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Christmas in July

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I like to plan ahead when I can.  It may seem crazy, but I am looking ahead to the holiday season, and if this quilt is going to be quilted and ready to go by late November, now is a good time to get it out the door to the quilter.

This is my Return to Sender Christmas quilt, made with Moda’s Christmas Presence fabric line, designed by April Cornell.  I used a Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company pattern (called "Return to Sender"), which is basically a classic block usually called "Envelope".  I have been procrastinating putting on the borders, but managed to get it done, despite our fabulous weather calling to me to come outside and play.  It truly is Christmas in July!

52 responses to “Christmas in July”

  3. A lovely quilt! I love the border fabric! Now if I recall, that’s the quilt you felt you had contrast issues. Looks perfect to me! :o) Thanks for sharing!

  4. A lovely quilt! I love the border fabric! Now if I recall, that’s the quilt you felt you had contrast issues. Looks perfect to me! :o) Thanks for sharing!

  7. I don’t know how you feel like sewing when it’s so hot, but WOW, that turned out to be one gorgeous quilt! And plenty of time for Christmas – yay!

  8. I don’t know how you feel like sewing when it’s so hot, but WOW, that turned out to be one gorgeous quilt! And plenty of time for Christmas – yay!

  9. WOW–that is a stunning quilt top! I like to plan ahead…but I can’t think Christmas in July–LOL!

  10. WOW–that is a stunning quilt top! I like to plan ahead…but I can’t think Christmas in July–LOL!

  11. This is absolutely stunning… Nothing wrong with planning ahead. This way, you can enjoy the holiday– and the quilt with time to spare…
    Your work and color choices are beautiful…

  12. This is absolutely stunning… Nothing wrong with planning ahead. This way, you can enjoy the holiday– and the quilt with time to spare…
    Your work and color choices are beautiful…

  13. WOW, that is beautiful. Makes me wish for snow outside my window instead of the heat.

  14. WOW, that is beautiful. Makes me wish for snow outside my window instead of the heat.

  15. Good for you…planning so far ahead for Xmas…I don’t start thinking about that until early Oct. Poor planning I know…

  16. Good for you…planning so far ahead for Xmas…I don’t start thinking about that until early Oct. Poor planning I know…

  23. Wow…its absolutly beautifull,love the colour and the pattern. I read your blog almost every day and once again you have made a stunning quilt top.

  24. Wow…its absolutly beautifull,love the colour and the pattern. I read your blog almost every day and once again you have made a stunning quilt top.

  29. it’s gorgeous! Wonderful choice in the fabrics you used! It will be a wonderful gift to a lucky person!

  30. it’s gorgeous! Wonderful choice in the fabrics you used! It will be a wonderful gift to a lucky person!

  43. What a gorgeous quilt! I love it!
    By the way, you have an award waiting for you over at my blog. Come and see 🙂
    God bless 🙂

  44. What a gorgeous quilt! I love it!
    By the way, you have an award waiting for you over at my blog. Come and see 🙂
    God bless 🙂

  47. hi Nicole just trying to see if I can do a comment because mum Mary is trying to comment and cant

  48. hi Nicole just trying to see if I can do a comment because mum Mary is trying to comment and cant