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Hi Gals and Guys,
Here is what I've been working on for the past 2 days. The first one is a King Santa and the second one is a Wizard Santa. I will be adding these to the quilt I made 2 years ago with all the Antique Santas on it from Evy Hawkins site. The wizard santa has taken me nearly 4 hours to do. It only takes 75 minutes of sewing but it's all the cutting out and changing threads etc. that takes time! There are 45 steps in that one. The King Santa took a long time too, but only has 30 steps. I have an Old Man Winter Santa to do, but will do so later. Love and blessings Chris
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Comments (34)
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Great job love the color and trim that you used.
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Thanks so much Devon, love Chris
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dailylaundry
07 Mar 2013
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Absolutely stunning!! The colors are beautiful! You are the master of stitching!! (it didn't sound right to say the mistress!) Hugs, Laura*
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Thanks Laura, I just love doing them. Love Chris
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The patterns are magnificant I'm a push over for Santas and all things Christmas..the colours you have chosen work very well together..I noticed the designers name is this her web site?or has it another name..thanks for sharing Marian
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Hi Marian, Evy's website is A Bit of Stitch. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
http://www.abitofstitch.com/
http://www.abitofstitch.com/
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They are wonderfully detailed in design. Are you going to add them to the width or the length?
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Hi Anita, I'm going to add it to the width. I'll have to make at least 5 of them! Love Chris
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I love them - they are looking great. Definitely worth all the time.
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Thanks, yes, there is a lot of work in them all. Love Chris
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Exquisite.
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Thanks Jerrilyn, I think so too! Love Chris
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highlandermom
07 Mar 2013
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Wow,this is a gorgeous piece of art work. Not one I would want my MIL to see.
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Thanks Mary - why wouldn't you like your Mother in Law to see this? Love Chris
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basketkase
07 Mar 2013
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Chris, what an incredible piece you have made!! Fabulous job....
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Thanks Vicki,
It will be lovely when it is finally finished! Love Chris
It will be lovely when it is finally finished! Love Chris
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Your Santa quilt is absolutely beautiful. I love your color choices.
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Thanks so much - me too! Love Chris
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Beautiful work Chris - as always. Hugs Sarah.
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Well you know me Sarah! I'm a bit anal!!!! Thanks for the comment, love Chris
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stunning work... and can't wait to see it finished..
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You and me both! It's one of those quilts that just seems to grow and grow! Love Chris
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Beautiful designs Chris, is this the finished quilt, or are you still working on it.
Hugs Jerri
Hugs Jerri
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No it is not finished Jerri. I still have a few more to do. Love Chris
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Just sent you a PM.
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Sorry due to the time difference I've just come on the computer (Friday 9.20am) Love Chris
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I LOVE these where did you get them?
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I would also love to know where the Santa's are from. Thank you.
I think I found them ladies. Thank you.
I put the website down in Marianb's post. It is A Bit of Stitch. Love Chris
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cherylgauteng
07 Mar 2013
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Very nice indeed !
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Thanks Cheryl it's a labour of love this one! Love Chris
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baydreamer
07 Mar 2013
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Love these santa's . Great Job
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Thanks, me too, I'm a Santa collector! Love Chris
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designcrazy
07 Mar 2013
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WOW Chris, you will have a lot of time in this quilt, won't you? But, it will be something you can be very proud of! You are doing a great job! LOVE it!!!!! Jane
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There are hundreds of hours in this quilt, as they are all applique and yes I am very proud of it. Love Chris
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Very pretty! lots of work but looks so fantastic!! Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne, I think so too. Love Chris
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Sieht ganz toll aus
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Vielen Dank. Liebe Chris
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Beautiful work.
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Thank you for commenting. Love Chris
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awsome
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Ta very muchly! Love Chris
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I want one! If that does not tell you! Where did the designs come from please. I think I may have seen some and what is the image area?
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Sorry Chris, you can't have mine! He he! The designs are from Evy Hawkins at A Bit of Stitch. I put the website down in Marianb's post earlier. Love Chris
They are made in the 5x7 hoop and I have made the size of each piece 9 1/4 x 11 1/4. Love Ch
They are made in the 5x7 hoop and I have made the size of each piece 9 1/4 x 11 1/4. Love Ch
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I love this Does it have my name on it? ha ha wishful thinking
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I think you and a few others!!!! Love Chris
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this is a beautiful quilt Chris & I can relate to the time it takes having done a cross stitch recently that took 108 min but took 3 hrs to do but it is sew worth the extra effort! ~Hugs Loralye~
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Thanks Loralye, yes it is a time consuming quilt, but one which I hope will last a long time. Love Chris
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This is beautiful. Look fabulous
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Thanks so much, it's taking time to finish, but I'll get there in the end. Love Chris
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I loved your santas 2 years ago and these are gorgeous too. I admire the designs and most of all your patience in stitching and cutting!
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I bought the original designs in 2011 and sewed them on and off for a while. I was so glad when I saw she had 3 more and even gladder that I didn't finish the quilt! Only 3 to go!!!! Love Chris
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maryanns66
09 Mar 2013
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Chris your Santa Quilt is awesome! I love his texture for his beard, and the fabrics are gorgeous! I hope to be just like you when I grow up! LOL
But for now I'll just enjoy the beautiful quilts you make. Your work is a treasure for sure!
Huggs and
But for now I'll just enjoy the beautiful quilts you make. Your work is a treasure for sure!
Huggs and
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Thanks so much Maryann, I love doing this sort of thing and applique is one of my all time favourite applications. Love Chris
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wow what a beautiful quilt. love it.
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Thanks, I love it too. Love Chris
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what a great work you have been doing.
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Now to finish them! Love Chris
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wow, very impressive, great job!
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Thanks Gerry, it's all in the designs of course. Love Chris
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apr06-13 just love the way they have turned out..A real treasured quilt
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Thanks Marian I love this quilt and can't wait to finish it off. Love Chris
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They are both beautiful and clearly well worth the time and patience you have put into this project. My favourite, I have to say, is the Wizard Santa.
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Thanks Dennis, he was a challenge to do as there were so many steps. I am glad you like him. Love and blessings Chris