I have a son who has requested a nativity scene. I know these are such a tremendous amount of work even if you buy them unfinished and just paint them, so I am wondering if anyone has made a stained glass wall hanging of the nativity scene. If so, could you tell me where you obtained your pattern? Thank you.

Google stained glass patterns.....you will get lots and many are free. Keep us posted on your progress.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....e&s=5&s=10&s=4

Lots of information in this link.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...l13l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=619&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

I just did a quick Google of stained glass patterns. You can easily resize them and do a fusible applique.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110571-1.htm DebCavan shows an easy method. Results are stunning.

I just heard about a web site and checked it out. I typed in Coloringbook printable pages on Google. The pictures are perfect for children to color or could be used for applique or stitching.
I copied some off for a friend who used the castle and a picture of a knight on a horse to decorate a birthday cake.
Really nice Nativity scenes.


Carol J.

Using blender fabrics, batiks that are not stamped, look for fabrics that don't have a print/pattern on them, these types really mimic real stained glass.

Actual stained glass patterns work beautifully, too :D:D:D

Quilters Warehouse has some nativity patterns.

http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/sea...hTerm=nativity

here is a great book, I have it and it is very well written, many different projects, and has simple applique pieces.

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Adoration-Quilts-Applique-Nativity-Patchwork/dp/1564776700/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312570510&sr=8-1[.url]

Not specifically what you hav asked for .. here's my Nativity Scene that I hang every year!

http://www.bonniemohrstudio.com/stor...mas/cat_8.html

QuiltE, your Nativity Scene is beautiful. I wish you had it on fabric panels.

QuiltE, your Nativity Scene is beautiful. I wish you had it on fabric panels.

Just as clarification .... it is NOT my artwork.
The link takes you to the artist Bonnie Mohr in Minnesota. A very talented lady indeed.

I've had the picture for over twenty years and love bringing it out each year for two or three months.

I haven't done them in Stained Glass"... I did some last year in a silhouette applique..they came out really pretty..everyone liked them !! Pattern from a magazine called "Quilting it for Xmas" 2003 !! PM me for more info..if you want too !!

Sorry QuiltE. I thought it was your web site.

MelodyWB, that is really pretty, but not quite what I was looking for. Thank you though.

Have you seen the absolutely beautiful Nativity scene fabric JoAnn Fabric sells?

It's beautiful.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GRATUI...26578044092980
I just received this on an email the other day, and it's got everything you'll need to make a nativity. You could do it in redwork, embroidery, or applique. Hope the link works!

Thank you everyone for all the ideas and links. They give me a lot to choose from - everything from a Hispanic nativity scene to Botticelli's.

You might also try "Mt. Redoubt" designs. She is an excellent designer of a variety of subjects.

Can't wait to see pics!!

I have a son who has requested a nativity scene.

Paper Panache usually has one that is paper pieced. I looked it up and web site said it was unavailable at this time. Maybe you could keep a watch out to see if it comes back in stock or maybe get with them and see what their plans are for bringing it back.
Robin in TX

I love the book Adoration Quilts by: Rachel Brown. I have done several of the projects in the book. It has good instructions that are easy to follow. A lot of small pieces but really worth the effort. I did it all in fusible applique.

This is the one I like, but is not stained glass
http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-l...cw3571ff4db74d

I'll show him all these choices. What he has asked for is for me get an unpainted wooden or other construction nativity set and paint, decorate it. One with the figures about 10 inches tall and painted accurately according to historical research for clothing, etc. I think a wall hanging would be easier but of course it won't be interchangeable for Christmas decorating. Will let you know what he decides. I'm letting him decide so that I don't put a lot a labor into something he doesn't want and won't use.

Thanks for pointing this out -- it looks like a nice alternative to applique. They do have a simpler version available now ...
http://www.paperpanache.com/ecart/Pholyfam.htm

Just saw this and thought of you! I love it myself!
www.quiltersworld.com/shopping.php?mode=new

Tanya, I think this set is really nice:

[img]http://ozarksquiltz.com/yahoo_site_a...151125_std.JPG[/img]

I found this here:
http://www.ozarksquiltz.com/quilt_ga...glass_projects

I have planned for several years to do this project but it seems to get bumped down the list.

Good luck!!

Great question. I hope you will post what you end up doing. :-D

Check out "O Holy Night Stained Glass Pattern" http://www.quiltersworld.com/shopping.php?mode=new

Great resource! Thank you!

It sure would look great as an applique quilt!!

I got an ad with a nativity panel in it today. It's nice!

http://www.overrainbow.com/cgi-bin/S...es=0&lastmenu=

Bernina has a foot that does that for you. It is a disc shape with a tube-like opening in the side and a hole in center for needle. Feed yarn, fine cording, etc in the side and out the bottom. Forget what it's called but if the yarn can fit it is great. Never thought to use it for stained-glass work.

If you have old Christmas cards, go thru them to see if you have any with silhouette figures. That would be fairly easy to do in blue, brown and beige batiks.

Thank you for that suggestion but he is stuck on the idea of the nativity scene being true to the historical period. That leaves out the Old Master's versions, the newer versions, the silhouettes, etc. He wants it done as if someone took a photo of the actual event.

Here are my stained glass Nativities. The first was was very easy to make. I sold two sets and have made two additional as gifts. The second one is still hanging in my living room. In put it up last Christmas and have not taken it down.