Peace Angels

Here is a very special quilt that highlights the universal wish for peace among all people and all nations.  The quilt maker, Candice Harrison, represented angels of many different ethnicities.  We hope you can see her many creative embellishments in the photos below.  

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Peace Angels by Candice Harrison, quilted by Sally Eaglemann.

Candice Harrison says this is the first quilt she ever made (WOW!) 

The pattern source was "Peace Angel" by Kimberly Rado of Starry Night Hollow.  "The pattern was altered and fabric choices and embellishments made to illustrate the need for peace in the world among ALL people." 

Kaffe Fassett fabrics and other colorful prints, hairdos (made with embroidery thread or yarn), hats, and other embellishments were used to personalize each angel.

In the upper left corner of the above photo there is a tiny blue peace symbol charm. 

We truly admired Sally Eaglemann's flowing quilting design, as shown closeup in the border, below.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson (Arizona) Quilters Guild show.

Silent Night

Silent Night is one of our favorite Christmas carols!  Here is an award-winning quilt featuring four winter woodland scenes, done in a folk art style. The third panel shows a brightly lit church with an angel flying overhead.  

Silent Night, Holy Night. 

All is calm, all is bright.

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Silent Night, made and quilted by Luanne Wood.

This quilt shows a variety of appliqued activities that are enjoyed on winter nights and surrounds them with cozy log cabin blocks, which were machine quilted with snowflakes.  Luanne Wood was awarded a 2nd place ribbon for her expert applique and quilting. 

The gorgeous details can be seen in these closeup photos! The pattern source is Silent Night from Timeless Traditions by Norma Whaley. Luanne Wood says, "I chose to embellish the applique with beads and poms, etc. to add a bit of whimsy."  Luanne won a 2nd place award (with a red ribbon) for her achievement.

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson (Arizona) Quilt Fiesta.

  

Welcome to the North Pole !

Christmas is a special time of year, and the North Pole is a magical place. Here's the North Pole on an enchanted night as Santa takes off in his sleigh through the star-filled heavens. This quilt features whimsical houses made in fanciful styles. We’d like to go to this happy, colorful village every day of the year.

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Welcome to the North Pole by Susan Hepworth, quilted by Karen Morgan  

Susan Hepworth says, "A friend and I challenge ourselves to make a new quilt each year. It was fun choosing what we wanted, putting it all together and stitching it!  This was a two-year challenge, but we had a great time and now each have a fun quilt to put up at Christmas!"

The Welcome to the North Pole pattern is by Piece O' Cake Designs, and it was first published in 1997. We previously featured this design in a Christmas 2010 blog post (my oh my, how time flies!) 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

O Holy Night

This beautifully made quilt is full of details.  Each tree has a unique miniature quilt block, and the sashing has hand-embroidered lettering.  The lyrics are from a Christmas carol composed in 1847 by the French composer Adolphe Adam:

O Holy Night, the Stars are Brightly Shining

It is the Night of our Dear Savior's Birth.

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O Holy Night, made and quilted by Charlene Nelson.

 Charlene Nelson says, "I found the 4.5 inch miniature blocks in books, mostly by Judy Hopkins.  I hand-embroidered the letters using two strands of different threads and added the 3-inch stars in the sashing.  Our 'Gone to Pieces' quilt group did this as a quilt-along starting this January.  They are all very different."

 

 

Machine-stitched snowflakes echo the snowflake designs in the background fabric.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.
 

A Vintage Christmas Quilt

This glorious Vintage Christmas quilt has 30 pieced blocks!  There are so many adorable themes, including a church, snowman, Santa Claus, Rudolph, a puppy dog, and smiling girl.

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Vintage Christmas, made and quilted by Cindi Huff

Cindi Huff says, "This is the most joyful quilt I have ever made! Quilting it was so much fun. Look for the sun rays shining on baby Jesus and the train engineer."

 

 

Santa's beard is made with red & white printed fabric that spells out a recipe for gingerbread cookies. Several of the blocks have embroidery details, including the smiling girl, below.

