FINISHED SANTA APPLIQUE QUILT. I have now finished putting the sashing on & I'll send it to the quilters next week. These are all from Evy Hawkins-A Bit of Stitch and I started them earlier in the year. They are made in the 5x7 hoop and fabrics used from my stash. Minky and Chenille used for Santa's beard. Everything else is made from cotton. I made the rectangles 10x12.

FANTASTIC Chris, have been following all the designs as you showed them and love them all.

This is lovely.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2011

Thanks very much love Chris

What a beautiful quilt. I have been looking forward to seeing your quilt. Very impressive.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2011

Thanks very much - it took a long time. Love Chris

All I can say is Wow! This is truly stunning.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2011

Thanks very much love Chris

Chris, the quilt looks wonderful. Great work. It must have taken quite a time, the embroideries are so detailed, but I think the end result is worth every minute of it!
I had a closer look to spot the doubles - and I found them - but the different fabrics don't make it obvious if you did not know.

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

Thanks Martine. Yes, it took me hours to do this. In every row the 1st and 3rd are the same and the 2nd and 4th. Love Chris

came out beautiful, great job just in time for Christmas

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

Thanks very much, love Chris

Very nice. You must be proud of yourself

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

Thanks Anita, love Chris

Chris, this is amazing! Such lovely work!Beautiful!-Toogie

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

Thanks very much Toogie, I thought so too. Love Chris

WOW that was a lot of work. It looks great! What a treasure.

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2011

Thanks Carolyn, yes it was. Love Chris

Wow! I admire you for taking the time to do this work!

Bonnie

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by pennifold 21 Sep 2011

Thanks so much Bonnie - I love making quilts. Love Chris

A lot of work, but beautifully done!

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by pennifold 21 Sep 2011

Thanks very much Linda, love Chris

Another beauty Chris...great job hugs Glenda x0x0x0

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by pennifold 21 Sep 2011

Thanks Glenda - love Chris

It looks great, you did a great job!

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Lulu I appreciate your comments love Chris

by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Sorry should have put your name Cecilia.

wow...is wonderful,great job!!!!

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Dani, a lot of work. Love Chris

Luv this style of Santa's and the quilt is
a beauty.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks so much Linda, yes I think these Santas are fantastic. Love Chris

Chris, your quilt is very pretty. Great work

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thank you very much Tippi love Chris

Very beautiful!! Congratulations Chris!!

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thank you so much Dilceia, love Chris

Chris this is beautiful

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thank you Caroline I think so too. Love Chris

Chris, this is fabulous! And I'm sure it will become a cherished family heirloom!
Love it!

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Well that was my idea Deb - hopefully one of our 3 children will want it. Love Chris

Chris - this is remarkable. I have the designs, and all the fabric laid out - and not one stitched. Wonder if I will get my tree skirt done. You did a fantastic job.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Beth - once you start you will want to keep on going. I could have stopped at just the 9, but what the heck, the more the merrier! You'll get your tree skirt done, don't worry. Love Chris

Wow! This is fabulous. This is a lot of hard work and time. You should be proud of this one. I love the fancy Santa Claus'. ~Carolyn~

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Carolyn - I love Santas, especially these ones. I had lots of fun picking out the fabrics for them all. Love Chris

This is just stunning. It's so vibrant,Love it. Stella

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thank you Stella - I love bright colours!

Actually Amy said yesterday "Why did you put the blue sashing on Mum?" - and I answered "Because my home is blue darling"!!! She might not get this one! Love Chris

It's beautiful Chris. Many many hours of love have gone into this. As you replied to another cutie...it is a masterpiece. Excellent work.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks very much - love Chris

Wow.ist der schön und die Farben,ganz grosse klasse

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Danke sehr viel Liebe Chris

Way to go Chris!!!! I am pleased to see the finished (almost) quilt. What a magnificent job you have done. Hugs Marg

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Marg - aren't you watching the Rugby either? ha ha ha!

You sure did a nice job Chris.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks very much Ruth, love Chris

Great job, Chris. As you always do, particularly on the Christmas theme! Thanks for showing us all.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Marianne, haven't seen you on here for a while! Love and blessings Chris

This is truly beautiful.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Sue, I appreciate that. Love Chris

You have done an amazing job. This is gorgeous. Have looked at the designs and loved it. They are in my wish list. Very isnpiring.

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thank you very much. I love appliques love Chris

Very lovely!

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Diana, I think so too! Love Chris

Wow, thats amazing, when do you find the time? Between Cuties and Quilting?

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

It's one of those things you can just pick up and do whenever! Love Chris

Oh my Chris this is ourstanding - I really love the colors - you should enter this in something - what a lovely piece. I can only imagine how stunning it really is in person. *4U

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by pennifold 17 Sep 2011

Thanks Shirlene - it's quite bright in real life. Thanks for the compliment about entering in something. Love Chris.

P.S. When it's finished I'll post a picture to Secrets of Embroidery.

love it chris and its been lots of work lol hugs carolyn

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by pennifold 16 Sep 2011

Yes, you are right, I don't know if people know how much time and effort goes into one of these masterpieces! Love Chris

by snowbird42 16 Sep 2011

yes i do know and only thoes who have made them know the long hours involved it is stunning and i hope you are going to keep this one.....great work ..soozie

wow Chris, this is beautiful. xx

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by pennifold 16 Sep 2011

Thanks Lyn - love Chris

wow.. this will be stunning.. you did an wonderful job.

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by pennifold 16 Sep 2011

Thanks very much - love Chris

This quilt is a beautiful. Have any idea how many hours it took you to embroidery and assemble and quilt? I have 4 or 5 of the Old World Santa Dolls that stand about 12" (30cm)tall.

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by pennifold 16 Sep 2011

Hi Anita, each Santa took over an hour to do. Of course that was if I was not interrupted! I started assembling the quilt last week and in total it would have been about 5 hours. I just love Christmas, don't you? Love Chris

by capoodle 16 Sep 2011

Christmas is magical and I keep out one or so Christmas item/decoration each year different to enjoy after everything is taken down and put away.

The finished size of this wall hanging is 65inches x 44 and a half!(165cm x 113cm). I'm going to put a pocket on the back so it can be hung up.

This is wonderful. I don't know how many children and grand children you have , but I am afraid it will be the one item they will all want. You are hopelessly in deep trouble if you have more than one child. Kay

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by pennifold 16 Sep 2011

Hi Kay, well we have 3 children. One son Ben and 2 daughters Dana and Amy. They all have quilts made by me and all of the grandchildren too. Even my Mum and Dad have them. I have made 3 Christmas ones now - so they will each get one! Love Chris