How to Sew a Tree Block

[@lynnebaldwin4305]

Trees - You are so good - Thank you Robin

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Lynne 🌴

[@sabrinaharris6538]

This is the Best way I have seen to make tree blocks. Thank You for sharing your time, and your talent with all of us

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much. Happy tree sewing 🎄

[@kathyterrell1547]

These trees look really fun. I have seen them before, but have forgotten how to make them. I sometimes get stuck in my head on what to do with the blocks, but really, the possibilities are about endless. I like the wonky look. I used to think everything had to match, and be symmetrical, but I have "grown" beyond that stigma (lol). Have a great weekend, Robin.

[@junehanson7865]

Thank you for sharing your trees

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re very welcome

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you Kathy. I’ve always struggled with perfect. I do love wonky so that’s perfect for me. I’ve seen these trees pop up each year too and always say I’m going to make some. This year I did 😉

[@pgiberti1407]

Thanks for a tree block with lots of possibilities!

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re very welcome 🌴

[@meletiawike3766]

Wonderful tutorial. Beautiful blocks.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a darling quilt block! Thanks for posting this video!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 🌴

[@birdsong9934]

I have had this pattern on my to-do list for several years. Thanks for a concise and well done tutorial 👍🏻🙂

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. Me too. When I saw them popping up on Pinterest again I decided that this is the year. 🌴

[@cardiodancefitwithlisamari6098]

Loving these trees! So many ideas! Thank you for sharing this one with us!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 🌴

[@CordulaPrice]

Pretty Trees 🌳🦩

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much 🌴

[@lindamb8962]

I like to make children's quilts with house blocks using scraps of bright colored fabrics and novelty prints. Including a few tree blocks will make these quilts even more fun. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Houses for kids sound wonderful. Yes, a few trees would go nicely. You can also use rectangles to make your trees if you want them tall and skinny.

[@barbaraandrews402]

Thanks for that ! I hope to make some cushion (throw pillow) covers with a bit bigger single tree and use buttons to decorate on the front and use the plain one on the reverse as a label - Christmas 2021 (though there's already sew much on the 'to sew' list) I love all the ideas you give me. Thank you x

[@kristenhills]

That’s such a good idea to use buttons to decorate !

[@rsislandcrafts]

Everyone loves your wonderful idea. Me too.

[@silverraven2017]

Thanks for posting. Love your tutorial and suggestions! 🙏💙

[@rsislandcrafts]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@silverraven2017]

​@rsislandcrafts . Your suggestions are helping me to plan a quilt top for a 3 year old : )

[@rsislandcrafts]

That’s awesome! I love these tree blocks. They’re fun in any color or fabric.

[@helenlenhart8425]

This will be great scrappy each 🎄 different. Thank you Robin 😸

[@rsislandcrafts]

I totally agree. Fun and It uses up scraps. 🌴

[@annataylor7226]

Thanks Robin for a fun video on this tree block. I associate this tree shape with trees on the mountains. Our trees in the Arizona deserts are more spread out and flatter on top. I might try to make a desert tree block by adding one more cut by cutting a strip from the top and making the two angled cuts not meet, resulting in more of a trapezoid shape. ❤

[@rsislandcrafts]

That’s the fun of this type of block. You can adjust It anyway you’d like to fit your vision. 🌴

[@karenhornberger7236]

Great trees. I really like the small ones. I think it’s the colorful fabric that makes them so eye catching.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Karen. I agree. They need a high contrast making them perfect for colorful fabrics.

[@harperreads]

I made wonky trees sort of like these a few years ago. They were a lot of fun. Thanks for the reminder!

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re welcome. They’ve been on my sewing wish list for years. I like how flexible they are and how creative we can make them.

[@gailpells8033]

Love these, Robin! I just needed your permission, lol, of where to make the second tree cut. Last year I made a mountain quilt for my breast cancer retreat in NH's White Mtns. This year, I'm going to make a tree quilt with a soft Luxe Cuddle back. Thank you!!!

[@rsislandcrafts]

🤣 I’m glad I could help 😉 I love tree quilts.

[@lindacasotti4088]

Thanks for simplifying the process

[@rsislandcrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suesmith5033]

I think it would be fun to make a tree table rubber and decorate each tree with embellishments or embroidery. Fun idea!

[@rsislandcrafts]

It would be lots of fun. 🌴

[@stitchincindi]

Neat tree squares! If make with 2 "big" blocks for center of placemats, and could put smaller pieces around?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Yes. You can mix and match as much as you need. I like the tall skinny trees mixed in with the other sizes. 🌴

[@CeliaEthridge]

A great video with easy directions. Thank you. 🎄

[@rsislandcrafts]

You are so welcome! I am glad you found it easy.

[@christina-v2012]

Thank you for such easy to follow instruction!

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re welcome!

[@bevcote2357]

Fun fun fun. I can’t see the Forrest fir the trees. Blessings.

[@rsislandcrafts]

🤣🌴

[@yvettesobaszek8100]

Thank you for the forest ❤️

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re very welcome 🌴

[@leettegilbert362]

Great knowledge and I like your easy going and fun way to educate us.❤

[@rsislandcrafts]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you so much.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you for this. Those trees are great.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Lucy. 🌴

[@jodieroundtree488]

Thanks, Robin. I've been meaning to try this block :) Maybe I can make myself a mug rug!