Here is the gingerbread man, whose head is made from a snowball quilt block. The white rick rack trim and polka dot buttons are the perfect embellishments.

 Image credits: The Vintage Christmas quilt pattern is by Lori Holt.  Quilt photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

Feather Fancy

Quilted wreaths can be made either with piecing or with applique. Here is one of the most beautiful of all quilted wreaths, made with dozens of appliqued 'feathers'. Janice Jones did an amazing job with this heirloom creation; we admire her excellent needleturn applique work.

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Horse Feathers, made and quilted by Janice Jones

This quilt is made with needleturn applique. Janice Jones explains, "The title of the quilt is from my dad, who muttered 'horsefeathers' in frustration. Making each feather with tiny points, 'Horse Feathers' fit perfectly. Buttons were added for holly berries and piping [was used] in the borders."

The pattern source is "Feather Fancy" by Cherry Guidry for Cherry Blossoms Quilts. 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson (Arizona) Quilt Fiesta.

A Christmas Sampler

Is there anything more fun than a Christmas sampler quilt? Here are Santa hats, hearts, peppermints, packages, stars, trees, and stockings. We love the very cute Christmas fabrics.

Christmas Sampler by Kara Southwick, quilted by Charlene Nelson

Kara Southwick says, "I made this quilt for my newly married daughter.  I love Christmas and collecting Christmas fabrics and patterns.  The idea of a sampler was too tempting and I enjoyed making this.  My mother, Charlene Nelson, quilted it.  It turned out amazing."

The tree blocks are made with half-square triangles, as are the friendship stars!

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

The Joy of Christmas

Today's theme is the Joy of Christmas, which is the title of this gorgeous wall quilt. It features ornaments, a tree with angel, gingerbread house, Santa Claus, and many more holiday motifs. We admired the beautiful hand applique work in each of the blocks.

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The Joy of Christmas by Kay Walen, quilted by Whisper Stitch Studio.

This quilt is a combination of hand applique and machine piecing. Kay Walen says, "I chose this pattern as a challenge for my needle turn applique, machine piecing skills and visual appeal."  We took several closeup photos of Kay's beautiful blocks starting with Santa's sleigh, below, which is embellished with embroidery thread and beading.

We also loved the adorable gingerbread couple with their peppermint buttons and rick rack trim in the (see the photo below).

T The red and green plaid fabric makes a wonderful sashing to tie all the blocks together.  The truck hauling the Christmas tree (below) is even made from truck-themed fabric. We also enjoyed the lovely quilting by Whisper Stitch Studio.

NOTE:  The Joy of Christmas pattern is by Shabby Fabrics. Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson (Arizona) quilt show.

Quick Christmas Decor with FREE patterns!

Greetings and Happy Holidays to all!  Here are some quick sewing projects you may love.  Check out these FREE patterns including an apron, potholder, pillow, ornaments, table runner, tree skirt, and Santa hat!

Scrappy Ornament pillow, free pattern by Fran Gulick of Cotton & Joy for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Santa Hat by Moda Fabrics (CLICK HERE)

Matryoshka Doll Apron by JoAnn Fabrics (CLICK HERE)

Christmas Present Pot Holder tutorial at Fort Worth Fabric Studio (CLICK for tutorial)

Starflakes Stocking, free pattern by Jackie Robinson for Maywood Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Santa is a Star and Snowflake ornaments, free patterns by Carol Doak (CLICK for PDF download) 

Modern Trees Table Runner tutorial by Michelle Hart for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Star of Wonder Tree Skirt, free pattern at APQS (CLICK for PDF download) + (CLICK for star template)

 

For more free patterns,  check out our Free Pattern Days for Christmas Pillows (CLICK HERE), Christmas Ornaments (CLICK HERE), Christmas Stockings (CLICK HERE), Christmas Table Runners (CLICK HERE), and Christmas Tree Skirts (CLICK HERE).

