Belles.hold

Thanks to all who have written such nice comments about my Nutcrackers. I'll post pictures each time I make three more, and when I finally finish, I'll take a photo of the entire quilt. I hope each character gets easier to applique - - but somehow I doubt it. The teeth, eyes, eyebrows and lips are very small. I have to bring my satin stitch down to a 1.5 setting. Also, after it is quilted, I'll be able to add all the embellishments...such as jewels for the crowns, laces for the boots, a chain for the watch fob, etc. Belles

franie

It is gonna be great. Love it.

Sheila Elaine

This is an awesome quilt. Has your daughter seen it yet? She's going to be so proud of it & it will give memories for years to come.

amma

Good Job!!! They are so cute :D:D:D

Belles.hold

Thanks, that's the reaction I hope to get from my daughter and granddaugher, Alyssa - AWESOME! She hasn't seen any of the Nutcracker blocks nor a picture of the entire quilt. I'm hoping to keep it a secret until Christmas. Belles

magpie

What an awesome quilt. It will be loved forever.

Belles.hold

It took about a month for me to finish three more of the Nutcracker blocks for Alyssa's quilt. On the Chimney Sweep block, I didn't attach the straw broom to the broom pole because it should extend out onto the sashing.

Now I'm taking a short recess while I make my blocks for the Santa Claus Swap. Then on to the next three blocks (and as I thought, they aren't becoming easier to applique)! Belles

Belles.hold

Well annieshane, I didn't complete the Nutcracker Quilt by Christmas, but I have it ready for the long arm quilter and will be able to present it to my DGD for her twelfth birthday on July 1. This fall/winter she will ice skate in the "Nutcracker on Ice" for the 10th year. So, she has been in the production since she was 3 years old....and her two aunts, grandpa and Nana have watched each performance. Belles

pab58

That is a remarkable quilt!!! You did a wonderful job on it, and I know your grandaughter will absolutely LOVE it!!! What a special gift and keepsake for her! Please be sure to post pictures of the quilt after it returns to you from the longarmer!!! ;) ;)

jeaninmaine

What a lovely quilt this will be for her. Your nutcrackers are terrific.