Monday, December 17, 2018

Secret Santa

I'm sure at one time or another
you've been part of a Secret Santa 
gift exchange.
This year I was a recipient of 
a secret Santa gift from
the Temecula Quilt Co quilt shop.
I have never been to the shop in Temecula, California,
or never have met the shop owner, Sheryl Johnson,
but she shared a wonderful secret Santa mystery quilt design
with anyone who read her blog.

What an awesome gift!


Each week we received another clue.

A little more cutting and
some more sewing.  

Nine patches...

4 patches...

Greens...

and plenty of Reds and Neutrals.
Lots of oldies, but goodies, for sure.


After 5-6 weeks
this sweet Christmas variation of 
the classic Burgoyne Surrounded quilt
was sewn together.

"Secret Santa"
42" x 54"

I machine quilted using a 28wt. Aurifil thread.
I love the texture it created.


Snowflakes, and 


snow blowing swirls.

Of course, there were lots of 
things I should have been working on,
but it was exciting to get a mystery 
Secret Santa gift each week.

This pattern has been on my
perpetual list for 20+ years.
Sheryl divided up the construction 
in easy and doable segments.

I think 2019 will find me 
FINALLY making this pattern

1991

in the indigo and white fabrics I had planned 
so long ago. 

Thanks, Sheryl for sharing 
your mystery with all of us. 
It was a fabulous seasonal project.

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season
and Merry Christmas.  We'll catch up
after the New Year.
Until Then-
Kyle

26 comments:

  1. I've been admiring all the quilts that were made using their pattern ..... I'm admiring yours too! Your indigo/white quilt will be beautiful and I look forward to seeing it next year. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

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  2. It's funny about those perpetual lists, eventually they DO rise to the top of the list! Beautiful Christmas/winter quilt perfect for snuggling up with a good book. Merry Christmas!

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  3. I just love it!!! So very pretty...do you have a long arm quilting machine?

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  4. What a sweet Christmas quilt. I have always loved that pattern as well. Funny how it seems to go faster when it is done in a mystery sew-a-long! Merry Christmas!

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  5. Another beautiful quilt. I'm still working on a similar quilt made in red, white and blues that I started a few years ago. It's on my UFO list for next year. I hope it turns out half as nice as yours. Have a wonderful Holiday Season. Hugs

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  6. A perfect Christmas version of Burgoyne Surrounded - such a classic pattern! Looking forward to seeing your indigos rendition...Recognized your book right away as it is on my own shelf- the 1930’s butterscotch/white Lindy quilt has been on my bucket list for ever (because of husband’s flying background) ...Have a lovely Christmas and New Year’s - and here is to many more hours of happy stitching in 2019.

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  7. Your Temecula Secret Santa quilt turned out wonderfully! I love how you have quilted it! Breaking the pattern down into batches of 9 patches and four patches etc.. made it so doable. It will be wonderful made with indigo and white fabrics. I hope someday you get the chance to go to the Temecula shop - it's wonderful and in such a beautiful area. Merry Christmas to you Kyle! May there be time for lots of exciting stitching projects in 2019 :0)

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  8. This is such a sweet quilt. I wish I had made one, but it would have required absolutely no sleeping! LOL
    You did a marvelous job, and I look forward to your beautiful Indigo version in the coming year.
    Merry Christmas, Kyle!

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  9. Just lovely Kyle - a perfect Christmas quilt. I was sorely tempted to play along but it would have been crazy days as this is such a busy time of the year for me. Nothing stopping me from adding it to my TO DO list tho, is there? A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  10. I love this pattern too, but I have a blue and white mini version that is a UFO, I need to dig it out and get it done these holidays! I think your quilt is stunning, especially the quilting. I am sure this will be a favorite holiday quilt for many years to come.

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  11. It is beautiful with the reds and greens and I am sure it will be just as pretty in blue and white.
    Your Quilting is beautiful as always.
    Have wonderful Christmas time!

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  12. It turned out so pretty. The pattern truly works well for a Christmas quilt and you always do such lovely work. Beautiful!!!
    Merry Christmas.
    Connie :)

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  13. Kyle tan bonito trabajo. me encanta tu trabajo
    Me gustan siempre los proyectos de edredones Temecula Quilt.
    Felices Fiestas

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  14. Lovely end result. It does look lovely. And good luck with the 2019 plans.

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  15. Beautiful! This was my favorite Christmas sew along! Looking forward to seeing your blue and white version too!

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  16. What a wonderful quilt! You seem to accomplish so much. I've always loved that pattern. Can't wait to see your Indigo version next year :) Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  17. Just beautiful! A wonderful quilt to be enjoyed for many years to come, beautiful quilting too. Can't wait to see your next version of this quilt, I have that book too and love it. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  18. Wonderful Surprise Santa quilt! Your machine quilting is very good and the swirls are festive. This quilt is such a great one for Christmas and beyond.
    I have that book too. Its a good standard. You have mastered the BS block - good for you! I tried it as a young quilter and failed and have never tried it again.
    Looks like a great new year project.

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  19. Congrats on your beautiful Secret Santa quilt, it looks perfect for Christmas!

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  20. Your Secret Santa turned out so sweet! It was a fun mystery for sure! I feel the same way as you—I need to make another one—larger of course. And I’m sure it would not be a surprise that mine will be blue and white also!

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  21. This turned out so nicely! I especially like your quilting. I was very tempted to follow along on this one, but I was trying to get my current projects done.

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  22. Your Secret Santa Burgoyne is wonderful! Thanks for the idea to try Aurifil 28wt for machine quilting. I love the look it brings to your quilt. I'm happy you've succumbed to the Burgoyne bug! I'll be stitching along with you next year as I try to finish my BS blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. I have that BH America's Heritage Quilts book, too - it's still one of my favorites!

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  23. I did not pay much attention to Temecula's offering for Christmas. I had two cataract eye surgeries in December and have been very much out of the loop. Your quilt is a delight!

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  24. what a beautiful quilt. I love a good Secret Santa and quilters really know how to fix up a great box on a budget!

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  25. Wonderful secret Santa gift. Temecula is a surprising small shop. Super cute though!

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