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Tuesday 29 November 2011

O Tannenbaum

I saw a paper cut on Pinterest and asked Nina  from Finland if she would share the pattern. She did within about one hour; what a nice lady! After making a couple of the paper Christmas trees I thought it would look lovely as a quilt too. I appliqued it with raw edges, then free motion quilted it. Here it is:

"O Tannenbaum"
I have entered this quilt int the 2011 Christmas Quilt Show, go and take a look at all the lovely creations.  
 
It will shortly be wrapped up and make its way to its new owner, hopefully in time for Christmas.

In the meantime, the third block of the Blogger's BOM was revealed. Take a look here.

I like the look of it so far. It's definitely going to be a baby quilt; mainly because of the fabrics I'm using but also because it won't make a very big. The blocks are only 8 " finished and there will be 13 block (I have an idea how to make three additional blocks, so I will have 16 blocks).

This week my quilt from the ALQS 6 arrived on my doorstep all the way from the US. Shawn made me this lovely quilt called Crazy Lizards. It's beautifully made and I love it.

She also made me this name card holder. Just what I needed for my handbag. There were also a couple of chocolate bars in the package, but sadly I can't show you any pictures of those as they are long gone!! Thanks very much Shawn, I really appreciate everything.






That's it for me for today. Over and out!
Vreni

57 comments:

Geckoboxes said...

Love it! Your Christmas tree is a stunner! And the lizard quilt is so cool too! ;)

Julimond said...

Das sieht so klasse aus, auch die Vorlage, so filigran. Das war sicher sehr schwierig, dieses Kunstwerk auf Stoff zu bringen. Und das quilten...da werde ich blaß vor Neid. Das kann ich leider nicht.

liebe Grüße
Iris

blauraute said...

Liebe Vreni,
das ist ja traumhaft, wie Du den Tannenbaum appliziert hast, Hut ab!! Die Stoffe, die Du für den Sternenblock genommen hast, gefallen mir sehr gut. Einen wunderschönen Block hat Dir Shawn angefertigt.
Dieser Post ist sehr schön anzuschauen.
Dir weiterhin eine schöne Adventszeit und liebe Grüße
Roswitha

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Wow your Christmas quilt is amazing! I love what you did with the quilting of it. Love that third bloggers bom block, yours are looking great. Fun lizards too! xo

Vickie said...

Dear Vreni,
Your christmas tree rocks!
That is all.
Your friend,
Vickie

Vickie said...

LOL!!!

Chiska said...

Your tree is wonderful! Well everything is really, but I especially like the tree.

Marjorie said...

The tree is a stunner! The quilting is perfect for the design. Bravo!

Donna~~ said...

Your tree is gorgeous--so lovely! Someone is very lucky to receive it for Christmas! If you'd like to share the pattern, I'd love a copy! ;) Fun BOM blocks too--I'm looking forward to seeing them as you make more!

barcord said...

Niiiice tree. Dis you cut that tree in one piece? If so, neat scissor work. Well done. Blessings, B.

Martina said...

So schön! Und dein quilting ist echt toll.
LG Martina

Wendy said...

Wow, I love your christmas tree applique, that must have been really hard to cut out!

Gill said...

I love your Christmas tree!
Do you think Nina would share her pattern with me too???

Heather said...

I love that Christmas tree. I would never have thought to applique it with raw edges. What a great idea for something not getting a lot of wear!

Nina said...

Hi Vreni, you blanket is so beautiful :)

Karen said...

Your Christmas tree is stunning. Beautiful work!

Lesley said...

Your Christmas tree is beautiful...looks like it would be very tricky to make...well done!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Lovely conversion of papersnipping to applique' for a unique quilt.

Joanna said...

Your red and white quilt is stunning. Really breathtaking.

Wilma Lee said...

wow! the red and white tree is gorgeous!!

Sue Daurio said...

That tree is incredible!! What a great quilt.

Sandy said...

That tree is beautiful!=)

Calicojoan said...

I LOVE your tree. Someone is going to be very happy to be the new owner! Happy Holidays!

Snoodles said...

Gorgeous Christmas tree!

Nima said...

gorgeous christmas tree

Sandra Kaye said...

What a sweet tree!! I'm doing the blogger's BOM also, I need to get it done :):) Thanks for sharing!! Hugs

Needled Mom said...

Your tree is gorgeous. Very nice.

I like your ALQS6 quilt too.

Barbara said...

Gorgeous!

Lynda said...

Oh Vreni, Tannenbaum is exquisite! The quilting is amazing too. Just gorgeous!!!

Thimbleanna said...

Your papercut quilt is beautiful! And I LOVE your quilt-a-long blocks -- I think yours are my favorites so far -- the red and blue are so pretty together!

Christine M said...

Your Christmas tree quilt is beautiful. I love it that you've used just red and white.

Ailsa (Cape Pincushion) said...

Amazing Christmas tree! You are so talented.

Lynette said...

How stunning!!

sew.darn.quilt said...

O Tannenbaum ~ O WOW!! Amazingly beautiful.
My oldest would go goofy over your lizard quilt, love it!

Carolyn

Carrie P. said...

Your quilt is stunning. Love your blogger bom. Your fabric choices are so cool.

Unknown said...

Hello! Interesting profile! My husband's work took us to Sao Paolo, Brasil for a few years where there is a huge expat group of very nice ladies. One lady ended up living in seven different countries and has finally settled in North Carolina refusing to move again! I really like the paper cut white tree against the red. It looks so fancifully festive! Thanks for sharing!

Nanbon44 said...

wonderful tree, thanks for sharing

Teresa said...

Love the red and white. Really lovely work

Mary said...

Red and White -so classic!

Judi said...

Love it! That tree is stunning!

Mary said...

Your O Tannenbaum is wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing!

Jen said...

Wow, what an inspiring story! You can find inspiration anywhere! Thanks for sharing!

Marcia - Crafty Sewing and Quilting said...

Cool Red and White Christmas Tree Quilt! Very striking! Thanks for sharing!

Rachel said...

The Christmas tree is gorgeous. I love the red and white combination any time of year, but definitely for Christmas!

Rachel said...

Awesome quit! Thanks for sharing!!

Laurel said...

spectacular applique. seriously breathtaking.

maggie said...

Really do love that Christmas tree! Beautiful work.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful Christmas Tree!

Karen O said...

What a great idea to make a quilt of this design. I really like the simplicity.

michele said...

I really like "O Tannenbaum"

Michele said...

I just love this :-)

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

That Christmas tree is a stunner. It reminds me of Hawaiian quilts. So cool. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

Janet said...

Such a beautiful Christmas quilt! So intricate.

Marg said...

The Christmas quilt is beautiful. I love the white on the red background. The quilted stars are perfect in the border too.
What a fun quilt from Shawn, they look like very big chit chats, very appropriate for Singapore!

Teresa F. said...

Love your Tree Xmas quilt. The intricate work is wonderful.

Barb N said...

Your tree is gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

This beautiful quilt is wonderfully done.
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