One of my favorite quilt blocks is the Box Quilt block and making this quilt project took no time at all. This is a perfect table topper to put on your table for the holidays. I’m never sure if I should call this a table topper or a centerpiece. For years I just called it a centerpiece, what do you call this?
Box quilt block table topper
16″ x 16″
You’ll find the link right below to the Box Block tutorial, I used four blocks for the centerpiece and then added 2½” strips for the border.
Here is the tutorial for the Box Quilt block.
I used the Silent Night grouping of Island Batik fabrics…..beautiful metallic batiks but any holiday fabrics could be used.
Free-motion quilting
Free-motion quilting can add so much to a quilt project. A small table topper like this is a perfect place to practice your quilting.
I used 3 different colors of thread for my free motion quilting, there is a photo of the back of the centerpiece that shows you where I changed colors. I just did my favorite stippling on my 15-91 vintage Singer.
Most of the time I attach my binding to the front of the quilt and then machine stitch it down on the back. Occasionally I will have a piece like this where the binding is black and the front border is white.
I didn’t want to stitch with white thread on the front and have it show on the back black binding so. I attached the binding on the backside and then stitched it down on the front. I used black thread and you can see that it is right up against the binding. Sometimes it shows a little but it looks nice on the front.
Notice the battery operated candle? I love using them as they look so real and are much safer than candles. I really like the Box Quilt block and this center piece design.
Changing the direction on how you place the Silent Night table topper on your table gives you a completely different look.
Lazy K
I’m not really a quilter but you inspire me to become one. Beautiful!
Kathy
Such a beautiful quilt. And would look awesome in any fabric. So versatile. Thank you
Robyn Johnson
Thank you, I love how this looks. Can’t wait to try it out.
Susan Taylor
I would say it’s a Candle Matt
Linda Anderson
love this!! do you have a pattern?
Sandy
I love this block and went to the free pattern page at Quiltville but did not see any pattern that looked like this one. What is the pattern name?
VickiT
Beautiful topper Connie. I just love that fabric. I really wish I would have ordered more now, especially after checking the pattern I'd bought it for. Silly me. I don't have enough since I needed 3 colors and I only ordered two of them. ugh.
frommycarolinahome
Great colors! That block is very versatile. It was on the Block of the Month from our LQS, pattern at Quilt Blocks Galore. I love the colors you chose and the quilting! I'll sometimes do the binding that way too. Merry Christmas!
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Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
Beautiful!
Createology
So beautiful in elegant black and gold batiks. This will look good for any time of year. Batik Bliss…
JanineMarie
Very pretty! Gotta love quilting on a vintage Singer!I like your electric candle, too. I keep meaning to get one.
dq
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy batiks. They would go perfect with my Christmas Log Cabin quilt although I don't need any more fabric for it. Maybe I just need to get some to pet every Christmas.
Sharon
So nice. I like the golds in your fabrics.
Jeanie
Turned out just beautiful! Silent Night is a perfect name for these fabrics. Enjoy!
Missy Shay
Your topper turned out great, I love that pattern!
penny doty
Oh I love that one but That is my favorite of Bonnie Hunt, that is her famous boxy star quilt one of the reasons I wanted to learn to quilt, You did a beautiful job on it. thank you for sharing. GOD bless.
Vicki in MN
So pretty and yes your candle accents it perfectly! I sew all my binding's on with machine like you do but I do use 2 different colors of threads when needed to attach the binding…just monkey with my tension a wee bit if needed 🙂 Merry Christmas Connie.
Libby in TN
This would be a quick hand-made gift for MIL's caregivers. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a blessed Christmas.
Lori
this really turned out so pretty. thanks for sharing about the binding. I am making a baby quilt. The front has squares of minky and flannel. The back is cotton. On the back under the binding I want to put lace sticking out. But am unsure about, will the lace get caught in the presser feet. I have also read that minky should not be on the bottom when sewing. So confused as to how to continue. I need it done by Saturday night. If you have any help I would appreciate it please, and thank you
Thearica
It is great! and those fabrics! so yummy! Merry Christmas!
Needled Mom
That turned out so pretty. Your quilting looks so nice on it.
BillieBee (billiemick)
Your topper just catches the eye and sparkles like the candle. Love it!
Vroomans' Quilts
Very pretty Connie. I saw the new FMQ Challenge announcement. The first one really gave me that push to just 'do-it' and I now quilt 90% of all my things now.
beaquilter
Your topper looks great, great quilting too, was it really in 2012 she had challenges about quilting?? time flies when you're having fun quilting!