Outside the sun is shining and it's feeling decidedly summery. Meanwhile, I have decided to have a holiday from summer and spend a little of it in winter (fabrically speaking) with the help of my Cherry Christmas prints.
I loved Camille's Vintage Holiday quilt pattern when she showed it at the end of last year and as soon as I got my fabric I knew that this would have to be the first quilt I made from it. So I purchased the pattern two days ago and right now I am almost 12 bauble blocks down. Block one - above - is my current favourite but that changes every minute or two so actually means very little.
I had fun pretending to be all jolly and merry and ho-ho-ho whilst stitching these, each block looks so different yet they are so simple to put together.
Each one comes with that dah dah dah daaaahhhh!!!! moment when the finished fabric bauble is revealed.
Here's an action shot from my sofa right now. I'm planning a few Chrissy quilts this year so I guess I'd better stop rambling and get back to the stitching.
cute ! cute!
Posted by: michelle | 06/14/2012 at 01:14 PM
This is going to be fab!! I've loved that pattern since it came out too!
Posted by: Laura Jane | 06/14/2012 at 01:15 PM
Oh this is adorable Aneela, the pattern and the sweetest holiday fabric!
Posted by: Mary an. | 06/14/2012 at 01:56 PM
Ah!!! I knew I wanted to make a Christmas quilt from your line, and now I know which one!
Posted by: Dani | 06/14/2012 at 02:10 PM
These are so cute! Love all the different designs! :)
Posted by: Jeni | 06/14/2012 at 03:02 PM
Now is really the perfect time to be making Christmas things. I've been thinking about making a Christmas quilt. We have a poinsettia quilt that my husband's mother made and I love getting it out each year for the guest bedroom. That's a really cute pattern that you're using. I'll check it out. Have fun!
Posted by: Allison | 06/14/2012 at 03:08 PM
That pattern compliments your fabric perfectly. Pattern 'bookmarked' to order!
Posted by: Doreen | 06/14/2012 at 03:17 PM
Cute! I love the second block!
Posted by: Katie | 06/14/2012 at 04:06 PM
Just happened upon your blog while surfing the net a bit. Enjoyed seeing your quilting projects and fabrics. Your Christmas ornament blocks are really cute and the color combinations are refreshing.
best from Tunisia,
nadia
Posted by: nadia | 06/14/2012 at 05:49 PM
I bought the pattern a while ago with the goal to have a chrissy quilt to x-mas this year! And now I know what fabric I'll use, thanks Aneela! Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | 06/14/2012 at 06:27 PM
I adore sewing xmas stuff in summer...no pressure from the closing in D-DAY just lots of fun sewing!
Man, I LOVE your new fabric line! ;p
Posted by: ina | 06/14/2012 at 07:27 PM
What a cute idea for a quilt! They really remind me of the old, old, old glass ornaments that my mother would so carefully hang on our tree year after year. I just knew you'd come up with something cute to make with your Christmas line.
Posted by: Cheryl - MA | 06/14/2012 at 08:04 PM
eeeep! those are so cute!
Posted by: Charlotte | 06/14/2012 at 08:07 PM
Got to love your gorgeous baubles xxx
Posted by: Flying Blind | 06/14/2012 at 08:19 PM
So, so darling!!
Posted by: Heidi Staples | 06/14/2012 at 08:49 PM
Ack! Adorable beyond words in your very own fabric. Can't wait to see this completed! Good on ya for such an early Christmas project start. That's the way to go - take the pressure off!
Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | 06/15/2012 at 12:47 AM
Love this- the fabric and the pattern.
Posted by: Tamie | 06/15/2012 at 04:44 AM
Love it! I wish Cherry Christmas would hurry up and arrive in the shops!
Posted by: sherri | 06/15/2012 at 03:29 PM
It's just like you're having Christmas in Australia!
Posted by: Michelle @ the quilted tortoise | 06/15/2012 at 09:40 PM
Oh!Hoho! We do like the baubles in your new christmas collection. A very cherry christmas indeed!
Posted by: Ute | 06/16/2012 at 12:55 PM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 06/16/2012 at 08:12 PM