It is July and the dog days of summer are upon us.
Paul: Christmas? In July?
Me: Christmas in July. It is a statement, not a question.
Paul: Christmas in July is a thing?
Me: For quilters, yes it is. This is when we start our Christmas projects to have them completed by the holiday.
Meet Joyful.
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| Joyful |
This pattern was published in the Special Christmas Publication by Annie's Attic Quilting.
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| Published |
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| Special Publication |
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| Nine Festive Projects |
Originally designed with black accents, Joyful finishes at 51" by 53". Bright yellow replaced black in the actual quilt.
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| The Mock-Up in EQ8 |
I used leftover fabrics from Island Batik collections and Foundations. The background as well as the binding is Solid White. The batting for Joyful was provided (so very generously) by Hobbs. I used Thermore - it is my favorite, light batting.
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| Red and Green Island Batik Fabrics |
The stars are slightly improv resulting in uneven points for a twinkling effect. Do you see it?
It wouldn't be Christmas without a twinkle.
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| Work in progress |
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| Setting Triangles |
I completed, photographed and sent Joyful to Annie's last year. It was published recently but it is only now that the publication is available online. It is a good thing I am a patient person (AHEM)!
Honestly, there is so much going on at any time that there is no time to dwell upon any one thing. And if I must dwell upon anything (or anyone), it would be my model :-)
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| Beautiful Day, on the banks of Potomac |
It is not a surprise that he does the same, sometimes catching me mid-shot.
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| Seriously, Paul? |
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| I am Joyful |
Do you have any holiday projects in the works? Do let me know.
In other news (and there is plenty), I completed my Orange RSC blocks for June. Here they are in their juicy goodness.
Angela has announced that the color for July is Purple. I have gathered my Island Batik Purple scraps.
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| Purple for July - Island Batik Scraps |
We have received our Island Batik Ambassador boxes, the goodies and supplies for the second half of the year. I will be showing off those beauties soon in both still and video format. That blogpost is next. Stay tuned.
I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties, including Angela's. See full list on the sidebar.
Joyful is very pretty! I am working on a red & white wallhanging but it's not necessarily for Christmas. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThe dog days are a month away yet, so it looks like a long summer! Joyful is indeed very joyful, and I can see that your model is very helpful. Congratulations on yet another great publication triumph! :)
ReplyDeleteJoyful is such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteJoyful is such a fresh, fun take on a holiday quilt! I think it’s very timely to be sharing that pattern this week because it would be perfect for Independence Day in red, white and blues.
ReplyDeleteJoyful is gorgeous (and so are you! ) The chrome yellow, which I usually find out of place in Christmas quilts, just lights this one up! You are a master of color, girl!
ReplyDeleteI like the twinkle in Joyful!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how long it takes for some quilts/patterns to be ready for their debut. Joyful is delightful and I really like the twinkle!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I can see Joyful in your favorite colors for the Holiday of Light(s) and those oranges ... so tasty and refreshing looking.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the publication.