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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Christmas in July ~Then and Now ~ Blog Hop ~ My Day



Welcome to my 


Christmas in July ~ Then and Now


Here is my "Then" quilt.



In 2012, I posted this photo of Katniss' First Christmas with us
and said I had made it a "few years ago" so I know it predates 2012.
As it does not appear in any other photos on my blog, I know it also
predates my blog which was started in 2009.

All I know is it is the first Christmas quilt I made.

It was made with a panel, some fat quarters and yardage
from an old Nancy Halvorsen collection.
I love the colors in this quilt and the vintage designs.

I made a pillow with then leftover fabrics


Here is the pillow with my "Now" quilt.
The greens and shades of red are similar and there is a bit of gold.



My "Now" quilt is this one ...


A Poinsettia Winter from In the Beginning Fabrics

I love this quilt!

Please enjoy visiting all the lovely Christmas in July bloggers today
  
July 28
Life in the Scrapatch (you are here)
Cynthia's Creating Ark
Karrin’s Crazy World
Vroomans Quilts
Quilted Delights
Songbird Designs
Websterquilt
 Karen's Korner

Thanks to

Carol @ Just Let Me Quilt

for hosting this festive blog hop!


For more Christmas in July fun, click on the link below for my

Starburst Christmas in July Tree Skirt

To make this I cut my Poinsettia Winter scraps into strips,
 added some other scrap strips and
used a Free Tutorial and Wedge Template,

More Christmas in July coming soon!

Thank you for visiting me today.

 Happy Sewing! 
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43 comments:

  1. Karen's KornerJuly 28, 2020 at 12:38 AM

    Both quilts are pretty and very festive. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. GranChrisJuly 28, 2020 at 12:47 AM

    Love, love your first quilt. Absolutely beautiful.

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  3. Charlene McCainJuly 28, 2020 at 2:33 AM

    You have been busy! Both quilts are beautiful, but your latest is just stunning! I love the bright and cheery colors against the white background.

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  4. Carol AndrewsJuly 28, 2020 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas quilts! Can’t wait to see what scrappy goodness you are creating next! 😉

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  5. Elizabeth CoughlinJuly 28, 2020 at 6:18 AM

    Gorgeous quilts; I love them!

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  6. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJuly 28, 2020 at 6:35 AM

    Your quilt turned out gorgeous. When I get back to mine I know who to go to if I have problems to ask questions.

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  7. DorianJuly 28, 2020 at 7:11 AM

    Oh Pat, that is just lovely!! Both of them are actually :) But I love the poinsetta one. You did a great job on them.

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  8. LeahJuly 28, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful projects both then and now! Love the fabrics in both!

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  9. CarolJuly 28, 2020 at 7:34 AM

    Both projects are beautiful! I don't know which I like better--love the dark colors in the "then" quilt but the brightness of the "now" quilt is lovely too! Thanks for sharing them.

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  10. LJJuly 28, 2020 at 8:24 AM

    Love your quilts - I'm sure the scrappy new quilt will be gorgeous, too. My question..."Whatever happened to your first Christmas Quilt?" You never mentioned and it sounded as though you no longer had access to it. I hope to do my first Christmas quilt one of these days.

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  11. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJuly 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM

    Those are both beautiful quilts, Pat! I especially love the way the pine trees are pieced in your "now" quilt!

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  12. CarlaJuly 28, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    WOW, this is amazing, Pat. Love everything about it!

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  13. tink's momJuly 28, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    What beautiful quilts. The pattern for your "NOW" quilt is wonderful.

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  14. Anorina @SameliasMumJuly 28, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    These are both really beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing them with us and adding a little bit of joy to our day :)

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  15. LoriJuly 28, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    Wow both your quilts are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing today.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  16. kupton52July 28, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    I love the Poinsettia Winter quilt....it's so lovely. I just found and ordered Jason Yenter's book and am looking for the fabrics now. Would you tell me how many yards of the border stripe is needed for the quilt. I've only found the fabric in one place and would like to order it before it's gone; even before my book arrives. Thanks so much. Love your post! Blessings from southeastern West Virginia.

