Hi Friends,
I haven't posted in a while because I've been busy with a single project that I had to wait to post about. I was getting my Christmas tablecloth quilted for the Christmas in July (then and now) blog hop hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Today is my day to post. My thanks to Carol for hosting this blog hop, and I hope that you will take some time to visit all the other quilters who are sharing their Christmas creations in this blog hop this week. They are listed below with links to their blogs.
I finished this quilt top in early January and put it aside with a plan to quilt it in July since I had Abby's quilt to get completed for her birthday in June. I was so glad to find Carol's sign up for the Christmas in July blog hop since it coincided with my plan for quilting my Christmas tablecloth.
I started this quilt back in October of last year but wasn't able to get it done by Christmas due to health issues. I'm very much looking forward to having it on my table for the Christmas season this year.
Finishing this quilt was also my One Monthly Goal for July, even though I didn't get it posted with Elm Street Quilts at the beginning of the month. I did reach my goal and so I am linking up with Patty to share my completed project.
I've made this pattern before and will make again. It's called Afternoon Delight and is designed by Ann Laure for Grizzly Gulch Gallery. The outer border isn't part of the pattern, but I added it to get the size I needed to fit my kitchen table. I have one in fall colors and another top in spring colors is nearly done and waiting for my attention. I have plans and fabric for a fourth one in black and gold that I want to hang on my living room wall. That's a someday project.
Here is the finished quilt on my table.
My focus fabric is a holly and poinsettia print. I really like using the fabric print as my quilting
pattern. I quilted around the poinsettias, leaves, pine cones, and a little bit of the swirls. My favorite part of the quilting though is the ivy leaves that I used in the triangles shown here and on the inner border. The outer border is done in bells. I'm not as happy with the quilting on the star points shown here, the holly berries and leaves just don't show up very well.
Thanks again to Carol at Just Let Me Quilt for hosting the blog hop. Here are the other bloggers. I hope you will visit their blogs as well to see what they've done for Christmas in the past or present.
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35 comments:
Beautiful quilt!
Thats very nice Janis, you did a lovely job on it, and it looks great on your table. Have a great day!
oh but your table cloth is gorgeous. I love this pattern. I can see this in bright summery fabrics. thanks for sharing and inspiring today.
What a beautiful quilt to put on your table! I love the fabrics you chose and the addition of the border is perfect for it. Your quilting looks amazing! Thank you for sharing your quilt with us!
A beautiful quilt.
Beautiful quilt on your table!
Beautiful quilt, and congratulations on your finish!
Hi Janis! I think your tablecloth is just beautiful. I love the closeup of your quilting - thank you for that! The ivy leaves do look great but so do the holly berries and leaves. I was first drawn to the red triangle quilting before the ivy. Really nice job! Your family and friends will enjoy this project at the holidays. ~smile~ Roseanne
What a beautiful pattern! Your did such a beautiful job! I love the way it looks on your table. The fabrics you chose are stunning!
What a pretty table topper; enjoy using it! Thanks for sharing.
That is lovely, and so perfect for your table! Making seasonal quilted tablecloths is a great idea!
A beautiful Christmas quilt that you will be so glad come Christmas that it is done and ready to display.
Your house will look very festive at Christmas!
Simply gorgeous!!!
That's a great way to display such a pretty quilt!
What a pretty festive table you will have at Christmas. Nice work
This will make your table look so pretty at Christmas. I often dream of having a Christmas table cover but it hasn't happened - yet! Thank you for inviting us over for a visit.
Well done, It looks fantastic on the table.
I think on a table covering, it's okay if the quilting doesn't show up easily. People are closer to it and will take the time to look at it better, and feel it with their fingers. It's a lovely top and a wonderful Christmas table covering. Congratulations on your finish!
Lovely quilt, and your quilting is awesome.
What a pretty Christmas Quilt Table Cover. That is really a great idea. It's perfection with your quilting for sure.
This is a lovely table cloth/quilt. So glad you showed it hanging so I could see the quilt pattern. I can understand totally why you have made it before and are planning on making it again.
The table looks really nice and festive. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
Your quilt is beautiful! Your table looks so Christmasy!! Thanks for sharing!
Your Christmas quilt makes the table look so pretty.
What a beautiful quilt, and it fits your table so well! Glad you were able to get it finished, and I hope you are feeling better these days!
This is beautiful and a great addition for any time of the year.
Your tablecloth quilt is gorgeous - love the colors and the fabrics you used. I forget about using quilts on the table - it's a lovely idea.
It's a beauty and perfect for your table.
Such a beautiful project and fits your table nicely. I love the pattern and your fabric choices..
Really love this design!
That's pretty! I love all the red!
Very nice! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
Very pretty and love the quilting on it. I would leave it out to 'love' for a while as well.
It's a beautiful table topper. Congrats on the finish!
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