Hello quilting friends! Are you one of those folks who leans into Christmas decorating the morning after Halloween? Is your house already aglow with twinkle lights and festive greens? That seems to be the thing to do nowadays! As much as I love decorating for Christmas, I try to hang onto autumn as long as possible. My house is still filled with all things fall – from cozy seasonal quilts to crocheted pumpkins.
However, I had to make an exception because my Quilted Snowman quilt is complete! Friends, I am over the moon about this cheerful quilt! I finished the binding, added a hanging sleeve . . . and then I couldn’t stop myself from putting it on display in the front hallway of my home. This in turn caused me to add a little flocked tree to my hallway table. So I guess my home is honoring two seasons simultaneously!
I began working on the Quilted Snowman project in November of last year. It was my “sew in season” project that I enjoyed over the winter months. I sewed from my stash and even created my own design wall so that I could watch the quilt grow. That design wall was so helpful when auditioning fabrics!
This quilt is a doozey in terms of size. It finishes at a whopping 87” x 97” and is a challenge to photograph. I laid it on the floor to get some detail shots to share with you. But it seemed a little lonesome in the vignette, so I lugged out my small Christmas tree and plugged in the twinkle lights. Then the sofa seemed a little blah, so I brought out my Frosty Forest quilt.
I hope you can see the darling machine quilting in these photos. My friend Katy of Woods Edge Quilting used a panto called Loopy Snowflakes. It has the perfect energy for this quilt, don’t you think? Seasonal whimsy!
If you want to know more about my quilt, I wrote five previous blog posts over the course of last winter. The posts include details on my design wall, fabric selections and the joy this project brought me!
New project} The Quilted Snowman
The Quilted Snowman} Body and Wagon
The Quilted Snowman} Stars and Mittens
The Quilted Snowman} Various snow blocks
The Quilted Snowman} a finished top!
The Quilted Snowman pattern was designed and published by Lori Holt & It’s Sew Emma. It is a wonderfully detailed pattern with full color illustrations. I recommend it highly! If you are interested in the pattern, it is available from Fat Quarter Shop: The Quilted Snowman pattern.
In my last blog post, I shared the happy news that we are expecting our first grandchild in January. My dream is to someday have a sweet row of grandkids lined up in front of this Quilted Snowman. I imagine he will spark wonder and giggles as he towers over them and Grandma tries to wrangle a picture. What a joy that would be!
I continue to be thankful for your support of my blog and my small pattern business! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
~Taunja
You did a grea!t job! It is perfectly hung on that wall! I love it
Thanks so much Esther! I love it too! 🙂
Dear Taunja,
What an exquisite quilt! Absolutely adorable! I’ve been following your progress and love reading your emails – you’re always so inspiring and uplifting! Everything you create is amazing!
Being a grandparent is the best! You’ll love it. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Blessings,
Carol
Thank you, Carol, for your kind words! I truly appreciate that! Yes, we are so excited to become grandparents! We will enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Blessings to you also!
What a beautiful quilt! I love all of your creations! I just welcomed my second grandchild–being a grandma is the BEST 🙂
Well congratulations to you! How wonderful! Thank you for your sweet words on the quilt!
This Snowman Quilt is so beautiful, Taunja!! I am also proud of you for sewing from your stash – you fit everything together beautifully. And….the pictures – you take the best pictures of your projects. Yes, someday you line up your grandchildren in front of it. So very happy for you for the new little one coming soon.
Thanks so much Sigi! You are always so kind and generous with your comments. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
That is an absolutely wonderful quilt!! You did a beautiful job! It is so cheery and adorable 🙂 I love your idea of photographing grands in front of it!
Congrats on your “almost here” first grandbaby! I was over the moon when I learned I was going to be a grandma! It is THE BEST!! I just had my fourth 7 weeks ago – now I have 2 girls, 2 boys. I got to be with my oldest daughter for her first birth (then I babysat after that) and my youngest for her first (the newest one). My youngest had a home birth and it was absolutely the COOLEST experience!! Many blessings to you! It is truly just the BEST!!
Everything you mentioned is just making me so eager to become a grandmother! What a blessing for you – two boys and two girls – I am sure you treasure them and your daughters appreciated having their momma there for them! My best to your family!
What an awesome quilt. I’ve been looking at this one but the size is way too big for where I want to display it, do you think it could be downsized? Since you’ve made it I’d take a chance and ask you what you think.
Hi Tracy! Hmmmm. I’m not sure how one would downsize this, as there are so many parts that sort of fit into spaces. However, you could probably start by making the snowman and omit the wagon. And then decide how many stars and trees you wanted to add in.
Just lovely!
Thank you!
I’ve had my eye on this quilt pattern for awhile. It is so cute. You did a fantastic job on it..so impressive! Maybe one day I will attempt to make it 😀
I highly recommend it Theresa! It is so much fun to work on and watch it slowly come together. Excellent instructions and simple piecing.
Taunja, Congratulations on finishing your beautiful snowman quilt! It’s a wonderful gift of love- perfect for your future granddaughter and future grandchildren to take their special winter picture in front of. What a magical tradition you’ve created!
Well thank you dear! I really think you would feel the same joy and accomplishment in making this quilt. It would be right up your alley!! 🙂
This is my favorite version of this quilt. In the pictures the background looks grey. Do you think this fabric is more grey than blue?
Thanks KathyGene! I used Robert Kaufman’s Essex yarn dyed linen in the color chambray. It is more blue than grey.