Paper Lanterns · Holiday Cheer kinusaiga pattern
Three round chochin paper lanterns with striped bands and black caps, glowing against the evening sky. This version uses the Holiday Cheer palette of christmas red, snow white, deep pine.
Prints a real-size cut map with a 1-inch check, plus the fabric map and list on page 2.
Fabrics you need
| # | Color | Suggestion | Pieces | At 8 in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas red | 2 | about 8" × 8" | |
| 2 | Snow white | 13 | about 4" × 4" | |
| 3 | White | 13 | about 4" × 4" | |
| 4 | Deep pine | 7 | about 4" × 4" |
How to make the Paper Lanterns · Holiday Cheer kinusaiga
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Print and transfer
Print the cut map at your chosen size, tape it to a foam board and score each line about 1/8" (3 mm) deep, keeping the blade upright.
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Cut your fabric
Match the 4 numbered colors to your fabrics. Cut each piece about 1/4" (6 mm) larger than its shape on every side.
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Tuck the 35 pieces
Start with the background and work toward the front. Press the fabric edges into the grooves with a butter knife, seam ripper or tucking tool.
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Finish and frame
Trim any loose threads, tuck the outer edge around the board and set it in a shadow box or a deep frame.
First time? The full kinusaiga tutorial covers groove depth, fabric choice and common mistakes, and the supplies guide lists everything you need.
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