Christmas Finish
I have a Christmas finish to show you today, and an unexpected on at that. My Coreopsis quilt is done and I can’t wait to show it to you.
I showed you the quilt top a few weeks ago in this post, where I explained that it was done as an informal quilt along with Emily (The Darling Dogwood) – you can see Emily’s version here. I hadn’t intended this to be a Christmas quilt, but when finished it reminded me of a poinsettia. I’m delighted to have it done so I can enjoy it this Christmas.
I used Vand Co’s Fairy Dust Metallic ombre fabric for my quilt top and the binding. It’s difficult to capture the radiance of the ombre in photos, but the snow provided a nice backdrop! The top goes together quickly, making four large blocks, then joining them with sashing. The pattern was designed by James & Gracie and you can find it here.
Connie quilted this for me, and I am so delighted with what she chose to do! I love to take quilts to her and tell her to just do her thing. She never disappoints! Here’s a few close ups:
Swirls and feathers and holly – oh my!
Using red and green thread, the back of the quilt is just as gorgeous.
Here’s a closer view:
All that’s left to do is get the rod pocket sewn on so I can hang it. Once that’s done, I’ll share a photo in a later post. The quilt is 34″ square, so I have the perfect spot for it!
Happy Friday! Thanks for stopping by and taking at peek at my Christmas finish!
Linking up today with:
- Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- TGIFF
- Powered by Quilting
- Wendy’s Quilts and More
- From Bolt to Beauty
- Creations – Quilts, Arts, Whatever
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37 Comments
marissthequilter
Oh, what a Happy Christmas quilt! It is gorgeous. The colours are so vibrant and the quilt sparkles. Connie’s quilting is sublime. All the best to you and yours for the season.
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
I think this is the loveliest Christmas quilt I’ve ever seen. The colours are almost luminous and the quilting is amazing 🙂
Cindy Pieters
That is a gorgeous Christmas quilt! I love the colours and the quilting!
Tracie
Wow, you created a beautiful piece of art! The fabrics are lovely and the quilting is amazing. Enjoy your snow day!
Vicki in MN
The best kind of Christmas that says Christmas but doesn’t scream it at you. You could keep it up longer if you wanted to. You both make a great team;)
Laura
A beautiful little quilt indeed! 🙂
The Joyful Quilter
That’s some fancy quilting! What a lovely addition to your holiday decor, Wendy.
Louise Hornor
Oh my goodness! When I saw that first photo pop up in my feed, I immediately heard in my head the line from Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer: “You could even say it glows!” This quilt shimmers and glows and sparkles! The quilting is magical on your wonderful choice of fabrics and pattern 🙂
laura bruno lilly
I like how the snowflakes guide my eye around the quilt design…great effect!
Sandra Walker
Oh wow Wendy this is just beautiful! The fabric and the design is gorgeous but then Connie’s quilting takes it over the rooftops! You must link this up with DrEAMi at the end of this month!
Katherine Duquette
This is a very pretty quilt and the stitching is fabulous. Your home will definitely be festive when you add this to a wall.
texasquiltgal
I love this! You did an amazing job with the placement of your fabrics – it just seems to flow, and the back looks like an elegant whole cloth quilt. And the quilting! Wow, tell her my favorite is the holly. She is amazing! Beautiful job Wendy! And now I’m eyeing the pattern . . .
karenfae
perfect for Christmas – the quilting is beautiful
rl2b2017
WOWEE, Wendy! This is beyond gorgeous. I can’t wait to see it hanging in your house. What a spectacular project. I think the fabric choice is what pushes it over the top for me. Well done! You first photo makes me wonder – does Wilbs leave the tree and ornaments alone? I would think those ball ornaments would be very tempting for him. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
Cindy Berry
Just beautiful Wendy – what joy it will bring to you…. Hope you have a blessed and Merry Christmas season. It will be 82 here in South LA today – not very seasonal but not unheard of…..
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
This is beautiful and your quilter did a FANTASTIC job!! Love that she used the different colors. The back looks great that way!!
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
This one gets a big Wow! from me! It’s beautiful, Wendy! Did you set out to make a poinsettia, or was that just a fun surprise after the design was together? I love the look of the Ombre Fairy Dust fabric, and the quilting is so amazing! I bet you’ll really enjoy hanging this one up every Christmas.
TextileRanger
I have never wanted a Christmas quilt but you are converting me — this is beautiful in every detail!
Angela Grasse
Absolutely fabulous quilt!
Kathleen McCormick
Coreopsis is stunning! That fabric really does sparkle and I can’t believe how perfect it looks in the snow. Connie did a great job quilting it. Rod pocket and I call this Christmas decorating if you ask me.
quiltinggail
Absolutely beautiful!!! And Connie did a great job as well!!!
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
It does look like a poinsettia! The quilting is fabulous; how wonderful to have such a good collaborative partner to trust your quilts with. Congratulations on having this lovely quilt finished to enjoy this Christmas. 🙂
Rochelle Summers
A very beautiful quilt and the quilting just finishes is so well. I love the sparkling ombre fabric and can’t think of a better time to display it than Christmas. Congratulations on this beautiful finish.
Mari
How fun! It really does look like a poinsettia, so I can see how you wanted to have it for Christmas. It just shines, and it’s going to look great on your wall. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Carol Andrews
Wendy this is just the cutest finish. I agree that Coreopsis does look like a poinsettia and Connie’s quilting is just perfect to show it off.⛄️
Sally
Very pretty – and that quilting is wow! I agree it looks like a poinsettia.
Hele
Wow. That’s a special one.
Quilting is in my Blood
That holly quilting is so festive. I think I love the back of the quilt as much as the front! And you now I’m a fan of the red and green ombre fabric. Nicely done!
Nancy Bekedam
Very pretty and festive, Wendy!!! I love the quilted star in the middle!!!
Gwyned Trefehen
The perfect piece to compliment your holiday decor.
Sandy Panagos
What a darling quilt! The ombre fabrics really give it a nice look.
Preeti Harris
Beautiful finish, Wendy. The quilting is absolutely perfect. I am sure it will add joy and holiday cheer wherever you hang it.
catkiz
That’s just spectacular, Wendy! The quilting took it over the top.
Vicki Welsh
It’s beautiful and the quilting is spectacular!
Rebecca Grace
Your Coreopsis quilt is beautiful! The quilting is perfect, too. Thanks for linking up with me for TGIFF and merry Christmas!
thedarlingdogwood
Wendy, this is beautiful!!!!! The quilting is amazing, and you are right, it absolutely looks like a poinsettia. I love it!!!!
Marty
Wendy, my word, this is absolutely stunning! I love your choice of fabrics, it just sparkles! And the quilting is exquisite! Wow!