Free pattern day! Christmas Table Runners

In today's post we're featuring 50 free patterns for table runners, table toppers and place mats.  And don't miss our Free Pattern Days for Christmas Quilts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), quilted Christmas Stockings and Christmas Tree Skirts.   
To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Gather Round table runner and placemats, free pattern at McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

  Silent Night Table Topper, free pattern by Debbie Field (CLICK for PDF download)

Candy Cane Placemat, free pattern by Cindy Kratzer at Gray Barn Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Boxes and Bows table runner, free pattern by Jen Daly for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bright Christmas table runner & quilt, free pattern by Janet Houts for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Peppermint Forest table runner, free pattern and tutorial by Amanda Niederhauser at Jedi Craft Girl (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Waltz Table Runner, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tree runner, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Essentials placemat, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Starry Ornament table runner, free pattern at Flamingo Toes (CLICK for tutorial and pattern)

Gnome Christmas table runner, free tutorial by Carol Swift for Thermoweb (CLICK for tutorial)

Modern Trees Table Runner, 14 x 84",tutorial by Michelle Hart for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

North table runner, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas Blossom Table Topper, free pattern at Jordan Fabrics (CLICK for video tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Gingerbread Season Runner, free pattern at Lewis & Irene (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Merry and Berry Tree Top Runner, 54 x 26”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Gifts Galore runner, free pattern by Mari Martin for Connecting Threads (CLICK for PDF download)

 

 

 

 

 

Improv Trees table runner, design by Kaylee Rose, instructions by Jean Wells (CLICK for PDF download)

 

For Little Lucy, free pattern at Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for free pattern)

 

Renewed Traditions, free pattern at Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for free pattern)

 

Happy Holiday table runner, free pattern by Kona Bay Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas Ribbons table runner, 17 x  51", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Frosty Feathers table runner, ~19 x 50", free pattern by Linda Ambrosini for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Merry and Bright table topper, 50 x 50", free pattern at Carol Moellers Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Merry and Bright Placemats, free pattern at Carol Moeller Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Jingle All The Way table runner, 17 x 38”, free pattern by Debbie Beaves for Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Pomegranate and Berry Table Topper, free pattern at Buzzin Bumble (CLICK for tutorial and templates) 

Christmas Spin Table Runner tutorial by Sharon Burgess at Bernina (CLICK for tutorial) 

 

T'was The Night table runner, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Table Runner, 20 x 40, free pattern by Jean Ann Wright (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas in July table runner tutorial by Kelly Nagel at Sulky blog (CLICK for tutorial) 

Christmas Splendor Table Runner, free pattern at Quilting Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Peppermint Table Runner and quilt, free pattern by Grace Wilson for Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Table Tinsel runner, free pattern by Fons and Porter (CLICK for PDF download) 

Pop of Poinsettia table runner, 20 x 47", tutorial at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)  

Picture Perfect Poinsettias, 14 x 38”, by Joli Hines Sayasane for Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download) 

Scandi table runner, 12 x 48", by Hilary Gooding at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for Scandi Snowflake PDF)  

Snowflakes runner, ~ 6" x 30", by Karen Montgomery at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download) 

 

In From The Cold projects by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics; free PDF patterns: (CLICK for placemat pattern) + (CLICK for Table Runner pattern) + (CLICK for Quilt pattern) (see photos below)

In From The Cold quilt, 50 x 62", free pattern by Kate Spain for Moda (CLICK for PDF download)

S'mittens Table Runner, 21 x 47", free pattern by Erin Russek at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas Splendor table runner & and placemats, free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Desert Bloom Table Set, free pattern at Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Holly Jolly table runner, 34 x 70", free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowville placemat and table runner, free pattern by George and Linda Wheeler at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Bountiful Harvest table runner, ~25 x 55", free pattern by Julie Weaver for Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandi runner, free pattern at Makower UK (CLICK for PDF download)

Noel table runner, free pattern by Sally Ablett for Lewis & Irene (CLICK for PDF download)

Peppermint table runner by Mari Martin, free pattern at Connecting Threads (CLICK for PDF download) 

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