tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post1250832512593803686..comments2024-03-28T20:51:13.544-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Shine: Benartex Christmas in July Blog Hop & Pattern ReleaseSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-54314978822146013592020-08-01T17:46:23.541-04:002020-08-01T17:46:23.541-04:00Oh Be Still My Heart! I am in love with this quil...Oh Be Still My Heart! I am in love with this quilt and am off to buy it as soon as I finish this comment if my internet will cooperate 😉. I just finished making my first Christmas Quilt in the summer: your Centred Quilt 😉Carol Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172037214693819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-44079227511862855482020-08-01T10:50:54.859-04:002020-08-01T10:50:54.859-04:00Shine is such a great quilt!! Shine is such a great quilt!! Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-17784557217541380432020-07-31T17:17:31.796-04:002020-07-31T17:17:31.796-04:00What a stunning quilt! Congrats on a new pattern r...What a stunning quilt! Congrats on a new pattern release.Margo Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642801964173134359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-51425864906760007082020-07-31T10:54:52.495-04:002020-07-31T10:54:52.495-04:00I can’t say that I’ve made a Christmas quilt in th...I can’t say that I’ve made a Christmas quilt in the summer! My quilts usually take me a while! In fact I only have one Christmas bed quilt (finished)and another wall quilt in the ufo stack! grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-1270825261138696812020-07-30T20:20:39.126-04:002020-07-30T20:20:39.126-04:00Never in summer. LOVE your non-traditional looking...Never in summer. LOVE your non-traditional looking Christmas quilts! New and old.The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-73772067338252438722020-07-30T19:20:34.758-04:002020-07-30T19:20:34.758-04:00I love how this turned out. Great job finishing it...I love how this turned out. Great job finishing it up on time. The candle for the I is absolutely perfect. And I need to get me some of that house fabric. It is too cute!Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-20196153219725250252020-07-29T14:35:33.873-04:002020-07-29T14:35:33.873-04:00 I am currently working on a Christmas quilt. Firs... I am currently working on a Christmas quilt. First time I have ever made one in the summer. I love your quilt. Great idea to use SHINE on it. Jollygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129753042547103302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-61194967318691815622020-07-29T11:36:00.738-04:002020-07-29T11:36:00.738-04:00No I haven't made a Christmas quilt in the sum...No I haven't made a Christmas quilt in the summer. I usually am running late on projects and would start one in November and as time is running out I have to tell myself it will be for the next Christmas. I like your pattern a lot.Sandra Lanterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817584933908075002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-30400688055132313222020-07-29T10:52:32.551-04:002020-07-29T10:52:32.551-04:00Hi Sandra! What a nice message and a fabulous fin...Hi Sandra! What a nice message and a fabulous finish. Shine can apply to so many situations and people. It's a Christmas quilt that doesn't necessarily scream holidays. Of course, I adore your quilting especially the ghost stars. I haven't made a Christmas quilt in the summer. I've made two of them - one was a QAL and the other was from participating in a beehive group. The beehive quilt is still just a top - I've got to change that. Congrats on the pattern, too - it's starting to become a habit now and easier to get them finished in a timely manner isn't it?! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-19092513416258577472020-07-29T08:51:26.142-04:002020-07-29T08:51:26.142-04:00Congrats on the release of another pattern! It...Congrats on the release of another pattern! It's a very pretty quilt, love that you made coordinating pieces to go with it. Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-47705966695466681502020-07-29T08:20:08.053-04:002020-07-29T08:20:08.053-04:00Beautiful quilt, pillow, and quilting. I have neve...Beautiful quilt, pillow, and quilting. I have never made a Christmas quilt in the summer. Unfortunately, I am one of those "hurry up and do it right before Christmas kind of quilter"!Nancy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912369649255717774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-42655406414079870022020-07-29T07:24:19.668-04:002020-07-29T07:24:19.668-04:00Beautiful quilt and I love your creative process a...Beautiful quilt and I love your creative process and explanations! Love your quilting and the use of images to enhance the quilt top. Yes, I have made a small Christmas quilt in the summer. Thanks for sharing! o diane 79 (at) yahoo (dot) comDiane Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207265174462566728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-37657340176131273902020-07-28T21:00:58.661-04:002020-07-28T21:00:58.661-04:00Congrats on the new pattern, Sandra. It's a go...Congrats on the new pattern, Sandra. It's a good one! Love the candle pillow too! I think we all need an encouraging reminder like this right now. And yes, I just made a Christmas quilt this summer, for the other blog hop going on - my post is at the end of the week. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-91009636107438907802020-07-28T19:33:37.856-04:002020-07-28T19:33:37.856-04:00In love with this quilt and I’m trotting over to b...In love with this quilt and I’m trotting over to buy the pattern. I made my first Christmas quilt last summer, and I was so happy to pull it out in December. (It has a black background, so white will be good.) I think this is a timeless message. Tracie @ Riceford Streamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436055351023389498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-54079049303200672972020-07-28T18:32:27.666-04:002020-07-28T18:32:27.666-04:00I have not made a Christmas quilt in July. I have ...I have not made a Christmas quilt in July. I have one pieced and ready to quilt and another that is in the blocks stages yet. I really enjoy reading your blog and your quilting work is great!!