Friday, December 21, 2012

Santa Claus has Come to Town!

Santa Claus  63" x 50"



I pieced this top last year at this time.



This year Santa came out of the cupboard and gave me a whole new attitude about free motion quilting!




He told me to just PLAY with different designs in each block.




No pressure.  Just have fun.  Ho ho ho!




Best holiday wishes to you and yours! 


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25 comments:

  1. pamDecember 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Love it!!! Great quilt!

    Merry Christmas!
    pam

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  2. YankeeQuilterDecember 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Nothing like getting permission from the big guy to play!!!

    Merry Christmas!

    Siobhan

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  3. VictoriaDecember 21, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Fun, Fun, Fun! I think the big guy would approve of what you have done!! Merry Christmas!

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  4. Mary on Lake PulaskiDecember 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Glad you could have fun with this quilt - it's so cute.

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  5. smazoochieDecember 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    So much fun! Merriest & Happiest to you & your!

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  6. PauletteDecember 21, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    That is such a joyful image and your piecing and quilting reflect the same. How cool that you had such fun quilting it too. It's a great quilt!

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  7. fiberchickDecember 21, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    What a completely cheery quilt... i love the mix of all the blocks and that kitschy panel. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  8. MaritDecember 22, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Happy Holidays, Nifty! I'm happy to se this cheerful quilt with Mr Claus again. It is one of my most favorite christmas quilts, so playful and fun. Congratulations on a lovely finish!

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  9. antique quilterDecember 22, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    this quilt would just make me smile everytime I saw it
    I think you need to leave the big guy out all year round!
    Kathie
    Merry Christmas, enjoy every minute of this holiday season....

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  10. MulticoloredPiecesDecember 22, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    What fun quilting! Great seasonal quilt, too. Have a very Merry Christmas--you've obviously got the spirit!
    best, nadia

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  11. Teje KarjalainenDecember 22, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    This is my favourite Christmas quilt! Happy, colourful and I love the way you have mixed different blocks! Merry Christmas! x Teje

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  12. ChrisDecember 22, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Loved it before, love it again. That giant ricrac is so fun! Very retro...and by retro, I mean something I used to sew with as a girl! Good job Nifty - Merry Merry and Happy Happy!

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  13. BarbDecember 22, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    super fun and cheerful!
    merry Christmas

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  14. HelenDecember 22, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Your quilts always make my day! I like the way your quilting suits each block in this one. Like a special gift for each one....Have a VERRY MERRY!!!

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  15. NancyDecember 22, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Santa was right! This is delightful.

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  16. QuiltycatDecember 22, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    A very happy holidays season to you too!

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  17. audreyDecember 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Very sweet holiday quilt! I just love the colors you use! Happy holidays to you too.:)

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  18. SharonDecember 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks! Happy Christmas to you as well

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  19. KimDecember 22, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    It looks terrific, I remember having my picture taken in front of your Santa last year when I visited :0),Hey and congrats on winning that fabric!

    Happy Sewing and Merry Christmas

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  20. cinziaDecember 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Lovely! Happy holidays to you!

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  21. Tonya RicucciDecember 23, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    woohoo!!!! one of my alltime favorite quilts - fab. glad you had fun quilting it. Merry Christmas!

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  22. cynthiaDecember 23, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Now that's a fabulous Christmas quilt! What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing it! I can't look at that panel without thinking of it as a wacky Madonna--the bonnet even has a halo-effect. Surely the artist was having some fun just as you did!

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  23. PatSloanDecember 23, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    fantastic! i didn't work on my santa.. but I have the panel and a dozen christmas star blocks my online group gave me. I love how you quilted yours all ways... perfect!!

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  24. RachaeldaisyDecember 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    This is my favourite Christmas quilt of all time! Such a jolly Santa and your blocks and placement are so fabulous and festive. I hope we get to see it every Christmas. Wishing you the Merriest of Christmases full of fun and laughter!!

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  25. pratimaDecember 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    It is wonderful and so full of Christmas cheer!
    Merry Christmas and happiest of holidays :)

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