Sunday, January 19, 2020

The Winter Blues Blog Hop

Brrrr -- Baby, it's cold outside!



It's time for the Winter Blues Blog Hop!  What a great way to chase away the winter blues!  A big THANK YOU to Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks (https://createinthesticks.blogspot.com) for putting together and hosting yet another wonderful blog hop for all of us.  I don't know about you, but the days after Christmas are always a let down to me because all that is left to be done is clear out the mess from making all those holiday projects and gifts.  Thank you, Carla, for hosting this fun hop for all of us get back to sewing room and share cozy inspiration during this chilly January.  

So what did I make?  It doesn't snow where I live, but it can get pretty cold!  For my project I made a lap quilt to snuggle under while watching television in the evenings.  After dinner, nothing is more relaxing than to sit by a cozy fire and watch a tv program or movie.  


For this project, I raided my scrap stash and chose all blue fabrics.  This quilt is approximately 52" x 68" and is made up of 6" snowballs and 9-patches.  Super easy to make but it makes a stunning design when finished.  
  

Jack thinks this is the perfect size quilt for him.   


That's it for me!  I'm going to sit here and sip my hot cocoa and check out what everyone else has been doing this month.  You should, too.  Sit back, relax, grab yourself a cuppa, and visit the rest of the quilters who have contributed their talents for this fun hop.


Monday, January 20th


Tuesday, January 21st


Wednesday, January 22nd


Thursday, January 23rd


Friday, January 24th
    

44 comments:

  1. You mean you didn't make this beautiful quilt for Jack?? I love the combo of the snowball and 9P blocks!!! Perfect for keeping warm under during this cold winter.

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  2. Oh wow, this is the perfect project for a scrappy girl like me. I fear my to-do list will be long after this week.

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  3. What a lovely quilt!! Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Love your quilt and Jack. 9 patch and the snowball block really are made to go together.

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  5. cool quilt! I love how you added the star points on the inner border!

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  6. Jack's snuggle quilt is beautiful...and so is Jack!

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  7. Great quilt - and Jack makes it even better!

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  8. This is one of my favorite classic patterns. Made it many times. Love it in all blues!

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  9. Simple units yet stunning design! Great job.

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  10. Hi Charlene! Aww, Jack is just the perfect model, isn't he?! He looks so cute and friendly. Nine-patches are one of my favorite blocks and then to couple it with some snowballs . . . for a chase-away-the-winter-blue hop . . . well, that's perfect. All the scrappy blues look so nice together, which is often the hardest part. Nice job! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  11. This turned out so beautiful! I've been wanting to make a quilt with the nine patch and snowball, but just haven't gotten around to it. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your quilt!

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  12. That's a perfect combination of blocks, and a great blues assortment for it. Your quilt is gorgeous!

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  13. Such a great design. I might have to make one. Enjoy your cocoa and web browsing.

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  14. Great quilt! I have this pattern on my to do list. Nice to see how it turned out in blue and white. Thanks!

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  15. a simple and satisfying combination of blocks and blues! And Jack approves so there you have it! Oooh, I could see this one backed in flannel for a winter couch quilt.....

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  16. I like the combination of the snowball and 9P blocks.

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  17. Love the effect of the two blocks together. It's amazing! Your blues are singing together for sure. Thanks for joining the Winter Blues Blog Hop!

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  18. Beautiful quilt! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  19. Lovely blue scrap quilt. Smart doggie for claiming this one as his own. Jack looks very comfy on it ... :) Pat

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  20. What a pretty, and large, quilt. Gorgeous blues.

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  21. Jack doesn't appear ready to share that quilt with you anytime in the near future. You may have to make a RED one for next month. It is a great looking quilt and makes such great use of scraps.

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  22. Very pretty! Love the snowball and nine-patch blocks together! And I think Jack has claimed that for himself!! LOL

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  23. Good luck getting that quilt back! His look says "I don't think so!!"

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  24. Love your blue Snowball quilt idea and using your blues to make it.

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  25. A wonderful design, that's for sure. Of course, blue and white is a favorite of mine. No snow...well we have snow here in the Midwest and with the sun out today and the temperature about 17 degrees, we thought it was rather balmy!! lol

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  26. Stunning! Great simple design that really packs a punch!

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  27. That's so pretty! Coordinates perfectly with your sweet puppy.

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  28. Beautiful! Love your quilt, Great job!

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  29. Beautiful! I love all the scrappiness.

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  30. Gorgeous quilt and Jack is a great quilt model.

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  31. Pretty lap quilt and looks like your dog really enjoys it too.

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  32. Ooh, this is so pretty! I love the way you added the extra triangles into the border, really nice!

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  33. I love the pattern and the fabric choices. Looks wonderful. So does Jack.

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  34. A bit of winter sparkle with this one - love it.

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  35. Snowballs and perfect for this time of year, and I love your quilt. Looks like your going to have to fight Jack to get to use it! LOL!!!

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  36. Jack certainly is enjoying that beautiful quilt!

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  37. A lovely quilt to snug under with a good book and the quilt inspector.

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  38. Love your snowball quilt. Is your doggie a Corgi?

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  39. SEW many ways to put 9-Patch and Snowball blocks together. LOVE your Hop quilt!!

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  40. Very sweet sofa blanket ;) The snowball quilt turned out fabulous!

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  41. Loving this quilt! I hope that Jack is willing to share it with you on movie night.

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  42. What a great project!! I love how the blues work in the quilt, and the snowball effect... Just really really pretty Charlene and btw ... it's grat to see you again. :)

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