No I don't really want snow, not for a long time. But the pattern for this is called Let It Snow by Snuggles Quilts. I did a different border than the pattern. HST's are faster than flying geese;) These pictures have a bit of a blueness to them, ignore that, it is really white white fabric. When taken on a cloudy day that is what happens for me.
Once he was pieced I did a simple meander in the background, a quick loopy design on the snowman. Some continuous curve in the HST's and a diagonal piano key in the outer border. While still on the longarm I stitched down his felt arms, nose and snowflakes. His mouth is down with the 'hand quilting 'stitch on the sewing machine, with black thread in the bobbin and invisible on top and using a tension of 8 on my machine I get a hand stitch look. His eyes are buttons.
It's never too early to start making your holiday decorations-I do it whenever the mood strikes. But with doing craft shows I am always out of season anyway!!
Linking with Sarah and Amanda Jean.
Cute! The rainy days we've been having certainly aren't helpful when it comes to photography, are they?
ReplyDeleteLove his scarf! Maybe he will help cool down our temps here in Oklahoma. It still feels like summer!
ReplyDeleteDarling! I love this snowman with the 3D scarf.
ReplyDeleteAll of the embellishments are cute on this one and I like the quilting, especially in the HSTs.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteThese snowmen are so darn cute! Thanks for the tip about how you stitched the mouth. I would never have thought to do that . . . but it sure looks like it was perfectly hand stitched. I hope the craft shows do well - I think they start very soon - but I know you will. ~smile~ Roseanne
I really like your method of sewing down the applique pieces after quilting. And the free floating scarf is darling on this little guy!
ReplyDeleteThis is too darn cute! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteYour snowman is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love his scarf!
ReplyDeleteI am convinced that you are having an affair. With not just one but many men - Snowmen!!! And who wouldn't. He is adorable with his button eyes and 3-D scarf.
ReplyDeleteHe's darling. Thanks for the detail on the "hand stitch" feature of your sewing machine. I'm going to give that a try.
ReplyDeleteYour snowman is just as cute as can be, Vicki...love his wonky eyes & his crocked carrot nose! Looks like he partied hardy & tied one on last night!
ReplyDeleteThe three dimensional scarf idea was brilliant...very cute & unique touch.
Fun quilt! The scarf is a great touch!!
ReplyDelete-Soma