Weekly Finish #34: Old Time Christmas Quilt

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Old Time Christmas Quilt

Finished Size: 48" x 61"

I finished the top in May and finally finished the quilt 3 weeks ago so it could be ready for Christmas. It is from a block-of-the-month program from Shabby Fabrics that ran from October 2021 to March 2022.  I posted about my progress here and here.  



I love, love, love this quilt.  The blocks are so beautiful and weren't as challenging to piece as they look.   But they were a little time-consuming so making just two every month worked great for me.


I found the backing fabric from the same collection during a quilters' run in July on clearance at a 50% discount.  I should have done better with piecing the back but I'm okay with it.


Here's a close-up of the backing.  I just love it!


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Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!

Comments

  1. Gwyned TrefethenNovember 26, 2022 at 1:21 AM

    What a delightful quilt to brighten your home for the holidays.

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  2. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterNovember 26, 2022 at 7:42 AM

    What a lovely quilt! So perfect for Christmas. That backing was a lucky find and so pretty too. Just love poinsettias. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  3. sue sNovember 26, 2022 at 8:47 AM

    I haven't commented here before but I had to say how much I love this one! I am making something similar by Coriander Quilts and love the big blocks. Yes, they are time consuming but gorgeous when done.

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  4. The Joyful QuilterNovember 26, 2022 at 5:47 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. Congratulations on finishing it up in advance of the holiday season!

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  5. dqNovember 27, 2022 at 10:05 AM

    So beautiful Rita! Just in time for Christmas.

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  6. BonnieNovember 27, 2022 at 1:43 PM

    What a great quilt. I assume the finished blocks were 12"? I'm trying to decide if the monthly blocks were maybe 8" and then there was a frame around them? No matter how they are done it is a great quilt. I particularly like the stripe binding. Excellent choice. How great to find backing fabric at 50% off. What a win!

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  7. JayTeeNovember 29, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    It is beautiful....what a treasure!!

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