Monday, November 16, 2015

Christmas Is In My Heart - My Revealing Day!



Christmas Is In My Heart Blog Hop

Welcome to Day 4 of Christmas Is In My Heart Blog Hop!  I am so excited to show you what I made, but first, a big THANK YOU goes out to Marian from Seams To Be Sew for organizing and hosting this hop.  Be sure to visit her site every day for her daily free pattern.
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And another heart-felt THANK YOU goes to the Fat Quarter Shop for their daily giveaway.  Be sure you enter to win at Marian's blog, Seams To Be Sew.





I love snowmen!  They really do melt my heart.  They are all different, as individual as the snowflakes of which they're made.  So for my contribution I decided to make a quilt showing just how different they are, but cut from the same cloth, so to speak.  I call my quilt  "A Flurry of Snowmen." 


I drew the snowmen first onto a giant sheet of wrapping paper, then traced them with a water-soluble marking pen onto a single piece of white fabric backed with Warm & Natural batting.  I cut away the excess batting and fabric and centered the design onto a single cut of turquoise dotted fabric. With turquoise-colored thread, I machine-stitched around each snowman's outline and their border outline. I then used fusible web to adhere their accessories using a raw-edge applique technique..

It was so much fun seeing each snowman's personality "come to life" as he or she received their hats, mittens and scarves. I was running out of time to get this posted, so they don't have all the embellishments I want to give them, like buttons on their chests.

 




Marian wanted a heart incorporated into our designs for this hop, so front and center Mrs. Snowman wears a heart.  The lone snowflake falling down is made up of heart and teardrop shapes.  (I believe the snowflake was the hardest part of the quilt!)

I think my favorite has to the little guy holding a frothy cup of Starbucks.  I accomplished that with a little computer-aided wizardry.  Which snowman is your favorite?

Be sure to visit these other talented elves:

Tuesday, November 17 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
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75 comments:

  1. LisaNovember 16, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Mrs and Mrs Snowpeople they look in love! Great quilt!

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  2. AnitaNovember 17, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Such a happy bunch of snowmen/women!

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  3. Lisa EnglandNovember 17, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Wow, so totally adorable!

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  4. BetsyNovember 17, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    All of them. I love this. Will you be selling a pattern for it? If not, you should

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  5. Jodi - usairdollNovember 17, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    WoW!! How talented you are! Love how cute they are and lots of details.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 17, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Ohhhhhhhhh, Charlene....they are adorable!!!! What a lot of work you did for this piece!!

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  7. DorianNovember 17, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    I love snowmen too, and these ones are adorable. Great job.

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  8. Patty November 17, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    Fantastic! I'm a big snowman fan and this is a great piece!

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  9. AllisonNovember 17, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    This is adorable! I love snowmen! You've done a great job on making each one different and as cute as can be.

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  10. Carol- Beads and BirdsNovember 17, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    OMGosh Charlene!! This is so danged cute!! Pic a fave? No Way!!
    xx, Carol

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  11. AnnmarieNovember 17, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Denise :)November 17, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Oh my gosh, Charlene, this is just DARLING!! Wow, what a lot of time and work went into this wonderful piece!! I love all your attention to details . . . the starbucks mug, the glasses, the ties, the mittens . . . it's all just precious, especially the snowfellow looking up at the snowflake ... *squeeee*!! I think this project may be my favorite from the whole hop so far!! :)

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  13. CarolNovember 17, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    You are so clever! What a lovely quilt! I think I like the little guy at the top, with arms and head lifted to catch that snowflake! Thanks for sharing your lovely design!

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  14. sewlostNovember 17, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Wow. I am soooooo impressed. Just wonderful

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  15. NancyNovember 17, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Oh, what a wonderful quilt. I like the cowboy snowman. You are so clever and talented. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. TrishNovember 17, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    What a sweet quilt!! My favorite is the snowman with glasses. I hope you make a pattern available for purchase. I'd buy one!

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  17. TrishNovember 17, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    What a sweet quilt!! My favorite is the snowman with glasses. I hope you make a pattern available for purchase. I'd buy one!

