With all the festivities out of the way, it's time to share my "secret" Christmas quilt project with you...
Last year I made a quilt as a Christmas present for my then 8 year-old niece Millie. I wasn't entirely convinced an 8 year-old would really appreciate a quilt, but she loved it, so much so she announced in November this year that the "number one thing" on her Christmas list this year was another quilt!
To be honest, I was part delighted and part horrified. I could have done without the pressure of a small person really wanting a quilt for Christmas when I was having enough trouble juggling dogs and baby on my own while Jim was away! However I got there in the end (hurrah!) mostly thanks to the brilliant quilt design book Dare To Be Square.
If I'd had a month more time for the project, I would have made the owl quilt in the book, but for simplicity's sake I opted for the wiener dog design with an added border. At the beginning of December I hadn't even cut a single square of fabric, but once I started the quilt top came together in one weekend.
And one final thing to finish the year. I am honoured that my applique circles quilt from earlier this year has been featured on the excellent Quilt Story blog. Click on the link below to visit the site...
That is a beautiful quilt! What a lovely gift. Your blog is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun quilt! You're a sweet auntie! and I think if one of my nieces or nephews actually requested a quilt from me, I'd sit right down and sew one!
ReplyDeleteI can't even tell you how adorable I think this is! Pinned it to my quilting board. Hope you have a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely when a quilt is wanted and loved xx
ReplyDeleteAaahh its gorgeous and she looks so happy. How lovely to have have one of your quilts featured on another site too :-) x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous quilt for a gorgeous niece!
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