Yesterday I finished my "quiet Christmas" quilt! It looks dandy with my choose joy pillow, doesn't it?
The quilt is made of 5" charm squares (cut from my stash) in a subtle Christmas color palette. There are LOTS of dots in the mix. I always have and always will love the simplicity of a patchwork quilt. It's a great opportunity to play with color and it allows the pretty fabric to shine. No fuss, no muss.
Speaking of lots of dots...the backing was patched together with 4 different dots from my stash. All of them are fairly low volume, in keeping with the front of the quilt.
I still can't believe I did this, but I chopped up what is probably my oldest and most hoarded fabric (Apple Pie dots by American Jane for Moda) for the binding. I searched for the year that the fabric was released but I wasn't able to find it. It had to be around 2006-2007 or so? I cut off the selvedge years ago, so I can't tell. Ha! But, I do know that it's been in my stash for quite awhile! It's a good one and I am glad I used it!
That single pearl bracelet square is probably my favorite block in the whole quilt. It's the perfect red! For the quilting, I did two lines of FMQ loops through each row of blocks, giving the quilt a nice soft texture. It went fairly quick for a twin size quilt. Hurray for that!
And this is probably the best part...I added a label already-even though I'm keeping it. That's got to be a record! I started and finished this quilt in less than 3 weeks! That feels pretty great, too.
Edited to add: The label fabric is bungle jungle by tim and beck for Moda. (It's older already.)
I have a tutorial "one way to label a quilt" here.
And....I used a fine tip sharpie to write the label.
The quilt measures 63" x 90". And you guessed it....I love it! :)
Now it's your turn! Please link up with your finishes! Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
I so love this quilt!!! It is so subtle and yet so fun :) I love that your binding is a cherish fabric, that will always make this a cherished quilt ;) Great finish and thanks for always sharing all of your amazing quilts with us. You are such an inspiration!
Sort of hard to use up those long hoarded fabrics! Now you'll get to revisit it every holiday forever (at least that's how long I keep Christmas stuff!)
this is so lovely! I am in love with dots too and I think they look perfect used in just about anything. I love that this is a Christmas quilt, but has a soft look. Happy 2015 to you, and thanks for hosting!
I love it too! Great quilt. Inspiration flowing again, you are the best. Question: Where did you get that fabric that you wrote on the label? I need some of that.
What a sweet, sweet finish! Love all the dots, but especially that binding. And the loopy quilting does so much to compliment those dots. What a fun finish for 2015!
yea, that is a pretty nice quiet, peaceful christmas quilt. Congrats on using your most hoarded for the binding. You'll have it each year to look at. Love your tag fabric. Is that old too? would love to find that. thanks for the linky.
Oh my goodness, I love so much about this quilt. The front, the back and even the fabric you used for the label! And I may just have to make myself a Choose Joy pillow too.
I'm totally impressed that you made this quilt in 3 weeks AND over the holidays! Way to go! It is a beauty. I love the label fabric too...I'm a teacher, so I may love it more than the average person.
You nailed it! My sister-in-law and I have made JOY our new word. We have become very close, and this will be the perfect quilt for her. JOY will be placed on the quilt, as a reminder of what she has brought into my life. Thank YOU for sharing The Joy.
I love everything about this quilt. I especially love the pillow. Do you sell the pattern/template for it? I need the mantra "choose joy"... Such a positive affirmation!
Beautiful quilt. I've been struggling to find a pattern for a special Xmas quilt and I believe I have discovered my inspiration. Thank you for tons on inspiration throughout the year.
I made two charm quilts in 2014 and loved it. Your low volume Christmas quilt is awesome....I may have to copy in 2015. A three week finish is very impressive! You go girl!!
I applaud you for using some of your favorite, oldest fabric for the binding. When I'm having trouble using some of my favorite fabric (because then it will be all gone!), I tell myself that it's not doing me any good sitting there on my shelf. It wasn't bought for that purpose. Also, I love the loopy quilting you did. Very nice.
I love scrappy quilts, and this one is GREAT. Thanks for sharing it with us, and KUDOS for making and finishing it within 3 weeks. I'm NEVER that quick!
Amanda Jean, I love it, it's so tender looking and appealing like my favorite ice cream. I hope it didn't hurt too bad chopping up your cherished fabric. Thank you so much for the label tutorial ...so easy and I've got that as a 2015 goal in make labels for every item I quilt. bluestarof2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I haven't stopped thinking about this since you posted the photo of the front/flimsy. Seeing the whole quilt finished makes me love it even more! Very inspiring!
Amanda, it's been many months since I last shared a quilt finish (too many secret sewing things) and I am very thankful that you are here, keeping up the fun for us. Your linky party is always very inspiring and I love coming back and browse the links. Thank you for all the work you put into this and for being our host. And your christmas quilt. Can I just say Wow! and Wow! again?! I never made a christmas quilt because every single one seemed to be too "christmassy". You changed my mind. Your christmas quilt is perfect and rather subtle. Thanks for sharing!
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I so love this quilt!!! It is so subtle and yet so fun :) I love that your binding is a cherish fabric, that will always make this a cherished quilt ;) Great finish and thanks for always sharing all of your amazing quilts with us. You are such an inspiration!
