Today we finish the table topper. Final assembly will include setting triangles to put the bell blocks on point. Cut 3 squares of background fabric 11 x 11-inches. Cut two of the squares on the diagonal once to create four large triangles. Cut one square on the diagonal twice to create four smaller triangles.

Sew the four smaller triangles to the bottom of each of the four bell blocks along the hypotenuse of the triangle. The 90-degree angle should be the point at the bottom.

The setting triangle will extend a quarter inch past the edge of the block. This will give you a seam allowance. Sew the triangles to the blocks.

Arrange the table topper with the larger setting triangles between the blocks. Sew together in diagonal rows.

I found it was easier to keep things straight by pinning both sides of the diagonal rows. So, for the center row, pin both bell blocks to the center star. For the other rows, sew both setting triangles to the bell blocks.

Press the seams opposite.

Sew the rows together.

Since I like to make a binding that is a bit wider than a quarter-inch, I add a border of background fabric cut from 1-1/2-inch strips. Be very careful measuring and cutting here, and use lots of pins, as those setting triangles are all bias edges on the border side, and very easy to stretch out of shape.

Adding a narrow border ensures that my bell points remain intact. You can add any size border that fits your needs. You could use a print if you liked.

Quilt as desired. I loaded mine onto the longarm, and thought about doing some medallions and feathers on it. This project is small and can easily be done on your domestic machine.

I decided just to get it done, and quilted it using a fun Christmas theme pantograph called Deck the Halls. It has bells and holly.

It is quilted with white Glide thread in the top, and Bottom Line in the bobbin.

The white thread blends well with the gold, and creates nice texture on the background.

With small projects, quilting is fast.

Bind in a color for a nice frame. I used the same gold as the bells. You could use your accent color, or if you used a print for the border, use the same print for the binding. The gold goes well with the backing too, a gold background print with red flowers and green stylized leaves that looks just a bit like a holiday print.

All done, and ready to put on the table.

Enjoy!! More Christmas in July coming on Sunday!!