Just in the Nick of Time

 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. 

Father Christmas measures 29" x 43". Mine is hand appliqued and quilted. I used a diamond cross hatch quilt pattern in the blocks, a swirl quilt design in the sashing and a clam shell quilt design in the borders. 

The old Santas do not have their eyes yet, but they may come in time.  I may add some beaded berries to the wreath along with a bow.  But Yahoo! Or should I say Ho! Ho! Ho! It is finished. I think Santa will approve. What do you think? 

Also on the finishing bench is Shine on Harvest Moon.   It is an UFO from the 90's that I had planned to  make into a pillow back then. 

Hmmm, Now to find a small quilt to put in the hoop and just maybe I can knock out another finish before the year's end!!!

After the little one's tandem skydiving jump , Mr. Pinker and I will be busy in the kitchen preparing for tomorrow's Christmas Eve gathering. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.  Thank you for spending  a few moments of your day with me. It means the world to me. 

 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!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

 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

Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday

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