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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Short and Sweet

Still not a lot to share since most of my time has been making gifts.  However, I do have one item that is for ME that I can show you J

The Fat Quarter Shop’s Deck-Ade the Halls Quilt…

 
See my very tall DH’s head over the top of the quilt? It was a bit windy and he had to let the bottom of the flimsy touch the ground so I could get a somewhat decent photo.
 

FQS does an amazing job with their kits…plenty of fabric left for something else. 


This was an It’s Sew Emma pattern and for the most part, a beginner can make this.  I did have some issues in that a few of my blocks did not measure as the pattern indicated and it DID matter in the end.  I was able to find a way to make it all work though.

This one is off to the long-arm quilter.  It will be bound and laundered the next time you see it….woohoo!

Next weekend is my sweet Mother’s 70th birthday and we have a couple of surprises for her… I’ll be back to share photos and a story or two J

Have a wonderful week my friends!

16 comments:

tink's mom said...

What a wonderful gift for you. It is a great design for the holidays.

Terry said...

Your quilt top looks great! Congratulations on getting it finished! :0)

Vicky Hunt said...

What a sweet Christmas quilt! I wish I had your talent. I have been collecting vintage pillow cases to cut into squares for a quilt top some day. I have never made a real quilt though and am a bit intimidated to try it. I need to just bite the bullet and at least start cutting squares or something! Enjoy celebrating with your mom....and tell her Happy Birthday from one of your blog friends...:)

Blessings, Vicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

What a fun quilt. I agree FQS does an excellent job on BOMs.

Donna said...

I love this quilt!!! I have the pattern printed and wish I had time to make it this year.
Happy Birthday to your mother!
Hugs,
Donna

Unknown said...

I love this quilt - how clever you are; I'm jealous!

http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk

Three Sheep Studio said...

Oh, the clock is ticking and each time I read your blog, I think "yikes, I better get moving on some of those handmade gifts !"
Beautiful quilt for the holidays. ;)
Rose

Anonymous said...

It's so dang cute! It's fantastic you will get to use it this year too!

Dogwood Lane Rambles said...

I love your Christmas quilt especially the ornaments which take center stage. Good for you for finishing up in time for the holidays. I always stall out at the last minute it seems. Forgot to tell you how amazingly delicious your pumpkin tarts look too. Hve a great week.
Patrica

Candace said...

Gifts to yourself are the best, Jeanna ;>) Finding a way to work around those pesky measurements that don't work is always satisfying, too! Happy 70th to your mother!
Cheers!

Aunt 'Reen said...

What a beautiful quilt for the holidays! Happy to hear you are keeping it for yourself! Congratulations on finishing this!

Anne said...

It looks amazing, Jeanna. Well done! :o)

Abby and Stephanie said...

A very fun quilt. Glad you could "make it work." Happy Birthday to your Mom!

Linda H said...

Lovely quilt! And Happy Birthday to your Mom!!

Sinta Renee said...

Congratulations on finishing your Deck-ade quilt! I love it! Sending birthday wishes to your mom!

Carrie P. said...

Yay! you got it done just in time for Christmas. Looks great.
WOW! that is left over fabric. They are very generous in their kits.
Happy Birthday to your mom.