Thursday, August 11, 2011

Cranberry Wishes Charming Thursday

I had a delightfully relaxing, productive, enjoyable time with Pam the past few days. We talked, stitched, visited, ate, discussed and shopped til we absolutely had to part ways. Pam arrived with a special surprise for my birthday - a little quilt! It's diminutive size and collection of KT prints only make it that much more awesome.It will have a prominent spot in my studio where I can enjoy it daily. It's laying on the "wrapping paper" - a star-spangled towel in matching navy & tan. Very cool. This is one chick who knows me well.

So on to the business at hand today - even tho I am about 12 hours late. No internet here in the outback this morning. Severe storms the other night didn't affect a thing, but a cool breeze last night knocked out the TV and internet - who knew???

This weeks charm pack is Cranberry Wishes. A very busy holly print was simplified and reduced in size to create the featured fabric for this line. Tiny stars, a printed grid plaid and floral motif decked out in holiday colors complete the look.

We used a Jelly Roll to make a simple holiday quilt that could be used all year round.


Question of the week: Do you make/love/decorate with Christmas themed quilts in your home? Let me know by Sunday night and we'll announce a winner on Monday. You'll also get a sneak peek at the project I completed in just one day while petting the new Flannel Days fabrics.

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63 comments:

  1. NancyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I do love seeing my sister's house decorated with Christmas quilts, but I haven't made one of my own yet.

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  2. Betty LouAugust 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I absolutely decorate with Christmas quilts. After the tree is up, the quilts come out and as far as I am concerned quilts are te best part of the decorations. Who need more?

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  3. BeckyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I am working on quilts to have one on each bed at Christmas. I love decorating with quilts especially at Christmas. Christmas fabrics and Christmas quilts, love them both. Love the look of Garden Lanterns.

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  4. DonnaAugust 11, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I would love to decorate with Christmas quilts. I do not YET have one - started quilting a bit over a year ago. I am loving the cranberry color in the charm pack.

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  5. SallieAugust 11, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I don't have a Christmas quilt. I made one and gave it to my parents. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. GayleAugust 11, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Your little birthday quilt is wonderful! Are quilting friends the BEST?

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  7. Amanda DicksonAugust 11, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I currently do not have any Christmas quilts, but I plan to make one for my daughter for Christmas...I suspect she'll use it even after Christmas! When I was younger, I always got Christmas music out in September...she has already had us watch a couple of Christmas movies (which is alright with me) It's a great season to celebrate all year around!

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  8. JocelynAugust 11, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I do make/love/decorate with Christmas themed quilts during the holidays. I would love to make more, but I seem to always wait til the last minute :-S

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  9. BillieBee (billiemick)August 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    If I ever finish a Christmas quilt, you can bet I would decorate with it.....smile.

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  10. Janet O.August 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I have made three Christmas quilts--two were gifts and one goes on our bed. A friend gave me a Christmas quilt decades ago that is more of a lap size. Though the holiday fabrics of that era now leave much to be desired, it still gets an honored spot over the back of the mission-style rocker in the living room each holiday season. I am planning another Christmas quilt for the family room, but it will probably not happen until next year.

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  11. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsAugust 11, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I am working on a Christmas quilt for every bed in the house. I do have a couple throws and wall hangings and table toppers. I love decorating for Christmas and want to include the bedrooms one of these years. ;-) Thanks for the fun! Love the charm pack.

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  12. ~Kris~August 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I have several quilts for Christmas - one is bed size and the rest are wall hangings or table runners. They are my favorite decorations.

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  13. phartubatechAugust 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I only have a few quilted Christmas items--a table runner and a couple of wall hangings. I love to decorate for Christmas so my quilted Christmas decorations could very easily multiply. Thanks for the give-away. Looking forward to seeing your new project.

    Lois R.

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  14. Nancy EAugust 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love the quilt Pam made for you! I have some Christmas runners and table toppers, but not Christmas quilts for the beds .... maybe this year? I love the Christmas Lantern pattern!

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  15. Miki WillaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I plan on making one this year. Hopefully, it will be just a start. I may even make two or three minis for table toppers and wall hangings. I love Christmas decorations.

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  16. GrammyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I love decorating with Christmas quilts. My goal is to make a Christmas quilt for every bed in my house too. Wouldn't that be great for those "visions of sugarplums" dreams?

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  17. TammyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I have good intentions every year of making cute Christmas quilts for decoration. This year I am determined to make a Christmas wallhanging...and keep it for myself instead of giving it away (which is what usually happens).

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  18. WoolenSailsAugust 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Happy Birthday! ?
    Love those colors and prints.
    I am working on some quilts for this christmas, early, so hoping I get them done in time. I love reds, green and tan mixed with black, so most of my quilts fit in with christmas. This year I am making some hexagon ones.

    Debbie

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  19. BrynneAugust 11, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love Christmas quilts, but since I travel during the holidays I don't decorate very much. I am in the middle of makeing several though, so maybe I will have to start putting them out.

