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Adorable Free Snowman Wall Hanging Pattern

Beginner quilter friendly snowman wall hanging pattern

“Oh the weather outside is frightful” When a quilter starts their winter projects the frightful weather is usually 100 degrees outside. To get in the holiday spirit, in July, in Kansas, I usually play a few Christmas songs and try to remember that the melting heat will soon be replaced with frigid winds. This snowman wall hanging was just what I needed to forget all about the melting heat outside.

Snowman wall hanging Christmas in July

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Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter

What I love the most about this wall hanging is that it lends itself to customization. You can change the background, the scarf, and the hat ribbon to match your decor, use up some fabric scraps, or just make it fit your personality. I used Moda Grunge fabrics because Moda is widely available. If you don’t know where your local quilt shop is you can check our Quilt Shops Across North America or you can order the fabric through the links below.

Before We Start

Since there are only a few sewing projects as part of The Underground Crafter Christmas in July blog hop I’ve written this for beginner sewist. The printed pattern linked is written in typical pattern form and is free as a sign-up to my newsletter.

The video demo does not cover cutting fabric or making half-square triangles, there are separate posts with videos that focus on those steps. The printed pattern has a QR code that will bring you back to this page so that you can easily find those detailed instructions and video easily.

Don’t worry if you’ve never quilted before, as long as you have a basic understanding of sewing you can do this snowman wall hanging. The large pieces help hide a multitude of mistakes. Those big pieces also get this wall hanging done in a shorter amount of time.

Supplies Needed For Snowman Wall Hanging

If you are new to quilting be sure to look at our quilting tools list and if you need a sewing machine I have a list of the best sewing machines.

I did use some different fabrics in my mockup vs my actual wall hanging to show you that you can change things up or maybe when you walk into your local quilt shop a different fabric will speak to you. That’s why I changed my green, when I saw a green named Myrtle I had to get it because that was my grandma’s name. Maybe green isn’t your color so pick something that is, there are so many colors available!

Cutting Your Fabric

If you opt to get the printable pattern you will get diagrams on how to maximize your fabric and keep scraps to a minimum. If you need help cutting fabric check out our cutting fabric strips post.

  • Background – Cut (1) 6 3/4 square, (1) 4 1/2 square, (1) 3 1/2 square, (2) 2 1/2 x 9 1/2, (2) 2 1/2 x 17 1/2, (1) 2 1/2 x 5 1/2, (1) 2 1/2 x 3 1/2
  • Hat & Coal– Cut (1) 2 1/2 x 30 1/2, (1) 7 1/2 x 26 1/2, (2) 3 1/2 squares, (4) 2 1/2 squares
  • Snowman – Cut (1) 6 3/4 square, (2) 4 1/2 square, (1) 2 3/4 x 16, (2) 3 1/2 x 3 3/4, (1) 3 1/2 square, (1) 2 1/4 x 26 1/2, (2) 3 1/2 x 10, (2) 2 1/2 x 6 1/2, (1) 2 1/2 x 10 1/2, (2) 2 1/2 x 10, (1) 2 1/2 x 3 1/2, (1) 3 1/2 x 20 1/2
  • Nose – Cut (1) 4 1/2 square, (1) 3 1/2 x 4 1/2
  • Hat band & Scarf – Cut (1) 3 1/2 square, (1) 2 1/2 x 26 1/2, (1) 2 1/2 x 20 1/2

Constructing Your Snowman Wall Hanging

All measurements are in inches and all the seam allowances are 1/4“.

We are going to start by making half square triangles also known as HSTs. We are going to be using the two-at-a-time method but for two of them, we only need one HST. The two-at-a-time method is easier than sewing bias edges. I will toss those extra HSTs into my bonus triangle basket for a future project. You are welcome to use any method that works for you but will need to adjust fabric needs and cutting instructions.

Making Half Square Triangles

On the backside of the following squares draw a diagonal triangle.

  • 6 3/4” snowman, pair right sides together (RST) with background 6 3/4“
  • 4 1/2” snowman, pair RST with background 4 1/2“
  • 4 1/2” snowman, pair RST with 4 1/2” nose
  • 3 1/2” background, pair RST with 3 1/2” scarf

Sew 1/4″ on both sides of the line you drew. Cut on the drawn line and press as follows:

  • 6 3/4” squares toward the background fabric
  • 4 1/2” background/snowman toward the background fabric
  • 4 1/2” snowman/nose toward the nose fabric
  • 3 1/2” toward the darkest fabric either background or scarf

If you are new to HSTs please use the link above for detailed instructions on how to square up the units. Trim HSTs to the following sizes:

  • 6 3/4” snowman/background to 5 3/4“
  • 4 1/2” snowman/background and snowman/nose to 3 1/2“
  • 3 1/2” background/scarf to 2 1/2“

Making the Rest of the Snowman Wall Hanging

That was the hardest part of this project. From here on we are doing simple piecing.

