Day 3 of my Christmas Countdown and it's time for a Christmas Quilt.
We don't need many quilts at Christmas time in New Zealand because it's summer, but I couldn't resist this Redwork Christmas pattern when I saw it advertised in a magazine.
This quilt was designed by Rosalie Quinlan more than 10 years ago, and I'm not sure if the pattern is still available. But here's a link to some of her other designs which are similar. Sadly Rosalie passed away from breast cancer which is such a pity because she was a wonderful designer.
Here's some of my favourite blocks.
(the calico appears red/pink in these photos, but that's just the light shining through the red backing)
I received the patterns as a Block of the Month and enjoyed stitching each panel with red DMC embroidery thread.
The quilting is minimal because I didn't want to quilt over the embroidery.
See you tomorrow!
Beautiful, I love your redwork quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour embroidered blocks just shine out surrounded by your Christmas red fabrics...nice work on this one hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteJust love this quilt... it has so much to be smiling...
ReplyDeleteyes all the Christmas scenes in winter with snowmen and sleighs doesn't quite suit your temperature does it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty treasure you have to display each Christmas season.
ReplyDeletelove this quilt........a friend is doing the stitcheries at present.........
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I'm currently stitching the 2nd to last block.
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