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  20. JamieAugust 11, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I love love love Christmas quilts. I'm working on my 3rd one now. It's a Dresden Plate quilt in Christmas fabrics.

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  21. Brenda AndersonAugust 11, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Yes. The 1st 2 quilts I made were Christmas quilts. They are very simple but still 2 of my favorites I plan to make a quilted tree skirt this year.

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  22. robinAugust 12, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I've not made any seasonal quilts yet. :) I do have some Christmas charm packs, though... hmmm...

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  23. DebrafromMDAugust 12, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I'm in the process of making some quilts to decorate the house for the holidays.

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  24. JuneAugust 12, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    No, I don't decorate for Christmas much anymore, as it is just my grown son and myself at home now. He doesn't much care if I decorate or not. I do have one Christmas quilt that I made in 1993, though, and a large ceramic Christmas tree. Quilts would be easier to take out & put away...hmmm...gives me ideas...

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  25. LeeAugust 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I like to decorate w/ quilts for the holidays! thanks!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I do not have a Christmas quilt, but if I'd win this, I'd have my start of one!!!! Love the fabric!! Have only been quilting a little over a year. Love your little quilt you received for your birthday!! Thanks for the chance to win! Bev E

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  27. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I 'BOUGHT' a quilt & matching tree skirt from JCPenny 15-20 years ago. It has served it's purpose, but I would love to replace it, when I get the additional knowledge to do one myself. I just started quilting a year or so ago so need to start simple! Love your fabrics and decorating style too. Sharon S.

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  28. ThreadCatcherAugust 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I have dreams of making themed quilts for holidays and seasons. I am a new quilter and just finished my first couch quilt. I have a ways to go before I have made all I dream of! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  29. KellyAugust 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I have a couple of Christmas table runners and love to put them out every year---but they are not made by me. I've got ideas for additions to my collection--and I need to "get on" with them!

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  30. SandyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love decorating with quilts according to the season. I know that I have at least six Christmas quilts, plus mug rugs, and table runners!

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  31. MaryAugust 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Christmas quilts are a big part of my decorating at the holidays. I love the old fashioned look of my quilts at the holidays. Thank you for the opportunity to win this week.
    Mary

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  32. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I have one Christmas quilt that is in my project stack to make so I'll be able to decorate with it at Christmas. I have a paper-pieced Santa wall hanging that I display. I want to have more holiday quilts one of these days. I love the Christmas Lantern pattern too! Lana

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  33. Pat HathawayAugust 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I like to make them and give as gifts. I kept one for myself because it had a flaw in it and I like to hang it on the wall.
    Pat H.

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  34. LouAugust 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I have dreams of finishing a Christmas quilt that I started years ago. I just may have to do that now. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I love to decorate my house for Christmas, and am working on 'winter wonderland' I hope to have it finished for next Christmas. Because I want 'more' LOL, I bought two large panels, so I only have to add a cute border and quilting. I know, it's a bit 'cheating', but the fastest way to have more quilts to play around with :-)).
    Thanks for the chance to win those lovely charms.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday and I didn't get a sweet little quilt like yours :( Lucky you! I love decorating with my Christmas quilt wall-hangings and my Christmas bed quilts...it all adds to my homespun Christmas theme. S Warren

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  37. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I SURE DO!
    I NEVER TIRE OF THOSE CHRISTMAS COLORS!THEY ARE WARM+CHEERY+JUST RIGHT FOR DECORATING!
    HAVE A GOOD WEEK!

    jldouglas@wispwest.net

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  38. annAugust 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I most definitely decorate with Christmas themed quilts. I seem to be able to add at least one new one each year. If not a quilt than a table runner or mat. Love to decorate for all the seasons really.

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  39. Shannon WallaceAugust 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I do decorate for Christmas with one Christmas quilt (the only one I own). I plan on making for Christmas quilts, and if I decide to keep one for myself, then perhaps it will go up on my wall. BTW, I love this charm pack! I think it may be one of my very favorites yet! :o) And I love the cute mini quilt your friend made. I am glad to hear you like it so much, because I was thinking of making mini's for a couple of close friends on mine. :o) And lastly, can't wait to hear about what you made in a short amount of time!!!

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  40. JoyceLMAugust 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love Christmas fabrics. Can't get enough of them. Most of the quilts I've finished & given away have been Christmas themed.

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  41. SmeekAugust 12, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I have started my first Christmas quilt but not there yet. Thanks for the give away and look forward to seeing the new project

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  42. AnnaAugust 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    oh yes, every holiday has it's theme'd quilts lying around making me smile!

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  43. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    continue to work on my holiday quilts...would love to have several to display....Janet

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  44. RobinAugust 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Yes, I decorate with quilts at Christmas. The very first "real" quilt I ever made was a Christmas quilt based on a favorite Christmas card with some pieced blocks alternting with applique of smiling kids, gingerbread boys, gifts, etc. It won a blue ribbon in the beginning category at the county fair.

