Hollygon Wreath

Quilt-as-you-go festive wreath or table centrepiece with applique options

Meet Hollygon: a joyful quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) project that finishes as either a hanging wreath or a flat table centrepiece. Made from QAYG pentagon units, Hollygon is perfect for showcasing fussy cuts, adding charming hand stitches, or decorating with simple applique. Clear step-by-step photos and instructions guide makers from first stitch to final display. Choose plain pentagons for a fast finish, or add needleturn or fusible applique for extra sparkle

Key Features
• Dual purpose: display as a hanging wreath or lay flat as a table centrepiece
• Quilt-as-you-go construction for achievable, tidy results
• Two applique methods included: needleturn and fusible
• Includes applique template sheets and an acrylic pentagon window template
• Option to embellish with embroidery, tiny buttons, sequins, and trims
• Designed for fussy-cut feature fabrics and scrap-friendly sewing
• Clear written instructions with step-by-step photos

What’s Included
• A5 16 page full colour pattern book with step-by-step photos and instructions
• Printed applique templates, ready for you to cut out and use
• Acrylic pentagon window template for neat cutting and trimming
• Instructions for two hanging options - metal ring or boxboard (greyboard)

Recommended Materials and Tools
• Quilting cottons (scrap friendly: layer cake, or favourite leftovers)
• Single sided fusible batting or light batting plus preferred basting method
• 80 wt thread for piecing and applique
• 8-12wt threads for decorative stitching (optional)
• Small buttons (4mm), sequins, and trims (optional)
• Hand-sewing needles and basic quilting tools

Techniques
• Quilt-as-you-go assembly
• Fussy cutting with a window template
• Needleturn applique or fusible applique
• Decorative hand stitching

Skill Level
Confident beginner and up. No prior applique experience required.
Completed quickly; applique version adds optional detail time.

Great For
• Holiday decor for doors, mantels, or walls
• Table centrepieces and seasonal tablescapes
• Handmade gifts and guild swaps
• Scrap busting and fabric showcasing