I am happy to post that I have finished my Christmas Quilt! Yea!! It has been such a fun journey quilting with many of you and making some new friends along the way:)
This Quilt Along consisted of 12 different blocks designed by 12 different bloggers. Each block was so creative and fun to make, but I think my favorite was the angel block that I added a bit of embroidery embellishment to.
But as I look at that cute string of lights just above it, I have a very hard time not saying that that one is my favorite as well. Wait, oh, wait! Santa’s belt is absolutely adorable tool! Ok, they are all the best in their own way:)
I had a hard time deciding how to set these blocks. The designers each showed how they set theirs and there are quite a few others online. None of them seemed quite right to me. I laid them out all together and really liked them.
Having them all grouped together made the blocks really take center stage. But,…. you knew that was coming, but one, the quilt was a bit small, and two, I had quite a few scraps that needed to be used. I am a Scrap Happy quilter and could not waste any of these beautiful scraps!
I cut my scraps into 3.5″ squares and laid them all out in the center using the blocks as a sort of border.
I laid the squares out into a color way that was pleasing to me. I marked each row with tape and then piled the squares up in rows for easy sewing. Just pick the piles up and sew the squares in order.
I then sashed the blocks with more scraps from a different project. The blue was a bit bold so I just turned it over and used the back side as the right side. LOL! It worked fine for me:)
That blue and white polka dot looks perfect now! No one but you and I know the difference. Hee hee!
I used a soft fluffy minky, fleece on the back that looks like snow, but is anything. but cold. It is soft, warm and cuddly:). I bound it in black to tie the black all together.
And here is the finished quilt:
Isn’t it so festive?! I just love it::)! And just because I love to take pictures of my finished quilts, here a few more fun shots :
I am happy to be linking this post to Kate’s Scrap Happy monthly event. I am tickled pink with how the scraps really added to this quilt. It is perfect to me:) In fact, it’s SWEET!!
This is also my third finish for the Q4FAL. Yea!!
This quilt is now all wrapped up and placed under my tree. I am anxiously awaiting Christmas when my daughter in law will open it up:)
Thank you so much for dropping by today. I am off to my son’s graduation in Idaho this weekend. Even though this Arizona girl is no where near ready for a few days in the snow, I am so excited for him to finally graduate. Yea!!
But no worries, I will be posting my Fantastic Bake Along Cherry Tarts results. Some things are just a must in my life and Cherry Tarts are one of them! LOL:)
Until tomorrow,
If you are interested in making this quilt yourself, here are the links to the designers of each block
Abbie at Sparkle On
April at JANDA Bend Quilts
Becca at Pretty Piney
Bobbi at Snowy Days Quilting
Diane at Cwilt Fabrics & Haberdashery
Jennifer at The Inquiring Quilter
Laura at Slice of Pi Quilts
Karen at Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Sandy at Sandy Star Designs
Sherry at Powered by Quilting
Vanda at Quilt in Piece
Nice! Your energy amazes me, how sweet to manage to do all you do. May it continue that way!
Wishing you a very blessed Christmas!
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Lol! Necessity really does help things get finished:). And a long drive to Idaho gives plenty of time to write blog posts. Thank you so so much!❤️❤️
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A PERFECT ScrapHappy block 🙂 I’m so glad you joined us this month with such a lovely seasonal finale to your QAL.
Safe travels, and enjoy your son’s special day.
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Thank you Kate! I love using my scraps and joining along each month:)
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The more the merrier, I love seeing the sheer variety of what people use their scraps for!
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Stunning quilt and your dil will love it. Congratulations to your son, have a super weekend.
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Thank you Cathy! I will!❤️
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Hi Tracy,
Great finish to a fun sew along! I love your center block and how it made the whole quilt a bit bigger. That’s a good idea – and one I might borrow. I haven’t decided yet how to finish off this quilt. Hopefully I’ll have time to think about it soon. ~smile~ Roseanne
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I’m glad you like it Roseanne! I hope you do borrow the idea. Use those scraps and get a larger quilt. It’s the best of both worlds;)
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I love how you finished your quilt, it looks spectacular!
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Thank you Kate! And there is nothing that feels as good as a check mark by a project saying “finished”❤️
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I love the big block in the middle, it is perfect for your piecing! The minky backing will be so cuddly, she’s going to love it!
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Thank you Kathy! We quilters just can’t waste good scraps:)
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Congratulations on making such an awesome quilt!!! It’s just lovely!! Great center idea. I have a hard time picking out a favorite of one of your blocks. Your angel does is perfect. I remember when you posted that block on fb. Thanks for including links to all the designers and hosts. It is much appreciated.
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Of course! Thank you for designing such a fun qAL). I’m jealous I didn’t meet you all at the beginning of the year❤️!
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looks fabulous!!! I love the cuddly backing, it’s going to be so snuggly!
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Oh it is! This is a snuggle quilt for sugar plums to dance while gazing at a sparkly tree:)❤️😊
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WOW…WOW….WOW…I absolutely LOVE…LOVE…LOVE it. Just stunning xx
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Thank you Nicola! You have made my day:)❤️❤️
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It looks awesome.
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Tracy it looks so pretty! Way to go for adding your own flair! 🙂
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Thank you Cindy! Waste not want not is my main inspiration on most of my quilts. Lol:)
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Great motto! 🙂
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It’s so beautiful and I love the centre made of scraps ❤ I can't chose my favourite square though, maybe the snowflake? all beautiful! ❤
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Isn’t that the truth! It is kind of like an I spy quilt. There are so many cute things going on:)
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Tracy, your quilt is gorgeous! Looking at it just makes me happy. I love each one of your blocks but do have a special place in my heart for your sweet angel 😇💕
Hope your visit to Idaho wasn’t too chilly ☃️
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Thank you Abbie! That angel is so cute❤️. Idaho was snowy and very cold for my thin Arizona blood, but the frost and snow on the trees was like an artist’s picture❤️
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Wow absolutely fantastic Christmas quilt, congrats on the finish! Thanks for linking up on behalf of the 2017 global FAL hosts. Hope you will play along again in 2018!
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Thank you Marci! It was fun seeing all of the beautiful creations everyone made this past Quarter:)!
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What a great finish! I love the scrappy center. That was a great solution. So was your all-over quilting pattern. Lovely! Thanks for linking up!
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Thank you! It was a wonderful QAL. I would love to be part of your fun group if you ever get an opening❤️❤️
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