Our only grandchild, Alyssa, who is ll years old, has been appearing in "The Nutcracker on Ice" since she was 3 years old. Each year she becomes more and more proficient with more and more difficult routines. When I saw the Classic Nutcracker Quilt, I knew I had to make it for her as a Christmas present. I've finished three of the twelve Nutcrackers and then will start on the 26 different 12-inch blocks that make up the border. What do you think? Am I ambitious or fool hardy to think I can finish this queen sized quilt before Christmas? AND complete the Santa Swap and the Row Robin Swap?? Belles

I think you did a great job.

wow, those are awesome. I'm sure you can do it.

Belles, you're awsome! Nutcrackers, row robins, etc. Where do you find the time? The Nutcrackers are beautiful by the way!

Oh wow, what a great quilt.

Wow is right.....if you think you can....you will...and have fun doing it!!!!

This is beautiful...and quite intricate. Are you doing machine applique?

very cute thanks for sharing

Your work is awesome. Of course, you can complete all these things before Christmas. This quilt is for your granddaughter, that always puts a lot of ump in our step when we are doing something for them. We have faith in you!!

Please, please, please post this quilt when you complete it.
I know it will be a fantastic quilt.

Great work! I love that pattern!

Your DGD will love her quilt. Be sure to post a picture when you have it finished. You'll be able to finish by Christmas, you have 5 months.

Beautiful! She is sure to love it.

She will treasure it :mrgreen: You do great work :thumbup:

Lovely quilt

Very nice! I enjoy nutcrackers; and have a small collection of them that I display during the Christmas season. Love the details in each one.

You can do it! You have a great start! :thumbup:

I love the Nutcracker and your blocks are fantastic. Wish I was getting this.
Cheryl

Nice job!! :thumbup:

You have done a wonderful job on these characters.

Love them...wonderful Job!

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

It is gonna be great. Love it.

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.

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

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

What an awesome quilt. It will be loved forever.

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

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

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!!! ;) ;)

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

Go grandma! You can do it! She'll treasure it forever!

Love them, love them, love your blocks from the Nutcracker. :-D

Well that is really something. "Stunning" is a word much overused, but this quilt really deserves it- there is something very powerful about it. Well done on your masterpiece!

wow -- she is going to be thrilled to have such a beautiful quilt to remember her grand achievement on ice!