My Christmas Tree quilt is just a tree square combined with a moderated traditional Nine Patch. All the fabrics have subtle designs in, which isn’t noticeable in the photos. It’s one of the few quilts I made by myself, and all by hand.
The miniature patch on the back says that I started designing, cutting, and piecing in 1992. Quilting and binding wasn’t finished until 1996. (You can see the subtle fabric designs better in the patch. The ecru fabric also has a leafy motif in it.)
The afghan at the foot of the bed is made of Granny Squares, made by Grandma Ruby (Blohm) Neal. She probably made a couple dozen of them for family members.
That is wonderful, Joy! 🎄🎄
The Leora books are dedicated to KATE. I sure hope Granddaughter Kate (age 6) will treasure her great great grandmother’s stories someday, and the Christmas tree quilt her Grammie made!
You know she will – she has that great Iowa upbringing from Grammie!
Yes, but she’s a Twin Cities kid these days! She’s at such a fun age so we’d enjoy seeing her more often.
Beautiful, especially since it was made by hand. Every time I see a quilt like this, I can recall my dad setting up Mom’s quilting frame and Mother inviting several lady friends in for an all-day quilt-and-gab day!
Love it! I’ve also quilted with a group, but I think this may be the only large one I did solo.
Beautiful, Joy! You are so talented. We have a vest and beanie made of grannie squares that’s precious and one beloved “crazy quilt”. Love seeing your treasures! 🥰
Bless you, Vicki! I hope Granddaughter Kate will enjoy them someday. She’s just 6.
She will, she will! I just know it. 🥰
Warm, cozy and cute!
Thank you, Annette. What winsome words for this season!
Grammie will be handing down a beautiful family heirloom which will surely be enjoyed every Christmas season. If it were mine, I’d leave it on my bed all year long! 🙂
Thanks, Nancy, for the idea! Usually I use a white chenille spread that was a wedding gift, 57 years old!
Beautiful and cozy.
Wow!
That is a beautiful Christmas tree quilt! So festive!!
Thank you, Liz!
You’re welcome, Joy!
Just beautiful. Very festive.
Thank you, Alan!
You did a fabulous job on this Joy! Being a hand quilter myself, I know the time and effort that went into this beauty. It’s a wonderful pattern design too.
Thank you, Sharon!
What a beautiful quilt!!! I wish you blessings at Christmastime and all good things in the New Year!
To you as well, Linda! Thank you.