Tuesday, September 18, 2012

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE .....

...........I can't say it.

I love the heat. I don't want it to be fall or winter or anything.  I do however, love Blitzen, this years Christmas line by Basic Grey for Moda. So very lovely.

This is what I made this summer.  I called it Blitzen Squared.


Isn't the quilting great? Linda quilted it for me. I wanted texture, so she did giant poinsettias all over to mimic the border print.
I love it.


The other day when my daughter-in-law was over, she said she really liked it. Perhaps that's one Christmas gift taken care of.

Have you started your Christmas gift making yet?

25 comments:

Karen said...

now that is beautiful

felicity said...

I love how the small corners give a transparency effect.

I did sew one Christmas present in July; no others yet though!

Renate said...

That is a gorgeous quilt, but are you kidding me? did you really say "it's beginning to look a lot like" Oh my goodness! Now that you mention it, it is only 3 months away! Yikes!!!!

Teje Karjalainen said...

That is so beautiful quilt! I want to working with Christmas things, but didn't find time yet. I was just thinking how great it's autumn! x Teje

Claire said...

Are you kidding - me start my Christmas sewing early ha. I have purchased the necessary fabric and such for the items I will be making. Your new quilt is just gorgeous. you could send it to me for Christmas lol.

beaquilter said...

CHRISTMAS!!! argh.... not ready.... cute quilt :-)

Sarah said...

I haven't started any gifts yet but I just signed up to vend at a Christmas Bazaar this morning so I best fluff up the inventory :)

Jodi said...

Oh, I'm glad you didn't say it but now it's in my head anyway, thank you very much! :-) LOVE that quilt, and those fabrics. First time I've come across them. Thanks very much for that, too! Uh-oh - I feel the need to internet fabric shop...

Vicki said...

It's gorgeous!! I've thought about my christmas sewing, but havn't started yet..... although i have bought a couple of toys for grandkids already!

Deborah said...

Just beautiful. I love the pattern. Is it one you can share?

Books_Bound said...

Pretty! I like that that fabric isn't so overtly Christmas-y. You could probably call it a "winter quilt," or maybe I'm just a lazy seasonal decorator. :)

My Sister Made Me Do It.... said...

Love the quilt and even though it is Christmas inspired it looks like something that can be used year around. Lovely pattern. Love the colors.

Live a Colorful Life said...

Beautiful! I have some of that fabric too. I love the looks of the overlapping squares.

Debbie said...

I may gift a couple of my zakka projects, but otherwise, NOTHING! Love your quilt though!

Sarah PingsAndNeedles said...

I have just got my grubby mitts on some of this fabric and it is wonderful, and I'm usually a totally non-christmas fabric, non-moda kinda gal. It's soft and subtle and wintery and yummy.

I love your quilt.

Gramma Quilter said...

As always you guys make and amazing team! Beautiful

quiltmania said...

Now you went and said the C word. I'm just so not wanting to think about it. lol.

Nat at Made in Home said...

Everyone is talking about Xmas!!I love the quilt, Linda did make a great job to add wonderful texture.

Anne's House said...

Carla, your quilt is GORGEOUS! I, too, love the heat . ..but BEGINNING to think about Christmas . ..

Lucy | Charm About You said...

oh that is so cool!! I love the pattern :)

Marit said...

That quilt is beautiful! If you designed it, you should really submit it to Mode Bakeshop with a tutorial. Fabulous!

Jenny Wren said...

Beautiful colors and lovely quilting.
I'm still thinking about birthdays - not Christmas!

Anonymous said...

I really love the look of this one. A simple pattern that turns out simply stunning.

MOMENTS Designs said...

Absolutely Beautiful!!

Kirsten said...

Gorgeous - love the layered effect of the corners and the quilting is beautiful!