I got the final stitches on the binding last night. I pieced this top in July 2009 and after finding the border fabric I was hoping to have it done before Christmas 2009.....Oh well, It's ready when the holidays roll around again!
The friendship star blocks were from a long ago swap and the nine patches were leftovers.
It doesn't have any Christmas fabric in it but the border stripes reminded me of candy canes.
I love the quilt. Isn't it amazing how the same block can be so different with different fabrics?
ReplyDeleteVery cute how big is it? It looks like it would be a nice decoration for your home
ReplyDeleteIt will make a wonderful Christmas quilt/wall hanging/table topper! I love basic blocks and alternating with the red makes them pop!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I still love the stripes.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Simple and charming. Did you hand quilt it?
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. And not BLATANTLY Christmas.
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I love the red! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI think you found the perfect border fabric? I love the red setting squares!
ReplyDeleteDon't tell anybody you're late with this goal..tell them it's an early quilt for next Christmas? ;)
Congratulations on your early/late finish. I like that you used left over blocks to make the quilt and you know I like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, Lori - love the different reds, and the border fabric. The different blocks really keep your eye moving.
ReplyDeleteWell I love it. The fabrics look great.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be so happy this Christmas when you pull this beauty out and cuddle up in it. I just love it, Lori.
ReplyDeleteLori, What a great quilt! The border fabric is fabulous. Who made the fabric and what is it called? How big is the quilt? I enjoy decorating with quilts that just have Christmas colors, not Christmas prints. That quilt will also look great around the 4th of July. Of course, I've never met a red that I didn't like.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, I love red as you know and I have to do a quilt with a red background. I was thinking of my nine patch swap blocks. Just have to find the right red.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...WOW...I.LIKE.
ReplyDeleteVery nice setting!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I love this. I totally dig the setting blocks - the way you worked that out. Very cool!!! Kinda made my brain expand. I learned something. Don't tell anyone though.
ReplyDeletebeautiful
ReplyDeleteone can never have enough red quilts
love that border fabric btw!
Kathie
very very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI think that the quilt is very Christmasy, but yet, could be displayed all year. Very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHere's to being ahead of the game for this Christmas! It is a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! Especially the red inner border squares...love it!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice! You can't just put it away until Dec to roll around again. I really like the red setting squares too - what a great color!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice! You can't just put it away until Dec to roll around again. I really like the red setting squares too - what a great color!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice! You can't just put it away until Dec to roll around again. I really like the red setting squares too - what a great color!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really nice! You can't just put it away until Dec to roll around again. I really like the red setting squares too - what a great color!
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas in July quilt! Of course I have never met a RED that I didn't like. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJill in NJ
FABULOUS quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt. I love red :)
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt. I think all the colors of the blocks remind me of cheerfully wrapped Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteOh it is wonderful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet quilt. If you say it's a Christmas quilt, then that's exactly what it is. It doesn't have to have holly leaves and Santa Claus--it has a lovely warm, comfortable, wintery look.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. Anything with red in it can be for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the 2 different red backgrounds.
What a beautiful quilt. I just love the border you have used - stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love that border fabric. The whole quilt is wonderful and has a vintage look to it!
ReplyDelete~!!~CUTE~!!~
ReplyDeletelove the border fabric too~!~
what could possibly be better than Christmas all year round~!?!~
:)
libbyQ
Really like your block setting with the red alternating squares...so vibrant!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing & also the image of things blooming in your yard...it gives us northerners hope!