Tuesday 15 November 2011

Grinch Wedding Quilt

As soon as I saw that Robert Kaufman was releasing a How the Grinch Stole Christmas fabric line, I immediately pre-ordered a fat quarter bundle and some yardage, knowing that it would make the perfect wedding quilt for a close friend.  I know that a Christmas-themed quilt for a wedding (especially one in May) seems rather odd, but my friend adores Christmas movies, and the Grinch is firmly at the top of her list of favorites.  The fabric wasn't released until just after her wedding, so the present was a few months late -though judging from her delight when opening it, I don't think she minded!

The design is pretty simple - I used nine of the images from the panel and framed each with red and green yardage from the collection and then joined it all together with 3.5" squares.   








I embroidered a label for the back in honor of their wedding.




Give away : I have some leftover scraps and squares... Let me know in the comments if you're interested, and I'll choose a winner at random on Thursday.


I am linking up to Fabric Tuesdayat Quilt Story - check out this week's projects.


13 comments:

  1. What a darling quilt! And I think a Christmas quilt for a wedding in summer is perfectly acceptable! Thanks for linking up!

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  2. Such a cute quilt. My grandchildren would love it if I won the scraps. Thanks for a chance.

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  3. Beautiful quilt! I'd love some scraps for my boy.

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  4. It's a great idea and the fabric is just gorgeous! And very kind of you for sharing. Count me in for the giveaway! :)
    Carol

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  5. I just love your Grinch quilt! It's my favorite Christmas movie, so I understand why your friend was thrilled to receive this for a wedding present! What a unique gift! I would love to win the leftovers! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  6. Your quilt looks great. What a fab present :)

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  7. What an adorable quilt!! :0) Thanks for the sweet give a way. :0) Sincerely, Trish

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  8. This wonderful quilt is a perfect gift in every occasion, why not as a weeding present.

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  9. So beautiful! I'm sure she loved it! And I would be interested in the scraps to make a pretty mini quilt for my goddaughter.

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  10. I want to make this quilt! The Grinch is my 6 year old daughter's favorite movie. I picked up some grinch fabric, but I wasn't sure what to do with it, but this is PERFECT! Thanks!! Cute wedding gift, you're a thoughtful friend.

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  11. What a quirky wedding gift-I love it! Thanks!

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  12. My dear friend in Tennessee sent me her leftover fabric to make a quilt for my granddaughters to use when they come to visit Nana. Now I know what to do with it! Thanks for posting the pictures. I love it! And I can't wait to get started!

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  13. Hi I love the Grinch quilt. My lunch bunch does amazing activities and the extra material would help make a school project. Mel

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