fabric.As you embroider, you may use the thread colors wesuggest in the design pack, or please feel free toselect your own colors. Our example picture comesfrom the Floral Tile Scene project. The technique forjoining the blocks for the Sleigh ride scene is exactlythe same.

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STEP: 5

Press each section and leave the outline basting stitch.

STEP: 6

Using a rotary cutter and transparent ruler, trim theembroidered squares leaving a half inch all around.Be exact!

STEP: 7

Remove the stabilizer from the back by trimming asclose as possible to the basting stitch outline.

STEP: 8

Your sections are ready to piece together.

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STEP: 9

Align the cut edges and check to be sure the bastedoutlines match because you should be stitching asclose as possible next to the basting stitch as you joineach section.

STEP: 10

Sew the tiles together in strips, joining piece #1 to #2,then #3, then #4. Continue with 5 through 8 and 9through 12.

STEP: 11

When you open each section your embroideries willblend together with only a slight separation.

STEP: 12

Press seams open before joining strips. The threestrips are then ready for joining.

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STEP: 13

Use a pin to line up the seams perfectly. This is animportant step, so be as accurate as possible and sewtogether using the outline basting stitch as a guide.Stitch right next to, not on top of the basting stitch.

STEP: 14

Keep the seam allowances open and flat when joiningthe strips.

STEP: 15

If you have aeam stick available, use it to press seamallowances open. This will give a superior crease.

STEP: 16

When pressing the front side of your embroidery, usea press cloth!

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STEP: 17

Pre made fusible bias tape may be used for the seamcoverage or use a bias tool and create your own. 4mmis preferred as it is the narrowest. You may also use1/8” available. You can also use 1/8” narrow ribbonand a 2mm twin needle.

STEP: 18

Make or use a bias tape as thin as you can and sewthe strips down using a twin needle that fits your biasfabric strips. Size 2.5 works with the 4mm.

STEP: 19

I sewed the longest strips across first, then the shorterstrips up and down.

STEP: 20

Here is a closeup of the strips sewn with the twinneedle. We think you will have a great time creatingthis embroidered wall hanging!