This is the final embroidery I decided to do for the Christmas quilt. I’ll be repeating the four patterns on the other end of the quilt in the other white blocks. Hearts and Christmas—love and love and love!
Christmas Quilt: Part Five
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I love the heart! It’s a beautiful addition to the quilt. I look forward to seeing the end result.
Thank you, Donise! It’s been so hot that sitting with a quilt top over my lap while I embroider is not the most fun thing! I’m proceeding, but SLOOOOOWLY. But I’ll get there!
The block is absolutely beautiful, Jean. I hope you will show us your completed quilt when you are finished. I embroidered a red work Christmas quilt a few years ago and it is a favorite of mine. I am now 84 and my hands are too arthritic to do anymore embroidered quilts but embroidery was always my hobby. When I was 9 years a 90 year old neighbor lady taught me how to embroider and I have loved it ever since that time. I used to love every craft out there and would try them all but 25 years ago I started quilting and I dumped every hobby and have been obsessed with quilting ever since. My husband has been very patient with me as we have traveled in all 50 states and I can’t tell you how many times he has drug the 5th wheel and truck down streets so I can visit a certain quilt store. Sorry to talk so much but I absolutely love your books and your newsletters. Take care. Norma (Oregon)
You are not at all talking too much, Norma—boy, do I relate! Love pretty much every form of needle and fiber in creation. Would love to see a picture of your redwork quilt if you have it. As far as sharing when I’m done, assuming I live that long (I’m dragging my heels because it’s so dang hot!) I will absolutely show you. At least the top, if not the finished quilt, which doing on my lap will take an eon or two!