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Please make any kind of tree, anyway you like. Don't remake mine. Just make your own!! Mine are just a few ideas to get you going.

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January 2012 Block

Forgive me! I feel like the kid that just walked into class late and everyone turned around to stare! I wanted this to be ready before today.

Happy New Year!!
Are you ready for some Stash Bee Fun?!

My block for January 2012 is called the "Tree of Life!"

There are so many ways to make this! I am going to give you some general guidelines to follow, but just go with it! You have plenty of room to improv and make it your own. Which is what it's all about at Stash Bee!

You will need:
12.5x12.5 square of Kona White (prewashed)
scraps

You may also need:
stabilizer
fusible web
These are not necessary, but you may find them useful.

I used Heat n Bond and drew a crazy trunk shape. I ironed the trunk onto my 12.5" block and then added scrappy leaves.

Guidelines:

1. Please 1 tree per block. 
2. No swings in the tree. I'm saving that for the center block. You can add any other items, like birds, birdhouses, squirrels or nothing at all!
3. Even if you adhere using Heat n Bond, please sew it down, too.
4. Sew the leaves or trees down anyway you like. Raw edges, satin stitch, decorative stitches are all great.

I need 22 blocks to complete my quilt. (2 down) If you feel inspired, I would love an additional block.

For my center block, I would love to include a few scraps from each tree block. Please send me 2-3 small scraps that you use to make your tree.

Sum it up:

1-2 12.5" blocks

2-3 small scraps that you used in your tree block