All our blocks are complete and now it is time to sew the embroidered blocks and pieced blocks together.
Let's lay the blocks out into a pleasing formation. Hmmm ! What do you think ? Since this about a Snow family, how about let's put the Family Portrait block in the center. That looks pretty good. Don't you think?
Alrigthy! I will sew these babies up and then give them a good pressing. . Doesn't the pieced blocks give the impression of sled tracks ?
Now it is time for the simple border. I found a bit of black fabric in my stash. It is not wintery like I would like , but it will do.
From your chosen black border fabric CUT 4 strips of fabric 4 1/2" x 24 1/2"
Last week we made 4 extra 4 patches measuring 4 1/2" unfinished ; these will be our corner blocks.
USING THE PHOTO AS A GUIDE , SEW THE BORDERS ONTO THE TOP USING 1/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE.
WALLAH!!! We are done. Woo Hoo ! Let's do the snowman happy dance !!⛄☃
The finished quilt will measure 32" x 32" .
Flurry & Flakes will be going into the hoop soon.
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INTRODUCTION & BLOCK 1- WINTER WELCOME
BLOCK 3 SNOW RACE
BLOCK 4 A BLUSTERY DAY
BLOCK 5 THE FAMILY PORTRAITNow this is not the end of Flurry & the Flakes. You may see them again in the upcoming year in another quilt, an embroidery or as a cross stitch. I just had too much fun with these characters .
Thank you for the sweet Thursday visit , my dears. I am off to put in a few stitches in 2 Christmas quilts- My Rudolph and my Santa quilt. If you have a hankering , you can pull up a chair and join me. Needle and thread are on the table. 😀🤗🧵
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
ya'll
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
Stand tall. Be cool and accessorize with a smile!
Love Love Love this cute quilt! I live in FL and it almost (almost I said LOL!) makes me wish for snow! Thank you for sharing the finish!
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Aah thank you so much, Donna. It was such a delight to stitch and share. Lol a bit of snow would be nice. Of course the warm sunshine of FL would be amazing during this time of the year. Have a Merry Christmas.
DeleteYour quilt is coming together beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Vicki. I look forward to moving it into a hoop very soon. Merry Christmas.
DeleteThat is adorable! We had some flurries and a dusting of snow in Arizona a few days ago - just enough for me :-)
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much. This was a fun quilt to work on. Oh how fun to have a bit of snow even if it is just a dusting. I am hoping we will get some snow in our area this winter. Have a very Merry Christmas.
DeleteBeautiful job, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susie. I am tickled pink to have it completed and I look forward to putting it into a hoop. Merry Christmas.
DeleteThat is such a fun quilt with your snowmen designs and the lovely patchwork! I'm still working on Frosty, but need to print these designs for some winter stitching. Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate you kind compliment, Diann. Frosty is one of my favorites. I just finished quilting mine. I can not wait to see your progress on yours. This new one will be my winter quilting. Have a blessed Christmas.
DeleteMelisa, this quilt turned out so cute. A friend of mine stitched the blocks and I'm going to do the quilting for her. Can't wait to get them in my hands. Merry Christmas and as always, thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun, Kim. I bet hers is adorable and how fortunate she is to have you quilt them for her. I know it will turn out as cute as a button. Have a very Merry Christmas.
DeleteSO fun! What a great wintery project! I'm stitching an altered version of your family portrait and will post it on Slow Sunday Stitching!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kathy. I hope to put mine in the hoop very soon. I loved seeing your Family Portrait. I have got to stitch a snowman in blue in the near future. Happy stitching and Merry Christmas
DeleteOh wow! You finished the quilt and it looks awesome! I tell ya... maybe next year I'll try quilting, you keep putting so many beautiful things and tempting me to do it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Melisa!
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I sure hope that you will give quilting a try in the upcoming year, but let me warn you- It is addictive. Lol. Thank you so much, Diana. I hope you have a very lovely week and Merry Christmas
DeleteGreat Finish for the Flake Family! So cute!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Ginny. I was wanting something quick and simple.. I hope it will quilt up quickly. Have a very Merry Christmas.
DeleteYour Flurry & Flakes is so cute! Congrats on the finished quilt top. I may be tempted to stitch this one. No snow in Mauritius, but I can't say I miss wintry Norway!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Astrid. I am over the moon that I have finished it- now for the quilting. Lol. We rarely get snow here , but I do dream of it. Lol. Merry Christmas.
DeleteYour snowmen are so cute Melisa. Merry Christmas! xx
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Christine. I have had so much fun creating and sharing them. I can not wait to get this one in the hoop. Maybe for January. Have a wonderful week and a blessed new year.
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