Wednesday, August 7, 2013

HO HO HO Blog Hop

Hi, today is my day for the Ho Ho Ho blog hop. I'm sorry to say that my project didn't get finished. I've had some family and health issues along the way. But I didn't want to be a total no-show. I really love these blog hops and appreciate all the work that Madam Samm  and her cheerleaders put into them. A big thanks to Carol for organizing this one.

I have wanted to do this project for a few years now. I finally have started it. It's call Christmas Irish Chain. There were a lot of Christmas patterns I really liked but this is the one I chose. I worked very hard to get the top done so that I'd have something to show on my hop day. Hopefully, I can get it quilted, bound and finished before Christmas. So, without further ado, here is my Christmas Irish Chain top.


Hope that you've all enjoyed your short visit to my little part of blogland. Please stop by these other wonderful blogs that have shared my day.
August 7
Cherry Blossoms Quilting Studio
From This to That
I Like To Quilt Blog
Leah @ L3designs
Sew Mollie Sue, Quilt Much?
Just Quilt It
Meadowbrook
Peanut’s Patchwork
Around the Homestead
Feathered Nest Studio
In The Boon Docks 
MO Broker, My Creative Side
 
Also, you may click HERE for a list of all the participants in this Christmas in July blog hop.
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64 comments:

  1. Kristen KingAugust 7, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    You have a great start on your Christmas quilt! :)

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  2. Judy BAugust 7, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Love your Irish Chain, it will be a beautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. VickieAugust 7, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    An Irish chain will make a beautiful Christmas quilt !

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  4. janAugust 7, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    I have yet to make an irish chain, but yours makes me want to get started! It is terrific.
    I am sorry you have had health problems and such. i hope things improve soon.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  5. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    This irish chain will make you a beautiful Christmas quilt, well done.

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  6. Baa. xxxAugust 7, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    It looks lovely - it will all be finished by the real Christmas time, and looking beautiful in your home!

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  7. MarianneAugust 7, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Very nice. I haven't tried the Irish chain yet.

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  8. Britt-IngerAugust 7, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Your Christmas Irish Chain quilt is so cute. Thanks for sharing

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  9. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Maybe it's just me, but I consider a quilt top a finish....quilting is a second finish. It is lovely. Thanks for sharing and I am so glad you were able to participate in the hop....isn't it fun!?!?!?

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  10. Heleen GrootAugust 7, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    That is a really beautiful quilt top. I would count that as a finish! Consider quilting it under the Christmas tree. It makes the totally finished article that much more special (and gives you more time). Well done.

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  11. RhondaAugust 7, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Great job on your quilt top. I love the colors. Irish chains designs make wonderful quilts!!

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  12. DonnaAugust 7, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I love your quilt. The Irish chain is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogAugust 7, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Your Irish chain ist beautiful, well done!

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  14. JoyceLMAugust 7, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Very pretty - thanks for sharing.

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  15. Elizabeth CoughlinAugust 7, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful Irish Chain Quilt, great job!

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  16. JeanieAugust 7, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Very cute.... You'll have plenty of time to quilt it and finish your lovely quilt!

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  17. SparkyAugust 7, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Ohhh to cute for words.....

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  18. CarolAugust 7, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    The Irish Chain is beautiful! You will enjoy it when it is all finished! I'm glad you shared.

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    very nice...thanks for sharing

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  20. GillAugust 7, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Fabulous!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. ThearicaAugust 7, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Who doesn't love the irish Chain. Great job!

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  22. MelodyAugust 7, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    A very pretty project

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  23. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 7, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I love, love, love Irish Chains - someday I'm going to make a full sized one. :) blessings, marlene

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  24. SherryAugust 7, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Lovely and festive. Great Job

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  25. Just Quilt ItAugust 7, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I love Irish chains, and this one is beautiful. I hope things are going better on the home front. Thank you for finding the time to share this with everyone.

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  26. Michele TAugust 7, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I love it!! You have plenty of time until Christmas and hopefully all is well with you and family to be able to do so! Thanks for sharing in the hop!

