I've finished my Spell it with Moda for Christmas top. I started this project last year, but as soon as Christmas was over I wasn't in the mood to spell any more Christmas words so I packed it up. I'm so happy I won't be packing it up again this year!
28 words made the cut, my list had several more that I didn't use, but I think this is a nice size.
I didn't use any Christmas themed fabric, but I don't think you would notice, I think it feels like a Christmas quilt before you even start reading the words.
This is Lifetime Quilt Number 170
I've named it Spelling the Spirit of Christmas
I've named it Spelling the Spirit of Christmas
It finished at 78" x 91"
The vast majority of the fabric is by Bonnie and Camille for Moda.
It has approximately 2,079 pieces.
The letters are from the Moda Spell it with Fabric pattern. It is still available for sale at some shops. (click here)
The Moda blocks finish at 8" x 10", I cut them down by half to get blocks that finish at 4" x 5". I liked the patterns for each letter, I didn't change a one. The instructions were very easy to follow.
Several folks have asked if I'm going to create a pattern, I am not. That sounds like work, and this is my hobby not my job. But I'm happy to share with you all the specifics of my quilt, feel free to use my finish as a starting point for your project or go ahead and copy the whole thing, I consider that a compliment.
So here is a crude layout of my words. I changed some of the rows as I pieced them. My main goal was to not have the words all line up perfectly, I wanted it to have a random feel. As I pieced each row I added extra fabric to each end, then moved it back and forth until I was pleased with how the words and stars were positioned.
The sashing between the rows finishes at 2 inches. The sashing between the letters of each word finish at 1/4 inch. The fabric between the words and around the stars started with strips that were 2 1/2 inches wide. Sometimes I trimmed them to get a better look.
The stars finish at 4 inches. To get a 4 inch star you need a 2 1/2 center bock, four 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" geese and four corner 1 1/2 inch squares.
I can't think of anything to share, but don't hesitate to leave any questions you may have in the comments section. I'll answer any questions in the comments section so everyone can benefit.
A couple of days ago I woke up in the night thinking that I had not included Santa in my project. And it bothered me, why had I left out Santa? When I got I up that morning I checked my top, I hadn't left out Santa! You know it's time to wrap up a project when you start dreaming about it.
Best wishes to your family for a wonderful holiday season.
