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Monday, November 15, 2010

My Christmas Quilt Show Entry - Design Board Monday

 
A Paddington Bear Christmas
For Tessa
2000
45" by 45"
Commercial Fabric/Machine Pieced & Quilted



Every once in a while, I don't think its a bad idea to remember where we came from.  I made this ten years ago as a quickie wall hanging for Christmas.  Tessa was only turning 3 and it was appropriate at the time. . . well I guess  Paddington Bear is appropriate anytime isn't he??  I remember I got the fabric on Ebay and it was from the now defunct Rose & Hubble.  I loved that company!!

Usually I try to learn and practice something with every project.  With this one I was machine quilting with a lot of shiny metallic threads including Superior Threads Glitter Hallogram which is a flat thread.  I found out that I couldn't free motion with it but it would make this funky stitch with it so I used it that way.  I didn't enjoy all of that fussing though so I never really used it again.
Anyways, since the Christmas show is so early, I'm not quite done with my new Christmas Wallhanging so I'm sharing this one for the show.  I promise to have the piecing/designing stage on the new one done by next Monday!!
You can enter this show at SewCalGal's site (its running through the week) and find more inspirational Design Walls at Judy's Patchwork.

44 comments:

  1. KarenNovember 15, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I think this is a cute quilt and of course Paddington is a lot of fun.
    I agree that it is a great idea to go back and look at our past work and enjoy the progress we have made.
    Your quilt looks great!

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  2. KateNovember 15, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    It's a cute quilt and I bet your then 3 year old loved it. My first attempt at a bed size quilt was for my 4 year old, who didn't get her Little Mermaid quilt until she was 6.

    Thanks for sharing and for reminding me to look back. Thanks.

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  3. ChrisNovember 15, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Super cute. I also loved Rose and Hubble fabric.

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  4. Glen QuiltSwissyNovember 15, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    I love the fabric with the small trees on it. The whole project is wonderful!
    glen

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  5. Judy FergusonNovember 15, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    What a cute, colorful Christmas quilt. It would look good anywhere.

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  6. KathieNovember 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Very cute.

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  7. Quilter KathyNovember 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I love Paddington bear...what a cute quilt!

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  8. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 15, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    cute.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  9. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 15, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    What a cute Paddington Christmas quilt! It's a classic.

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  10. Charlene SNovember 15, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    You are right...we should visit our beginnings. There are always lessons to be learned our older quilts. Still it is a very cute quilt.

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  11. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)November 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    So cute!

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  12. KimNovember 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    It is amazing how quickly the years go by.....I've always loved Paddington, this is a sweet little quilt and looks well loved too.

    Happy Sewing

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  13. QuiltSueNovember 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Paddinton's good at any age and any time of year really.

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  14. Lisa at Sun NaturalsNovember 15, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Very cute and I'll be your daughter still loves it :-)

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  15. JoannaNovember 15, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    He is so cute, sweet and loveable. That is such a charming quilt. It's nice that you try something new on your quilts. It makes them interesting.

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  16. CarolNovember 15, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Paddington Bear was one of my favorites growing up in Scotland. Brings back fond memories.

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  17. AnnieONovember 15, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    That past decade just flew, didn't it? Really cute Christmas quilt, perfect for snuggling and watching the tree lights :)

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  18. DawnNovember 15, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Aww, so cute :)

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  19. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    Yes, Paddington IS appropriate any time! As he "needs looking after," you know. ;-)

    What a cute quilt!

    ...Karen

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  20. Denise in PANovember 16, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Awwww, Paddington Bear is so cute! I love that glitter thread, really jazzes it up! Thanks so much for stopping by to see my Christmas Quilt too!

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  21. Dana GaffneyNovember 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Yes, I agree, Paddington is always right, I love that quilt. Great childhood memories, thanks.

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  22. LoisNovember 16, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I love Paddington Bear and he never goes out of style. A really sweet quilt. Love Lois

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  23. SandyNovember 16, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Paddington Bear never ages...such a cute quilt!

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  24. Linda in Arkansas November 16, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    What a cute quilt. And Paddington Bear is always adorable!

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  25. Vicki ♥November 16, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    So very cute! I like your Glitter threads on it too :) Very nice!

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  26. andsewonNovember 16, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    What a charming cute quilt! Just right for a 3 yr old. I bet now it is a family keep sake.

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  27. Nanbon44November 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Paddington quilt is so cute

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  28. QuiltbenacoNovember 17, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Hai usato dei tessuti favolosi, il risultato รจ bellissimo!
    Ciao Domenica

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  29. SheilaCNovember 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Paddington Bear is so cute! I love the embellishments you added too.

    SheilaC

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  30. TeresaNovember 17, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Very cute, you can't go wrong with Paddington...

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  31. JocelynNovember 18, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    How very sweet. I'm sure it is very snuggly.

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  32. Nancy SueNovember 19, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    What a sweet quilt! Paddington always has a sweet spot in my heart! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!

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  33. LindabeeNovember 19, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Paddington has always been a family favorite. I love your metallic stitching. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. RoslynNovember 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Perfect for a little one, so cute!

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  35. PatNovember 19, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Cute quilt!

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  36. LeeNovember 19, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Paddington Bear - he is so cute!

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  37. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 20, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Such a cute quilt! I'll bet Tessa loves it.

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  38. ElzaanNovember 20, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Who doesn't like Paddington Bear???!!!
    That is a very cute quilt. Bet Tessa likes it a lot.
    Elzaan

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  39. DorothyNovember 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Such a cute Christmas quilt. Your daughter must still love it!

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  40. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Thank you for your comment. Your christmas quilt is lovely!

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  41. DelilahNovember 20, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I love this! And I love stars. So cute!

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  42. SewCalGalNovember 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Ahh. So very cute. Love Paddinton. Thanks for sharing in the Christmas Quilt Show.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  43. KimNovember 21, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Your quilt is so cute. The bears are so adorable.

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  44. EllenJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This is by far one of the cutest quilts I have seen. great job!

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