Friday, November 23, 2012

First Snowfall

First Snowfall
I saw mention of the 2012 Christmas Quilt Show that is being hosted by Michelle and it sounds like fun.  This is my entry.  It is 12"x 12" made for an art quilt group challenge.  The theme for this was "Cold".  Crochet was my first craft back when my Aunt Anita taught me how to crochet a shawl when I was 15.  I still have that shawl.  It lead me to a lifetime love of all things crafty.  So I crocheted the snowflakes out of cotton crochet thread.  I tacked them on to the background which was a quilted piece of batik fabric that I thought gave the illusion of distant snow falling.  The piece is finished off with a faced binding.

Check out Michelle's blog and see all the other entries.  Make sure to come back to vote for your favorite!

This is my Off the wall post for this round, check what everyone else is up to at Nina-Marie's blog.
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39 comments:

  1. Lisa ChinNovember 23, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I love these crochet snowflakes. So beautiful!!!

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  2. whistlebet57November 24, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing, wonderful crochet job on the snowflakes.
    Elizabeth

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  3. BarbaraNovember 24, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Beautiful and unique.

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  4. DebbieNovember 24, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful. Love those snowflakes and your original use of them.

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  5. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 24, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    What pretty snowflakes and love the idea of adding them to a mini project.

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  6. Nina MarieNovember 24, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    how cool that you can do Crochet AND quilting in one project - so pretty. I really like the idea of doing a 12" challenge - just enough to explore an idea!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 24, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I love the combination of the crocheted snowflakes on a quilted background, really cute!

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  8. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 24, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    snowflakes are nice

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  9. LethargicLassNovember 24, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    love the crochet snowflakes... they are beautiful!

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  10. MaryNovember 24, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Crochet is becoming a lost art. Doilies always remind me of Snowflakes. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 24, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    This is just so very pretty

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  12. BelindaNovember 24, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Beautiful snowflakes! What a great idea.

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  13. SewCalGalNovember 24, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Really cute Sylvia. Love the crochet snowflakes. Definitely brings a chill while admiring it. Beautiful.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  14. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansNovember 25, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    Oh I wish I could make these - I adore crochet snowflakes!!!

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  15. Dana GaffneyNovember 25, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    So pretty and I love that each is unique, what a wonderful idea. Thanks.

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  16. sew.darn.quiltNovember 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    beautiful work

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  17. EileenNovember 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Sweet quilt with those lovely snowflakes! Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  18. LynetteNovember 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I really love your crocheted snowflakes. They're very pretty!

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  19. Nanbon44November 25, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    wonderful crochet snowflakes, one of my favorite items my mom crochet was bells for my tree. they were finished with tiny red roses and pearls.

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  20. EuniqueNovember 26, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Very, very pretty! I admire the fine handwork on your snowflakes.

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  21. LesleyNovember 27, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Lovely work...very creative!

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  22. CarlaNovember 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Lovely crochet. I wish I knew how ; )

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  23. KarenNovember 27, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    What a delightful way to use your crochet skills. Love the contrast against the dark background.

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  24. Needled MomNovember 28, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Very nice and I love how you added them to a quilt.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Love the snowflakes! Very fun!

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  26. HilachasNovember 29, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    So pretty. I love crochet too.

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  27. ShannonNovember 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    So pretty! I have a booklet of crocheted snowflakes from the early 80s, and last year I dusted it off and crocheted them for all my family as stocking stuffers. It never occurred to me to put them on a quilt and I don't know why not- they look great!!

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  28. Deb@asimplelifequiltsDecember 1, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful! One of these years I am going to crochet snowflakes, I admire them so much.

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  29. PatriciaDecember 1, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Great way to use the snowflakes!

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  30. Christine MDecember 1, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    How clever to use crocheted snowflakes. They look great.

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  31. SheilaDecember 1, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I love your crocheted snowflakes !

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  32. BillieBee (billiemick)December 1, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Me too! Your snowflakes are wonderful!

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  33. AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    BEAUTIFUL SNOWFLAKES!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  34. In stitches and seamsDecember 2, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    what a perfect idea for your snowflakes......
    in stitches

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  35. AmyDecember 2, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Love the snowflakes!

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  36. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmDecember 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    love your snowflakes

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  37. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    very nice,well done.xx

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  38. thread189December 4, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Love Love Snowflakes crocheted or otherwise!

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  39. micheleDecember 9, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Very nice - I like to crochet as well. Thank you for participating and good luck!

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