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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Let`s think Christmas!! New Pics!!!


Hi everyone!!

It`s my day for the Think Christmas blog hop.

I`d like to thank Madame Samm And Lesley for organizing this event.



Edited at 12:44 Aug.4,2012:  

 I decided to take pictures outside with natural light.
The original pictures below were taken at 1:30 in the morning when I finished my quilt.
Ha....ha.. I know....I was at the last minute.
But, I worked 6 out of seven days coming up to my day...so...you know how it goes..LOL!!!



So those are the new pics.
I kept the originals below.



I got my Christmas fabric scraps out and decided to make 4, 6.5 inch blocks.
I fussy cut the centre squares with snowmen prints.


I designed these blocks one day when I was making sketches in my book.
I decided to sew them together to make a 12.5 inch block. 
Then I made a 3.5 inch string border.
I hand quilted this little quilt with embroidery floss.
I hope you like it!!
I just got this done in the nick of time!!


Don`t forget to visit the other blogs today!
It`s been a wonderful blog hop so far.


Hugs


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67 comments:

  1. Sunshine GirlAugust 4, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Its nice - thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    This is a sweet project! Well done.

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  3. ZuzanAugust 4, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Love your blocks with the fussy-cut snowmen and the fantastic scrap surrounds. Great,

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  4. SheilaAugust 4, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    OH how cute , love your fussy cut snowmen , a great block , thanks for sharing .

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  5. Purl ButtonsAugust 4, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    What a nice way to use Christmas fabric with big design sections like to cute snowmen. Too nice to relegate to the back of the quilt only but difficult to feature with style like you did.

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  6. CliodanaAugust 4, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    love you little snowman on those block, beaufitul have a nice blog hop day and stop by my blog tomorrow, my turn, have a giveaway!

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  7. LesleyAugust 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Your block is adorable! Love the fussy cuts, the grouping of 4, and that curved frame. Well done! Thanks so much for participating and enjoy the rest of the hop!

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  8. Laura VanVleetAugust 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Those blocks are so cute! Love the wall hanging!

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  9. PolkaDotClassicAugust 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Very nice :) love the design and your fabric choice
    Thanks for sharing
    Marta

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  10. SparkyAugust 4, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Good Morning Arianne...another one who just about made our top 2..your piecing, fussy cut..superb...just a delightful contribution...LOVE IT...
    hope to see you again

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  11. SheliaAugust 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Love the block. The fussy cut pieces and piecing are wonderful. Thanks for visiting my blog during the hop. I've enjoyed all of the hopping around.
    Shelia

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  12. CalicojoanAugust 4, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh what fun it is to view, from my one horse open sleigh!! oops I mean my computer chair under the ceiling fan. It's hot here!! hahahaha Such a fun quilt, and put together is a great setting!

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  13. Carol SwiftAugust 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    I love this block with all the fussy cutting and hand stitching--very nice!

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  14. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Great fussy cut block design and love all the hand stitching! Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  15. Quilt Doodle DesignsAugust 4, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I love how you fussy cut the snowmen and framed them in the blocks, very nicely done! Thank you for sharing your wonderful post. I am inspired, heading to my studio, don't know what I'll work on, but it will be fun! :)
    Happy quilting!

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  16. BetsyAugust 4, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing today.

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  17. BrendaAugust 4, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    That is really a beautiful block! It made me say"WOW" as soon as I saw it! Love it! I also like the $10. sewing machine you bought! LUCKY!!

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  18. BrendaAugust 4, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Can you share this pattern? If I can just get the pattern for the block I can go from there. Thanks! hulseybg@gmail.com

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  19. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 4, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    How adorable! I love your fussy cut Santas! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. MommarockAugust 4, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Cute how you fit in that Christmas fabric in there. I don't even think I have Christmas fabric.

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  21. pinsandneedlesAugust 4, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Your quilt is darling! Love the fussy cut snowmen and your hand quilting! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. carlaAugust 4, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I love the snowmen!!! Too cute!!!

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  23. Needled MomAugust 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Very cute. The fussy cutting is a great idea for those blocks.

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  24. KatieQAugust 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I love this block. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesAugust 4, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Love how you designed it and your fabrics!!

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  26. hueiseiAugust 4, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Very pretty! I love it.

