Sunday, December 4, 2011

It's beginning to look a lot... ...

Trees on the Table pattern
I'm working on a red and green project, the first snowfall of the season has left its mark, and the Christmas tree is decorated.  It's definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

This little Christmas tree project is just begun.  The pattern is a free one from Marcie at Patchalot Patterns.  You can find a copy of the free pattern "Trees on the Table" here.    Marcie's original pattern calls for trees made from strip sets and is a 24" x 24" table topper.  I'm using strips, chunks, and crumbs, I'm making 16 trees, and I'll see where I end up.

Marcie's Q in Feb 2012 issue of Am P and Quilting
Interesting that my newest issue of American Patchwork and Quilting (Feb 2012) includes another pattern from Marcie.  She used Civil War fabrics, and it's another that's now on my bucket list.  The article includes a photo of an alternate setting that Marcie considered for her star blocks.

NOTE: For those of you who know Marcie, she recently lost her son. I'm behind on blog reading and just read the sad news.

12 comments:

Karen said...

There's just something so wonderful about red and green. The pinwheel in the middle is perfect. What a great set. So sorry about Marcie's loss.

Janet O. said...

That is a very cute tree pattern--I love the circling effect of the trees!
The pattern in the magazine has my full attention--like I need another magazine, but I think I may have to look for that one.

Cherry Red Quilter said...

Love this block - really cool!

Quilt Hollow said...

I remember back when Marcie offered that free pattern and loved seeing how so many people made them...they were gorgeous and yours too!
Maybe my issue will come today...Marcie had sent me an earlier photo of that quilt. I too was sorry to hear about her loss.

Barb said...

sad news about marcie - her recent pattern is lovely.
love the pine tree with the pinwheel!

Lori said...

I saw the strippy quilt in the magazine and was so excited for her. The tree table topper is fun!!

Cardygirl said...

Super cute trees!

Karen said...

I love the trees! It is pouring rain here and very warm, the grass is still growing. :( I'm dreaming of a white Christmas....

AnnieO said...

I like Marcie's design and your twist! Nothing says Christmas like a handmade decoration. Marcie's loss made me gasp--soo, soo sad.

Karen said...

The trees make a delightful holiday design.

MARCIE said...

Thanks for posting this Vivian. I love what you are doing with your trees! Also, I am delighted to have my quilt in AP&Q magazine. I need to find it while I am here is AZ.

MulticoloredPieces said...

Hi, Vivian. Cool tree block with a lovely choice of reds and greens. Happy holidays!
best, nadia

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