Hi there! Today is my stop on Shabby Fabric's Christmas Keepsakes blog tour. Christmas Keepsakes is the newest Block of the Month quilt from Shabby Fabrics. The quilt measures 36" x 36" and features nine Christmas applique blocks. They offer a choice of traditional or laser cut and pre-fused applique kits with the border, backing and all of the embellishments are included for this 10 month program. Christmas Keepsakes begins in January 2015 and runs through October 2015, giving you time to complete it before Christmas!
I love the swirly lollipop! Isn't it the cutest thing?!
And the candy cane is just as cute!
I've done a lot of applique but never with the pre fused laser cut pieces like this. I really loved using them. It was so nice to not have to trace and cut everything first. I had my blocks fused to the backgrounds in no time.
I taped my paper and block to my light box (a.k.a. my window) to trace the embroidery lines. Then I sat down to stitch everything.
I started by using my machine using a straight stitch. I think it looked good but after embroidering the little lines I wanted to hand stitch all of the block. I used 3 strands of embroidery floss for mine. I absolutely love them!!!
Make sure to stop by each of the blogs below for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Shabby Fabrics!!! Then stop by Shabby Fabrics blog tomorrow the 10th for a chance to win too! So leave a coment below for a chance to win!!! and visit the other too!!!
Here is a list of the other ladies on the blog tour:
Tuesday, October 7th
Erin @ Stay at Home Mummy
Karin @ Leigh Laurel Studios
Wednesday, October 8th
Melissa @ Happy Quilting
Kristyne @ Pretty by Hand
Thursday, October 9th
Erin @ Why Not Sew?
Caroline @ SewCanShe
Happy Sewing!!
xo Erin
That is such a cute quilt, and I love the idea of pre-cut pieces.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is beautiful and I love how it encapsulates all the great things about Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just the cutest quilt! I think I NEED it, of course I don't NEED quilts very often ;) yeah right!
ReplyDeleteI love that lollipop. It is so darn cute! The whole quilt is just lovely. I would love to make it for my mom.
ReplyDeletei love this quilt and the laser cut and pre-fused applique is great.
ReplyDeleteThey are just so cute. Your stitching is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is just tooo cute and with the laser cut it might actually get finished for Christmas! I've always loved the addition of embroidery on quilts too, yours is beautiful, enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI love the mellow background with the rich reds!
ReplyDeleteLove the little candy cane...and at first I wondered what thread you used on the lollipop since it was so thick, then I read that you used embroidery thread--genius! How cute--I must have the whole kit!
ReplyDeleteI love your hand embroidery addition - it really enhances these blocks.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute quilt kit!! Love each design but my favorites are the Gingerbread House and Lolipop!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt. You did a great job on your block. All the designs are adorable but I like the lollipop the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I am loving seeing each block up close.
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! The sled is my favorite block in the quilt... I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, I love the laser cut applique.
ReplyDeletedoyleajackie AT gmail DOT com
Oh this is such a beautiful quilt...love the fabrics used.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are adorable! I can't wait for this BOM to start!
ReplyDeleteLove the Lollipop (but love the sled also).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
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ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just adorable and your hand stitching just makes it even cuter...love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt, and love that you hand stitched the applique, adds another dimension to the quilt. sue from lake tapps, wa
ReplyDeleteI really like the embroidery element you added. Very nice!
ReplyDeletemcdowallrc@gmail.com
My two favorite blocks--the candy!! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job on your blocks. I love that lollipop one too- so cute!
ReplyDeleteEach design I see made up in a blog post becomes my favorite. These are all so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about hand stitching the blocks. They look great.
ReplyDeleteYou picked my favorite two! The lolly and candy cane!
ReplyDeleteLoving the lollipop!
