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FINISHED SANTA APPLIQUE QUILT. I have now finished putting the sashing on & I'll send it to the quilters next week. These are all from Evy Hawkins-A Bit of Stitch and I started them earlier in the year. They are made in the 5x7 hoop and fabrics used from my stash. Minky and Chenille used for Santa's beard. Everything else is made from cotton. I made the rectangles 10x12. <br /><br /><br /><br />
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http://www.secretsof.com/content/120 - have a look at them.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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Love Chris
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Comments (38)
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This is wonderful. I don't know how many children and grand children you have , but I am afraid it will be the one item they will all want. You are hopelessly in deep trouble if you have more than one child. Kay
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Hi Kay, well we have 3 children. One son Ben and 2 daughters Dana and Amy. They all have quilts made by me and all of the grandchildren too. Even my Mum and Dad have them. I have made 3 Christmas ones now - so they will each get one! Love Chris
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The finished size of this wall hanging is 65inches x 44 and a half!(165cm x 113cm). I'm going to put a pocket on the back so it can be hung up.
89895✽
This quilt is a beautiful. Have any idea how many hours it took you to embroidery and assemble and quilt? I have 4 or 5 of the Old World Santa Dolls that stand about 12" (30cm)tall.
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Hi Anita, each Santa took over an hour to do. Of course that was if I was not interrupted! I started assembling the quilt last week and in total it would have been about 5 hours. I just love Christmas, don't you? Love Chris
Christmas is magical and I keep out one or so Christmas item/decoration each year different to enjoy after everything is taken down and put away.
70767✽
wow.. this will be stunning.. you did an wonderful job.
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Thanks very much - love Chris
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wow Chris, this is beautiful. xx
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Thanks Lyn - love Chris
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love it chris and its been lots of work lol hugs carolyn
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Yes, you are right, I don't know if people know how much time and effort goes into one of these masterpieces! Love Chris
yes i do know and only thoes who have made them know the long hours involved it is stunning and i hope you are going to keep this one.....great work ..soozie
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shirlener88
17 Sep 2011
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Oh my Chris this is ourstanding - I really love the colors - you should enter this in something - what a lovely piece. I can only imagine how stunning it really is in person. *4U
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Thanks Shirlene - it's quite bright in real life. Thanks for the compliment about entering in something. Love Chris.
P.S. When it's finished I'll post a picture to Secrets of Embroidery.
P.S. When it's finished I'll post a picture to Secrets of Embroidery.
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Wow, thats amazing, when do you find the time? Between Cuties and Quilting?
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It's one of those things you can just pick up and do whenever! Love Chris
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You have done an amazing job. This is gorgeous. Have looked at the designs and loved it. They are in my wish list. Very isnpiring.
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Thank you very much. I love appliques love Chris
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This is truly beautiful.
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Thanks Sue, I appreciate that. Love Chris
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greysewist
17 Sep 2011
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Great job, Chris. As you always do, particularly on the Christmas theme! Thanks for showing us all.
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Thanks Marianne, haven't seen you on here for a while! Love and blessings Chris
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You sure did a nice job Chris.
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Thanks very much Ruth, love Chris
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mranderson
17 Sep 2011
+6✽
Way to go Chris!!!! I am pleased to see the finished (almost) quilt. What a magnificent job you have done. Hugs Marg
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Thanks Marg - aren't you watching the Rugby either? ha ha ha!
54619✽
Wow.ist der schön und die Farben,ganz grosse klasse
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Danke sehr viel Liebe Chris
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It's beautiful Chris. Many many hours of love have gone into this. As you replied to another cutie...it is a masterpiece. Excellent work.
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Thanks very much - love Chris
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theduchess
17 Sep 2011
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This is just stunning. It's so vibrant,Love it. Stella
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Thank you Stella - I love bright colours!
Actually Amy said yesterday "Why did you put the blue sashing on Mum?" - and I answered "Because my home is blue darling"!!! She might not get this one! Love Chris
Actually Amy said yesterday "Why did you put the blue sashing on Mum?" - and I answered "Because my home is blue darling"!!! She might not get this one! Love Chris
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Wow! This is fabulous. This is a lot of hard work and time. You should be proud of this one. I love the fancy Santa Claus'. ~Carolyn~
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Thanks Carolyn - I love Santas, especially these ones. I had lots of fun picking out the fabrics for them all. Love Chris
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dlonnahawkins
17 Sep 2011
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Chris - this is remarkable. I have the designs, and all the fabric laid out - and not one stitched. Wonder if I will get my tree skirt done. You did a fantastic job.
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Thanks Beth - once you start you will want to keep on going. I could have stopped at just the 9, but what the heck, the more the merrier! You'll get your tree skirt done, don't worry. Love Chris
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Chris, this is fabulous! And I'm sure it will become a cherished family heirloom!
Love it!
Love it!
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Well that was my idea Deb - hopefully one of our 3 children will want it. Love Chris
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asterixsew
17 Sep 2011
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Chris this is beautiful
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Thank you Caroline I think so too. Love Chris
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Very beautiful!! Congratulations Chris!!
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Thank you so much Dilceia, love Chris
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Chris, your quilt is very pretty. Great work
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Thank you very much Tippi love Chris
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Luv this style of Santa's and the quilt is
a beauty.
a beauty.
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Thanks so much Linda, yes I think these Santas are fantastic. Love Chris
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wow...is wonderful,great job!!!!
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Thanks Dani, a lot of work. Love Chris
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It looks great, you did a great job!
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Thanks Lulu I appreciate your comments love Chris
Sorry should have put your name Cecilia.
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Another beauty Chris...great job hugs Glenda x0x0x0
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Thanks Glenda - love Chris
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blueeyedblonde
21 Sep 2011
+4✽
A lot of work, but beautifully done!
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Thanks very much Linda, love Chris
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bnilla9241
21 Sep 2011
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Wow! I admire you for taking the time to do this work!
Bonnie
Bonnie
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Thanks so much Bonnie - I love making quilts. Love Chris
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WOW that was a lot of work. It looks great! What a treasure.
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Thanks Carolyn, yes it was. Love Chris
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Chris, this is amazing! Such lovely work!Beautiful!-Toogie
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Thanks very much Toogie, I thought so too. Love Chris
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anitapatch
22 Sep 2011
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Very nice. You must be proud of yourself
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Thanks Anita, love Chris
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came out beautiful, great job just in time for Christmas
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Thanks very much, love Chris
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Chris, the quilt looks wonderful. Great work. It must have taken quite a time, the embroideries are so detailed, but I think the end result is worth every minute of it!
I had a closer look to spot the doubles - and I found them - but the different fabrics don't make it obvious if you did not know.
I had a closer look to spot the doubles - and I found them - but the different fabrics don't make it obvious if you did not know.
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Thanks Martine. Yes, it took me hours to do this. In every row the 1st and 3rd are the same and the 2nd and 4th. Love Chris
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undergroundsue
24 Sep 2011
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All I can say is Wow! This is truly stunning.
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Thanks very much love Chris
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What a beautiful quilt. I have been looking forward to seeing your quilt. Very impressive.
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Thanks very much - it took a long time. Love Chris
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This is lovely.
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Thanks very much love Chris
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edithfarminer
24 Sep 2011
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FANTASTIC Chris, have been following all the designs as you showed them and love them all.