Wednesday, November 21, 2012

WIP At The Needle and Thread Network

" Santa's Designer Sampler"
This week I have been working on getting this quilt top quilted and ready to hang in my front entry for Christmas.  I completed the top last fall as part of a quilt along online. Click on this link if you want to check it out.  Each block was designed by a different quilt designer. In one of the blocks I used a fabric scrap that I had won in a giveaway the year before,  by the designer who contributed the block.  It was a lot of fun to make. I used only scraps for the blocks and I had to buy the red for the borders, which is Kona "Cardinal".   I am quilting in free motion and trying to do something a little different in each block, although it is hard to see the quilting on the polka dot background.  I am using a light gold colour Aurifil 50# and a 90/14 Superior Titanium needle. I spray basted this project and I am really enjoying the quilting process.  I hope to have it mostly done by Friday when Bonnie's mystery starts.

I am joining in with the Needle and Thread Network for WIP Wednesday this week so stop by and see what everyone is up to.  







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12 comments:

  1. KaHollyNovember 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Wow, Linda, you've been busy! What a darling quilt. It will really perk up your front entry for Christmas to welcome all of your guests!

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  2. Teresa @ http://twistfullyyours.blogspot.ca/November 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I love it. Thanks for including the link.
    Question...your aurifil...do you buy it someplace in NS or where do you order it from? I haven't found any place in my travels in search of fabric stores.

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  3. JeanetteNovember 21, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Really nice work, I especially like the stocking block.

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  4. LeanneNovember 21, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    That is a beautiful holiday sampler, your front entry will be lovely!

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  5. Jennifer Scantlebury VienneauNovember 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    What a festive holiday sampler! Thanks for including the thread and needle information - how do you like using the Titanium needle?

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  6. SheilaNovember 21, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    It will look wonderful in your entry Linda ,I love it !!

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Stunning quilt Linda

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  8. elleNovember 21, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I'm not much for samplers but your blog header is stunning!

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  9. SamNovember 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Cool Christmas quilt. It looks fun to quilt.

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  10. joanNovember 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful Linda...It will be so inviting in your hallway. It is so nice to see the list of NS Bloggers..

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  11. CandaceNovember 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    What a lovely quilt. It will certainly give a festive atmosphere and joyous welcome to your entry

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  12. Art by Rhoda ForbesDecember 2, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Love your Christmas quilt, just gorgeous. And what a story.

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