Way way back in September, I told you about a 13 year old gal that was making her first quilt. I was very impressed!!! You can read about it HERE. And, here is a picture from September when she was measuring for the border. But, do you remember that she cut out this quilt with scissors??? No rotary cutter! Totally amazing!
Anyhow Christina finished the quilt and gifted it to her sister and new brother-in-law. I’m totally amazed at the job she did!!! She’s a pretty fantastic quilter!!! Here’s a few pictures of her with the finished quilt.
In this first picture, Christina is standing on a bench and using antlers to help hold up the quilt. It’s a BIG quilt!
Here’s a close-up of the straight line quilting she did …
And Christina with her younger sister … I think the smiles speak for themselves!
And one of Christina, modeling how warm and cozy the quilt is!
Aren’t you in awe??? I certainly am!!!
Fantastic work, Christina!
Mystery Quilt: Holiday Seclusion
Between December 26 and the 31st, I will be posting a mystery quilt here on my blog. I’m calling it “Holiday Seclusion” but the quilt itself will not be holiday specific (unless you use holiday fabrics). It will be an easy quilt to put together during this time. It will be 43″ x 43″, but you can expand it to be bigger if you want.
Just so you can go shop your stash … here are the fabric requirements for the 43″x 43″ size: The column on the left is for scrappy and the column on the right is for a 2 fabric quilt.
| Using Scraps | 2 Fabric Quilt |
| Background: 1.5 yards | Background: 1.5 yards |
| Scraps: 1 to 1.5 yards (depending on the scraps) | Alternate fabric: 1 yards |
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
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Linking to:
- Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication
- Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
- Happy Needle and Thread @ My Quilt Infatuation
- Andrée / Free Motion Mavericks @ Quilting & Learning – What a combo!
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
- Peacock Party @ Wendy’s Quilts and More
- TGIFF @ Anja Quilts
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Wow I’m totally in awe. Such a gorgeous quilt! And she did such a great job. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Thanks, Jennifer! I’m sure she’ll enjoy reading all the comments!
Thanks for hosting Wednesday Wait Loss! 🙂
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What an amazing finish!!
And a mystery…. hmmm… this sounds fun!!!
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Hi Alycia!
Christina did a fabulous job!!!
And mysteries are ALWAYS Fun!!!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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That’s a pretty amazing quilt! Just imagine what else she’ll go on to make.
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Gail, Christina should certainly be proud of herself. That quilt is amazing. I’m sure her sister and BIL will enjoy the quilty hugs for many years.
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Hi Carol,
I’m positive that you are right!!!
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Wow, that is absolutely amazing! And for a first quilt! Cut with scissors! It blows my mind! Congrats to Christina and I hope she keeps on making quilts–imagine what she can do!
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Hi Emily!
Yes, imagine what she could do with a rotary cutter! She’d be certain to leave us behind in the dust! 🙂
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She did an amazing job. I’ve love to sew along with your mystery, but I think I have too much on my plate and hoping to relax this Christmas.
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Hi Anja!
It’s OK if you don’t sew along with the mystery … I know you’ve been a super busy lady this year!!! Have fun relaxing over the holidays!
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Congratulations to that wonderful young quilter! She did an excellent job and it will be well loved.
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Hi Kathleen,
I certainly agree! 🙂
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Congratulations to Christina, she did an amazing quilt!
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Hi Frédérique!
She sure did! 🙂
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An amazing job, and done with much love, patience and fortitude. Keep quilting.
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Hi Dorothy!
I certainly hope Christina keeps quilting! 🙂
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Hi Gail, Christina’s quilt is lovely – wow I am impressed! Good luck with the mystery quilt – sounds like fun!
Thanks for linking up Christina’s quilt to Free Motion Mavericks. 🙂 Take care.
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Hi Andrée
I know that Christina likely used a walking foot for the quilting – but gosh – I think she did a great job! 🙂
The mystery quilt will be fun!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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That is a beautiful quilt! Yay for Christina, and I hope she makes many more. Well done!
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Hi Wendy,
I’m not sure that Christina knows how fabulous her first quilt is! Truly amazing! 🙂
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Wow – that young lady is destined to be an awesome quilter – she already is at 13 – it’s outstanding !!!
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I know, Judy! She’s amazing!!!
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One day a quilt like that is on my to do list……what a beautiful quilt Christina at our next show in 2022 I hope we see more of her work.
cheers
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Hi Patricia!!!
I hope we also see more of her work!!
I will see if I can “borrow” it for our 2022 show! 🙂
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Oh my goodness, a new quilter achieves what many can’t. A beauty!
And, Ooooo I am intrigued by Holiday Seclusion. I can certainly meet these fabric requirements. Lets see if time will permit. I sure hope so.
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I know!!! I was super impressed when I first saw it … am still very impressed today!
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She did an amazing job! I’m sure her sister and BIN were thrilled to receive this quilt.
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Hi Gretchen,
Apparently they were totally surprised and thrilled!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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