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  18. Needled MomNovember 17, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    That is fabulous and so clever. It is such fun to look at all of the details on the snowpeople.

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  19. genie holtNovember 17, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I think this is the most creative group of snow people I've ever seen! I would have to choose the artiste but your embellishments make these cuties - like the cowboy hat, the sauce pan, the cute smiles on Mr. and Mrs. Snowman. Nice!

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  20. Anna brownNovember 17, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    I'm in love with the cowboy snow man but wow they are all so darn cool ty for sharing......happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  21. Inge LiseNovember 17, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Oh, it is the most beautiful quilt I ever have seen. So wonderful - if you make a pattern I will pay for one.
    The snowman with the umbrella is my favorite, he have a could head and wish a warm cap or hat for Christmas.

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  22. lalaluuNovember 17, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I gotta go with the goofy snowman with a bucket on his head! This is a beautiful little quilt with lots of attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Mom CNovember 17, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    The snowmen are all darling. So much detail and so fun. I like the couple but each is charming. Thanks.

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  24. allthingzsewnNovember 17, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Did you say that you drew this? If so you need to put the pattern on craftsy. This is so sweet. I have two favorites. If that's possible, The loving couple in the front center and the top one catching the snowflake. Starbucks came in eal close.
    Hope you post the finished project.

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  25. @lutzcatsNovember 17, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    What a great snow family...I like the one trying to catch the snowflake. Very nice, really talented!

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  26. dcargillNovember 17, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Very cute snow family!

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  27. Kwilt KrazyNovember 17, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    That is sew cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. JANETNovember 17, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    So Cute!!! Love the cowboy, and also the couple.

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  29. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 17, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Amazing! Just too cute, love it.

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  30. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I'm not sure I can pick a favorite!!! that is so creative!!! thank you for sharing.

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  31. cjmontNovember 17, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    your snowmen are adorable!

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  32. Carol SwiftNovember 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    There could be no favorite snowman because they are all adorable! I do love the Starbucks cup added in there. :O)

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  33. LJNovember 17, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Absolutely adorable! What a fun project with all the different ways to make them come to llife. I 'heart' your project.

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  34. AnonymousNovember 17, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I love snowmen too! And yours are absolutely adorable! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  35. Mary AnnNovember 17, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I am in love. I too love snowmen and this has to be one of the cutest gathering of "flakes" I have seen. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Stitchin At HomeNovember 17, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    A wonderful flurry of snowmen.

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  37. MoiraNovember 17, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Such a cute quilt! Love how they all have their own personality

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  38. LauraNovember 17, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    That snowman quilt is darling. I too love the personalities of the snowmen.

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  39. MaryBethNovember 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Your snowmen are so cute!!

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  40. MaryBethNovember 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Your snowmen are so cute!!

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  41. Quilting TangentNovember 17, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Cute snow family reunion. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  42. SallyNovember 17, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Wonderful snow people with so much personality!! thanks so much for sharing.

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  43. SewgirlNovember 17, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Wow, that's some really great talent to draw all those cute snowmen! Really cute design. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. teacherspnNovember 17, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    I am very fond of snowmen. I like the cowboy snowman the best

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  45. MoeWestNovember 17, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    This is so very cute! I love to decorate with snowmen. The cowboy snowman caught my eye right away since I live in Calgary. I also like the one with a lightbulb nose and the button nose on Mrs. Snowman. I second the request for a pattern on Craftsy.

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  46. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    We very seldom see snow in Houston so I don't decorate with snowmen, but the guy waiting to catch the snowflake is very cute!

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  47. Sharon - INNovember 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Adorable! I like the couple in the front. But really, they are all so clever, it is hard to select just one. Cowboy hat, pail, umbrella! Like I said, clever!

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  48. Teatime CreationsNovember 17, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    What a wonderful and creative snow project.Hard to pick a favorite but I think the snowman wearing the cowboy hat is precious. Merry Christmas

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  49. Teatime CreationsNovember 17, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    PS If you ever do this as a pattern let me know. Would love to stitch it.

