My friend Ann makes beautiful appliqué quilts. Although she is also a talented hand quilter, she asked me to quilt her Baltimore Christmas Album quilt for her. As I worked on each block I was so impressed by the precision with which she sews all those tiny pieces. Simply amazing.
A few of my favorite blocks
I could post all the blocks as my favorites!!!
Then there’s the center Santa block. Ann pays attention to little details such as choosing and positioning a piece of fabric with a blue dot and white lines that makes his eye come alive. Part of Santa’s hat, his mustache, and other white pieces are stuffed. Every part of this quilt is perfect.
After outlining the appliqué, I McTavished the blocks around the center block. I quilted a holly border around Santa and separated it from the rest of the quilting by echoing it and a small stipple.
The outer border has curved crosshatching, feathers and straight lines.
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Hope you enjoyed seeing such a beauty.
Linda
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beautiful
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This quilt is absolutely stunning……I just wished there was a pattern similar…..
Thank you. You can find the pattern here.
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Spectacular work by both of you!
She is amazing.
WOW. This is so amazing. What great work the two of you do together. Thanks for sharing all the detailed pictures. I love the block with the holly and mctavishing around the center block. The border is so perfect and stunning. What an heirloom you helped to create.
Thanks. She is an amazing appliquér.
OMG..I found this work on pinterest and now I show this quilt here on your blog. This quilt is so, so wonderful.
Thanks.
Absolutely stunning! Marvelous quilting – makes me want to finish my Baltimore Christmas quilt.
Thanks. Oh yes. You must finish it. Anything that’s bothering you now will become insignificant when you stand back and view with pride your accomplishment!!
absolutely beautiful,….both applique and quilting, and love how you share so generously.details of your work.
Thanks. I love that quilty friends often share their passion.
Brilliant quilt by both of you – will the pattern ever be for sale?
Just do a Google search for Baltimore Album Christmas Quilt.
Most beautiful quilt I have ever seen and appreciate all the work you put into it.
Very beautiful, each block has so much to look at. and the quilting frames each block perfectly. One of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing it with us.
OMG this is so so beautiful. It is amazing!
your quilt is so amazing and all the detail so beautiful.my dear after my Asian quilt truly great for sharing your talent and tips.
YOU ARE TRUELY GIFTED. God bless you further so we can share in it. X
Thank you.
It’s absolutely gorgeous! You both definitely inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is one of the most beautiful quilt I’ve ever seen, it’s a gift for our eyes, thank you and be pride of you! Anna, Italy
It’s a pattern to buy of this amazing quilt? I’m from Chile…its so amazing the work of both of you
Yes, it is a pattern. Search for Baltimore Album Christmas Quilt.
I think it’s important to note the pattern is designed by Pearl Pereira.
Thank you Katherine. Many times I have wished I knew the pattern name and author when I’m quilting someone’s quilt. However, they frequently don’t remember when at my house. It is mentioned in the comments when quilters have been looking for the pattern. It’s always important to give credit.
I simply love this quilt, you are truly gifted quilters. Is there a pattern for this quilt and if so, where can I buy it?
Stunning painstaking detailed quilting!
The Pattern and its applique is beautifully done. What a delight to see such quality work from two exceptional talented quilt makers!!
I am working on that quilt and this is the prettiest one I have seen finished.
Thanks. Anne is an amazing appliquer.
You are a very talented quilter. I love appliqué work, but not a Baltimore album yet. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful quilt! I am a novice longarm quilter and doubt that I will ever achieve the level you have mastered! This quilt should be entered in quilt shows – the applique work is amazing!
This is such a wonderful appique piece. I love to applkique and do believe this will be on my lap a lot throughout the coming year. Thank you both for showing your wonderful work to inspire us to go for it!
Thank you for sharing this amazing work of art. Makes me happy just to gaze on it.
Honestly I feel as though I’ve died and gone to quilt heaven. The details is superb. Please will someone let me know how and where this pattern can be gotten. I’m will pay for pattern. Thanks
Thank you for sharing this lovely quilt. I don’t ever think I would have the time, never mind the unbelievable talent of both of you to make this one. It there anyway this quilt can be commissioned or perhaps this one can be purchased? Thank you so much for entertaining the thought. But thank you most of all for posting this quilt and allowing me to see such a thing of beauty. I am grateful to you both. Best, Lynne
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed looking at it. Anne has no plans to sell it and doesn’t do commission work.
Thank you so much for responding to me. Even after rejection (ha!) I am grateful. I just love your Garden quilt and Snowy Woods as well. Just lovely!! Just a thought please. If I were to make this quilt would you be able to quilt it for me with your long arm machine? I am sure I am not using the right terminology. Of course all shipping and handling charges paid in advance. And! You would be sworn to secrecy (especially not telling Ann) not letting anyone know my incompetence! Thank you for including pictures of Max and Beau. They are delightful to see and I’m sure my labs Molly and Jack would love to play with them. Thank you very much again. Best, Lynne
Sorry, Lynne. I no longer custom quilt for customers. My hands are feeling the effects of all that fine detail work and so custom is now reserved for my personal quilts. But make the quilt top and then you’ll fine a great longarmer to quilt it. Glad you’ve enjoyed the other quilts too. I have friends with labs and they’re great dogs. In fact, now that I think about it, all my good friends have dogs!
Good morning from Chilly New York City. (We really don’t know what chilly means, right?)
Thank you for your note. I appreciate it. Yes, I can imagine that this is hard on your hands (very hard) as your detail work is exquisite. I will find a longarmer to help me and I think I’m going to have to find a shortarmer as well! Ha! Because I don’t think I could tackle this project as my first project; though many years ago my Aunt Molly taught me to sew (not clothing but aprons and potholders, etc.) and I did make a baby quilt that was very much adored by my sister-in-law. So perhaps when I retire (next 4 years or so, probably on the so (sew) side), I’ll have time for a big project. I’ll let you know my progress if you don’t mind. Speak to you soon and thank you so much for all. Best, Lynne
Oh my gosh, that is a beautiful quilt. I would love to do that. I haven’t done applique in years, but that would be worth doing it! Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Helen
How I would love to make a quilt this beautiful.
This is the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. Your talent defies description….thank you for sharing
It is just beautiful…….beautiful!
Wow I have made a Baltimore but yours is something else, just love it, congratulations
Anne Tarren