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  17. grammajudybJuly 28, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    I love your “then” quilt! I’m a fan of Nancy Halvorsen fabrics. Your “now”quilt is stunning! I’m anxious to see what you do with the scraps!

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  18. DeonnJuly 28, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    Oh, my goodness, Pat! I love your Poinsettia Winter quilt too - that is stunning! - Woo, that border really elevates the already-wonderful design. The first one is lovely too. Thanks for sharing these pretties!

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  19. Karrin HurdJuly 28, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    Gorgeous quilts, thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. CalicojoanJuly 28, 2020 at 9:54 AM

    All your quilts are gorgeous, but this one new one is extra spectacular. Sure to bring a ton of holiday joy! You know, now we are all going to want to make this! :-)

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  21. Carol SwiftJuly 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    Those quilts are totally amazing! The "now" quilt is beyond gorgeous and the fabrics are so bright. I love it! Thank you, Pat, for sharing your "then and now" with us.

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  22. Connie W.July 28, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    Both quilts are great for adding seasonal cheer. The "then" quilt is classy and reminds me to look through panels from my start in the quilting world. You've inspired me to make something similar which I think is possible with my growth in understanding choosing colors. Thanks for sharing.
    Connie W.
    c_s_wolfe@yahoo.com

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  23. For the love of geeseJuly 28, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    Love the now quilt, the fabrics and the design.

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  24. JANETJuly 28, 2020 at 10:58 AM

    Gorgeous quilts!

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  25. Barb NeiwertJuly 28, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    Oh, your new quilt is simply lovely! Thanks for posting the pattern - I may have to take a look . . .

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  26. SusanJuly 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    I can see why you love this quilt - it's beautiful!

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  27. AnitaJuly 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM

    Both your quilts are beautiful, but I adore the Poinsettia one! Thanks or sharing.

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  28. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsJuly 28, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    Both are beautiful. I really love the poinsettia quilt - my favorite winter flower!

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  29. Rebecca SmithJuly 28, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    I love them both.

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  30. SharonJuly 28, 2020 at 4:03 PM

    This is gorgeous! thanks for sharing.

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  31. PattiJuly 28, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Magpie's MumblingsJuly 28, 2020 at 6:06 PM

    They're both amazing quilts - so different in colourways but very reflective of the season. Thank you for inviting us to come for a visit with you.

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  33. TuridJuly 28, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    So different, and yet so beautiful both of them. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Home Sewn By UsJuly 28, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Pat! Both quilts are beautiful but I am especially fond of the now one. I love those fabrics and colors - how nice you can make a scrappy quilt using the leftovers. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  35. Vicki in MNJuly 28, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    Oh wow those are super gorgeous quilts, in love with your now quilt!

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  36. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 28, 2020 at 8:41 PM

    The fabrics give that quilt an almost 'color wash' look - fabulous!

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  37. ShirleyCJuly 28, 2020 at 11:45 PM

    Those are both so amazing! I'm in awe!

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  38. BethJuly 29, 2020 at 12:10 AM

    Christmas quilts are great, aren't they? Your "then" quilt looks old-timey now and very comforting. Your "now" quilt is astonishingly pretty. The white makes it really dazzling. It's funny how our color choices change over time, isn't it? I have a Christmas quilt I made circa 2003 that uses colors very much like your "then" quilt...and the Christmas quilt I am slowly working on now is much lighter. I suppose we will make it easier on the quilt historians than if we didn't follow any identifiable paths. :)

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  39. piecefulwendyJuly 29, 2020 at 9:43 AM

    What a beautiful quilt, with those lovely bright colors. Your "then" quilt is a treasure to keep too! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Gail BJuly 29, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    Your quilts are just fabulous.

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  41. Susan July 29, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    Including that red plaid really makes the reds part of the quilt. I like both the then and then now quilts.

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  42. MichelleJuly 29, 2020 at 11:49 PM

    Both quilts are beautiful. I'm going to have to find that pattern and fabric.

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  43. MarianJuly 30, 2020 at 8:11 PM

    I don't think I could pick a favorite of the two of these. They are both so very beautiful. Each unique in there own way. I love em and so glad to see you participating today. I would have hated not seeing these ... They truly are beautiful.

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