I have made many quilts in the eight years I've been quilting (a list I have decided to compile this winter) but remarkably few Christmas quilts. Quite shocking considering my love of the holiday. Fear not, I am on a corrective path with much support and inspiration from Michelle From Bolt to Beauty.
A few years ago I started to make Christmas themed blocks with no plan in mind. Those of you who have been hanging around here for a while will remember our family's love of all things Peanuts and won't be surprised that I had Charlie Brown Christmas fleece in my fabric collection.
With the fleece, cotton batting and minimal quilting this is a very soft quilt.
Unfortunately, I can't remember or find the source for the two blocks that look like gifts (please let me know if you recognize them and I will update this post) but here are the sources for the other blocks:
- The trees, deer, snowflake and bell are foundation paper pieced patterns from Sewing Under the Rainbow.
- The big Santa is a block by Sew Fresh Quilts.
- The ornament is a pattern by Thimble Blossoms.
- The small sweater is a foundation paper pieced pattern by Kid Giddy.
This is a perfect example of a not-so-perfect quilt that is overstuffed with love.
Keep smiling,
Kathy
I'm always so happy to see a new blog post from you in my feedly list. This quilt looks like the kind to be a favorite for years for your grandson. Best wishes for your holiday season...
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job putting these pattern blocks together..such a darling
ReplyDeletequilt...I love it. I am on the lookout for a nice 8.5" block to serve as a Medallion center for some new flying geese blocks...
Hugs from afar stay safe :() Julierose
What a nice Christmas quilt! You did a good job choosing a variety of blocks, and the snuggly softness of fleece is perfect. I'm sure your grandson will love it. Good for you to be keeping track of only eight years of quiltmaking. I wouldn't know where to begin to track 44 years of quiltmaking!
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