What Quilters Are Saying
“I loved that I could make the Tree of Life using squares instead of cutting all those triangles.”
“The printed lines made it so much easier to keep everything lined up.”
“This was such a fun way to use my scraps. Every tree can be a little different.”
“I wanted to make a Tree of Life quilt but didn't want to deal with all the tiny pieces. The Quiltsmart method made it much more approachable.”
“I was surprised by how quickly the blocks came together. The finished trees are beautiful!”
Why Use Quiltsmart Printed Interfacing
- Skip the triangle cutting. Build the Tree of Life using 2.5" squares.
- Follow the printed sewing lines. The interfacing becomes your guide as you construct the block.
- Get beautiful points more easily. The Lop & Fuse method takes much of the guesswork out of piecing.
- Make complex-looking designs with a simple process.
- Great for scrappy quilts. Use fabrics from your stash to give every tree its own personality.
- Choose the amount you need. Buy instructions only, a single panel, the Pack, or a full bolt.
- Make multiple blocks. The Pack includes 8 panels and makes 16 Tree of Life blocks.
What Makes Quiltsmart Different
Traditional piecing can require careful cutting, matching, and sewing of many small pieces. Quiltsmart's printed interfacing gives you a visual guide directly on the foundation, helping you keep the pieces organized and the block construction on track.
What You'll Learn
With the Tree of Life printed interfacing pattern, you'll learn how to:
- Use Quiltsmart's Lop & Fuse method
- Build a Tree of Life block from 2.5" fabric squares
- Use printed sewing lines to guide block construction
- Create crisp points without cutting and sewing individual triangles
- Work with scrappy or coordinated fabrics
- Combine multiple Tree of Life blocks into a larger quilt
- Create a traditional quilt design using a modern, simplified construction method
Who Is This For
The Tree of Life is a great choice for:
- Quilters who love traditional quilt designs but want a simpler way to piece them
- Scrap quilters looking for a project that uses 2.5" squares
- Quilters who don't enjoy working with triangles
- Confident beginners ready to try a more complex-looking quilt block
- Experienced quilters who want a faster way to construct Tree of Life blocks
- Quilters making a meaningful gift for a wedding, anniversary, new home, or family milestone
- Anyone who loves the symbolism and timeless look of a Tree of Life quilt
What's Included
Choose the option that works best for your project:
PACK
Includes instructions plus 8 panels of printed interfacing, making 16 Tree of Life blocks. The Pack is recommended for first-time users and makes enough blocks for a quilt up to King size.
INSTRUCTIONS ONLY
Includes the written instructions for the Tree of Life pattern.
PANEL
Includes one printed interfacing panel for making Tree of Life blocks.
BOLT
Includes 25 printed interfacing panels for larger projects, classes, or multiple quilts.
Important: Fabric is not included. You will need 2.5" fabric squares and other standard quilting supplies.
The Tree of Life is a versatile quilt block that can become much more than a single quilt.
Use your finished Tree of Life blocks to make:
- A full-size bed quilt
- A lap quilt
- A wall hanging
- A quilted gift
- A memory quilt
- A wedding or anniversary quilt
- A family heirloom
- A scrappy stash-busting quilt
Make every tree different by choosing a variety of fabrics, or repeat the same colors throughout your quilt for a more coordinated look.
The finished blocks measure 20 inches, so each block makes a substantial statement and multiple blocks can come together quickly.
For an extra design element, consider adding Quiltsmart's Flying Geese border around your finished Tree of Life quilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tree of Life a printed interfacing pattern?
Yes. The Tree of Life uses printed interfacing with marked sections and sewing lines to guide you through construction. It is not a traditional paper-only pattern or digital PDF.
What size are the finished Tree of Life blocks?
Each Tree of Life block finishes at 20 inches.
What size fabric squares do I need?
The Tree of Life uses 2.5-inch fabric squares with the Quiltsmart Lop & Fuse method.
Do I have to cut triangles?
No. That's one of the advantages of the Quiltsmart method. You use 2.5-inch squares and follow the printed lines on the interfacing rather than cutting individual triangles for the Tree of Life design.
How many Tree of Life blocks does the Pack make?
The Pack includes 8 panels of printed interfacing and makes 16 Tree of Life blocks. Quiltsmart says this is enough for a quilt up to King size, depending on the layout and finished quilt design.
Is the Tree of Life good for scrap quilting?
Yes. The Tree of Life is particularly well suited to scrappy fabrics. Quiltsmart highlights it as a scrap-friendly project that can be made with favorite fabrics and used as a wall hanging or expanded into a full quilt.
Is this a digital download?
No. The Tree of Life is a printed interfacing pattern. Choose from the available physical product options: Pack, Instructions Only, Panel, or Bolt.
Is fabric included?
No. The printed interfacing and/or instructions are included according to the product option you select. Fabric must be purchased separately.
Is this a good pattern for someone new to Quiltsmart?
Yes. Quiltsmart specifically recommends the Pack for first-time users because it includes both the instructions and 8 panels of printed interfacing.
Can I make a wall hanging instead of a full quilt?
Absolutely. A single Tree of Life block makes a substantial 20-inch block, so it can be used as the starting point for a wall hanging or other smaller project. Quiltsmart also highlights the design for wall hangings as well as full quilts.
Try the Lop & Fuse Method
Love the look of complex quilt blocks but not the fuss of cutting and matching lots of small pieces?
The Tree of Life is a great introduction to Quiltsmart's Lop & Fuse method. Place your squares, fuse, stitch on the printed lines, and press open. The printed interfacing does the guiding so you can spend more time choosing fabrics and creating your quilt.
Easy. Fast. Smart.