Thursday, 27 January 2011

Christmas Through the Year - First Finish

Thanks to Allie, I have been motivated to start making Christmas presents early for this year!

And on 25th January, 11 months ahead of time, I completed this:

Lily finished

It's a name panel for my youngest niece. Here's the back, showing a hanging sleeve so she can put it on her door, her wall, or wherever:

back of lily

I hope she likes it.

As this was such a small piece, I was able to quilt by machine and thanks to a top tip from my mum, was able to quilt a pattern onto the black fabric without having to mark. You trace your pattern onto greaseproof paper, pin that onto the quilt then just sew right throught it. When you're done, you can just tear it away. How cool is that?

close up greaseprooflily with greaseproof
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15 comments:

  1. Val27 January 2011 at 19:20

    This is just darling! I also joined Allie in this Christmas challenge!!!

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  2. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 21:58

    Hello Viv, a lovely finish for Allie's Christmas through the Year....Warm Regards, Lyn

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  3. Allie27 January 2011 at 23:57

    Oh Viv that is fabulous - I LOVE the black and pink - and what a GREAT tip for the quilting! You did a wonderful job on this!!!!!

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  4. Clare28 January 2011 at 03:56

    Love it! Your Mum comes up with some great ideas. Tell her the Mad Axe Murderer says thanks. LOL

    Hugs
    xx

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  5. Michele McLaughlin28 January 2011 at 05:53

    Came via Allie's site. Just love this idea!!! I might have to try one for my granddaughter's room. I love the tip on the quilting too! I'm not sure what greaseproof paper is though, will have to look that up. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. West Michigan Quilter28 January 2011 at 06:15

    That is so cute! I wouldn't be able to wait 11 months to give it to her. Great idea. I think I'll have to do one for my great grandson.

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  7. Sandra :)28 January 2011 at 09:05

    Oh that is REALLY cute - Lily will love it! I think I may borrow your idea for a nephew or two ;)

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  8. Lisa28 January 2011 at 11:51

    Love Lily's name panel.

    Isn't it funny how you trip over people in different places... I was just looking at your liberation quilt on flickr last night!

    Lisa

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  9. Loralynn28 January 2011 at 12:50

    How cute! I'm sure your niece will absolutely love it!

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  10. Shelley28 January 2011 at 15:36

    This is darling...Love blacks and pinks!! I have yet to try words....this gives me a good idea.

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  11. Nayala28 January 2011 at 20:40

    Your mum is a genius, and you... too

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  12. Karen 29 January 2011 at 15:53

    This is so much fun! She'll love it!

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  13. BubzRugz29 January 2011 at 22:13

    It's so pretty Im sure Lily will love it... thanks for the tip for the quilting...
    Hugz

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  14. Cheryl30 January 2011 at 10:53

    She's going to love it!!!! Yipee for your first Xmas present finish of the year.

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  15. Joyce30 January 2011 at 12:28

    Wow! You are really ahead of the game! Love those colors.

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