[@rsislandcrafts]

So many of us have had these on their to sew list. I know I have. There’s too many ideas on my list 😉 🌴

[@joydalton4987]

This is sew adorable, and you’ve explained it very well.. love it. Thanks

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy sewing your own block.

[@lizzystitch4842]

Very well done tutorial. Clear instructions. Thank you!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much. ✂️

[@RebeccaStokes-g6t]

Lovely tree block! Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing☺️

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks! 🌲

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing this tree tutorial. The tips you gave are so helpful. I want to make a tree quilt. Perfect timing.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. A tree quilt would be so much fun to make. You could plan your trees or just grab your scraps and make a forest. I think a quilt full of holiday trees would be fun too. It would use up the smaller chunks of holiday fabric in my stash. I think an Easter tree can be on the same quilt as a Christmas tree.

[@marymoffitt1624]

TREES! I love them!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 🌴

[@Sasslette]

Very Cute! .... Yes Pink trees,... No green

[@rsislandcrafts]

That’s the fun thing with trees. They can be any color you like. You could make a pink forest or a neon forest and It would still be amazing. 🦩

[@Sasslette]

@@rsislandcrafts Yes!!! Exactly!!

[@jrs4201]

Really helpful and clears up my questions. Thanks much! Did the trees on the bottom have the trunks slightly off center? It seemed a bit like it when u turned them over. Just wondered…like the 4 patch!! Thank you!

[@rsislandcrafts]

I’m glad my video was helpful. I believe the trunks are centered but it’s been awhile since I made them. I rewatched the part where I added the trunk. I folded my tree in half to find the center point of the base of the tree. I think the angle that I recorded add made It look off especially when you look at the trunk and the point of the tree. You can center your trunk on the base of the tree and also make sure It lines up with the point at the top of the tree. I hope that helps.

[@malgorzatawandycz7912]

Thank you Robin, the trees are so cute. I love the idea for making pillows and maybe decorate them with colorful buttons or even jingle bells. Have a Spooky Weekend.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. I agree with everyone. They would be fun to decorate.

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Love your tutorial! ❤

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Love Christmas trees! That must be why I have a huge green stash of green.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Could be. Christmas trees are perfect even the wonky ones.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I've seen lots of tree quilts/projects over the past few years and always wanted to make something. Maybe this Xmas I'll finally get around to making something; maybe a wall hanging for my niece. Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re welcome. I’m the same. So many fun tree projects but I haven’t made any for myself yet.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Cute!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you.

[@yvetteroberson1707]

Good job!!Love it!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you!!

[@carolg.6838]

Thank you. Good tips to keep points.

[@rsislandcrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@lesa6399]

Love trees! What a great idea! I now know what to make the girls in the ofc for Christmas!!! Thank you SEW much, Robin! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. These would be fun as coasters or mug rugs. 🌴

[@vanessamitchell6664]

I love your wonky trees! Can you show us how to make a wonky house to go with them?!?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. Yes, we can make wonky house blocks. I won’t be able to start on them for a couple of weeks though. 🌴

[@jeannehunter1870]

Great demo!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you

[@VickysCottageCrafts]

Love this! Thanks for a great tutorial…I also love your sewing machine mat😀😀😀😻

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much. I love my bright colorful mat too. 🌴

[@manuelacastro5770]

Gosto de ver os seus trabalhos. Explica muito bem. Obrigada 😃

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much

[@DeviSisk]

When you mentioned pink tree my idea wheel started going. I put up 13 trees each with a theme. I am thinking I could make 13 of the small blocks. One each in the theme of one of my trees. I think I could make a runner for across the top of the couch where cat likes to sit and watch birds.

[@rsislandcrafts]

I think that’s an awesome idea! It’s fun to carry a theme over into another area. Plus cats love quilts. I love that they keep the fur off of the couch. 😉. 🌴

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@rsislandcrafts]

You’re welcome! I hope you enjoyed it.

[@CordulaPrice]

The look so cute I’ll make some thanks 😊🦩

[@rsislandcrafts]

Awesome. Thank you 🌴

[@patmoore4515]

Fun!

[@betterdazes1648]

I have been away for a while...what's the code word for?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Welcome back. The code word is a fun “game”. If you’re arch my videos from start to end then you’re a super fan. At the end of each video I give a code word that you can use in your comment. It’s helpful for those that want to leave a comment but don’t really know what to say. Of course It helps my channel but I just love reading everyone’s comments to see how they use the code word. Randomly I’ll choose a video and send out a little something to a couple people who have used the code word in that day’s video. It could be a small gift like the needle book or a scrappy card or fabric postcard. 🦩🦩🦩

[@betterdazes1648]

@@rsislandcrafts That's pretty cool. I like it. 🙂

[@rsislandcrafts]

@@betterdazes1648 Thanks. Karen’s Puzzles uses a code word with no giveaways involved. When I first heard It I thought It was a brilliant idea. When I watch a video sometimes the only thing I have to say is great video or I love your project. A bit boring. Providing a code word makes leaving a comment easier. 😁

[@elyyoung4492]

Trees

[@bonniemills1141]

Great pattern idea but waaaay too much talking