A few days before L-man and I went on our Thanksgiving trip, I came across Amy's reindeer pattern and I decided right then I wanted to make it first thing when I got home.
At first, I wanted to make a Christmas pillow with it, but after being inspired again and again by all the Christmas quilt action going on out there, I settled on a quilt instead.
So this last weekend I took a time out from all I have to and need to do and finished my Blitzen quilt top.
And now that I've watch Angela Walters craftsy class on free motion quilting (while I basted Blitzen),
I think I know how I'll quilt him. I'm just waiting for my Supreme Slider Teflon mat to arrive and then I'll get started.
Hope your week is going as smoothly as I'm anticipating quilting Blitzen will go!
xo,
Penny
So cute! Love that you didn't center Rudolph! Believe me, I don't FMQ too well, but that supreme slider really makes it easier!
Posted by: DianeY | 04 December 2012 at 08:57 PM
How FUN! I love the strippy log cabin-y design.
Posted by: Heather | 04 December 2012 at 09:01 PM
that is awesome! i love it. i can't wait to see it when you got it all quilted up. due to some life circumstances, my holiday cheer has been waxing and waning this season...but your quilt top is really helping to put it over the edge and get me into the right mind set for cheerful making and crafting. :)
Posted by: jeanne e. | 04 December 2012 at 09:26 PM
Very Pretty! I love the blue frame around Blitzen amongst all the variations of reddish and greenish! After reading Angela's first book, I was really inspired to FMQ up a storm! She really breaks it down into doable components!
Posted by: Jan | 04 December 2012 at 09:29 PM
Wow, this is awesome! I can't wait to see it all quilted and finished. I'm still afraid to try FMQ. I'm sure yours will turn out great.
Posted by: Karen H | 04 December 2012 at 09:37 PM
Love it, Penny! I love the blue frame fabric as well. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.
Posted by: Jane | 04 December 2012 at 09:39 PM
You will love the supreme slider. They make such a difference!
Posted by: Marci Warren-Elmer | 04 December 2012 at 11:02 PM
Oh, I love how it turned out and love the offset Blitzen!!
Posted by: elsa | 05 December 2012 at 06:03 AM
Hi! I am so impressed with your quilt. I am "in" Angela's class too but I rarely think of putting it on for companionship while I work. I have to do that! Thanks for the suggestion. I'm eager to hear your review of the mat as well.
Posted by: Suzanne | 05 December 2012 at 06:25 AM
Awesome quilt, Penny. Just love it and it carries the spirit of joy throughout. Enjoy!
Posted by: Arlene | 05 December 2012 at 07:00 AM
really cool quilt
Posted by: Beth | 05 December 2012 at 07:00 AM
Awesome idea for the quilt...!!! Love it.... Also love all the coffee syrups in the background, who can do without that.... One of the perfect matches, coffees and quilting....
Posted by: Pam | 05 December 2012 at 10:18 AM
blitzen is uber cute. My favorite Christmas quilt to boot.
Posted by: Jenny Squawk | 05 December 2012 at 11:21 AM
He is fantastic! I love the overall design of the quilt. Especially how you used blue only to frame up Blitzen! Well done.
Posted by: Natasha | 06 December 2012 at 07:15 AM
he is adorable! Can't wait to see it finished!
Posted by: Karin | 06 December 2012 at 10:35 AM
Blitzen is darling and I'm so glad we got to "work together"!! What a cheery quilt!
Posted by: Angela Walters | 11 December 2012 at 09:43 AM
It looks wonderful!
Posted by: Jeifner | 14 December 2012 at 03:51 AM