Friday, August 22, 2008

don't faint...

two posts in one day...the Christmas quilt is all finished and binding sewn down.

Here Comes Santa Claus
55 x 65 inches
original pattern by Cheri Saffiote Payne

and because I just couldn't stop last night... 13 x 19"

I did the center before I went to bed. I already had the 4 patches left over from making Paducah 9 patches, so cut a few squares and 1/2 hour tops! I did the border this morning. It's not really the color scheme of the older antique quilts, but I like the colors anyway and they don't have to all be period.

** About the ways to hang tiny doll quilts: Thanks to all you lovely ladies, I think I have the perfect thing. I have tiny applique pins but they have heads so I don't use them often. I bought the ones with the white dot heads that slide and don't catch the threads. I can tap those into the edges and they won't show at all. **
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19 comments:

  1. CarolAugust 22, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judy it is just awesome and that little quilt...you are on a roll!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Maybe my address now? I know, I know...its for your home! I missed the other post....I hang my small quilts and not just doll quilts with sequin pins. I tap them in between binding seam and quilt and have used them for many moves/years. They have a tiny small head smiliar to a straight pin but the sequin pin is much thinner and shorter.

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  3. LucyAugust 23, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    OOhh what an adorable mini!! I have to make a mini too. You inspire me so much Judy!

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  4. DarleneAugust 23, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    Applause, applause, applause - I love the Christmas quilt. WooHoo - it's finished!!!

    The mini is adorable.

    :-)

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  5. Needle, Thimble and Thread August 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Love the little 4 patch! Especially the color and borders.

    You must be making up for lost time!

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  6. Vicki WAugust 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    The Christmas quilt is lovely!

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  7. tamiAugust 23, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    The Christmas quilt is beautiful and I just LOVE he mini. At the rate you are going I can't wait to see YOUR doll quilt wall.

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  8. WendyAugust 23, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    I've gotta put that Christmas quilt on my someday list, yours is so awesome. Love the mini, I'm hooked on them too.

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  9. LibbyAugust 24, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Of course you know I am drooling over the Christmas quilt . . . I have been ever since you started - someday I'll make one. In the meantime, I may just pull out some fun fabrics and copy your little quilt. Far more doable *s*

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  10. Rosalyn ManesseAugust 24, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    You're all ready for Santa, I guess. He'll be charmed--

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  11. Julie in the BarnAugust 24, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    Wow...just outstanding. I can't imagine the patience and the work that went into your gorgeous Christmas quilt.

    Aren't those minis fun? So rewarding to have a finished project in a short time! Love them.

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  12. ThimbleannaAugust 25, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Now you're all ready for Christmas -- it looks great! Love that little quilt too -- the colors are just perfect!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Wow, i love that Christmas quilt!
    it's so interesting and friendly at the same time.

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  14. Ginger PatchesAugust 26, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    Your Christmas quilt is just beautiful!!! Love the little quilt too :)

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  15. KarenAugust 27, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    Oh, you have been one busy girl! Did you quilt the winter quilt/Xmas quilt yourself? It looks wonderful.
    That wall with all the mini's looks really good. What a great idea. How many do you have made?

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  16. antique quilterAugust 30, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    oh I just love this little quilt :) would look great in my house !!!!
    the pin heads you could always paint them or stick them in a cup of coffee for a few days, I hear they will take on a brown color...
    the Christmas quilt is to DIE for, its on my desk right now...I need to start this :)
    Thanks for sharing and congrats for making these quilts even though you have not been feeling well this summer you have accomplished soooo much.
    Kathie

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  17. chiffonnetteSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Hi !
    I come from France to visit you !
    i like your works !
    see you soon !

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, Judy, Your Christmas quilt is fantastic ! I love your mini quilt too !

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  19. sewprimitive karenSeptember 7, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Oh Judy the colors in the little quilts...what is the background fabric?

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