Monday, December 12, 2016

Christmas Carolina Chain

I made this from Bonnie Hunter's Carolina Chain pattern which, at the time, I found in her "Addicted to Scraps" column in Quiltmaker magazine. The pattern is now available in her newest book, Addicted to Scraps.


Christmas Carolina Chain 75" x 88"








I used a constant red print and a constant white print to form the chains and add some cohesiveness to the very scrappy top.


Christmas Carolina Chain (detail)




I set off the scrappy foundation-pieced border with a narrow black border.



Christmas Carolina Chain (border detail)




Black binding and a snowflake-type print for the back completes the quilt.


Christmas Carolina Chain (detail)



This is a Christmas gift for my Mom. I had her open it early, so she could use it this holiday season, instead of having to wait until next year.

 Happy Holidays!

 I'm linking with The Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday 90 and Jo's Country Junction UFO Progress.







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18 comments:

  1. ArianeDecember 13, 2016 at 3:55 AM

    This quilt is beautiful!! Perfect for the season!!

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    1. TheEclecticAbuelaDecember 13, 2016 at 8:38 AM

      Thanks, Ariane--it is a fun pattern to make. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 13, 2016 at 7:33 AM

    love that narrow black border on it, really sets it off

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    1. TheEclecticAbuelaDecember 13, 2016 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks, Karen. I wanted to separate the busy quilt from the busy border! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. maggie fellowDecember 13, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I like the pattern in Christmas. Wonderful gift for your Mom

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  4. Gretchen WeaverDecember 13, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Very pretty quilt, another pattern for the long list to make. Blessings, Gretchen villacrestfarm@gmail.com

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    1. TheEclecticAbuelaDecember 13, 2016 at 4:04 PM

      Thanks, Gretchen. I liked making this pattern--it made sense to me! I often struggle with angles, and this one is straightforward. Thanks for visiting.

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  5. Needled MomDecember 13, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    That's a great pattern and you did a wonderful job with it. I'm sure your mom loved it.

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  6. Kevin the QuilterDecember 14, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    This is an absolutely stunning version of the Carolina Chain! I love it! Great work!

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    1. TheEclecticAbuelaDecember 14, 2016 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks, Kevin. It was fun to make. Thanks, too, for visiting my blog.

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  7. KalicocreationsDecember 15, 2016 at 7:31 AM

    Beautiful, I really like the red and white chains and how the black border separates the center from the border. I think you backing choice was perfect.
    Terry

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    1. TheEclecticAbuelaDecember 15, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you, Terry! Thanks, too, for visiting my blog. Happy Holidays.

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  8. ElizabethDecember 15, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    I love this one so much! I can't wait to see it in person. :)

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  9. J FanningDecember 31, 2016 at 2:38 AM

    Love it! Would love to try it!

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Happy Quilting,
The Eclectic Abuela

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