Thursday, December 20, 2012

the patchwork christmas quilt~ all done!!


This week I was able to quilt and bind my patchwork Christmas quilt!   It always feels so fabulous to finish a quilt, especially a Christmas one!


I added a couple borders, Cherry Christmas, Holly and a solid aqua.  For the binding I used Robert Kaufmans, Pimatex basics red and white polka dot.  I love how soft Pimatex is.   In this picture below my sweet little guy is doing his very best to hold it up for me.  :)


The finished size is 48 1/2 X 60.  Perfect to snuggle under on these cold winter nights.

For the backing I used an aqua and white floral vintage sheet.  I left the white border and lace edging on the vintage sheet to give it a sweet little touch.



I think it turned out cute, but how could it not with such cutsie Christmas fabric!  :)

 Love it with the light shining through!

With a couple winter and Christmas pillows!

I thought I'd show you what I did with a few of the vintage glass ornaments I showed you last week.  I hung a few from a bow and ric rac on my vintage up-cycled mirror. 


I love how it adds the perfect Christmas touch to the mirror! 


I also found a cute vintage Christmas tablecloth this last week!  I eyed it from way down the aisle at my favorite thrift store and made a mad dash run for it to make sure I got it before anyone else.  ;)


My favorite vintage find this week are these adorable little pixie NOEL candle holders!  Aren't they so precious!!  I adore them!


I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful holiday season!  I'm off to work on a Christmas pillow I started yesterday.  :)

Hugs,


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28 comments:

  1. Nanette MerrillDecember 20, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    It is incredibly darling. Like a fairy Christmas quilt. Adorable. But everything you make is wonderful. Love your stuff.

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  2. Kim with a KDecember 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I adore your Christmas quilt!!!
    So pretty and vintage looking with the backing etc.!
    Have a wonderful holiday season!

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  3. Missy ShayDecember 20, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I love your quilt, the fabrics are great!

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  4. thereseDecember 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful quilt, the colours are adorable and all in time for Christmas! Therese xx

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  5. kimDecember 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    so nice ....

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  6. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I smile whenever I visit your blog. You blog design is just so darn cute!

    Your quilt is the sweetest thing!!!

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  7. SherriDecember 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I love everything...and your quilt is truly gorgeous!

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  8. April (Polkadot Sparrow)December 20, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    The quilt, and all your vintage finds, are darling! But especially the quilt!

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  9. yummy peonyDecember 21, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Your fabrics are just the cutest on that new quilt, so naive and vintage!

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  10. Contented CarolineDecember 21, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Gorgeous quilt indeed, just lovely fabrics and you really can't go wrong with a simple composition of squares. Have a Merry Christmas.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Your quilt is just perfect! Love all the colors and "scenes". Your little guy did a great job of displaying it for us. :)

    Merry christmas and thank you for showing us pretty little bits of your life. ♥

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  12. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    the finished quilt is divine.
    the noel candle holders are adorable.

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  13. Sewn With GraceDecember 21, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    It is just gorgeous! You did a wonderful job!

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  14. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I love the quilt! Beautiful colors and sweet fabrics! Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. jen duncanDecember 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    GREAT pictures, and I LOVE that quilt!

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  16. PoppyDecember 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Too Cute! Have you been to Sheri's Blog. You can see the amazing designer of your christmas fabric...
    http://sherimcculley.blogspot.com/

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  17. Sheri McCulleyDecember 22, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Kerri, This is my first time to visit your blog, but it won't be my last. My friend send me to see the darling quilt you just made and it is beautiful! I am the artist of the fabrics that you used in the quilt (the children, the cottage, the deer and trees) and I love what you did to enhance those fabrics. It is always fun to see what lovely creations others make with the fabrics. Superb job!

    I also see that your world is surrounded with the same vintage finds and treasures that mine is. I think you are a girl after my own heart. :)

    Thank you for sharing your detailed love of perfection that you put into your quilting and life. A treat to my eyes.

    All the best, Sheri

    Sheri McCulley Studio (sherimcculley.com)

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    1. KerriDecember 23, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks for visiting my blog for the first time Sheri, and for your sweet comment!! I love your darling vintage inspired collections. I think you're a girl after my own heart too. ;)

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  18. donnaDecember 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Kerri your quilt turned out beautifully. Love what you did with the mirror.
    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
    Hugs
    donna

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  19. Keri FDecember 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Kerri, your quilt is darling! and I have tablecloth envy for your thrift store find. Vintage tablecloths are a favorite of mine, too. (I was the lucky winnr of the Vintage Grey re-styled tea towel.) Swoon! Would you kindly share what kind of sewing machine you like using for sewing and machine quilting? I'm gathering opinions before I buy one early 2013. Your machine quilting is really pretty. Thanks!
    Keri (with a K) :)

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    1. KerriDecember 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks, Keri!!

      My sewing machine is a Pfaff, Classic Style Quilt. I love how it has the IDT and a specific position I put my lever to when I free motion quilt. It also was an affordable option compared to other quilting machines. Though, my opinion is probably biased since I haven't owned other quilting machines to compare to. But I'm happy with the one I chose. :)

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  20. CarlaDecember 23, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I am utterly in love with those fabrics! Beautiful quilt.

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  21. KerriDecember 23, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks everyone, for your sweet comments!

    Hugs!!

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  22. PaulaDecember 24, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Hello my sweet friend Kerri, Thank you so much for visiting me and for your kind comments! You filled my heart with Christmas joy! I hope you were able to make your dolls. I love making them too! I sketched my own design this week, and hope to make it after Christmas. If she turns out well I will share it! Dear heart, I love your gorgeous Christmas quilt. You quilt beautifully! The fabrics are so sweet and your photos are beautiful! I love your upcycled mirror! The color is fabulous and the vintage ornaments are perfectly sweet! I love your vintage tablecloth! I am so happy for you dearest! Those Pixie candleholders are the sweetest things!!! They are precious and so are you! I wish you and your dear ones a very happy, peaceful and Merry Christmas! Lots of love and hugs, Paula xoxo

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  23. ChristineDecember 24, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Love the quilt!!!

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  24. Helen PhilippsDecember 28, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Hello Kerri! I am just catching up and had to stop to say that I think your Christmas quilt is absolutley beautiful! I love the colours, the design and the quilting too, it is such an inspiration! Thank you so much for visiting me too! So glad I discovered your pretty blog and lovely shop this year. I will put you on my sidebar now :)
    Enjoy the rest of the holidays!
    Helen x

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  25. amyDecember 30, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    kerri,
    hope your Christmas was wonderful. I love your quilt!!! I'm looking at the fabrics to see what I should buy ;) I wish you all the best in the New Year xo amy

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  26. AnonymousNovember 15, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I love the look of this quilt! Can you tell me the size of the squares before they're quilted? I'd like to make one similar to this for my sister :)

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