Thursday, December 6, 2012

The annual quilting of the Red and Green

Every year for the last 3 or 4 years I have gotten this quilt out do do some hand quilting. Though it isn't a Christmas quilt, the colors do seem to suit the season. Even though it will be a quiet Christmas this year and no decorating as I get ready for the move, it is nice to have this project laying about brightening the room. Plus I love relaxing with some hand quilting while watching a bit of TV. As you can see, this one has lots of quilting and I am just taking it slow and enjoying the process but maybe this will be the year I finish !



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25 comments:

  1. cajunquilterDecember 6, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  2. antique quilterDecember 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    this quilt is amazing I hope you keep it out and keep working on it thru your move
    I bet it will bring a lot of comfort too you in a stressful time
    Kathie

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  3. Missie of Traditional Primitives December 6, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Oh, it's really beautiful! I have a Christmas quilt I pull out each year AFTER Christmas. I have tried to make a new block each year...so it will take a while to finish!! Haha! I am too busy with my designs to work on it enough to finish it all at once, but one of these years soon I will have enough blocks to get a large wall hanging done. I am going through my favorite books and choosing blocks that I love. It's been fun! Enjoy your quilting!

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  4. Gale, Ky quilterDecember 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Oh my goodness. This quilt is beautiful and such a testament to your passion and dedication. What a heirloom to pass down in your family. I am in awe.

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  5. CarlaDecember 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    So beautiful! This will be a show stopper!

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  6. ElaineDecember 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the motifs you have chosen for the quilting - How do you mark the top?

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  7. BrandieDecember 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    That is fan fricken fantastic! Wow!

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  8. Caron at Michigan QuiltsDecember 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Simply gorgeous! You need to finish that beauty!

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  9. audreyDecember 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful work! Your stitching is making it look wonderful.:)

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  10. Donna~~December 6, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    I absolutely love this quilt! It is beautiful! How nice to have it to work on at Christmas!

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  11. Donna in SW PADecember 6, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    It's Beautiful!!

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  12. FleurBleueDecember 6, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    How truly fabulous, and what an inspiration.

    One day, I'm going to be able to do that too.

    Fiona x

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  13. pandchintzDecember 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Stunning quilt! Beautiful work.

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  14. Michelle RidgwayDecember 6, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Heather it is absolutely stunning. It gladdened my heart to see such a beautiful quilt. Such gorgeous applique and hand quilting...oohh!! Good luck with your move.

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  15. Judy DietrichDecember 6, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Love the colors together in this stunning quilt. The quilting is just gorgeous. Really like the spacing of the quilt motifs around the appliqued flower areas. What a treasure--I hope you get time to work on it--fun to have a project that doesn't need a quick finish!!

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  16. MiriamDecember 7, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Stunning quilting!! Congratulations on your beautiful work! :)

    All the best for the move.

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  17. BarbDecember 7, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Wow this quilt is such a heirloom. The quilting is so elegant - just lovely.
    do you mind if I pin it on pinterest?
    I love hand quilting in the winter

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  18. CheriDecember 7, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Happiness is the journey. It is just beautiful.

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  19. JanetDecember 7, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    You already know how much I adore this quilt so I'm happy that you've managed to get some more stitches into it. It looks glorious. What did you used for the marking of the feathered wreaths?

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  20. Carole~Quilter on the hillDecember 7, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!!

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  21. RachaeldaisyDecember 10, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    You can't rush these things. This quilt is so beautiful!! I think it's lovely that it comes out every year for a bit more quilting.

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  22. JanetDecember 10, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Oh WOW!! What an incredible quilt!! Your handquilting is fabulous - I love it!

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  23. DorothyDecember 11, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    This quilt is gorgeous.

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  24. FleurBleueDecember 15, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    I do hope you've had lots of visitors to admire this beautiful quilt...i wrote a post on it in my blog.

    F x

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  25. Carrie P.December 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    stunning!

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