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  50. Amanda BestNovember 17, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Oh, my this is adorable!!! I would have never thought to make it that way, so ingenious. Each snowperson is so cute and individual, I just totally love it! I like each one of course, but my favorite would have to be the gentleman with the mustache, and fedora, he is ever so dapper.
    Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic project!
    my email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com

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  51. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenNovember 17, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Oh my gosh, they are all so cute! What a fabulous job you did. I like the cowboy snowman with his ten gallon hat! Reminds me of Texas!

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  52. QuiltsmilesNovember 17, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Cool! My favorite is the one with the top hat tipped back as he's looking up (wearing the green circle patterned scarf.)

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  53. PamelaNovember 17, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Your quilt is absolutely delightful! Thanks for sharing the process!

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  54. Joan H.November 17, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    They are all so cute but I love that sweet little couple!

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  55. Joan H.November 17, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    They are all so cute but I love that sweet little couple!

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  56. margaretNovember 17, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    your snowmen are adorable!

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  57. CalicojoanNovember 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Oh my gosh, if that's not just the cutest. I love your little snow folks!

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  58. In stitches and seamsNovember 17, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    I could not pick just one I love them all. It's like a little family reunion for sonowmen.
    in stitches

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  59. Michele TNovember 17, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I love those snowmen!! This is such a cute piece!!!

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  60. Zenia ReneNovember 17, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    This is so darn cute!!! My favorite snowman is the one wearing the 10-gal hat and red scarf w/white polka dots! He really makes me happy!

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  61. Vicki HNovember 17, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I love all the snowmen, the one with the monacle is sweet.

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  62. Just Quilt ItNovember 17, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    I love this! Great job!

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  63. wendyNovember 17, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    That is just too cute!!! I like the little guy with the Starbucks cup. {and I don't even like coffee} Thanks!

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  64. wendyNovember 17, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    That is just too cute!!! I like the little guy with the Starbucks cup. {and I don't even like coffee} Thanks!

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  65. MarianNovember 17, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    This is probably the most adorable project I've seen all year. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this.. So very cute with all the embellishments and the technique itself sounds very intriguing, I will definitely have to give it a try myself. I can't wait to see this finished.. It's just going to be fun fun and more fun and who wouldn't love to hang it not just for Christmas but all year long... Christmas was found today in your heart... It's just Fabbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbulous.

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  66. Tu-Na QuiltsNovember 17, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Sew cute!!! I like the snowman wearing the pot and saluting but then again there is the French one that is absolutely adorable.

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  67. BobbieNovember 17, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    This is the cutest yet, I love snowmen and my favorite is the cowboy - too darn cute. I wish you had a pattern for this!!

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  68. GrammasheriNovember 17, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Your quilt is absolutely adorable! Each snowperson has his/her own personality and its fun to look at the details in each one. Please repost when all the embellishments are added...I want to see it all finished up!

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  69. ReneeNovember 17, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Oh, wow! I LOVE snowmen and this is absolutely wonderful! The details are all so great. I love hearts and snowflakes and am delighted to see how you combined the two. The snowman holding the Starbucks cup made me smile the most, but they are all fantastic. Wonderful work!

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  70. mumbird3November 18, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Wonderful! Absolutely fantastic snowpeople!!!

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  71. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistNovember 18, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Love your snow people! Check out my blog tomorrow as I've highlighted them. I think your construction method is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  72. Carol- Beads and BirdsNovember 19, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    I had to come back today to see if you have a pattern for this piece. It's haunting me!!

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  73. Gmama JaneNovember 19, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    You have created a masterpiece! Your creative process was interesting so much so I hope to replicate one of my own! You really did a fantastic job. Each one was so cute I couldn't pick just one. The Starbucks cup was unique!
    Merry Christmas
    Gmama Jane

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  74. Gmama JaneNovember 19, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    You have created a masterpiece! Your creative process was interesting so much so I hope to replicate one of my own! You really did a fantastic job. Each one was so cute I couldn't pick just one. The Starbucks cup was unique!
    Merry Christmas
    Gmama Jane

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  75. MichelleNovember 19, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Wow, such a cute quilt!

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