December's Mini Challenge

It was a wonderful holiday season.

and the new year has officially begun.

Like many others,
I've started my list for 2019.
Both with new starts and the usual projects to finish,
but intentionally I've left plenty of
open spaces for the ideas that might find their
way to my sewing room
during the year.

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I'm finally able to share my last quilt for 2018.
My December mini,
 part of my
year long challenge with Wendy, Barbara,
Janet, Randy, and Pat.

What a delightful challenge.
throughout the year.

"Christmas Hope"
31" x 31"

I had been in the mood for some applique, but
nothing fussy or too small.

It's hard to tell,
but there are 4 different fabrics for the background.
This is a 27 inch antique applique block that
was machine appliqued

using matching Invisfil thread and
a variable overlock stitch reversed.
It was quick and easy, especially with such large pieces
that had been prepped using the  freezer paper
and starch method.
This method closely mimics hand applique.

I wasn't going to add a border,
but then it seemed to need a simple sawtooth frame.

It didn't take long to
machine quilt it with a simple grid.

with a few little extras on the applique pieces.

Red and green was perfect
for the holiday season
and looked great displayed.

How do you like it
set on point?

It changes the look of the block.

Are you ready to join in the fun for 2019?

Check out Wendy's blog for the rules.
Wait!
There are no rule!

What will you make for January?

Until Next Time-

Kyle