Wednesday 16 December 2009

The First Noel


This wallhanging is my entry in SewCalGal's Virtual Christmas Quilt Show.  If you go to her website here you can either join in, or just go and look at loads of lovely Christmassy quilts.

This wallhanging is applique'd, which is unusual for me, and shows "pictures" of the carol, The First Noel.  I sort of designed it myself, in that I found various pictures of things such as the angels and Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus, which I turned into fairly simple applique shapes.  Then I embroidered words from the carol on each panel.  The idea of the separate panels was taken from another wallhanging I had seen somewhere in the past.  I can't remember where, so if it was one of your quilts, I apologise for not crediting you here.

This quilt is way out of my usual comfort zone in terms of techniques, design and even colours, but I love it and it hangs over my mantelpiece every year.

That, together with the advent calendars I made for Professor and Chatterbox, all have to come out every year, and they all have their own places where they must hang.  I think the kids would be most annoyed with me if I tried to change any of it!

I nearly forgot to mention the quilt on my sidebar, called Sister's Christmas Braids.  I make my sister a quilt almost every year for Christmas, and this was made a couple of years ago, when Jelly Rolls first appeared, but was only quilted and finished this year.  I have just today posted this to her, so she will get it in a couple of days.

One of our "traditions" is to go out for lunch on Christmas Day with as many of the family as can be around.  There are usually 4 generations, and up to 11 of us.  The hotel we go to every year has a lovely lounge area with a big open fire, and Professor loves that we sit in one corner, near the fire, and all chat together before and after the meal.  I think it's great that a kid of 11 thinks that is the best part of the meal.

I hope you like this quilt, and that you will go and look at all the other fantastic quilts people are showing.

21 comments:

  1. WOW QS!! Your wall hanging is gorgeous!! You could market this one for sure! And your sister is one lucky girl!! Love this quilt! You have been busy!
    Paulette

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  2. What a great quilt! Makes me think of my Jan Patek Bible quilt that is packed away -- I'm thinking I might get it out for Christmas!

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  3. I noticed your Christmas braid quilt the other day, your sister is very lucky.(I think thay may mean my sisters are lucky too! :) )
    Your first Noel wall hanging is definately priceless, and you should market it. Your applique shapes are wonderful. You work is very inspiring.

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  4. Perfect! Well done for having completed more applique than me {giggle}

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  5. I really like your wall hanging. The way that you joined the individual panels into a larger one is very cool.

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  6. The wall hanging is great - well done for pushing your boundaries.
    You know I love that quilt for your sister...you couldn't actually address is to me accidentally could you? :)
    Enjoy the rest of your Christmas preparations.
    Ab xx

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  7. Love the wall hanging and the clever way you hooked them all together. By the way, did your sister tell you she has moved in with us here in Utah? I'll be sure to send you our address for the quilt. hehe

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  8. What a fun way to do a quilt! I adore it! Your Christmas traditions sound like a lot of fun and companionship! What a blessed way to spend the holiday! Blessings to you! So glad we connected through our blogs!

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  9. I love the wallhanging - very clever!

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  10. I love the wallhanging. You should publish your pattern as it is so nice.

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  11. Here you are Sue, I've found you. I love your 'The First Noel' quilts. I like the idea of joining them together with tabs and buttons - Hugs Natima

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  12. I love your First Noel wall hanging. I really like applique. I like your sister's quilt on the side bar. The way you framed the braids is something I never thought of. Looks great!

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  13. What a cute wall hanging. I love that it's in four sections--and that it's your own original pattern. Very nice!

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  14. Your wallhanging is lovely Sue.. Thanks for sharing it with us. Merry Christmas.

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  15. She's going to love the braid quilt Sue, it's one of my favorites.

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  16. Great design! You could easily sell this if you published it!

    thanks for sharing

    SheilaC

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  17. What a cute wall hanging! I like that it is made of four pieces. Love the braid quilt! I have yet to try that technique.
    Thanks for the nice comment on my blog! :)

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  18. Delightful wallhanging. Thanks for sharing it in my Virtual Christmas Quilt Show.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  19. What a great quilt! It's a wonderful wall hanging. Merry Christmas!

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