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.

46 comments:

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

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

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

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  6. I wish, i would have grandchilds. So nice.

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

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  8. What a adorable snowman quilt !

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  9. 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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  10. What an amazing quilt! Love the colors!!

    Thanks for visiting me. I enjoyed hearing from you.

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

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

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

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

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

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  17. Your snowmen are so cute. Lovely quilt!

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

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

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

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

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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. I love anything with snowmen. Great quilt.

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  26. This is such a fun quilt. I love it.

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

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

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

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

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  32. Super cute! I love the FMQ mittens ;)

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  33. Love snowmen! This is really cute!

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  34. long time in the making = so many fantastic details!

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

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

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

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

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  39. 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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