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    Home » Blog » family

    A Christmas Quilt

    December 11, 2010 by Amy 36 Comments

    This quilt was made as a Christmas gift this year, but I can share it because I already presented it to it’s recipients.  For years now I’ve wanted to make a quilt for my husband’s parents, but I’ve had a hard time deciding on just the right quilt to make. In November I suddenly knew exactly what I should do. (I love when that happens.)

    I had a little collection of nine-patch blocks made from Civil War-era reproduction fabrics. I pulled them together into a quilt that made me totally happy for many reasons.

    First, I love the brown in there – gives the quilt some depth and makes it not just “Christmas-y.”

    Second, my in-laws live in Frederick, Maryland – right in the middle of Civil War battlefields and memorials, so a Civil War-inspired quilt seems fitting.

    Third, whenever I think of Civil War and Christmas put together, I think of Little Women. I LOVE that book and the 1994 movie too. (Makes me cry every time.) Well, the first time I met my husband’s family (when we were dating) my then-future-husband’s younger brother  kept pointing to my hair (which was long at the time) and talking about “Little Homen”. His mom immediately cracked-up and explained that he loved Little Women and we had a great bonding moment over that movie. I took it as a sign right away that I would really like this family. 🙂  And I was right.  We had a great time with them here over Thanksgiving and I was able to give them the quilt then. And I will happily add that it was joyously received.Yay!

    I also love that this quilt came entirely from the stash.  I think the binding fabric may be my favorite of all.

    And now, here we are almost half-way through December. I can’t believe how fast this month is flying by. I keep trying to stop and savor the season. It’s kind of not fair that as a kid, December seems interminable and Christmas takes forever to come, but as an adult the month passes too quickly.  WAY too quickly.

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    Comments

    1. Jean

      December 11, 2010 at 10:51 pm

      Just perfect for Christmas – and winter. I love your colors and agree it is not "just" Christmas with the brown. Love it!

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    2. Christine

      December 11, 2010 at 11:15 pm

      That is a beautiful quilt and yes I too love the red binding fabric, but then I love all things repro..<br /><br />Christine

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    3. Chris

      December 11, 2010 at 11:39 pm

      Lovely! What a thoughtful gift.

      Reply
    4. Jan Hatchett

      December 12, 2010 at 12:06 am

      That is a beauty of a quilt and I am so glad that your in laws received it with joy! Sounds like you have a great family!

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    5. Sherri

      December 12, 2010 at 12:45 am

      A truly beautiful quilt and such a well-written post also! I love it when I all of a sudden know exactly what project to make for family or friends!

      Reply
    6. Norma's Place

      December 12, 2010 at 3:14 am

      How lovely, your family must cherish that forever. From someone living in Australia, wish we could have a white Christmas as well

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    7. Karen

      December 12, 2010 at 4:06 am

      Great quilt Amy. I love it when all of a sudden you just know the right pattern/fabric choice.

      Reply
    8. Quiet Quilter

      December 12, 2010 at 5:44 am

      It&#39;s so nice when a quilt comes together attached with memories, thoughtfulness, love, and personality. Colors were nice too.

      Reply
    9. Trudi

      December 12, 2010 at 5:49 am

      What a beautiful quilt! Such a wonderful and thoughtful gift!

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    10. Angie

      December 12, 2010 at 6:59 am

      It&#39;s a gorgeous quilt, Amy!

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    11. A Plain Path

      December 12, 2010 at 7:38 am

      This quilt is beautiful! What a wonderful gift and I love the meaning behind it all.

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    12. Karin

      December 12, 2010 at 7:47 am

      What a perfectly lovely quilt and the sentiment behind it is so sweet. I love the stories behind the quilts! I love everything about this quilt and the addition of the brown and that wonderful binding just makes this quilt so warm and inviting. I&#39;m sure your in-laws will treasure it always!

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    13. tracy_a

      December 12, 2010 at 8:40 am

      What a great present! It&#39;s gorgeous!

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    14. CT

      December 12, 2010 at 8:47 am

      That is a lovely quilt and a lovely story! I must have read Little Women at least a dozen time while growing up, and cried and laughed while doing it… outloud! <br /><br />I also like the fact that you made it entirely from stash!

