18 January, 2021

Holly Jolly Christmas

You might remember those "Stitch Pink" blocks that were published daily by Moda back in October. I downloaded them all and stitched them up in Christmas fabrics instead, this wall quilt contains twenty five of them. The remaining five are destined to appear in a future table runner. After Christmas I got this loaded onto Snowbird and quilted it with a wonderful new (to me) pantograph by Urban Elementz: "Allover Holly". It was the perfect quilting solution for this sampler quilt. The name for this 64" X 64" quilt, "Holly Jolly Christmas" came from a combination of the pantograph's name and all of the cute and happy elements contained in the fabrics. I learned a LOT while piecing these blocks. With as many as I could, I adapted the directions to accommodate using Studio 180 tools for accuracy; that's become my go-to, preferred, method for almost all block construction. 

The tiny elves might just be my favorite little print in this one: they're found scampering about the blocks on white, green and gray backgrounds.
The binding went on yesterday afternoon. After machine stitching it in place I then press it back and hand baste the folded edge (and hanging sleeve) down so that no pins or clips get in my way during the finishing slip-stitching by hand.
I'm all ready for some relaxing handwork in front of the television in the coming evenings; plus, I like to believe that I'm eleven months ahead with this Christmas quilt for 2021. 😉 

Life is Good!

11 comments:

Sherrill said...

Oh, that is so gorgeous (though a couple of those blocks made my eyes hurt with all the tiny pieces like the zillion little half square tri's! LOL). Yep, I'd say you got this one done just in the nick of time for next Christmas. HA

straythreads said...

That is beautiful well done. Maybe next Christmas we will be so busy socializing we won’t have time for our projects.
There is a link to Isobel Moore on my blog too I don’t know why it didn’t show up in blue

Quiltdivajulie said...

I love the backing that you chose -- excellent decision to do this in Christmas prints!

Janet O. said...

Those elves are cute, and this is a very nice finish. I'd definitely say you are ahead for Christmas 2021!
I have several Christmas tops that have needed quilting for a few years and I always tell myself I will have one or two quilted before next Christmas, but it never happens. You, my dear, are far wiser and more proactive. Kudos!

cityquilter grace said...

a real festive beauty! nice to be ahead for a change...LOL

Roberta said...

Beautiful and I love the elves.

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful quilt and quilting.

Ramona said...

How wonderful to have a new Christmas quilt finished long before Christmas. I love the fabrics you used and your quilting design finished it off in style. Beautiful!

Tanya said...

Lovely Christmas quilt and the backing is just perfect for it!

AnnieO said...

I just finished a binding on a simple Christmas quilt, too, but it doesn’t compare with all your pretty piecing. Enjoy!

Deb of Studio 180 Design said...

Hey Mrs. Goodneedle! I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the mention! I'm so glad that my tools have been making your piecing life easier, and your "Tuckerization" of the Stitch Pink blocks looks top notch 👍 I gave you a shoutout on my facebook page (but I wasn't able to tag you since it doesn't look like you maintain an account there): https://www.facebook.com/DebTuckerStudio180Design/posts/3679340862145378