Sunday, October 25, 2020

Making a small gift- From The Heart Blog Hop

Today is the start of the From The Heart Blog Hop.  I love joining in on blog hops when the opportunity arises and I have time.  Carol from Just Let Me Quilt always hosts fun hops and so much inspiration happens on lots of blogs during it.  This one was to make a small gift to give someone.  Given that the weather is getting colder each day and we've even seen some of that white stuff already, today in fact!

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So you might not be surprised that I would whip up something to do with a⛄⛄⛄.  First I had a mug rug in mind, then maybe it should be two of them.  Well I experimented with it and it just wasn't what I wanted.  So scrap that idea and start over.  Ok now I have something. 

Gee I should have taken photos along the way but I was on a roll and didn't thing to stop!


If you would like to make this cutie, I can give you dimesions and I am sure you can figure out the construction easily enough.  The gray squares are cut 6.5" square, you can draw up a snowman head by using a plate:).  Applique him on, I used black thread and machine blanket stitched him on.  The red and white squares are strip pieced using 1.5" strips.  The darker gray outer border is 1.5" cut.

I quilted and bound it before appliquing the nose and sewing the mouth with a triple stitch on my Janome 7700. The last thing was to sew on buttons for the eyes. Aren't these little guys the cutest!! It measures approximately 17" x 10.5" after binding.
I added two triangles in the corner for my friend to be able to quickly add a small dowel rod and hang it when she is in the snowy mood;)  Yes this will soon be winging it's way to her.  

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So do you want/need some more inspiration, oh come on you know you do!!  You really do need to continue following the hop, here are my fellow bloggers for today.  There will more each day for the next three days.  
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40 comments:

  1. Cynthia's Creating ArkOctober 26, 2020 at 3:42 AM

    Very cute snowmen.

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  2. AnnieOctober 26, 2020 at 5:30 AM

    How cute your snowman hanging is! And really very quick and easy to draw up and assemble for instant wall decor happiness.

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  3. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 26, 2020 at 6:20 AM

    Your snowman wall hanging is adorable and a perfect thoughtful gift!

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  4. lynnOctober 26, 2020 at 6:26 AM

    Perfect subject matter for this season. They are so cute, and manageable to make. Thanks Vicki

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  5. piecefulwendyOctober 26, 2020 at 7:23 AM

    They are so cute! Perfect for our current weather (it's going to get warmer again, right??). Nice finish, Vicki!

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  6. tink's momOctober 26, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    These guys are adorable. Who wouldn't want them to come and visit for the season.

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  7. The Joyful QuilterOctober 26, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    SNOW sweet!!! That's a darling little wall hanging that ANYONE would love to have.

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  8. Charlene McCainOctober 26, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Darling snowmen wall hanger! This will make a lovely gift! Snowmen are my favorite holiday characters and always make me smile. Great job!

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  9. LoriOctober 26, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    oh goodness this is just too adorable. how cute they would be on a table. thank you for sharing the dimensions for these cuties.

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  10. LIttle Penguin QuiltsOctober 26, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    We got snow, too - at least 10 inches worth! Your snowmen are so cute, and I bet your friend will love them. Now you've put me in the mood to sew something snow related! :)

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  11. Carol SwiftOctober 26, 2020 at 10:15 AM

    This is just the cutest! It would bring a smile to anyone who received it...love it! Thanks for sharing this sweetness and for hopping with us.

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  12. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 26, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    Cute snowmen. We had a couple of tiny flakes start to come down, but stopped. Supposed to snow today, but it was supposed to rain last night and we got our usual 3 drops, LOL! No monsoons this summer either, so we could use the moisture here. Now you got me curious about Wednesday, I'll be back, lol!

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  13. LeahOctober 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    Your wallhanging is super cute! And the color combo is perfect. Love the gray and reds.

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  14. Karrin HurdOctober 26, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    Cute project, love the snowman! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  15. Kayaking quilterOctober 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM

    Your snowmen made me smile and reminded me that I look forward to pretty snow but not the cold weather needed to make a real snowman. LOL

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  16. DeonnOctober 26, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    Oh, isn't that cute! What a great gift idea. Now you need one for yourself!

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  17. Carol AndrewsOctober 26, 2020 at 2:02 PM

    What a lovely gift idea! I was hoping you would have a snowman idea for us, so I just happened to pull some wintering fabrics and they are sitting on my cutting table now ready for the inspiration the bloggers in this hop are sure to provide!

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  18. Quilting GailOctober 26, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    I LOVE your new snowman!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. PattiOctober 26, 2020 at 2:52 PM

    This is such a cute, cheerful project! Thanks for sharing!!

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  20. Karen's KornerOctober 26, 2020 at 3:26 PM

    Your snowmen gave me the first smile of the day. Soooooo very cute.

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  21. DoreenOctober 26, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    Super cute!!!!

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  22. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsOctober 26, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    We don't get much snow here but snowmen always make me happy!! Yours are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  23. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comOctober 26, 2020 at 6:17 PM

    Those are so well-made and adorable to boot...thank you for the smiles.

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  24. WebsterquiltOctober 26, 2020 at 7:27 PM

    Sew cute!

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  25. SusanOctober 26, 2020 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I'm originally from MN so can appreciate snowmen.

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  26. CreateologyOctober 26, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    Thank You very much for hopping. Your Snowman Quilt hanging is very cute.

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  27. KathleenOctober 26, 2020 at 9:58 PM

    Adorable! It is an easy one to make isn't it? See you Thursday on the hop!

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  28. CarlaOctober 26, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    So, so cute. I love snowmen too. Great gift idea!

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  29. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 26, 2020 at 11:48 PM

    This is perfectly timed for the season - how cute! We had wisps of snow here in upper NY. Not enough for a snowman, but it certainly changed the seasonal feelings.

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  30. GranChrisOctober 27, 2020 at 12:29 AM

    I love snowmen. This is very cute.

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  31. Anorina @SameliasMumOctober 27, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Super cute snowman and what a great gift idea.

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  32. LindaOctober 27, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    Your wall hanging is adorable. I love that kind of snowman for winter and am saving this page for "someday" - lol!
    I have a Janome 7700 also and have not explored the stitches much at all. I had no idea I could applique on it! What is the triple stitch?

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  33. Home Sewn By UsOctober 27, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    Good morning, Vicki! These two snowmen are SO dang cute. Their smiling face just make you want to smile, too. This is just the perfect size to hang on my door . . . just sayin'. In case your friend doesn't like it. What a great way to start off the hop. Cute, cute, cute. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  34. CalicojoanOctober 27, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    Oh I love these guys. With the snow that we now have, it's a perfect time to make one myself, as the snow has fallen here. They really put you in a mood for that Holiday cheer!

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  35. grammajudybOctober 27, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    I love your snowmen with the gray background! Sew! Cute!

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  36. SharonOctober 27, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    What a cute project! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  37. JeannaOctober 27, 2020 at 12:40 PM

    These are always my favorite :) So much inspiration in this hop.

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  38. LJOctober 27, 2020 at 7:30 PM

    Excellent! What a cute wall quilt. The toughest part might be giving it away when it's so cute you want to keep it yourself. :)

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  39. EmilyOctober 28, 2020 at 8:13 AM

    You know I always love your snowmen! These guys are super cute!

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  40. Joy from Days Filled With JoyOctober 29, 2020 at 12:02 AM

    Oh my soooo cute!!! I love snowmen! xx

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