Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A CHRISTMAS FINISH IN JUNE !

I'm sure I have worked on this quilt off and on for over a year but the top is finally finished. Yay!
The pattern is called Jovial, and the fabrics are Countdown to Christmas by Sweetwater for Moda.


When I made a lap size version of this quilt a few years back,  it was about 60" x 60". This one finishes 75" x 84".  It's big !


It looks a little odd laying on the green grass instead of snow, but if you close your eyes and imagine.....


Some of those little three dimensional pinwheels still need a shot of steam, but I'm happy with how this quilt turned out.


Now I will turn this over to Dawn and she'll get it quilted up so her and hubby can be snuggling under it by Christmas : )

Another one off the list and out the door!

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36 comments:

  1. Jess (a.k.a. Rosie)June 24, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    What a fun and festive quilt!! I'm sure they're going to love it!

    ~ Jess ~
    Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

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  2. Teresa in Music CityJune 24, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Beautiful!!! I'm working on one of these too with a couple of friends. Mine is totally scrappy with lots of Christmas prints in it. I really like the use of a cohesive line of fabrics in yours. You have a good long-armer if she doesn't complain about those 3D pinwheels!

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  3. Granny Maud's GirlJune 24, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    So you are getting a taste of what Christmas is like here: a Christmas quilt on the grass on a summery day. All you need is watermelon and a swimming pool and you have the beginnings of an Aussie Christmas.
    How will you quilt around the super-cute 3D pinwheels?

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  4. HilachasJune 24, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Such beautiful little trees. Someone will be ready for Christmas, thanks to you!

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  5. Archie The Wonder DogJune 24, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    It's lovely! I've also been working on a Christmas quilt this week!

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  6. BrandieJune 24, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    That is the cutest! You finished at the half way mark of the year. Only six more months till it's needed. Boy are you on the ball!

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  7. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJune 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Cute! I like the 3D pinwheels, and the twisted and turned trees.

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  8. quiltmaniaJune 24, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    It looks fabulous Carla!

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  9. BillieBee (billiemick)June 24, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Love the fun quilt! Yikes Christmas is getting to close for me.

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  11. LindsayJune 24, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    I love it! Merry Christmas! :)

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  12. Sandy DJune 24, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    A Great Quilt. I think I will like to make this one. But I do not want to close my eyes and see snow. Winter was a long and cold one. LOL

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  13. Dawn HughesJune 24, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    I love it Carla....Thank You....I will get the backing ready and then off to Linda for her beautiful work.....

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  14. Needled MomJune 24, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    That looks fabulous. What a nice winter quilt that will make.

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  15. TaniaJune 24, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Hi Carla, I love this, just gorgeous. Love the fabrics you have used. I have just gone and got myself a copy of this pattern, thank you for sharing!

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  16. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 24, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Luv!

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  17. ShaunaJune 24, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Great quilt Carla. Nice to have a finish done so early.

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  18. Anne / Springleaf StudiosJune 24, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    You're certainly ahead of the game Carla. It's lovely even on the green grass.

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  19. KleepJune 24, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Great job. Love the pattern!

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  20. cockney blondeJune 25, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful quilt, love the design, x

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  21. LizJune 25, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    Love the quilt design and fabrics you used. Congratulations on getting this done so many months ahead of the holidays!

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  22. Celtic ThistleJune 25, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Wonderful quilt Carla! Hope you link it up to this month's Ho, Ho, Ho and on We Sew Link Party at http://weekenddoings.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. LynneJune 25, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful quilt and fabric. Each of those little blocks took some work, and it's a large quilt too! Well done.

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  24. Lisa CJune 25, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Absolutely darling!

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  25. Janine @ Rainbow HareJune 25, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    This is a beautiful Christmas finish! Congrats :)

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  26. SherryJune 26, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    What a fun quilt! It is fun to see all of your finishes. I had a finish last week at sit and sew and forgot to take a picture before I sent it to the quilter. It felt great to get it pieced.

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  27. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDJune 26, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Oh your quilt is so stunning and I love how you've used those pinwheels too, gorgeous - Chris :D

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  28. CarlaJune 27, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    You are simply amazing! What a fun design!

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  29. Benta AtSLIKstitchesJune 29, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love love love this one, it's on my to do list! X

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  30. Rene'June 30, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    This is a fun pattern. Love those corner pieces.

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  31. Martha June 30, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt Carla. The 3D pinwheels are such a fun addition. it is gorgeous.

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  32. NickiJJuly 1, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    This is absolutely awesome!

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  33. PaulaJuly 1, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    What a really fun quilt. I love how the tress are pointing in all directions and the pinwheels are adorable.

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  34. Sandra :)July 1, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I. Love. Your. Quilt. Saw it at the Ho Ho Ho and On We Sew linky party, and came over for a closer peek :) The 3D pinwheels are such a fun touch - and quite frankly, I'm happier to see it on grass than on snow, after the brutal winter we just endured, LOL!!

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  35. DianeJuly 21, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    LOVE your quilt! Especially like the 3-dimensional pinwheels! Curious...do you have any leftover "Countdown to Christmas" fabric that you might be interested in selling? I have 3 layer cakes, but need another one plus fabric for the borders. Please let me know!
    Diane
    smithd440@gmail.com

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  36. the girlfriend gapOctober 6, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Simply delightful :) and the Sweetwater fabrics.... YUM- YUM. I am off to check out the pattern. Thanks for sharing your Christmas treasure early . Janita

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