Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2011 Christmas Quilt Show - Snowman Collector

SewCalGal is have a Christmas Quilt Show, stop by and see all the wonderful Christmas quilts in the show.  There are some wonderful things that are sure to inspire you!




My entry in the quilt show is the Snowman collector.  This quilt took many many years to just get started.  I saw this quilt and knew I had to make my own.  Ten years later, I finally did!  Yep, that's right it took me ten years, but hey I did it!!  I didn't quite get it done for the Holiday season last yet, but this year it's hanging on my wall an I smile every time I see it.  I am so glad I did finally make it.  And here it is!

I had so much fun with this one.  I really got into the FMQ as well.  There are snowflakes in each of the colored squares.  The first red border has holly leaves and berries.  The green border has mittens (oh doing that free hand on my DSM made me a little nervous - I just call them whimsical :)



And here's a couple of the blocks up close.  I did fusible applique with a blanket stitch around the raw edges.
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46 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 29, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    This is so cute! Glad you joined in the fun. And the mittens and stars FMQ - you've come a long way.

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  2. SandyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    So cute! Thanks for sharing.=)

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  3. Julie Kaye from KSNovember 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    What a great quilt. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  4. Sandra KayeNovember 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love snow men!! This is a wonderful quilt!! hugs to you!!

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  5. JoannaNovember 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    That snowman quilt is great. The work you put into it paid off. I love the applique and the fmq. It's something you can really be proud of making. I love the quilt in your header. Too cute.

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  6. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Such a cute quilt. You should be very proud of this one, it's lovely!

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  7. JulimondNovember 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I wish, i would have grandchilds. So nice.

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  8. Nanbon44November 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I love this one, my step daughter wants a snowman quilt and someting like this might just work for her.

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  9. SueNovember 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    What a adorable snowman quilt !

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  10. LesleyNovember 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    This is an amazing quilt...the ten years only makes it more special! Your machine quilting is excellent. Way to go, girl!

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  11. Ivory SpringNovember 29, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What an amazing quilt! Love the colors!!

    Thanks for visiting me. I enjoyed hearing from you.

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  12. CalicojoanNovember 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Love your snowman quilt. And your blog header quilt is just too darn cute!

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  13. JanetNovember 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    This is a wonderful quilt! And your fmq is great too! Is this your own pattern?

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  14. KarenNovember 30, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Wow. Your Snowman Collector is wonderful. It may have taken 10 years to complete but it was definitely worth the wait.
    This is a great quilt!

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  15. Wilma LeeNovember 30, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Love it!!! Your header made me laugh. Thanks!

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  16. SnoodlesNovember 30, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, my, this is adorable...is the pattern still available somewhere? Like your blog header, too!

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  17. NimaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    that's adorable

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  18. Teresa F.November 30, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love your quilt. It's awesome. It was well worth the wait.

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  19. Christine MNovember 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Your snowmen are so cute. Lovely quilt!

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  20. May BrittNovember 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is so cute. I made all blocks long time ago and sewed 4 of them together to a little quilt.

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  21. Needled MomNovember 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    That is adorable. I can see why it took so long to get started - it is a huge undertaking.

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  22. LynetteNovember 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love this!! It really calls to me. Is it a pattern I can purchase?

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  23. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and QuiltingNovember 30, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Wonderful Christmas "Snowman" Quilt! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. CarlaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    That is awesome!

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  25. maggieNovember 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Just wonderful! Love snowman and yours are great! Well done

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  26. Paula, the quilterNovember 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I've made that quilt! Wasn't it a fun one to do? Your's is in much brighter colors than mine. Love it.

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  27. sew.darn.quiltNovember 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    WOW!! Your quilt is one of my top favorites! I love snowmen too! This quilt must have been worth the wait!
    Your choice in quilting design is amazing and fun.

    Carolyn

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  28. Carrie P.December 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love anything with snowmen. Great quilt.

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  29. QuiltSueDecember 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This is such a fun quilt. I love it.

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  30. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Wonderfully fun! And I really like your owl quilt!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Barb NeiwertDecember 2, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    What a lot of work - excellent!

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  32. TeresaDecember 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love it. It just brings a smile to your face.

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  33. RebeccaDecember 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    What a fun quilt! And what a great feeling to have a long-time WIP finished and on display!

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  34. MaryDecember 2, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    YEA, great finish.

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  35. Linda in Arkansas December 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    You do awesome work! Just wonderful! I love all your quilts, Christmas and non-Christmas quilts. I would love to do a tree skirt like you did for your daughter for my daughter or even myself. Something different but wonderful.

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  36. JudiDecember 2, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    ooh - I love snowmen! This quilt is so fun :)

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  37. JenDecember 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Super cute! I love the FMQ mittens ;)

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  38. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love snowmen! This is really cute!

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  39. LaurelDecember 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    long time in the making = so many fantastic details!

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  40. RachelDecember 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Awesome quilt. Love, love, LOVE it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  41. SheilaDecember 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt, I have the pattern but have yet to get started but someday ;-) Good luck with the votes.

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  42. HeatherDecember 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Love it. I've been working on snowmen this year too. They are so much fun.

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  43. Karen ODecember 3, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love this type of quilt. Thank you for sharing yours. Your FMQ is wonderful!

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  44. MicheleDecember 3, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I love the snowmen :-)

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  45. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 3, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Those snowmen are adorable!

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  46. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Oh, that is so cute. I know why you had to have it. Glad you finished it. So great.
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

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