Saturday, November 11, 2006

JOY Wall Hanging



Yesterday was a day to have fun in the studio. With Christmas fast approaching, I was tempted to dip into my stash of Christmas fabrics. I was looking for a quick project that would not add to my never ending UFO list.

This was the perfect project. It measures just 12 1/2" x 24 1/2" and can be finished to the binding stage within a day. (The white in the picture is not a border, but is the batting before it has been trimmed away.)

The letters are fused to the background and then attached with a machine blanket stitch. Quilting is simple--an X across each square in the border and then outline stitching around each letter. After binding and the addition of a sleeve, this project is ready to give away as a gift.

14 comments:

  1. I love this one Norma, my elder daughter, my sister and believe it or not my father all share the same middle name 'Joy' - I think I should make something similar for each of them for this Christmas. I especially like the heart shaped letter 'O'

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  2. Hi Norma, what a darling little hanging!!Why is it we almost always forget about these cute and quick little ones that give such satifaction! I'm going to write myself a note!! But what should it say???
    Maybe JOY?? Hugs, Finn

    PS..I love your pumpkin quilt # 1 and what great perfectly straight lines.
    I think your Dad might be hard to please, since no true straight lines exist in nature...LOL I'll bet he loves this quilt tho!!!

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  3. That's a perfect holiday project. It's just the right size to get the job done quickly and it's so festive looking you can help but smile.

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  4. Such a cute, cute wallhanging! And so fast. Wonderful! :)

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  5. Very cute and fast too with that fusing! Just the perfect thing to whip for Christmas gifts.

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  6. What a darling little project, I love it! Isn't it fun to start something and finish it so quickly?
    *hugs*
    Tazzie
    :-)

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  7. What an adorable wallhanging! The O is especially cute! Sounds like you're getting in the Christmas groove--I need to do the same!!!

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  8. Very cute little project - great idea :-)

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  9. isn't that fun, a quick project to do and enjoy! I love Christmas projects!

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  10. A lovely project and a perfect gift.

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  11. Norma, I love it. It's adorable!

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  12. Ahh -- I see you have switched. The pressure is mounting - I will have to switch soon I guess.

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  13. An absolutely perfect wall hanging. There is a lot of power in those 3 letters and the wall hanging captures it all.

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