Saturday 14 August 2010

Christmas?

I know, I know....I said I wouldn't be back until September, but I could not miss out on some Christmas fun!! After all, it is my most favourite time to decorate:)

Sue over at Quilt Times is having a Christmas quilt-a-long, just to get us all ready, so go on over and join in the fun and see what everyone else is doing today.

I am very excited about this, because up until now, most of my quilts have been applique and very little pieced work. So a little while back, I admired a lovely quilt over here, made by the lovely Julie and before 24hrs were out, she had e-mailed me the pattern, which was her very own pattern!! How helpful was that?

Anyway, here goes.....I ordered some antiqued muslin and as I'm sure you can imagine, I have an endless supply of reds and I got to cutting!!



If you are looking a break and want to get in the spirit of Christmas and want to see the finished quilt, go to Julie's blog-Tattered Threads and Willing Hands (which I have linked for you above). Scroll down to her section for 'home tours' and click on her 'holiday home tour' just check out those amazing quilts-talent or what? Did you see the one that I am trying to make?



This is one of Cheri Payne's patterns (love them) that I have been working on using wool applique-such a delight to work with. I even taught myself feather stitch, from on-line. Oops, I don't think I have a photo of that yet!






Ok, that's all for now, not sure when I will get back today as EVERYONE is at home ........need I say anymore?

Why not join in the fun too,
Blessings, Shazy x

13 comments:

  1. I love the look of this and will look forward to seeing more of it.

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  2. That is going to be so fun and lovely!

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  3. Hello and welcome back!! LOL! Glad to read a post from you and thanks so much for the link to Julie's home tour - it was stunning!
    Can't wait to see the finished quilt as I know it will be beautiful.
    LOVE the Santa in wools - I'm trying not to be covetous!!!
    Best wishes
    Christine

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  4. I love the primitive look. The quilt matches your blog background. Pretty.

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  5. This is just beautiful!!! I love it!!!

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  6. That is just awesome... and that's coming from Santa's biggest fan!

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  7. Ohhhh...very nice!! I am going to be watching this one from a far and it's a good thing because I am drooling!...gorgeous!!

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  8. It's looking great Shazy!!:0)

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  9. Ooh, I like the looks of that! It will be beautiful!
    Off to check out Julie's home tour.
    Blessings~ Birgit

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  10. I LOVE quilts and quilts for Christmas is even more special. You are doing a GREAT job. Keep it up girl, Christmas will be here in no time!

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  11. I LOVE christmas.. Your quilting looks lovely.

    Sarah x

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  12. thanks for the shout out!!! your super nice! i'm glad that the pattern worked out for you and i'm thrilled to see it coming together! i can't believe christmas is right around the corner...yikes!!!

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  13. Ooooh... very cute! It is going to be adorable when you are finished (well, it already is!).

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