Eeeh ! It's done! It's done! Right in time for Christmas!
Good morning, y'all and Happy Saturday. My Father Christmas quilt is completed just in the nick of time!!!
Last year I started working on these Father Christmas blocks which are from the book Fast, Fun , Fabulous Quilts.
I bought this book at the thrift store, and it is choked full of country cuteness by so many well known designers. If you would like to see a small flip through, click here.
"Father Christmas" is a design by Connie Tesene and Mary Tendall of Country Threads. They used the button hole stitch to applique their Santas , but I used needle turn applique because it was quicker for me. Lots of old shirts were cut up for this quilt.
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet.
Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss- Wednesday
Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday
Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday
Michelle at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant - Friday
Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party - Friday
Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict for Whoop! Whoop! - Friday
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Your Santa quilt is so cute! I'm always amused when the word 'fast' is in the title of a book, fast isn't always fast! Have a blessed Christmas with your family!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I didn't realize you had used old shirts, what a fun way to remember those fun plaids. Wishing you a joy filled holiday.
ReplyDeleteMelisa, I love your Santa Quilt. It is stinkin adorable. So glad you finished it to display and enjoy before Christmas. Can’t wait to see your next finish. ❤️. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you so much for all you have shared with us this las year. When your blog shows me a new read, it truly makes my day happy. ❤️🤗
ReplyDeleteI really like those Santas - beautiful work! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
ReplyDeleteYour Father Christmas quilt is a beauty, Melisa. Well done! Have a delightful weekend and Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDid your daughter land on two feet? I figure I would sprain my ankle, but I would still love to skydive. Don't think that is going to happen though. ;) Father Christmas is adorable, and your applique and quilting are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little finish! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Melisa and a blessed 2024 for your family. Thanks for all the free designs you have gifted us with this year. If I need inspiration, this is the blog I come to for it!!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish on Father Christmas--nice work, Melisa; Merry Christmas to you and those you hold dear...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteFather Christmas turned out wonderfully! Hooray for a just in time finish! I love the colors in this one and the old fashioned look of the Santas. I'll have to see if I can find that book, just to have a look at the projects in it. Merry Christmas, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, Melisa! Merry Christmas! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe Santas quilt turned out beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a sweet Christmas and can celebrate it with your family.
Merry christmas!!!
Kisses,
Pilarín
Love your everything and thank you for entertaining me. I feel like I could just drop in and we would have so much to talk about. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Santa quilt, Melisa! There’s certainly a few to choose from! I hope you have a brilliant Christmas with your family. How was your daughter’s sky diving? 🎄👍😁🤗🙋♀️🎅🏻🛷🧝🦌 Hugs and kisses from Barbara @flashinscissors. xxx💜🩷💚😘
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of family shirts!!! Perfect timing, Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a grand way to get ready for Christmas! Your Santa quilt is wonderful. Have yourself a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour Santa finish is precious! Eyes and berries will be fun additions! You are on a roll! Enjoy your family during this holiday time!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work. The Father Christmas quilt is wonderful .
ReplyDeleteYeees....your fabulous quilt is just for Christmas!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Spain
Good going, Melisa! Father Christmas is wonderful and the Harvest Moon will be a perfect addition next Autumn! So great to use old plaid shirts! The finishing touches you're planning will add just the right bit of fun. Are you talking about your daughter jumping out of a perfectly good airplane?! Oh My! That's an exciting day! My heart would be in my throat! Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Pinker, sweet Melisa!
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