Saturday, October 11, 2014

Christmas Quilt

Had a happy time yesterday finishing off detail on my Christmas wallhanging


I've ironed on a toy soldier - to guard the winery 


... stitched on stars to brighten the way for Santa....


...sewn reindeer antlers and glued on the reins....


... liberally applied glitter glue snow....


... added a snowman...


 ... and a penguin....


.... decorated some trees with diamante's ...


.... here is the whole quilt.... the glitter looks smudgy (and it is) but it sparkles happily in the light


These are the blocks close up....









I'm really happy with this quilt... it's a bit shabby... and a bit quirky .... and lots of fun... 

Welcome to the North Pole pattern book is by  Piece O' Cake Designs - Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins

39 comments:

Christine said...

This is so gorgeous! I can see you working your wiles on that soldier to get to the wine...

Chrissie said...

An absolutely brilliant, fun quilt, I'm sure you had great fun making it Love it and everyone else will love it at christmas time too xcx

Allie said...

Oh hon it's absolutely darling, I love all the special touches you've given it - and you can add to it every year! My friend Shirley has a quilt like that, it's a tree panel and every year she puts something else on. Christmas brooch, an old earring missing it's mate, anything that will go. You'll have fun with this forever!

Anonymous said...

Wow Fiona ,this quilt is so gorgeous,love it,well done my friend on a beautiful finish.xx

Annette said...

Quirky indeed! Amazing wall hanging......it will look lovely at Christmas........guard that wine!

KaHolly said...

Fiona, I'm just blown away with this beauty!! Such attention to detail has made it so much fun to look at. You did a great job!!

Dawn said...

Such a whimsical quilt and you have done so much work. Look terrific and unique with those beautiful buttons. Well done

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Wow wow wow and wow.,,,,

Jennifer said...

What a fun quilt.......well done!

Jennifer said...

What a fun quilt.......well done!

marina said...

well done it looks amazing.
So much detail to look at!
I'm sure you will love sharing this with your grandies at christmas time.

Chantal said...

It is so sweet! It makes one wishes such a place do exist. I would go and visit the North Pole if it was such a fun place! Amazing quilt that keeps the eye interested all the way through. Wonderful work Fiona. Bravo!

Mistea said...

A special quilt for Christmas. What a lot of fun to make and enjoy.

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your amazing Christmas quilt.

Susan said...

Love it...just love it - love all the little extras - and the sparkles...must get back to mine...:-( not for this year - maybe next...

WoolenSails said...

That is such a fun quilt and i love all your little embellishments, very creative.

Debbie

Maria said...

Love it Fiona ! Great embellishments..

barbara woods said...

beautiful work

Susan said...

What a fun finish. The kids will love discovering all your little details.

Jeanette said...

Gorgeous Fiona. Love all the details. Hugs,xx

Sue SA said...

I have always loved this pattern, looks like you have had lots of fun making it and I am sure the grandkids will enjoy exploring all the cute details.

Cheryll said...

Love this quilt Fiona... so quirky! And it's finished just in time for Xmas too. Well done! :)

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Gorgeous and sparkly and fun and all with a Wine Minder....brilliant!

Noela said...

A gorgeous fun quilt Fiona. Love all your sparkles. Hugs....

Raewyn said...

Wonderful Fiona!! A fabulous finish - the embellishments are great - I would never have thought of using glitter like that! And finished in plenty of time for Christmas :-)

Christine M said...

Your quilt is fabulous, Fiona. You must be so pleased with it.

Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting said...

Absolutely amazing....I love the glitter glue idea....it makes the quilt just perfectly chrissmasy

Mt Perry Quilters said...

So much wonderful detail in this gorgeous quilt ... love it! :)

Michelle Ridgway said...

Such a fun quilt. Hope the soldier let's Santa replenish your wine stocks xx

Grethe said...

I love your Christmas, wonkey,houses quilt! Great sparkling colours put together :-)

Jeneta said...

It's spectacular!! Must have taken you ages. I love all the details - I could look at it for ages!

Anthea said...

Woo Hoo! It looks amazing Fiona, congrats on such a wonderful creation... your grandkids will love to look & look & look when Christmas comes... xx

KatieQ said...

I love all of the sweet details you added. It's a wonderful quilt.

Wendy said...

This is such a gorgeous quilt and you have made it uniquely yours. I can imagine kids looking at it for hours finding hidden little things! xx

Cheryl said...

Fiona - I love your quilt. you have done an amazing job on it and love all the extra little touches

Elyte said...

Fabulous quilt Fiona, all those extra little touches will create lots of fun for years to come. Thank goodness you have someone guarding the winery!

Anonymous said...

Hello,
Stopping by unexpectedly to visit and say I love this. It reminds me of Crazy Quilts in a way, although it looks like you used wool felt. You are so creative.
Mama Bear

Sheila said...

Absolutely adorable Fiona , well done ! Hugs Sheila

Sisbabestitches said...

Wow! Such creative, inventive and yes, quirky touches! This is a quilt that is so alive with the fun and child-like joy that fills Christmas-time :)

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