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More Christmas Quilt Gifts

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My quilter and I called this quilt "Modern", for lack of a better name.  It is an Evelyn Sloppy pattern called Apple Crisp, from her book 40 Rotary Cut Quilts.  I have someone very pizzazzy in mind for this quilt.  The colors are so amazing, and I think she will love it.  The fabric collection is called Fresh Air by Chez Moi for Moda.  This quilt was fun to make, and one that I actually wouldn't mind making again.  If you have a fabric collection with lots of beautiful prints and some scrappy backgrounds, this is an amazing finished project. Nearly all the 40 odd fabrics in this range were dark, not many lights at all.  I am the queen of scrappy backgrounds, so coming up with a lot of them was a cinch.  Anyway, this quilt really came out nice after quilting.  And check out that border print.  Woo hoo!

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This is another Fig Tree quilt.  I am so sorry I cannot remember the name of the pattern or the fabric collection.  Some of the fabric I used is printed with a map of Paris.  The block was pretty simple, as you can see-a framed nine patch set on the diagonal.  I think it is interesting how the lattice border projects into the outer border.  This one will go to a niece who I think will enjoy something girly.

Isn't it interesting that for a while I was really into buying Fig Tree fabrics and making Fig Tree patterns, but I end up giving those quilts away.  They just don't work with my style of decorating, as much as I like the colors and prints.  Well, I am optimistic this will go to a good home where it will be loved.

My son Ahren has arrived from Dublin, Ireland!  I am in complete heaven to have him in the house with me.  I keep staring at him and wanting to pinch myself.  I miss him so much.  He may be persuaded to move home, we shall see.

Did Christmas totally sneak up on you?  Having it fall on a Sunday just threw me for some reason.  I don't think I have ever left my shopping until so late!  Thank heaven's for Amazon, right?  And believe it or not, Walmart of all places came through with some hard to find toys that arrived within two days of me ordering them.

ADDED LATER:  Hildy identified the fabric first as Patisserie by Fig Tree.  Patty searched my old posts and discovered the pattern is a Heather Mulder Petersen pattern called Around the Block from her book called On a  Roll Again.  You guys are awesome!

30 responses to “More Christmas Quilt Gifts”

  1. HAve a wonderful Christmas with your family and squeeze your son occasional. Your quilts are really pretty and I totally get what you are saying. Enjoy the day!
    Mary

  2. HAve a wonderful Christmas with your family and squeeze your son occasional. Your quilts are really pretty and I totally get what you are saying. Enjoy the day!
    Mary

  3. HAve a wonderful Christmas with your family and squeeze your son occasional. Your quilts are really pretty and I totally get what you are saying. Enjoy the day!
    Mary

  4. Loved your quilt show! Each and every one was beautiful and such a wonderful gift and accomplishment!
    Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year with your loved ones!

  5. Loved your quilt show! Each and every one was beautiful and such a wonderful gift and accomplishment!
    Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year with your loved ones!

  6. Loved your quilt show! Each and every one was beautiful and such a wonderful gift and accomplishment!
    Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year with your loved ones!

  7. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all your quilts this Christmas season! There will be many smiling faces when they open these gifts! Have a great Christmas and your son’s visit.

  8. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all your quilts this Christmas season! There will be many smiling faces when they open these gifts! Have a great Christmas and your son’s visit.

  9. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all your quilts this Christmas season! There will be many smiling faces when they open these gifts! Have a great Christmas and your son’s visit.

  10. I really like ‘Modern!’ It’s so bright & sparkly! I’ll bet Ahren is amazed at how Eva has grown up! Enjoy Christmas with everyone at home!

  11. I really like ‘Modern!’ It’s so bright & sparkly! I’ll bet Ahren is amazed at how Eva has grown up! Enjoy Christmas with everyone at home!

  12. I really like ‘Modern!’ It’s so bright & sparkly! I’ll bet Ahren is amazed at how Eva has grown up! Enjoy Christmas with everyone at home!

  16. Ahh, and all is right with the world with your son home, if even for a visit. As someone else said above, Eva and he will have to get re-acquainted!

  17. Ahh, and all is right with the world with your son home, if even for a visit. As someone else said above, Eva and he will have to get re-acquainted!

  18. Ahh, and all is right with the world with your son home, if even for a visit. As someone else said above, Eva and he will have to get re-acquainted!

  19. Both quilts are amazing! I think the Fig Tree fabric collection is ‘Patisserie’, could that be?
    I’m happy for you and your family that your son will be home this christmas:-) And yeah for online shopping! The lines in the shops ae so long it’s really ridicilious and I’m glad I’m almost done with my christmas shopping (just need to buy some things fresh).

  20. Both quilts are amazing! I think the Fig Tree fabric collection is ‘Patisserie’, could that be?
    I’m happy for you and your family that your son will be home this christmas:-) And yeah for online shopping! The lines in the shops ae so long it’s really ridicilious and I’m glad I’m almost done with my christmas shopping (just need to buy some things fresh).

  21. Both quilts are amazing! I think the Fig Tree fabric collection is ‘Patisserie’, could that be?
    I’m happy for you and your family that your son will be home this christmas:-) And yeah for online shopping! The lines in the shops ae so long it’s really ridicilious and I’m glad I’m almost done with my christmas shopping (just need to buy some things fresh).

  25. Wow, Nicole, all of these Christmas quilts are gorgeous with my favourite being Message in a Bottle. One day I will make this one. Merry, merry Christmas you you.

  26. Wow, Nicole, all of these Christmas quilts are gorgeous with my favourite being Message in a Bottle. One day I will make this one. Merry, merry Christmas you you.

  27. Wow, Nicole, all of these Christmas quilts are gorgeous with my favourite being Message in a Bottle. One day I will make this one. Merry, merry Christmas you you.