I only learned to quilt about 2 1/2 years ago, and so I haven't made many Christmas quilts. I did make a stocking for my DIL a few years ago, but my entry here is my first official Christmas quilt. It's a wallhanging/tablerunner (whichever she wants) for my neighbor. It came from the December, 2010, issue of Quilter's World magazine.
It's the first time I've tried "embellishing" a quilt. On this one, the tree is made from Angelina fibers, which I've never used before.
And the snowflakes were embellished with hot fix crystals, another new technique. It was all a little intimidating, but I'm happy with the result. I haven't yet given it to my neighbor, but soon.
Now, if you'd like to see the other quilts in the Christmas Quilt Show, hop on over to
SewCalGal's blog and check it out. Enter your own quilt and get entered in the giveaways. Have fun, and thanks for stopping by.
40 comments:
Wow!! I love it! It's gorgeous!!! It will definitely be loved. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Ariane
This is a beautiful wall hanging and I'm sure your neighbour will love it.
Well, if you only learned how to quilt a couple of years ago, then allow me to say, "You are doing incredibly well!" I love this newest creation of yours! Kuddos!
It is really pretty. But looks like a challenge to me.
It's a very striking quilt. I love angelina fibers, they are so fun.
You did a great job with the Angelina fibers. I love this.
Those are things I've never tried either Barbara! You did a great job!
Barbara your quilt is beautiful!! I love the blue and white together and those Angelina fibers are gorgeous. I have never heard of them before.
You did a great job!
SheilaC
I think the simplicity of this wall hanging makes the details so beautiful. You did a great job, and it's lovely.
so pretty and simple, yet stunning.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I think your quilt looks great. I am surprised to read that it was your first time for so many things as your work is beautiful.
What a wonderful gift!!
So glad you shared this one! I really love the white and the snowflake effect!
I fell in love with that when you made it, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Turned out beautiful and you work fast! I was just admiring this pattern in my own copy of the magazine which only arrived a few days ago :-)
I have that patterns and am looking forward to making it. I like your choice of fabric for the tree.
Boy, I wish I was your neighbor...that is gorgeous!
This is just lovely. I love blues in a Christmas quilt!
Congrats on your first official Christmas quilt! It is lovely. I've never used the Angelina fibers either but it was a good choice for your piece.
...Karen
Oh my this is such a pretty wall hanging art piece! The items you used made it shine in lots of ways.I bet she loves it!
Gorgeous! I love the cool colors with the shine of the tree and snowdrift!
WOW! This is beautiful! I love it. And I know your neighbor will too.
You did a beautiful job. What a stunning quilt. The fabric that you used for embellishing just feels like winter. This is really a neat gift. Love Lois
your entry is so beautiful, I just love the fabrics you used for the tree, makes your quilt shine...
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Stupendo!
Ciao Domenica
Beautiful! Nice choice of fabrics!
Just beautiful,Barbara love the blue & silver
Such a beautiful quilt. Like a snowy morning!
Beautiful!
Wow, it's amazing. Very stunning.
The tree is very elegant! I'll have to check out the fibre that you used, I haven't seen that yet.
I love your no-fear attitude, in using new techniques. Hopefully your neighbor doesn't read your blog and ruin the surprise!
I love it!
Love the sparkly effect!
What a beautiful Christmas quilt. Spectacular. I do love angelina fibers and what you did with them on your quilt. Inspirational! I think you are a natural and we are going to soon be seeing your name winning awards at major shows (if you haven't already). Excellent!
Thanks for sharing in the Christmas Quilt Show.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
That is fantastic. What a beautiful quilt. Great job! I love it. Wow!
Elzaan
Great way to use angelina fibers! Beautiful little quilt.
So classy, I really like it and now want to 'play' with the angelina fibres.
Your quilt is beautiful. Love it.
Your quilt is beautiful! I love what you did with the fibers. It's nice and sparkly.
Very pretty; blue strikes me as a great color this time of year--too much red-green-gold already.
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