<br />barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318926586056051931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-78272962778365728342020-07-28T18:19:25.047-04:002020-07-28T18:19:25.047-04:00My first Christmas quilt was a BOM, so it took all...My first Christmas quilt was a BOM, so it took all year and I guess that would technically be a yes, as it included summer. My next Christmas quilt was started last year and I'm still working on it, so that's another yes, when I finally finish it. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-27798953848134476782020-07-28T17:46:38.266-04:002020-07-28T17:46:38.266-04:00I like the subtlety of the lighter stars adds inte...I like the subtlety of the lighter stars adds interest but doesn't take away from the more pronounced stars. A beautiful quilt and quilting! I have never made a Christmas quilt in summer in fact I haven't ever made a Christmas quilt. Someting I need to do something about.Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-23045891361177469562020-07-28T17:08:40.658-04:002020-07-28T17:08:40.658-04:00I just love the quilt, and the quilting is amazing...I just love the quilt, and the quilting is amazing! You made a wonderful choice of backing fabric as well. The photo of you through the quilt and your description of the situation made me laugh out loud -- that's just the sort of thing I would do! As for your question, YES I have made Christmas quilts in the summer, and in most every season. I often give a collection of holiday and seasonal table runners as a bridal shower gift so I have made seasonal things "out of season" many times.Lisa Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017561924541178564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-51840201586257268722020-07-28T13:29:26.896-04:002020-07-28T13:29:26.896-04:00Such a beautiful quilt and pillow and shams! Cong...Such a beautiful quilt and pillow and shams! Congratulations on the pattern. Have I made a Christmas quilt in the summer? Well I did a year-long Christmas row quilt with friends that turned out lovely. It is big enough to use on my bed (though without the hangover I'd like) so I get to enjoy it for 6 to 8 weeks in the winter. Rochelle aka Bella Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493294172036878044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-29392236738747837262020-07-28T13:21:38.249-04:002020-07-28T13:21:38.249-04:00I think like Janine, above, that the last photo is...I think like Janine, above, that the last photo is a keeper and not an outtake! It shows you shining, Sandra! This is a gorgeous quilt, for so many reasons - I really like the combination of letters and star blocks, and your beautiful quilting in all that negative space. I have actually just finished a Christmas quilt this month - a very old UFO - that I'm sharing tomorrow at the Christmas in July (then and now) blog hop put on by Just Let Me Quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-27037456493611573362020-07-28T13:04:24.201-04:002020-07-28T13:04:24.201-04:00Okay, that last photo is NOT an outtake. It’s you ...Okay, that last photo is NOT an outtake. It’s you shining—like a performer at the end of a song. Congrats on a beautiful pattern and quilt! I love the modern vibe and the reminder to anyone who sees it. And, of course, your quilting again is so thoughtful and adds delightful texture. And then the little house fabric. Delightful!! And the striped binding. And I could go on and on—the shams and the cushion!! Your holidays are going to shine for sure! I’ve never made a Christmas quilt in the summer. I did make one after Christmas, and then boasted that it was either late, or very, very early for the following Christmas. That’s how I roll.JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-81449850493686405832020-07-28T12:56:43.696-04:002020-07-28T12:56:43.696-04:00yes i have made Christmas quilts in the summer tim...yes i have made Christmas quilts in the summer time, in julycjmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415148118029354050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-82867084592465881412020-07-28T12:35:07.173-04:002020-07-28T12:35:07.173-04:00Love the quilt! Love the outtake photo! Nice use o...Love the quilt! Love the outtake photo! Nice use of the flaming candle as the i and in the cushion. I have made several Christmas quilts and quilted items in the summer. One of my favourites was the trip around the world with Sarah during her 12 days of Christmas a few years ago. I find summer time a good time to think Christmas so there is no pressure for the season. It also makes me excited for Christmas to come so I can give early gifts.Jan Snellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17106365770227007689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-4636665395922384732020-07-28T11:54:35.068-04:002020-07-28T11:54:35.068-04:00What a great quilt! I don’t think I ever actually ...What a great quilt! I don’t think I ever actually made a Christmas quilt in July but I think about it dvery year.tac73https://www.blogger.com/profile/12979533478599028758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-43848849146444887472020-07-28T11:32:02.737-04:002020-07-28T11:32:02.737-04:00Oh, what a pretty quilt, Sandra! Using the word &q...Oh, what a pretty quilt, Sandra! Using the word "Shine" is so appropriate, especially during a time when we need to look out for each other and show the world a bit of kindness every day. A little bit of "shine" each day adds up to a whole lot when compounded! Nope, I've never made a Christmas quilt in the summer, even though I've always thought I should. Love your silhouette! You are certainly shining behind this project!<br />duchick at gmail dot comKathy E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15326822392780979118noreply@blogger.com