Sort of hard to use up those long hoarded fabrics! Now you'll get to revisit it every holiday forever (at least that's how long I keep Christmas stuff!)
The classic simplicity of a patchwork quilt makes for perfection. This is so pretty. Invites a person to snuggle up with it.
It's really pretty! I love how the colors are so soft, but still Christmas-y.
Beautiful quilt, simple and joyful!
Such a lovely quilt!
I like the colours and simplicity😀
Happy new year, Amanda
this is so lovely! I am in love with dots too and I think they look perfect used in just about anything. I love that this is a Christmas quilt, but has a soft look. Happy 2015 to you, and thanks for hosting!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
I love it too! Great quilt. Inspiration flowing again, you are the best. Question: Where did you get that fabric that you wrote on the label? I need some of that.
I absolutely LOVE this quilt! My favorite block in your photos is the one with cars driving home with their Christmas trees. Love it!
What a sweet, sweet finish! Love all the dots, but especially that binding. And the loopy quilting does so much to compliment those dots. What a fun finish for 2015!
I love your charm square quilt and agree that simplicity is often the best!
yea, that is a pretty nice quiet, peaceful christmas quilt. Congrats on using your most hoarded for the binding. You'll have it each year to look at. Love your tag fabric. Is that old too? would love to find that. thanks for the linky.
What a beautiful Christmas quilt, I love that it is quiet and subtle and simple, those fabrics and your color combinations do all the work perfectly.
Your quilt is absolutely lovely. I keep thinking I need to use up some of my stash, and maybe this would be a great way to do it. Thanks for the idea!
Fabulously beautifully scrappy.
Such a pretty quilt you'll enjoy for many Christmases to come!
I love it too! So pretty and the backing dots and binding look perfect! The label is so cute :)
I love it!!!
Oh my goodness, I love so much about this quilt. The front, the back and even the fabric you used for the label! And I may just have to make myself a Choose Joy pillow too.
I love this quilt, it looks great and sweet, love the quilt's name. Perfect for a quilt.
Love the beautiful prints for this quilt. The binding and label fabric is so fun.
I love it too, and good for you on using the hoarded fabric. :)
Gorgeous quilt! Totally your style! Happy New Year!
I like that you wrote made in Minnesota on your label.
So pretty! Love the 'Label' Fabric too!
Awesome quilt - you are so clever!
What a pretty quilt and I do love all your pillows. This one is no exception!!
I'm totally impressed that you made this quilt in 3 weeks AND over the holidays! Way to go! It is a beauty. I love the label fabric too...I'm a teacher, so I may love it more than the average person.
There is something sweet about the simplicity of a one patch quilt. :) Love it! The label fabric is genius.
You nailed it! My sister-in-law and I have made JOY
our new word. We have become very close, and this
will be the perfect quilt for her. JOY will be placed on
the quilt, as a reminder of what she has brought into my life. Thank YOU for sharing The Joy.
Beautififul quilt with those fabrics ad colors. Love the pillow!
Beautiful quilt, simple and joyful!
Love from www.trangscorner.com
Very pretty! I love the simplicity of simple patchwork too.
It is "fresh" and beautiful!
Gunilla
I love simple, happy quilts, and this one is no exception. the writing on the pillow says it well. It is very joyous.
I love everything about this quilt. I especially love the pillow. Do you sell the pattern/template for it? I need the mantra "choose joy"... Such a positive affirmation!
It's just lovely . . .so cozy and brightening.
I love this quilt! Simple, scrappy patchwork is also my favorite! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful quilt. I've been struggling to find a pattern for a special Xmas quilt and I believe I have discovered my inspiration.
Thank you for tons on inspiration throughout the year.
I made two charm quilts in 2014 and loved it. Your low volume Christmas quilt is awesome....I may have to copy in 2015. A three week finish is very impressive! You go girl!!
Love!!
I applaud you for using some of your favorite, oldest fabric for the binding. When I'm having trouble using some of my favorite fabric (because then it will be all gone!), I tell myself that it's not doing me any good sitting there on my shelf. It wasn't bought for that purpose. Also, I love the loopy quilting you did. Very nice.
You have done amaizing quilt again! It´s lovely and you did it very soon!
I love scrappy quilts, and this one is GREAT. Thanks for sharing it with us, and KUDOS for making and finishing it within 3 weeks. I'm NEVER that quick!
Amanda Jean,
I love it, it's so tender looking and appealing like my favorite ice cream. I hope it didn't hurt too bad chopping up your cherished fabric. Thank you so much for the label tutorial ...so easy and I've got that as a 2015 goal in make labels for every item I quilt.
bluestarof2(at)yahoo(dot)com
My very favorite kind of quilt -- it's beautiful CrazyMom!!!
I haven't stopped thinking about this since you posted the photo of the front/flimsy. Seeing the whole quilt finished makes me love it even more! Very inspiring!
Amanda, it's been many months since I last shared a quilt finish (too many secret sewing things) and I am very thankful that you are here, keeping up the fun for us. Your linky party is always very inspiring and I love coming back and browse the links. Thank you for all the work you put into this and for being our host.
And your christmas quilt. Can I just say Wow! and Wow! again?! I never made a christmas quilt because every single one seemed to be too "christmassy". You changed my mind. Your christmas quilt is perfect and rather subtle. Thanks for sharing!
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