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    15. Kim Walus

      December 12, 2010 at 9:37 am

      A beautiful quilt and a beautiful story to go with it. I&#39;m sure it will be cherished for years. Have a wonderful Christmas season with your friends and family.

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    16. sunny

      December 12, 2010 at 9:57 am

      Don&#39;t you love it when a pllan comes together? Beautiful quilt, and quite a bonus that you did it all from stash.

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    17. Aunt Spicy

      December 12, 2010 at 10:40 am

      Ohhhh, totally love how you pulled it all together!

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    18. John'aLee

      December 12, 2010 at 12:27 pm

      What a well thought out and beautiful quilt! I&#39;m sure they will feel blessed to have it.

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    19. Liv

      December 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

      Love that quilt Amy Happy Christmas to you and all your family from Ireland

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    20. AMKreations

      December 12, 2010 at 3:16 pm

      It&#39;s beautiful! I love the mountains in the background too! Lovely!

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    21. Jan

      December 12, 2010 at 4:21 pm

      Oh, I love this quilt of yours! The brown with the red and green is genius. It is such a soft, warm looking quilt. Pretty, pretty!

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    22. Mary on Lake Pulaski

      December 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

      It&#39;s a beautiful quilt Amy! I&#39;m sure they are thrilled!

      Reply
    23. Summer :)

      December 12, 2010 at 6:53 pm

      That is a gorgeous Christmas quilt! 🙂 I love it, wonderful job.

      Reply
    24. a little bit biased

      December 12, 2010 at 8:47 pm

      Oh, I love your style girl! It&#39;s a beautiful quilt and I love that it was a &quot;stash quilt!&quot; Great job and thanks for sharing. I&#39;m inspried.

      Reply
    25. Gramma Rosie

      December 13, 2010 at 6:04 am

      That quilt you see? That&#39;s MY quilt! I am the mother of the boy who loved &quot;Homan&quot; and the mother-in-law of your favorite quilter. Am I ever lucky! BTW, the pictures don&#39;t do justice to the depth of the colors. I too love the story behind the quilt and Amy&#39;s thoughtfulness that goes with her creativity. And the quilt will NOT be put away with the Christmas decorations.

      Reply
    26. Nanette Merrill and daughters

      December 13, 2010 at 8:24 am

      What is the binding fabric. It doesn&#39;t look civil war. The whole thing is really really lovely. They will cherish it.

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    27. P.

      December 13, 2010 at 9:28 am

      That is just gorgeous!

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    28. Jennifer

      December 13, 2010 at 12:49 pm

      Beautiful! I love a classic quilt and I&#39;m sure your husband&#39;s family will love it as well. The colors are perfect and I think the binding is my favorite part too!<br /><br />Jennifer 🙂

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    29. Wendy K

      December 13, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      Lovely &#39;Christmas&#39; quilt Amy, i&#39;m sure your husbands parents will love it :)<br />Hugs Wendy x

      Reply
    30. Bonnie

      December 13, 2010 at 5:41 pm

      This is a lovely quilt, the perfect combination of civil war and Little Women. I am sure that they loved it, I know I do!

      Reply
    31. Kimberly

      December 14, 2010 at 12:15 am

      What a wonderful gift… it is just so beautiful!

      Reply
    32. Laurie Anne

      December 14, 2010 at 8:55 am

      Just perfect!

      Reply
    33. pioneervalleygirl

      December 14, 2010 at 8:20 pm

      lovely quilt, and thanks for making me think of Little Women, I loved that book

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    34. Andy

      December 14, 2010 at 11:51 pm

      Love the quilt Amy! What a wonderful gift

      Reply
    35. Lynnie

      December 15, 2010 at 4:42 pm

      It looks great in the house. I almost didn&#39;t even notice it when I walked in because it blends so perfectly. As always, great work.

      Reply
    36. MomBrose

      December 21, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      That is beautiful! Your corners on your binding are absolutely perfect! Any tips? That&#39;s the one part of quilting I have yet to master.

      Reply

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