  1. Sew 7 1/2 x 26 1/2 hat rectangle to 2 1/2 x 26 1/2 scarf/ribbon rectangle. Press to the darkest fabric.
  2. Sew 2 1/2 x 9 1/2 background rectangle to the left-hand side of the unit made in step 1. Press to the background. Repeat on the right-hand side.
  3. Sew 2 1/2 x 30 1/2 hat rectangle to the bottom, ribbon side, of unit made in step 2.
  4. Sew 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 snowman to 3 1/2 coal. Press to the coal.
  5. Sew 3 1/2 snowman to the coal side of the unit made in step 4. Press to the coal.
  6. Sew 3 1/2 coal to the 3 1/2 snowman side on the unit made in step 5. Press to the coal.
  7. Sew 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 snowman to 3 1/2 coal side on the unit made in step 6. Press to the coal.
  8. Sew 2 3/4 x 16 snowman to the unit made in step 7. This will become the top of this unit.
  9. Sew a 5 1/2 snowman/background HST to the end of the unit made in step 8 matching snowman to snowman. Press as desired.
  10. Repeat on the other side.
  11. Sew 2 1/4 x 26 1/2 snowman to the bottom of the unit made in step 10. Press as desired
  12. Sew 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 nose to the nose/snowman HST matching nose. Press toward the solid nose piece.
  13. Sew 3 1/2 x 10 snowman piece to the nose side of unit made in step 12. Press toward the nose.
  14. Sew 3 1/2 x 10 snowman to the HST side of unit made in step 13. Press as desired.
  15. Sew unit from step 14 to unit from step 11. Press as desired.
  16. Sew 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 snowman to 2 1/2 coal. Press to the coal.
  17. Sew 2 1/2 x 10 1/2 snowman to the coal side of the unit made in step 16. Press to the coal.
  18. Sew a 2 1/2 coal to the long end of the unit made in step 17. Press to the coal.
  19. Sew 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 snowman to 2 1/2 coal end of the unit from step 18. Press to the coal.
  20. Sew unit made in step 19 to the bottom of the unit from step 15.
  21. Sew 2 1/2 x 10 snowman to 2 1/2 coal. Press to the coal.
  22. Sew 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 snowman to the coal edge of the unit from step 21. Press to the coal.
  23. Sew last 2 1/2 coal to the snowman edge on unit from step 22. Press to the coal.
  24. Sew 2 1/2 x 10 snowman to 2 1/2 coal edge on the unit from step 23. Press to the coal.
  25. Sew unit from step 24 to the bottom of the unit made in step 20.
  26. Sew the 3 1/2 snowman/background HST on either side of the 3 1/2 x 20 1/2 snowman piece. Matching the snowman. Press to the large snowman.
  27. Sew unit from step 26 to the bottom of the unit made in step 25. Press as desired.
  28. Sew 2 1/2 x 17 1/2 background strips to the right and left sides of the unit made in step 27. Press to the background strips.
  29. Sew unit made in step 28 to the bottom of the unit from step 3. Press as desired.
  30. Sew 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 background to 2 1/2 x 20 1/2 scarf. Press to background.
  31. Sew scarf/background HST to unit made in step 30 matching scarf sides. Press to HST.
  32. Sew 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 background strip to the HST end of the unit made in step 31. Press to the background.
  33. Sew unit made in step 32 to the bottom of unit made in step 29. Press as desired.

Video Demo of Snowman Wall Hanging

I have done a video demonstration for sewing the wall hanging together. If you need instructions on half square triangles the link above will show you how to sew and trim them. If you need detailed instructions on how to cut fabric we have a detailed post for that as well.

Finishing Your Snowman Wall Hanging

You will need to finish your wall hanging. You will need batting and backing fabric as well as binding fabric. Jordan Fabric has a wonderful detailed video about finishing any of your quilting projects.

Christmas in July

The Underground Crafter Christmas in July has a ton of gift ideas. Please take some time to checkout the projects below.

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CHRISTMAS LANE STRIPED BLANKET by Remington Lane

Penguin Baby Cradle Blanket by Crochet Cloud Berry

AURORA HEADBAND/EARWARMER by The Stitchin Mommy

Stash-Busting Zipper Bag Knitting Pattern by Our Daily Craft

Breakfast in Bed Sweater by Underground Crafter

Peppermint Stripe Scarf FREE Crochet Pattern by Straight Hooked

Frilly Gingham Bag by Crafty Kitty Crochet

Quick and Easy Crochet Holiday Infinity Scarf by Raji’s Craft Hobby

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