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Get ready for Hanukkah Nights with a beginner-friendly Lap Quilt – Free Quilt Pattern
Guest Post by Tara Reed:
Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 7, 2023 so it’s time to start working on a new lap quilt! Crafting a Hanukkah lap quilt is a wonderful way to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This beginner-friendly project allows you to infuse your holiday festivities with creativity and warmth.
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Whether you’re cuddled up with loved ones or displaying it as a cherished decoration, your handmade quilt will be a symbol of the joy and togetherness that Hanukkah represents.
![Hanukkah lap quilt made with Hanukkah Nights fabric and placemat panel by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs](https://blog.rileyblakedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HanukkahNights_LapQuilt_TaraReed-1024x683.jpg)
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While the Hanukkah Night fabric panel was designed with placemats in mind, they are perfect for quilts too. The finished quilt measures 36″ x 41½” and uses 3 placemat panel images (there are 6 on each fabric panel), 3 economy quilt blocks and sashing. It sews up in a flash and would make a great gift for Hanukkah.
You can make two lap quilts with every Hanukkah Nights fabric panel. Choose 3 for one and use the other 3 for a second quilt.
Watch the video below where I demonstrate how to make economy blocks that will be perfectly square and perfectly sized every time. I also show you the difference between fussy cutting the center designs or leaving it to chance.
![Hanukkah Nights free Lap Quilt Pattern by Tara Reed](https://blog.rileyblakedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HanukkahNights_QuiltPatternImage_TaraReed.jpg)
The 10 page PDF gives you the material list and step-by-step directions with photos – everything you need to succeed. Watch the video tutorial as well if you like to watch and learn.
![Tara Reed holding Hanukkah Nights fabric and painting a dreidel](https://blog.rileyblakedesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HanukkahNights_paintingDreidel_holdingFabric_TaraReed-1024x450.jpg)
I married into a Jewish family in my 40s. Growing up I had played the Dreidel game and heard the story of Hanukkah at school but it wasn’t until I experienced Hanukkah first hand that I had a full appreciation for the holiday.
I love the focus on spending time with family and lighting the candles on the Menorah each night – symbolizing the oil that should have lasted only a day, lasting for eight nights. The color palette and patterns speak to me as an artist. Riley Blake did an amazing job getting the colors right on this fabric collection – the navy blue is one of my favorites!
If you make and share this lap quilt or other Hanukkah projects featuring my fabrics on social media, please tag me as I love to see what people create! You can find me on Instagram or Facebook.
Happy Sewing & Happy Hanukkah!
🕎 Tara Reed
P.S. You might also like my Wine Bottle Menorah Tutorial on the Riley Blake blog too!
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