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  27. LeahAugust 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful quilt top. I love the red center of your chains. It gives the Irish chain a whole new perspective. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]August 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Oh it's beautiful!! I love your fabric choices :)

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  29. LindaAugust 7, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    How pretty! It's going to be beautiful when you finish!

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  30. TanyiaAugust 7, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    this is really pretty!

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  31. MargaretAugust 7, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I love Irish chains. They make beautiful quilts. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. apple blossomAugust 7, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    nice job.

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  33. charlotteAugust 7, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    It is lovely and I appreciate the effort it took to be here. Hope things are looking up for you now.

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  34. LouAugust 7, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Looking good!
    Life does have a way of getting in the way sometimes:(

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  35. Carol SwiftAugust 7, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I'm so glad you showed your Christmas Irish Chain quilt...it is beautiful! You're a trooper to come through with all you've got going on and I appreciate you showing that sweet quilt top. I can't wait to see it all quilted! :O)

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  36. Jane's QuiltingAugust 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    How sweet. I always loved the Irish Chain.

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  37. SuzeAugust 7, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I certainly understand about both health and family issues. Thank you for participating in the hop. I adore Irish Chains and this is perfect for Christmas. You have an heirloom in this quilt. Thanks for participating, sharing your marvelous creativity, and having the can-do attitude. Hope things improve very, very fast for you. You should be proud of what you have accomplished with your quilt.

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  38. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioAugust 7, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Sweet little quilt.

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  39. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsAugust 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I love it! I am glad you joined the blog hop!

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  40. RosaAugust 7, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Super cute and hope you are better.

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  41. CalicojoanAugust 7, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    It's beautiful. Here is to hoping you get to feeling better real soon! So glad you got to play with us today!

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  42. tink's momAugust 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    It's lovely and will be a great addition to your holiday traditions. Glad you managed to hop with us.

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  43. JoannaAugust 7, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I love Irish Chain blocks, too, but they intimidate me. Your quilt top looks perfect and lovely.

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  44. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleAugust 7, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Very pretty. I love how the white makes the colors pop.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Joyce CarterAugust 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful. I love the Irish Chain block and your quilt is so pretty in the Christmas colors. Thank you for sharing.

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  46. Emily CAugust 7, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Lovely, looks like you were working with a lot of tiny pieces.

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  47. maggieAugust 7, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I think it is lovely and I'm sure that you will get it finished. I think it is great that you made the effort and have something pretty to show.
    I hope that all is well with you and your family.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  48. RobinAugust 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Very pretty top!

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  49. Kathy HAugust 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Very pretty Irish chain. I love the look but never thought to make it with Christmas fabrics. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. gpcAugust 7, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Very nice! I love that pattern! :)

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  51. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful. The Irish chain is a lovely block. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. MarcyAugust 7, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Really pretty. Life happens and the quilt will remind you--but you'll finish and be very pleased.

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  53. VickiTAugust 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Very pretty quilt. I too love the Irish Chain quilts. Yours is wonderful using the Christmas colors.

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  54. evelynAugust 7, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Can't go wrong with Irish Chain. Lovely little quilt.

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  55. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Hiya Sherry!!! Love your Christmas Irish Chain top. Will it be a table topper, or is it bigger??? I live in Valdese NC, just up I-40. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

    pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

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  56. LJAugust 7, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Very, very pretty. I love Irish chains and you did yours perfectly.

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  57. BrandyAugust 7, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Wow, too cool to see the Irish chain in Christmas colors, I really like it! Thank you for sharing.
    ~Brandy

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  58. Dee DAugust 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Even though you didn't finish, you still gave us a new idea to think about for a Christmas project!

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  59. SallieAugust 8, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Very nice!

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  60. SandyAugust 8, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    The Irish Chain is on my "to do" list....love it in Christmas colors. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  61. Linda CAugust 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    How lovely in holiday colors! I hope your health issues are behind you now that you can get back to what you enjoy doing.

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  62. Sharon DawnAugust 9, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    You created a beautiful top! It will be a wonderful addition for your holidays! That is one of my favorite patterns. Thank you for sharing!

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  63. BizyStitchesAugust 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for being part of the fun blog hop. I enjoyed your blog.

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  64. CeciliaAugust 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Your Irish Chain is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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