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  27. JudithAugust 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Such sweet blocks and I will try my hand at it. Love your handstitching and Thank you for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  28. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Hello! such pretty Christmas fabrics-just love the snowmen!
    thanks for sharing!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  29. tink's momAugust 4, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    What a great mini quilt. Love the fussy cut snowmen and your hand quilting gives it such a warm feeling. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioAugust 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Love the fussy cut centers, so cute.

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  31. Carrie P.August 4, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    great little mini quilt. well done.

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  32. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsAugust 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Love the snowmen Ariane! Very cute!

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  33. GillAugust 4, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Fabulous! I love the fussy cut centres!

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  34. LoriAugust 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    This is very pretty. Can see all the hard work. Thanks for sharing
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  35. Farm QuilterAugust 4, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Love your block!!! The fussy cutting and the way you used your strings really enhances the whole effect! I can see so many ways to use your block... Thank you!!!!!

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  36. SusanAugust 4, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I love this and especially the border. I am going to do this! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  37. Mary on Lake PulaskiAugust 4, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Your design and fabric are perfect Ariane! Love it!

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  38. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 4, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I really love this! I love how you stitched, it brings it all to life and ties it altogether. Super job!

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  39. krislovesfabricAugust 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Nice scrappy work, thanks for sharing with us!

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  40. AureaAugust 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I just love the block. There are so many things I would like to do, yours being one of them. Shut me in a room for a month and do not disturb. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. quiltmom annaAugust 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    What a cute little Christmas project- I love the homespun look of it- You did a fabulous job. Thanks for sharing and participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from western Canada,
    Anna

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  42. sandraAugust 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Very very cute Ariane, thanks for sharing

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  43. VickiAugust 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Ariane, I love the border you have used on your little quilt. I'll have to try that some day. Vicki vickilorraine at hotmail dot com

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  44. LindaAugust 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful project! Great job!

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  45. MoeWestAugust 4, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Your mini looks wonderful! I love the snowmen and the hand stitching.

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  46. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleAugust 4, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    The stitching is very nice. I like your project alot . Glad you were able to finish and share with us.

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  47. barb's creationsAugust 4, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Beautiful! :) Barb.

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  48. CarlaAugust 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    It's darling ; )

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  49. LisaAugust 4, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Your quilt is lovely! It is amazing what a little light will do! I try to take mine outside to photograph!

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  50. Sharon DawnAugust 5, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Cute snowmen!! I really like how you did your blocks and borders! It really showcases your work!! Thanks for sharing!

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  51. Rhonda D.August 5, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    I love your project! Thanks for sharing!!! Great job!!

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  52. Jodi - usairdollAugust 5, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Gorgeous quilt. Love that you fussy cut and your borders are amazing. Great job and thanks for sharing with us.

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  53. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    amazing quilts and blog. I am new follower from Italy. hugs Alessandra

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  54. QuiltSueAugust 5, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    What a fun little quilt. I really like it.

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  55. DarlaAugust 5, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Thank you for sharing. The blocks are beautiful.

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  56. Lynn MAugust 5, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Hello! New subscriber

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  57. Judy1522August 5, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I love your block the snowmen are so cute you did a great job.

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  58. sew.darn.quiltAugust 5, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Whew!! Lucky for us you slipped it under the tree just in time, your mini is stunning. I really like the string border, it's so different.

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  59. BizyStitchesAugust 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing your talent. Way too darn cute.

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  60. BrendaAugust 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I really like this block and the way you quilted it in red. It really is beautiful!

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  61. Darlington DelightsAugust 5, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  62. deborahAugust 5, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    OMG, I love your version of the granny square!!

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  63. ThearicaAugust 5, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Look at all of that hand stitching! So jealous! Love the block!

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  64. LindaAugust 5, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    How cute! I love your fussy cut Santas! Thanks for sharing!

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  65. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    "Last Minute Lucy" here, too... sorry I am late in visiting. Love your topper! Yes, it WILL look good in summer fabrics. I will have to start NOW! LOL

    And thanks for the tutorial in your next post.

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  66. Quilt n QueenAugust 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Ariane, sweet table topper, love the fussy cut snowmen...sweet as a button. There are so many projects I want to make from this blog hop...and your granny square topper is up there at the top. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing in the blog hop...happy stitching!!

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  67. Maria KievitAugust 6, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Very nicely done! Love that you've put the 'grandmother's block' together in a different way! Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks to all of you who leave me comments. I just love them. I will do my best to respond to any question you have. I love hearing from you. Hugs Ariane