ReplyDeleteI think your block is too cute. Love the idea of laser cut. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love these two blocks. They are my favorite two. Can't wait to start this pattern, so adorable.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful project! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
beautiful project, Its nice that you hand stitched it ,lovely
ReplyDeletecooladam1 at live dot com
I love your little lollipop and candy cane. All the blocks are so special! The whole quilt is a keepsake. Thank you for this giveaway chance!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute! I loved seeing the lollipop up close!
ReplyDeleteThe embroidery looks great on your lollipop block - both blocks look great.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
Одеяло просто чудо!
ReplyDeleteI love the Lollipop block it is adorable.Thanks! (sandybailey55@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed seeing the super cute blocks on the blog hop this week.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having all the pieces ready to go so you can just work on the fun part of putting it together. :)
ReplyDeleteHI, such a neat project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
I just really love how cute this quilt is!!
ReplyDeletelove your hand embroidery also. It really makes a difference in the look.
These turned out great. Your hand stitching takes it to another place, it is fantastic! I am loving these two blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love your swirly lollipop! It's excellent!
ReplyDeleteLooks so easy with laser cut pieces. Loving these blocks!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
I really liked the gingerbread house but, now that I have seen your lollipop, I may have a new favorite!
ReplyDeleteYour block is very cute. I like how you chose to embroider it all! This kit is on my list! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewould love to win, thanks
ReplyDeleteI am loving this quilt more and more every time I see a new block. might have to join in.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so cute! I like the idea of laser cut pieces. Sometimes, cutting them yourself does not turn out as well.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are just.plain.adorable! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteI love the block- the extra hand stitching makes it! Thanks for the chance to win! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteVery nice blocks. This quilt looks like it would be fun to make. I've been following everyone's blog and it is so much fun to see how each blogger takes the block and adds their own touch. I'm always afraid to deviate from the pattern. Thanks for showing me I can. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis a beautiful quilt. I love all of the little embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the cutest Christmas quilts I have ever seen and your added embroidery adds that special touch to the lollipop and candy cane. Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeletelv2bquilting2@comcast.net
This is a beautiful quilt and I think it's great that you are making it for YOU and not to give away.
ReplyDeleteI love the swirl on the lollipop! This quilt is so sweet and I love the idea of the laser cut applique! I think that will be my next adventure in quilting!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Keepsakes is such an adorable quilt! I love your hand embroidery idea! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. The quilt is beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway. I've also listed your giveaway on my giveaway list for sewers & quilts at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks turned out very nice! Would love to see your finished quilt. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of the blocks the more I'm thinking I need to join in and make the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat lollipop is the cutest!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt. As I go around the hop, I am loving seeing everyone's blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh I love these candy squares -- the lollipop is adorable, and I am very fond of candy canes -- tho I don't like to eat them.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable quilt! I really love that lollipop block the best.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed seeing the finished product of each and every one of the blocks but I have been partial to the candies from the very beginning. Your decision to embroider the detail was a good one. It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. So cute!
ReplyDeletek(dot)castanette(at)Hotmail(dot)com
I love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the added hand stitching you did.
ReplyDeleteBoy, I don't blame you for thinking about doing the whole BOM. This is one of the cutest Christmas quilts I've ever seen. It's all fabulous from the fabrics, the embellishments, the colors, and the designs.
ReplyDeletelove the quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe lollypop is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Erin, you're a gem typing with one hand while standing:) Fabulous tip taping paper to block to my light box (a.k.a. A window) to trace the embroidery lines. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe lollipop is so so cute. It's my favorite one now on the Blog tour.
What a beautiful christmas quilt. Just love all the applique!
ReplyDeleteI love the laser cut appliques! A darling quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Loooove this Quilt!! the blocks are allll Great! (Gingerbread House is my Favorite! lol)
ReplyDeleteReally cute blocks…looks like such a sweet quilt!
ReplyDeleteSew cute!
ReplyDeleteYou make it sound so easy! This is a beautiful quilt, thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteErin, you always do such lovely work. Very fun
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance
Love the lollipop. The Christmas ornament and the lollipop blocks are my favourite blocks. Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing the blocks up close!
