by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Hi Gals and Guys,


Here is what I've been working on for the past 2 days. The first one is a King Santa and the second one is a Wizard Santa. I will be adding these to the quilt I made 2 years ago with all the Antique Santas on it from Evy Hawkins site. The wizard santa has taken me nearly 4 hours to do. It only takes 75 minutes of sewing but it's all the cutting out and changing threads etc. that takes time! There are 45 steps in that one. The King Santa took a long time too, but only has 30 steps. I have an Old Man Winter Santa to do, but will do so later. Love and blessings Chris

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by dennis999 06 Apr 2013

They are both beautiful and clearly well worth the time and patience you have put into this project. My favourite, I have to say, is the Wizard Santa.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Apr 2013

Thanks Dennis, he was a challenge to do as there were so many steps. I am glad you like him. Love and blessings Chris

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by sissibrode 06 Apr 2013

Just WONDERFUL !!! ♥

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Apr 2013

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by marianb 05 Apr 2013

apr06-13 just love the way they have turned out..A real treasured quilt

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Apr 2013

Thanks Marian I love this quilt and can't wait to finish it off. Love Chris

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by gerryvb 09 Mar 2013

wow, very impressive, great job!

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pennifold by pennifold 12 Mar 2013

Thanks Gerry, it's all in the designs of course. Love Chris

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by futte 09 Mar 2013

what a great work you have been doing.

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pennifold by pennifold 12 Mar 2013

Now to finish them! Love Chris

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by dianap 09 Mar 2013

wow what a beautiful quilt. love it.

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pennifold by pennifold 12 Mar 2013

Thanks, I love it too. Love Chris

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by maryanns66 08 Mar 2013

Chris your Santa Quilt is awesome! I love his texture for his beard, and the fabrics are gorgeous! I hope to be just like you when I grow up! LOL
But for now I'll just enjoy the beautiful quilts you make. Your work is a treasure for sure!
Huggs and

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pennifold by pennifold 12 Mar 2013

Thanks so much Maryann, I love doing this sort of thing and applique is one of my all time favourite applications. Love Chris

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by mops Moderator 08 Mar 2013

I loved your santas 2 years ago and these are gorgeous too. I admire the designs and most of all your patience in stitching and cutting!

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2013

I bought the original designs in 2011 and sewed them on and off for a while. I was so glad when I saw she had 3 more and even gladder that I didn't finish the quilt! Only 3 to go!!!! Love Chris

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by sandralochran 08 Mar 2013

Love it

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2013

Thanks Sandra, love Chris

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by nualaa 07 Mar 2013

This is beautiful. Look fabulous

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2013

Thanks so much, it's taking time to finish, but I'll get there in the end. Love Chris

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by pldc 07 Mar 2013

this is a beautiful quilt Chris & I can relate to the time it takes having done a cross stitch recently that took 108 min but took 3 hrs to do but it is sew worth the extra effort! ~Hugs Loralye~

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thanks Loralye, yes it is a time consuming quilt, but one which I hope will last a long time. Love Chris

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by dee 07 Mar 2013

I love this Does it have my name on it? ha ha wishful thinking

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

I think you and a few others!!!! Love Chris

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by cfidl 07 Mar 2013

I want one! If that does not tell you! Where did the designs come from please. I think I may have seen some and what is the image area?

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Sorry Chris, you can't have mine! He he! The designs are from Evy Hawkins at A Bit of Stitch. I put the website down in Marianb's post earlier. Love Chris
They are made in the 5x7 hoop and I have made the size of each piece 9 1/4 x 11 1/4. Love Ch

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by buffy1 07 Mar 2013

awsome

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Ta very muchly! Love Chris

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by clawton 07 Mar 2013

Beautiful work.

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thank you for commenting. Love Chris

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by teun 07 Mar 2013

Sieht ganz toll aus

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Vielen Dank. Liebe Chris

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by sdrise 07 Mar 2013

Very pretty! lots of work but looks so fantastic!! Suzanne

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thanks Suzanne, I think so too. Love Chris

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by designcrazy 07 Mar 2013

WOW Chris, you will have a lot of time in this quilt, won't you? But, it will be something you can be very proud of! You are doing a great job! LOVE it!!!!! Jane

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

There are hundreds of hours in this quilt, as they are all applique and yes I am very proud of it. Love Chris

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by baydreamer 07 Mar 2013

Love these santa's . Great Job

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thanks, me too, I'm a Santa collector! Love Chris

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by cherylgauteng 07 Mar 2013

Very nice indeed !

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thanks Cheryl it's a labour of love this one! Love Chris

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by arwens 07 Mar 2013

I LOVE these where did you get them?

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harleysville by harleysville 07 Mar 2013

I would also love to know where the Santa's are from. Thank you.

harleysville by harleysville 07 Mar 2013

I think I found them ladies. Thank you.

pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

I put the website down in Marianb's post. It is A Bit of Stitch. Love Chris

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by jerrib 07 Mar 2013

Just sent you a PM.

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Sorry due to the time difference I've just come on the computer (Friday 9.20am) Love Chris

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by jerrib 07 Mar 2013

Beautiful designs Chris, is this the finished quilt, or are you still working on it.
Hugs Jerri

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

No it is not finished Jerri. I still have a few more to do. Love Chris

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by mysew1325 06 Mar 2013

stunning work... and can't wait to see it finished..

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

You and me both! It's one of those quilts that just seems to grow and grow! Love Chris

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by airyfairy 06 Mar 2013

Beautiful work Chris - as always. Hugs Sarah.

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Well you know me Sarah! I'm a bit anal!!!! Thanks for the comment, love Chris

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by greytgirl 06 Mar 2013

Your Santa quilt is absolutely beautiful. I love your color choices.

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Mar 2013

Thanks so much - me too! Love Chris

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by basketkase 06 Mar 2013

Chris, what an incredible piece you have made!! Fabulous job....

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks Vicki,
It will be lovely when it is finally finished! Love Chris

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by highlandermom 06 Mar 2013

Wow,this is a gorgeous piece of art work. Not one I would want my MIL to see.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks Mary - why wouldn't you like your Mother in Law to see this? Love Chris

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by jrob Moderator 06 Mar 2013

Exquisite.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks Jerrilyn, I think so too! Love Chris

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by eleen 06 Mar 2013

I love them - they are looking great. Definitely worth all the time.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks, yes, there is a lot of work in them all. Love Chris

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by capoodle 06 Mar 2013

They are wonderfully detailed in design. Are you going to add them to the width or the length?

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Hi Anita, I'm going to add it to the width. I'll have to make at least 5 of them! Love Chris

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by marianb 06 Mar 2013

The patterns are magnificant I'm a push over for Santas and all things Christmas..the colours you have chosen work very well together..I noticed the designers name is this her web site?or has it another name..thanks for sharing Marian

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Hi Marian, Evy's website is A Bit of Stitch. Thanks for commenting, love Chris

http://www.abitofstitch.com/

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by dailylaundry 06 Mar 2013

Absolutely stunning!! The colors are beautiful! You are the master of stitching!! (it didn't sound right to say the mistress!) Hugs, Laura*

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks Laura, I just love doing them. Love Chris

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by devon 06 Mar 2013

Great job love the color and trim that you used.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2013

Thanks so much Devon, love Chris

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