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  45. Marcia W.August 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    We only have one Christmas themed table runner sized quilt -- definitely need to make more -- and we gradually decorate coming into Christmas - then have to pur everything up. With 5 grandnieces under 6 yo, have to take care that nothing can be damaged that is sitting around as they are very inquisitive and love to touch. Thanks for the chance to win some charms to make a Christmas quilt.

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  46. SherrylAugust 12, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    First - Happy Birthday! Next... sadly I have no Christmas quilts yet. I do have a Christmas table topper though. It was my first true attempt at quilting and WAY too ambitious a project for a beginner (yikes!), but I learned a lot and I love it. More holiday projects coming soon I hope!
    sunshdws at yahoo dot com

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  47. MichaelAugust 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    No, I don't have/haven't made any Christmas-themed quilts, but it would be nice to have one to drape over the back of the sofa. I especially like the idea of a holiday quilt that can be used beyond December-- like the Garden Lanterns quilt.

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  48. LindaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    No Christmas themed quilts at my house....yet! But I would love to decorate with a few. I have pillows! I love Cranberry Wishes!

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  49. Diane HAugust 12, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Christmas quilts and hangings are what I have the most of and love decorating with them. Your little quilt is amazing. What a fabulous gift.

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  50. NancyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I don't have any Christmas quilts to decorate with yet; but have purchased fabrics to make a couple for future use. Cranberry Wishes is another beautiful KT line.
    Your little quilt is very nice.

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  51. GrammieAugust 12, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I haven't made any Christmas quilts but would like to start on one for this year.

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  52. LaurieAugust 12, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    yes I do!!!! I have a log cabin table runner I made a jillion years ago as the oldest "quilted" piece in my christmas collection. The newest "quilted' piece is Nancy Halverson's advent calendar from last year! I love it! Thanks for a chance to win :) laurie

    llsbaskets@comcast.net

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  53. MaryAugust 12, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I love Christmas quilts. I have several wallhangings, a tree skirt and a few tablerunners. As far as quilts, I only have a throw size Christmas quilt, but I have one for my bed sewn together, just not quilted yet.

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  54. AnnieOAugust 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Yummy fabrics! What a terrific mini you received and in perfect wrapping--lucky you.

    I have several Christmas decorations that are quilted and plan to make many more! Last year I made a throw and this year am making a tablerunner. I'd also like to make some Christmas themed mug rugs for gifts.

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  55. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Glad you had a nice visit with Pam..the quilt she made is beautiful!

    Now to your question... yes I do decorate and make Christmas type quilts and rag dolls/animals. They are all over the house. I have several Christmas themed quilt tops finished, now to just fine the time to get them all done, so they can be added to the collection.

    A lot of my quilts have colors that can be used as Christmas and all year though, they are the ones I put under my trees for skirts. I just love the look of them all bunched up under my skinny Christmas trees.

    Have a great weekend!
    Onalee
    Stow, Ohio

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  56. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love decorating for Christmas with quilts. I always think that I'll have more time than I really do to "whip up" several new ones! Oh well, it's my favorite time of year!
    Jill
    birdseyemercantile@gmail.com

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  57. AnneAugust 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Not long before my mom became very ill with cancer, she developed an interest in quilting. Together, she and I had made a Christmas dress ensemble for my then 7-year-old daughter.

    My mom made the dress, and I made a pieced, quilted overlay that tied on each side of the waist. My mom later used the leftover Christmas-themed prints to make pinwheel blocks.

    After my mom died, I used her pinwheel blocks to make table runners for my sister and me. These quilted pieces are not large in size, but they are priceless to us and fill our home with our mother's love.

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  58. kathyAugust 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I bought my sewing machine last year and the first two quilts I made were Christmas quilts. I tend to "go over the top" with Christmas and the quilts just finished it beautifully. I like to have one on the table and the others on the couches for the fam to cuddle up with while watching football. Love the fabric!
    Kathy

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  59. Jeanne GwinAugust 13, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I do decorate with Christmas Quilts. My favorite one is a red, green and white lone star taht I made years ago. I use quilts as tree skirts, table covers, and so much more I have a loft room with an open railing and omgosh they look so pretty hanging from the rails with the greenery and lights.

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  60. SunnybecAugust 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I only started quilting last year so don't have any Christmas quilts. I am in the middle of making a wall hanging now and I am joining a QA and will be using some Christmas fabric for that. Linda

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  61. JanAugust 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I only have one Christmas Quilt that I always put out at Christmas time. It is a child's quilt that I made when my oldest, now 28, was 2. It brings back such sweet memories. All 3 of my children used it. Love your blog.
    Janice

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  62. DebAugust 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I have a few Christmas related quilts, but find that I decorate more for winter with snowmen and such. Beautiful fabric.

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  63. GillAugust 21, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    yes yes !! and I always make a new Christmas quilt each year!

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