ReplyDeleteI love the hand stitching you did on your blocks. it adds such a great look to them!!
ReplyDeleteCute quilt...love the lollipop!
ReplyDeleteThe lollipop is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful holiday quilt.
ReplyDeleteTheresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
Too cute
ReplyDeleteSuch cute blocks! I love the candy cane.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
I like the gingerbread house best!
ReplyDeleteThe lolipop is so cute. I would love to make the whole quilt for my family too!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun cheerful Christmas quilt. I would also want to keep it for my family and I love the idea of using pre cut pieces.
ReplyDeleteThat lollipop is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love that lollypop block! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is darling and your work is delightful too!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice quilt! I like a cabin very much!
ReplyDeleteLove this little quilt. Can't pick a favorite anymore.
ReplyDeleteIt's simply adorable! I'd love to make this as a gift this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHope you and the family are well! :)
Love this quilt and the fabrics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I've never tried pre-fused laser cut applique pieces, I may have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteYum yum! Pretty fabric snowflake prints! This quilt is sew cute and fun'
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a cute project this wall hanging is! I love the hand stitching you did to outline the blocks. Thanks for the chance to win a Shabby Fabrics gift certificate.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty fabrics and designs
ReplyDeleteVery pretty fabrics and designs
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the wall hangings. The fabric is beautiful and designs are delightful. My favorite design in the lollipop which brings back fond childhood memories. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is fabulous! And yes, it's such a cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the lollipop block!!
ReplyDeletemumbird3atgmail.com
I love the Christmas wall hanging, I am on the reserve list that starts in January. Your fabrics are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI just love this whole quilt, too. It is adorable!
ReplyDeleteMy email is : bestbelle2010@aol.com
Love the great Christmas blocks!
ReplyDeleteLove the great Christmas blocks!
ReplyDeleteLove fusible applique!!! The lolly is so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI have stalled out on my second applique project. Having the pieces precut and fused would make it so much easier! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have stalled out on my second applique project. Having the pieces precut and fused would make it so much easier! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love your swirled lollipop! All the blocks in this quilt are adorable. I have to try a pre-cut & fusible kit sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteLove your, they make such a beautiful quilt
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas Stockings!
ReplyDeleteI love this whole quilt and how each one of you has done something a little different. Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteDebby E
samtaylorcjsmimi@yahoo.com
Another great BOM from Shabby Fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern - your blocks are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely STUNNING quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI am trying hard to be good and not purchase this...I have so many projects! But with that said it would be perfect for my office to have a Christmas quilt. I too love the precut applique shapes. Cut and tracing them is my least favorite part of the process. I think that I am going to have to break down and do it!
ReplyDeletecjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu
I have to have this quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is a darling quilt! It looks like it would be so much fun to make.
ReplyDeleteThe laser cut pieces look like a fun way to play
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is a darling quilt, love the way your embroidery turned out!!
ReplyDeleteIt's just adorable! I really love the background fabric, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable quilt and you did a beautiful job, that lollipop is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win...such an adorable quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt, maybe I will make another Christmas quilt after all!
ReplyDeleteYou made my favorite block, The Lollipop. So cute. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeletelove your lollipop and candy cane blocks. thanks
ReplyDeleteThe lollipop is too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!!
ReplyDeleteYour block is charming--that swirl just makes it, doesn't it? Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLollypop is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLove the lollipop.
ReplyDeleteThat lollipop is fantastic! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteSign up for the quilt and cannot wait for next year to get here.
ReplyDeletePatricia
That is going to be a sweet quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna
I love this quilt and the ease of the laser cut blocks! I want them all!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. My favorite is the candy cane. I can't wait to make one!
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling quilt - the colors in the lollipop block really make it stand out so that you take notice.
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest Christmas Quilt. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I think my favorite block is the sleigh!
ReplyDeletejandktadlock@msn.com
I think I should make this quilt, if possible, it is so cute!
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