Welcome to the 2017 AQS Christmas Countdown!
Two years ago we began an annual series counting off the days to Christmas with a quilt block pattern.
This year we continue the tradition with 25 new blocks. Add to previous years’ blocks or start from scratch with a whole new project.
Join us on our Christmas Countdown Facebook Group!
Be sure to share your progress with us on Facebook and Instagram #aqs2017christmascountdown.
48″ x 48″ Quilt
4″ x 4″ Blocks
Click on the links below for each day’s block:
Starts December 1st!
12-1: Day One
12-2: Day Two
12-3: Day Three
12-4: Day Four
12-5: Day Five
12-6: Day Six
12-7: Day Seven
12-8: Day Eight
12-9: Day Nine
12-10: Day Ten
12-11: Day Eleven
12-12: Day Twelve
12-13: Day Thirteen
12-14: Day Fourteen
12-15: Day Fifteen
12-16: Day Sixteen
12-17: Day Seventeen
12-18: Day Eighteen
12-19: Day Nineteen
12-20: Day Twenty
12-21: Day Twenty-One
12-22: Day Twenty-Two
12-23: Day Twenty-Three
12-24: Day Twenty-Four
12-25: Day Twenty-Five
Fabric Requirements:
Blocks:
Red – 3/4 yard
White – 3/4 yard
Additional Setting Fabric for Quilt:
Red – 1 1/2 yards
White – 1 1/4 yards
Binding – 1/2 yard
Cutting Instructions for Blocks:
To simplify things, we’ve compiled the cutting instructions for all the 2017 blocks for you!
Red Fabric:
(74) 2″ x 2″ squares for 1 1/2” HST (Half Square Triangles)
(114) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares for 1” HST
(8) 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares for 1 1/2″ QST (Quarter Square Triangles)
(38) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2″ squares
(76) 1” x 1″ squares
(24) 1” x 1 1/2” rectangles
(4) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles
(8) 1” x 2 1/2” rectangles
White Fabric:
(74) 2″ x 2″ squares for 1 1/2” HST
(113) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares for 1” HST
(8) 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares for 1 1/2” QST (Quarter Square Triangles)
(39) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2” squares
(78) 1″ x 1” squares
(32) 1” x 1 1/2” rectangles
(6) 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” rectangles
(16) 1” x 2 1/2” rectangles
Cutting Instructions for Quilt Setting:
Red Fabric:
(280) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares
(4) 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares
(60) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles
(2) 2 1/2″ x 44 1/2″ strips (piece to make from the width of the fabric)
(2) 2 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ strips (piece to make from the width of the fabric)
White Fabric:
(4) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares
(140) 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ squares
(120) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles
Visit the 2017 Christmas Countdown Finale for the Quilt Instructions.
so tolle blöckchen, da bin ich gerne mit dabei
lg elfriede
I Love making the days square, just wish that the new day would post a little earlier than it has been ……
Where do I find the setting directions for this 2017 quilt? I see the cutting instructions but not the directions on how to put it together.
Good Morning Karen, The setting instructions will be available by the 25th. Thanks, Betsey
Hi Betsy, Thank you so much for this countdown. I have enjoyed it tremendously, and am looking forward to getting the setting directions. With my rate of UFO’s, if I don’t start right away, all is lost ….. 🙂
Hi Marjorie, Keep the groove going! http://old.aqsblog.com/2017-christmas-countdown-finale Enjoy! Thanks, Betsey
How much backing do we need for this? I want to get it while things are on sale! Is there a recommendation for a fabric choice for this pattern? Thanks!
Hi Kelly, The finished quilt size is 48″ x 48″. Considering 12″ extra (6″ per side) for loading on quilting frames, I come up with 3 1/3 yards. Thanks, Betsey
Thanks, Betsey!
Just curious; is block 15 and block 23 suppose to be the same?
Good Morning Darcey, No, great catch! That is block 15. Block 23 is completely different. I can’t believe I didn’t see it before now. Now it’s all I see! Thank you for letting us know. Thanks, Betsey
Am I missing setting directions?
Danke für die vielen schönen Blöcke. Ich habe gerne ihren Adventskalender jeden Tag besucht.
Gruß Guilitta
Thank you for letting me join you. Love this pattern very much thank you