Thursday, December 9, 2010

On the Design Wall: Scrappy Christmas


Between the Christmas sewing projects and infectious Christmas music my Urban Lattice quilt morphed into the Scrappy Christmas Quilt.  No maroon or slate in sight (sorry Honey, the manly version will have to wait).


I finished up the blocks last night.  I was aiming for the lap size but I underestimated the amount of white I had in my stash...by about 1.5 yards!  Time for another bolt.  I have *just* enough for a petite size.  It still big enough to cuddle on the couch with Hot Coco and twinkle lights.  : )


This is my first time paper piecing and it won't be my last.  It is so satisfying pulling off that paper!!  This is a great introduction to this technique.  Cara's tutorial/quilt along is very well written.  If you make one add your pictures to the Urban Lattice Flickr group.  Looking at this picture I can see some blocks need to be moved around a little.  That's ok, they can marinate on the wall while we have lunch.

Happy Thursday from cold and wet California.  : )
-A

12 comments:

  1. This will be a very pretty Christmas cuddly!

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  2. Awesome, this looks great!!! I love the idea of a holiday lattice quilt, great job :)

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  3. very cute! I have been thinking about buying a bolt of bella white from Moda, but am still in denial that I quilt and stuff THAT much.

    And sometimes all you need is something to cover your lap when on the couch.

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  4. I really enjoy paper piecing...and I love the bright, clean look of this one you've made. So colorful and well, it just makes me smile. :) blessings, marlene

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  5. neat job...I love the simplicity of the design

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  6. Simply delightful!!! I haven't tried paper piecing yet, but hope to before long.

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  7. more Moda uhuh-lol!!! I am starting to like Moda solids too more than Kona:)

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  8. This is so gorgeous! I adore that thin print down the centers and the way the blocks form a cool center square. Great movement and eye appeal with this project!

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  9. This is looking great! I can't wait to get a chance to work on mine, but it's probably not happening for at least another week.

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  10. Oh, I LOVE this pattern for a scrappy Christmas quilt. What a brilliant idea. It is Christmas-y without screaming XMAS, you know.

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